Şirince private tour

4.5

Private tour

Senior friendly

Location: Izmir, Turkey

Activity: Walking Tour

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 6 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

Person (13+)

82 €

Infant (0–6)

Free

Child (7–12)

41 €

Total price 82.00 €

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Good to know: You can only buy this activity for 14 persons at a time. If you require more places, kindly place more orders.

Duration: 6 hrs

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Available from: 17/09/2019
Minimum number of persons: 2x

Highlights

The old village of Şirince
Vineyards with exquisite local wine
Traditional Greek architecture
Handicraft and olive oil shopping

All about the trip

Discover the village of Şirince on a mountain covered with vineyards and peach trees. Stroll its narrow streets where you can admire typical Greek houses or shop for local handicraft and delicious olive oil. Experience daily life in a small village where people still keep traditional art and craft alive.

History of the village dates back to 15th century when freed Greek slaves settled here after the city of Ephesus was abandoned.

There is an old legend saying that the original settlers gave its village the name Çirkince meaning "Ugly" to deter others from following them. Its name was changed to Şirince meaning "Pleasant" in 1926.

Due to a historical fusion of Greek and Turkish culture, local houses have a typical Greek look from the outside but once you enter you find Turkish layout with courtyards inside.

In one of the courtyards there is an orthodox church and several of the houses are open to visitors. You can still see people carpet dying, spinning and weaving here.

Enjoy your visit to the unique village where the best of old art and craft is still alive.

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What is included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off at the Izmir harbour, Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport or in your hotel in Izmir or Kusadasi
Tour guide
Air-conditioned minivan
Entry fees
Local taxes and 18 % VAT

What is not included in the price

Lunch and beverages

Instructions

What to take with you?

Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a bottle of water.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange hotel pick-up and drop-off. Please let us know during the booking of this activity your hotel name for pick-up and drop-off.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full activity price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the activity price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.

This activity is organised by Pupa Tourism, Cumhuriyet Square 1, Ürgüp Nevşehir, 50400, Turkey, +90 384 341 44 24, info@pupatourism.com.tr.