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Çeşme

Çeşme in İzmir, Turkey is a sun-kissed paradise for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. With its crystal-clear waters, charming marina, and vibrant nightlife, this coastal town offers the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. Don't forget to try the delicious seafood and explore the historic Çeşme Castle!

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Landmark4.7/5

Cesme Castle

Cesme Castle, a striking 16th-century fortress, offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and a glimpse into the region's rich history, making it a must-visit landmark for travelers exploring Çeşme.

Landmark4.5/5

Ilıca Beach

Renowned for its crystal-clear waters and soft, golden sands, Ilıca Beach offers a stunning retreat in Çeşme, where visitors can indulge in vibrant beach clubs and refreshing thermal springs for a truly unforgettable experience.

Landmark4.4/5

Ilıca Beach

Ilıca Beach, known for its stunning turquoise waters and soft white sands, invites visitors to unwind in its serene atmosphere, making it a must-visit destination for relaxation and natural beauty in Çeşme.

Stay4.5/5

Alaçatı Çarşı

Stone streets run between this Alaçatı shopping district’s boutiques, cafés, pubs and restaurants. In the evening, music carries under the shop lights.

Eat$$$$$3.4/5

Asma Yaprağı

Nestled in the picturesque Kerimoğlu Mevkii, Asma Yaprağı in Çeşme offers a charming blend of local cuisine and stunning views, making it a must-visit for those seeking authentic Turkish hospitality and breathtaking scenery.

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Eat

Nar Cafe & Rstaurant

Eat4.1/5

Levent Balık Evi Çeşme/İzmir

Çeşme seafood restaurant with fish, salad, octopus and shrimp.

Eat3.6/5

Breeze Beach Club

Stays

Stay$$$$3.9/5

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Cesme

Steps away from the beach in Ceşme, the 5-star Radisson Blu boasts a 1,000-square-metre outdoor pool. It also has a spa with 3 hammams, ultra-modern fitness centre and saunas. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in relaxing pastel tones. Each room has a private balcony and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some overlook the Aegean Sea. Guests at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Cesme can enjoy the jet streams of the indoor pool. The spa also offers 21 treatment rooms, thermal pools and steam baths. Spa services are provided at a surcharge. For younger guests, a miniclub is available. Buffet meals at Element Restaurant offer a wide selection of international favourites and fresh local products. Guests can also relax with a sandwich at Aqua Pool Bar or socialise over a cocktail at the beach bar. Radisson Blu Resort is located 3.3 km from the centre of Ceşme. Free private parking is possible on site. We have renewed and reopened as of 1st of July 2025.

Stay4.7/5

Alaçatı Kapari Butik Otel

Alaçatı hotel with a garden pool and clean, comfortable rooms. Turtles walk around the garden alongside cats that linger near the hotel.

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5/5
8 h

Cesme-Alacati Tour from Izmir

Türkiye’s Aegean coast comes into focus on this private full-day journey from Izmir to Çeşme and Alaçatı. With a private car and driver for eight hours, the tour combines flexible sightseeing, seaside scenery, and swimming without the challenges of navigation, parking, or public transport. Pickup is provided from any Izmir hotel or preferred address, followed by a comfortable drive to the Çeşme Peninsula. Visit Alaçatı, known for its cobblestone streets, traditional houses, colorful bougainvillea, and water sports. Continue to Çeşme Castle, a 16th-century Ottoman landmark overlooking Çeşme Bay. Free time is available to visit the castle and archaeological museum or explore the area independently. Swimming time is included at Ilıca Beach. A private beach in Alaçatı may be chosen instead for an additional entrance fee. With door-to-door transportation and a fully private format, the tour offers a comfortable way to explore Alaçatı, Çeşme, and the Aegean coastline in one day.

