Sirince Village Tour from Kusadasi – Wine Tasting & Local Shopping (Shared)

Sirince Village Wine Tasting and Shopping Day Tour from Kusadasi

Our Sirince village tour from Kusadasi is a relaxed daily excursion into the hills above Selcuk, where whitewashed stone houses, steep lanes and family-made fruit wines have made Sirince one of the most charming villages in the Aegean. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a professional English-speaking guide and the return transfer are included, so all you need to do is stroll, taste and browse.

Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Kuşadası

This Sirince Village Tour also works as a shore excursion from the Kuşadası cruise port — a popular choice for passengers who have one day ashore. Shared departures follow a fixed timetable, so please send us your ship’s arrival and departure times when booking — we confirm pier pickup or suggest the private option for tight port calls. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Simply share your cruise itinerary and the date you are in Kuşadası, and we will reserve your places.

Day Trip to Kuşadası from the Greek Islands (Samos and Patmos)

Guests staying on Samos or Patmos can enjoy the Sirince Village Tour as a day trip from the Greek islands to Turkey — from Samos the ferry takes 45 minutes; from Patmos the ferry takes about 3 hours, so the excursion can be planned between the morning and evening sailings. Pickup is at the Kuşadası ferry terminal, and the tour is timed so you can catch the return ferry comfortably. For longer itineraries we check the ferry timetable first and confirm that the full programme fits your day. Please bring your passport and check the Turkish entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.

• Sirince Village – a protected hillside settlement with original Anatolian Greek houses
• Church of St. John the Baptist and Church of St. Dimitrios in the village centre
• Fruit wine tasting – apple and other fruit wines made by local families
• Local shops – handmade products, souvenirs and traditional goods
• Free time to wander the narrow streets at your own pace

Sirince sits on a plateau about 7 km from Selcuk, behind a green valley and ringed by mountains. Remains of some 42 churches and monasteries are scattered in and around it, which is why it is sometimes nicknamed the Ephesus of the mountains. Thanks to its status as a protected area, most of the original buildings survive, including the two churches at its heart. The architecture is the work of the Anatolian Greeks who lived here until 1922, when they left for Greece and Turkish families arriving from Greece settled in their homes.

Local tradition also links the village to the Virgin Mary, whose followers are said to have lived here and cared for her in secret, and your guide shares these stories as you walk. Spring, especially April and May, is a lovely time for this Sirince day trip. It is a gentle day tour with very little effort required, and a pleasant daily tour for anyone curious about village life, food and wine. Lunch is not included; you are free to eat in one of the village restaurants.