İzmir8 min read
Things to Do in Foca: The Castle, the Harbour and the Siren Rocks
A guide to ancient Phocaea (Foca) around its Genoese castle, twin harbours, Fatih Mosque, ancient theatre and the Siren Rocks boat tour.
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İzmir16 min read
Ephesus Ancient City Guide: Route, Time and Planning
Plan Ephesus Ancient City around its two gates, Library of Celsus, Curetes Street, Great Theatre and Terrace Houses.
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İzmir11 min read
Sirince Travel Guide: Historic Streets, Market and Village Route
Plan Sirince village in Selcuk around historic streets, its covered market, views, transport and accommodation.
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İzmir21 min read
Izmir Travel Guide: From the Kordon to Ancient Cities
Plan central Izmir, the Kordon, Kemeralti, Cesme, Urla, Foca and Bergama with realistic routes.
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İzmir5 min read
Ephesus and Selcuk Without a Car: Izmir, Kusadasi and Sirince
Reach Ephesus without a car using Izmir, Selcuk, Kusadasi and Sirince connections while planning for two gates and the final return.
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İzmir5 min read
Where to Stay for Ephesus: Selcuk, Sirince or Kusadasi
Compare Selcuk, Sirince and Kusadasi for an Ephesus visit by early access, transport, atmosphere, beaches and evenings.
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İzmir5 min read
Selcuk History Route: Artemis, Isa Bey, Ayasuluk and Ephesus
Plan Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque, Ayasuluk and the Seven Sleepers area without confusing historical periods.
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İzmir5 min read
Ephesus Museum and Ephesus Experience Museum Guide
Understand the location, content and itinerary differences between Ephesus Museum in Selcuk and Ephesus Experience Museum at the site.
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İzmir5 min read
Ephesus Walking Route: Which Gate Should You Use?
Compare Ephesus’s two gates, sloping stone surfaces and principal monuments around return transport and accessibility.
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İzmir5 min read
Ephesus Tickets, Museum Pass and Terrace Houses Guide
Plan Ephesus admission around Museum Pass rules, the separate Terrace Houses ticket, night visits and official same-day checks.
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İzmir5 min read
How Long for Ephesus? One and Two-Day Selcuk Itineraries
Plan enough time for Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, museums, Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque and Sirince.
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İzmir4 min read
Sirince Without a Car: Selcuk Transfer, Hills and Return Planning
Reach Sirince without a car by planning the Selcuk transfer, current local services, final return and village hills.
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