$284.67
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4.8/5
5 h

Alaçatı & Çeşme Chill Tour: Vibes, Streets & Snapshots

Discover Çeşme & Alaçatı with a traveler’s eye and a photographer’s lens. I’ll pick you up from your hotel and we’ll head straight to the stunning Çeşme Marina, where elegant yachts, sea breeze and stylish cafés set the mood. We’ll enjoy the view, snap some great photos and breathe in the Aegean air. Next, we’ll visit Çeşme Castle, perched above the town, offering panoramic views and photo ops with a historic touch. Then it’s time to unwind at Ilıca Beach famous for its warm, shallow turquoise waters. You’ll have 30 minutes to swim, relax and soak up the sun. Finally, we’ll head to magical Alaçatı, where cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and charming vibes create a perfect ending to the day. Every corner is a postcard, and I’ll be there capturing your best moments. You’ll go home with unforgettable memories and professional travel photos. ⚠️ This is not a historical tour. I’m not a history guide but I’ll make sure you enjoy a safe, fun and scenic day in Çeşme and Alaçatı.

$120.00
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7 h

Alacati and Cesme Private Tour from Izmir

Explore the coastal highlights of the Izmir region on a private, customizable sightseeing ride to Alaçatı and Çeşme. Travel in comfort with your Welcome Driver, who will share local insights and recommendations throughout the day. Discover the charm of Alaçatı Village, known for its stone houses, colorful streets, and relaxed atmosphere, then visit the iconic Alaçatı Windmills for panoramic views of the surrounding area. Continue to Çeşme Marina, where modern waterfront life meets the beauty of the Aegean coast, before exploring historic Çeşme Castle overlooking the sea. Conclude your experience along the Çeşme Coastline, where stunning sea views provide the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the region’s natural beauty. After your visit, your driver will ensure a comfortable return to your accommodation. This experience is ideal for travelers seeking a relaxed blend of coastal scenery, local culture, and seaside charm.

$153.72
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5/5

Private Ephesus Tour from Cesme with Entry Tickets & Lunch

Better value for families and friends: for private parties of 2 to 10 adults, the per-adult price drops at larger adult group sizes. Your tour is exclusively for your party; we do not add other travelers. Enter all adults and children to see your total price; child pricing is separate. Explore Ephesus from Cesme Port or your Cesme hotel with a licensed English-speaking guide and a separate driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary entrance tickets, Turkish lunch, and pickup and drop-off are included. Discover the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, House of the Virgin Mary and remains of the Temple of Artemis, with flexibility to adapt the pace to your group. Lunch is served at a carpet production and training school, followed by an introduction to Anatolian carpet craftsmanship. Cruise pickup is coordinated with your ship's arrival and all-aboard time, with a guaranteed on-time return to Cesme Port.

$329.00
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5/5

Full Day Private Tour in Cappadocia (local guide/driver)

As local people of the Cappadocia region, we have been operating in the hotel and restaurant industry for many years. We want our guests who are currently coming to Cappadocia with our travel agency to discover the most special spots of the region with us. We are waiting for our guests in Cappadocia to introduce you to the underground cities, fairy chimneys, uniquely beautiful museums in Cappadocia and to organize a beautiful history and culture tour, accompanied by our licensed guides and experienced drivers. Our guests will see the most popular places of the region with licensed and experienced Cappadocia local guides. We are here to see and serve you, our valued guests, for a unique Cappadocia tour.

$195.00
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5/5
7 h 30 mins

Chios Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour

Get to know Chios island through the eyes of a local guide. The set program could be flexible depends on guest interests in order to offer the best experience. The guest could choose between museum visits, medieval monasteries, city walk, hiling trails or just chilling in some of the numerous beaches of Chios. Do not hesitate to contact us in advance in order to prepare the best available option for your Tour!

$449.78
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5/5
5 h

Private Tour in İzmir

Izmir. The third biggest city in Turkey. Turkey's Aegean shores are among the loveliest landscapes in the country and Izmir has it all. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. Dotted with idyllic fishing harbours, popular holiday villages and the remains of ancient civilizations attesting to the inheritance of more than 5,000 years of history, culture and mythology, this region offers a holiday with something for everyone - nature lovers, sun worshippers, photographers, sports enthusiasts, sailors and archaeologists. Along the whole length of the coast, accommodation to suit every taste and price range can be found. Our Izmir city tour will take you a 5000-year-old journey with a touch of traditional Turkish culture. Not to be missed!

