Hike around Ephesus and visit an old Roman village, popular tourist spot where charming red-roofed houses clamber up the hillside, Sirince.

Swim and a peaceful break in Cesme and Karaburun. Surfing at a most popular surf destination of Europe, Alacati.

Discover Ionian cities (polis) and oracles such as Miletos, Priene, Metropolis, Didyma, Klaros, Tlos, Klazomenai. Wine tasting in Sirince and Selcuk.

One of the best-preserved classical cities in the eastern Mediterranean and arguably the greatest Greco-Roman site in the world – Ephesus.

Drop by a local wine house in Sirince where you’ll enjoy a tasting of the locally produced fruit wines. Try a sip of cherry, kiwi, pear, peach, quince.

If you enjoy surfing Alacati is one of the most popular destination in Europe where there is another surfing option available in Turkey, Island of Gokceada.

Location: Aegean Region, provinces of Izmir and Aydin

Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn preferably and Summer & Winter (depending on weather and the kind of activity you plan)

Suggested # of Days: We suggest a minimum of 2-3 days or a maximum of 6-7 days for scenic hikes, incredible experiences, historical sites, locations and locals.

Tips: Combining this option with Pisidia Region, Sagalassos, Hierapolis and Aphrodisias historical sites or Caria Region, hiking Carian Trail, Datca (Knidos), Bozburun (sainig and hiking), Milas (Mylassa) and Bodrum (Halicarnassus) would be a good pair (after 2-3 hrs of a comfortable drive).

Guide: Both options available Guided or Self-Guided. We suggest guided option for some of the activities.