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Your trip to Selçuk.

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Selçuk – Esmirna Destination Éfeso and Kuşadası about 74 km from Esmirna

How to get there

Arrive via Izmir airport and arrange onward travel by train or road to Selçuk. There are regional train and bus connections, with transfers to check. From Kuşadası, use local transport or a taxi to the site and the town.

How many days

Two to three nights allow you to separate Ephesus, the core of Selçuk and outings to the hillside and Şirince.

When to go

April to June and September to October usually have better temperatures for archaeology. July and August are hot; winter days are shorter and can be rainy.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

It is not necessary in the centre. Taxi, local transport or a tour serve the site; a car makes it easier to combine the hillside and the village without relying on connections.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Selçuk
  1. Morning
    Main route of Ephesus

    Reserve the morning for the ancient city, setting the entrance, exit and any visit to the Terrace Houses.

  2. Afternoon
    Selçuk beyond the ruins

    Spread the museum, St. John and İsa Bey over a different period, respecting the time required for each interior.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is it better to sleep in Selçuk or Kuşadası for Ephesus?

Selçuk brings you closer to the archaeology; Kuşadası favors a coastal base, with transport to the sites.

Are Ephesus and Selçuk the same core?

The modern town and the site have different accesses and should not be treated as a single entrance.

How many days help to visit Selçuk?

Two or three days allow you to separate ruins, museum and nearby outings.

Do I need a car for the House of the Virgin Mary?

You need to arrange road transport, but it can be a taxi or a tour, without renting a vehicle.

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