$444.00
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5/5
48 h

2 Days Private Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

Shares and experience. We introduce beauties of history which is coming from past until today. And we provide all our customers will be satisfied. Turkey is the country where is the cradle of civilazitation since more than 10000 years. We can give some name of civilazitation and empires name as Hitit, Phrygia, Persian, Greek, Roman Empire, Selcuklu Empire, Ottoman Empire and mores… If you want to disover history, nature, culture in one place in the World, You are in correct adress; Turkey. On our tours, you will see hightlight of turkey such as Pamukkale, Ephesus. You just dream about our team will make it for you. Please check our tours and If you have question we are happy to answer your questions.

$490.00
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5/5
8 h

Pamukkale, The Cotton Castle by Khalid

"This tour is to the natural phenomenon that is Pamukkale. It is also called Cotton Castle because the natural thermal springs have overflowed down the mountainside and over time, has created calcified terraces, making it look like a cotton castle. The Romans used it as a health spa. You will be able to see the ruins of Hierapolis and the Necropolis, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre and the Main Street and Gates. You will be taken back to Kusadasi or Izmir. Lunch is included."

$441.35
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5/5

Best of Ephesus Tour For Cruisers From Kusadasi Port

Your guide will meet you at the arrival’s gate of Kusadasi port with a sign your name is written on it. Then You will start to tour with a professional local tour guide who is licienced by the tourism ministry. After a short journey you will find yourself in the Holly Place where Virgin Mary spends her last years. Pope Paul VI paid a visit in 1967 then Pope Paul VI declared the house of mary as a pilgrimage place for christians . In more recent history, the House of the Virgin Mary was also visited by Pope John Paul II in 1979 and More recently İt was visited by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.

$49.00
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5/5
9 h

Private Ephesus Tour from Cesme

This is a private tour, designed for guests who want to explore Ephesus and it surroundings, from Cesme. 

Explore the ancient city of Ephesus during this half-day private tour from Cesme. Visit the area’s key landmarks such as the Temple of Artemis, the Roman Baths, the Terrace Houses, and much more. Learn about the city’s rich trade and religious history stretching as you explore the UNESCO-listed ancient ruins. 
Once you meet your guide at your hotel, you can head to Ephesus (approx. 1h 45min) , in a private air conditioned minibus. 
Visit Ephesus and see highlights with a small group tour with an English speaking professional guide. You will visit Oden, Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, the fountain of Trajan, the Celsius Library, Theater, Terrace Houses, Temple of Artemis, House of the Virgin Mary. 
Your knowledgeable guide will share historical facts and stories with you and take you at a comfortable pace to see all the sites.

$215.21
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5/5
144 h

6-Day Turkey Private Biblical Tour

Anatolia, where the sun rises earlier, is also where Christianity was grown and spread out. Paul came from Antioch and talked to the earliest churches of Asia Minor writing letters to them, as well. Hundreds of people were converted to Christianity getting witnessed to the miracles of saints in this land. The seven Ecumenical Councils were gathered at the various cities of Anatolia. Almost after each, the Elders made significant decisions, such as the 3rd one which was at Ephesus; they decided that Virgin Mary was to be called as “Theotokos” which means mother of God. This historical,culturel and Biblical tour gives us information of the time period and this helps us while reading Bible to understand the life back in those days

$1,200.00
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5/5

Private Ephesus Day Tour from Cesme Port/Hotels

The Ephesus Heritage Tour is more than a historical exploration; it’s an immersive journey into the heart of ancient civilizations. From uncovering the secrets of Ephesus Ancient City to paying homage at the House of the Virgin Mary and marveling at the Temple of Artemis, this tour offers a profound connection to Turkey’s rich heritage. Ephesus Ancient City: Begin your journey in what was once the Roman Empire’s second-largest city. Walk its ancient streets, marvel at landmarks like the Celsus Library and Great Theater, and experience the grandeur of a city that shaped history. Temple of Artemis: Discover the remnants of this Seven Wonders of the Ancient World site, a testament to architectural brilliance and cultural significance. House of the Virgin Mary: End your journey in this serene and sacred site, believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final days, offering spiritual inspiration and reflection.

