Things to do in Selcuk

There are so many activities to do when you come to a historical district like Selçuk Ephesus. A vacation intertwined with history and nature awaits you. First of all, you can go on a nice discovery tour in Selçuk. You can go to Selçuk Castle. You can visit Isa Bey Mosque, one of the most important monuments that survived from the Seljuk period. Don't forget to take plenty of photos. You can enjoy the sea and the sun all day long in Selçuk or at Pamucak Beach nearby. You can visit the nearby bays and coasts with daily boat tours. If you are an enthusiast, you can dive. You can go to the ancient city of Ephesus. It is possible to see many ruins in Ephesus, one of the most important centers of Antiquity. You can see places such as Ayasülük Hill, Temple of Artemis, Çukuriçi Mound. You can see Hadrian's Temple, which is mentioned as the eighth wonder of the world and forms part of the ancient city. You should definitely visit the Ephesus Museum. Inside the museum, you can also see the arastasi, the bathhouse, the library and the Museum for the Visually Impaired. You can visit the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, the Church of St. John and his tomb. You can go to the nearby Şirince Village. After a walk through the narrow streets of Şirince, which is now famous all over the world, you can take a break and taste pancakes and stuffed zucchini blossoms.

You can taste the grapes and fruity wines of the village famous for its vineyards and even shop for wine. You can organize excursions to nearby ancient cities such as Miletus, Didim, Pyrenees, Teos. You can go to the Church of the Virgin Mary and the house of the Virgin Mary. Don't forget to make a wish at the wishing wall. You can participate in the activities of the International Izmir Festival organized in June and July. While you are in Selçuk, you can eat a delicious garbage skewer. In the evenings, you can enjoy fish accompanied by fresh seasonal fish.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Selçuk Hotels page.