What are the opening and closing hours of the museums, and on which days are they closed?
Most museums and ancient sites run by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism are now open every day of the week; only some smaller museums are closed on Mondays. The Ancient City of Ephesus, the Ephesus Museum and the Basilica of St. John are open to visitors every day. Summer hours generally apply from 1 May to 1 October; winter hours are announced separately each year. For current hours, you can check muze.gov.tr. Since opening hours and days vary at some museums, it is a good idea to contact the museum in question before your visit.
Can foreign visitors use their own mobile phones in Selçuk Ephesus?
Like the rest of Türkiye, Selçuk Ephesus is covered not only by the local GSM operators Turkcell, Türk Telekom and Vodafone but also by many international GSM providers. To use the operator from their home country in Selçuk Ephesus without any problems, visitors need to have international roaming activated with their operator before they travel. Buying a new SIM card is also quite easy.
What are the opening hours of pharmacies?
As across the country, pharmacies in Selçuk Ephesus are open every day except Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00. When pharmacies are closed, a number of duty pharmacies in each area remain open.
Can I withdraw money from cash machines (ATMs)?
Turkish lira can be withdrawn with a debit card from ATMs in and around the town; some ATMs also dispense euros and dollars. Many ATMs offer English and other language options to help their users.
What currency is used in Selçuk Ephesus?
As everywhere in the country, the Turkish lira is the currency in Selçuk Ephesus. Other currencies can be exchanged for Turkish lira at exchange offices and banks.
Can I use credit cards for shopping?
Debit and credit cards can be used for all shopping and spending. To avoid any problems in small settlements away from the center, it is a good idea for visitors to carry some cash.
Can foreign visitors drive in Selçuk Ephesus with their own driving license?
As long as they carry their passport, an internationally valid driving license and the registration document of the vehicle they will drive, visitors can drive in Selçuk Ephesus, as everywhere else in the country. Remember that traffic drives on the right throughout the country.
What kind of power sockets are used in Selçuk Ephesus?
As in Europe and the rest of the country, Selçuk Ephesus generally uses standard European two-pin sockets.
What are the opening hours of shopping malls?
Shopping malls are open every day of the week from 10:00 to 22:00, with countless brands and services.
What are the banks' opening hours?
Banks in Selçuk Ephesus are open on weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00, and many of them close for a break between 12:30 and 13:30.
