Soli Pompeiopolis Transfer
Soli Pompeiopolis private transfer from the colonnaded street and seaside Viranşehir in Mezitli to the airport, Adana, Kızkalesi and central Mersin.
Transfer to Soli Pompeiopolis
A Soli Pompeiopolis transfer can mean two different journeys. Some passengers live in, or have family in, the seaside neighbourhood of Viranşehir in Mezitli, west Mersin. Others simply want to stand among the columns of ancient Soli Pompeiopolis, which rise right in the middle of that neighbourhood. This page covers both: what the area is like today, who visits, and how our private transfers connect it with the airport and the wider region.
Columns Between the Apartment Blocks
The Turkish name Viranşehir means ruined city, a nod to the ancient town beneath it. Its original name was Soli. After the Roman general Pompey resettled pirates here, the city became Pompeiopolis. Today the eye-catching feature is the colonnaded street, with its surviving columns lined up towards the sea. The beach at one end, modern buildings at the other.
There is a linguistic footnote too. The English word solecism, meaning a grammatical blunder, is said to come from the poor Greek spoken in Soli. A big legacy for a small place.
A Neighbourhood, Not a Museum
Viranşehir is very much lived in. Morning walkers on the seafront path, children in the parks in the afternoon, tea and sea views in the cafés at dusk. The remains of the ancient harbour sit quietly along the shore. The mix of visitors reflects that.
- Turkish families from abroad spending the summer or a holiday with relatives
- Business travellers staying in west Mersin who walk the seafront after work
- Culture travellers following the ancient cities of Cilicia
- Grandparents visiting children and grandchildren who live in Mezitli
- Students of archaeology and ancient history on study trips
- Photographers drawn by the columns against the evening sky
Two people are well served by a Business Sedan. A large family visiting for a holiday fits in a VIP Vito, and three generations together in the eight-seat Mercedes Vito. Culture tour groups travel in a Mercedes Sprinter.
The Area Around Viranşehir
The neighbourhood sits in the middle of Mersin's western side. East is the city centre with the port and the bazaar. West, the coast road runs on to Erdemli, Kızkalesi and Silifke. North, roads climb behind Mezitli into the Taurus foothills, busy in summer with families heading for the highlands. For history lovers, Soli Pompeiopolis is a good first stop on a tour that can continue to Kızkalesi, Narlıkuyu and Uzuncaburç.
Book each stop as a point-to-point transfer, with outbound and return planned as separate transfers.
Where We Drive From Here
Airport runs come first, followed by hospital and family visits in Adana, and business trips to Tarsus and Mersin centre. Pickup is from the door of your building or hotel. For the airport leg, including the drive right across Mersin and choosing a vehicle, see our page on the Çukurova Airport to Soli Pompeiopolis transfer.
Prices are per vehicle. Select Soli Pompeiopolis in the booking form, enter your date and compare vehicle classes. Adding your building or complex name in the notes makes pickup easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Viranşehir and Soli Pompeiopolis the same place?
Yes. Viranşehir is a seaside neighbourhood in the Mezitli district of Mersin, and the remains of ancient Soli lie within it. In Roman times the city was renamed Pompeiopolis after Pompey. Its best-known feature today is the row of surviving columns of the colonnaded street leading towards the sea, and remains of the ancient harbour can be seen on the shore.
Can you drop us right at the colonnaded street?
Yes. We work door to door, so if you write the colonnaded street or a specific point on the seafront in the notes, the driver will take you there. After your visit, book a separate point-to-point transfer to your hotel or to another ancient site. Prices for each vehicle class are shown in the booking form.
We are a big family visiting for a holiday. Which vehicle?
A family of up to six with luggage travels comfortably in a VIP Vito. With grandparents along, a bigger family is better off in the eight-seat Mercedes Vito. Prices are per vehicle rather than per person, so travelling together in one car keeps the cost reasonable. Child seats can be added as an extra.
Can we travel from Viranşehir to Kızkalesi or Uzuncaburç?
Yes. You can book point-to-point transfers from Viranşehir to Kızkalesi, the sinkholes at Narlıkuyu, Silifke or the ancient city at Uzuncaburç. Use the Add return option in the booking form and both directions sit in a single reservation at the times you choose.