Çeşme-Alaçatı Tour
Tour details
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What's included
Round-trip journey with safe and comfortable travel by luxury buses.
Comfortable accommodation in selected hotels
Breakfast and dinner served at the hotel
Enjoyable and informative tours accompanied by experienced guides.
A safe journey with mandatory travel insurance.
Not included
All extra expenses (souvenirs, personal shopping, etc.).
Lunches taken outside the hotel and all beverages.
Dinner on the return journey.
Entrance fees to archaeological sites (Ephesus Ancient City, Museum Card is valid).
Need to Know
Reservations without a seat for babies aged 0-5 are free... however, if a seat is requested, a fee of 2000 Turkish lira will be charged
Tour Program
Day 1: Çeşme-Alaçatı-Sığacık-Kuşadası
Our journey begins with a relaxing overnight bus ride in our comfortable coaches. With the first light of morning, we arrive in Çeşme. After having breakfast at Çınaraltı here, we will visit the historic Çeşme Castle, which was built by Bayezid II in 1508 and now serves as a museum. Inside the castle, we will witness the rich history of the region at the Çeşme Archaeology Museum. Çeşme is famous for its historical texture and its renowned mastic trees. Here, you can sit at seaside cafés, taste local delicacies, and enjoy a pleasant stroll through its lively bazaar. After some free time in the charming streets of Alaçatı, our next stop will be Sığacık, located in Seferihisar district of İzmir. Sığacık is the first representative of the Cittaslow (Slow City) movement in Turkey. This charming coastal town enchants visitors with its historic castle, colorful houses, natural beauty, and peaceful atmosphere. In Sığacık, you can walk around the historic castle, browse the market selling local products, and enjoy fresh seafood in seaside restaurants. Afterwards . After the pleasant time we will spend in this charming coastal town, in the evening we will head to our hotel in Kuşadası for accommodation and dinner.
Accommodation: KUŞADASI
Day 2: Virgin Mary House - Ephesus Ancient City - Şirince
After breakfast at our hotel in Kuşadası, we set off toward Selçuk. Then, we head to the House of the Virgin Mary, which holds great importance for Christianity. With our guide’s impressive narration, we visit this sacred site, believed in Christian tradition to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final years with John and where she is said to have died.
After absorbing the historical and spiritual atmosphere, we continue on to the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the 12 cities of Ionia. In this ancient city with a deep-rooted history dating back to 3000 BC, we embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery accompanied by our guide. As we wander among Ephesus’ magnificent structures, we will travel back into the depths of history. The magnificent facade of the Celsus Library, the impressive atmosphere of the Ephesus Theater, one of the largest theaters of the ancient world, and the elegant details of the Temple of Hadrian will transport you to the magical world of antiquity. Ephesus was one of the most important trade centers of the ancient world and, in this respect, served as a meeting point for different cultures.
After completing our visit to Ephesus, we head to Şirince, where we will have lunch, and one of the most charming villages of the Aegean. In Şirince’s unique atmosphere, which features some of the finest examples of 19th-century Ottoman architecture, you can taste local products, discover its unique architectural texture, and enjoy the famous Turkish coffee. You can delight your palate with the different aromas of this special coffee, cooked in hot sand. You can also sample Şirince’s famous fruit wines. After our pleasant break in Şirince, we begin our return journey at the end of a day full of unforgettable memories.
On the way back, we make two stops: one in Serinhisar for leblebi shopping, and another for dinner to try Ortaklar’s famous çöp şiş.