$268.98
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5/5

Private Ephesus Tour from Cesme or Alacati Hotels

Why Choose Puerto Travel? Exclusively Private: Enjoy a journey designed only for your party, ensuring a personalized pace from your Cesme or Alacati hotel. Expert Storytelling: Our licensed guides don’t just show ruins; they bring Ephesus to life, sharing the deep history of the Great Theatre and Celsus Library. Spiritual Serenity: Visit the Shrine of Mother Mary, a peaceful biblical site where history and faith meet in a tranquil setting. Ancient Wonders: Explore the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders, and see how different religions coexisted for centuries. Insider Access: Our guides know the best angles for photos and the quietest corners to escape the crowds. Premium Comfort: Travel in our latest-model, air-conditioned vehicles for a smooth and punctual experience. With Puerto Travel, you step into the past with a perfectly planned journey where ancient glory meets modern VIP service.

$278.98
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4.9/5

PRIVATE Ephesus Full Day Tour from Izmir

Our PRIVATE Ephesus Tour is one of its kind about places it covers and it's our best-seller! This tour is a perfect option for those who have a full day to spend around the most important sights of the Ephesus area. This tour is guaranteed Skip-The-Line with pre-purchased tickets. You can always customize your tour with your private guide. This tour includes pick up service from Izmir Cruise Port / Hotels. During your tour, you will visit; Ephesus Ancient City which used to be the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia, the House of Virgin Mary where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill and the Temple of Artemision which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World. Enjoy the personalized attention of your licensed local tour guide and the comfort of your private vehicle.

$126.00
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1/5
7 h

Cesme Boat Tour Hidden Bays Cruise with Swimming Stops

Discover the hidden gems of the Aegean Sea on the Cesme Boat Tour, a full-day adventure departing from Cesme. Enjoy the sun while swimming in crystal-clear waters at stunning locations like Aquarium Bay and Donkey Island. This tour is perfect for families, couples, and friends looking to relax, snorkel, or sunbathe amidst breathtaking coastal views. With multiple swimming stops, a professional crew, and comfortable seating, this experience promises a delightful day on the water. Enjoy a freshly prepared onboard lunch during the tour, featuring grilled fish or grilled chicken cooked on the barbecue, served with pasta with sauce and Mediterranean salad. - Full-day boat tour exploring stunning Aegean bays - Swim in crystal-clear waters at Aquarium Bay and Donkey Island - Ideal for families, couples, and friends seeking relaxation - Optional hotel transfer for easy access from Cesme & Alacati

$61.78
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Ephesus Private Tour from Cesme Port or Izmir Port

From Çeşme port, we'll transport you in comfort to the mesmerizing city of Ephesus. Stepping into this open-air museum, you'll be transported back in time to a bygone era of Roman grandeur. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you'll embark on a fascinating exploration of Ephesus, marveling at its well-preserved ruins and architectural gems. The first highlight of your tour will be the Terrace Houses, a hidden gem within Ephesus. Afterward, immerse yourself in the heart of Ephesus as you wander through its ancient streets. Behold the magnificent Library of Celsus, an iconic structure that stands as a testament to the intellectual and artistic legacy of the city. Explore the grand Theater, where thousands once gathered. Continuing the journey, you'll encounter the awe-inspiring Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although only fragments remain today. Stores to visit: Carpet Weaving Village Leather Factory

$223.57
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5 h 30 mins

Secret Antiquities and Claros Tour

Visit two ancient cities in the region – Metropolis and Claros. The city of Metropolis is the city of "Mother Goddess" and was only recently discovered. It is currently being excavated on the Aegean coast. Claros, the prophecy center of Colophon, is one of the twelve Ionic cities. The Temple of Apollo is located here and was a very important symbol of prophecy which dates back to the time of Alexander the Great. Walk 1.5 miles over uneven and solid ground with inclines and 15-25 steps. The tour includes a carpet demonstration. The total drive is almost 2.5 hours on this tour.

$219.58
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9 h 30 mins

From Izmir; Sardes and Izmir Jewish Heritage Tour

A guided cultural and theme tour of Izmir and Sardis Jewish heritages day tour with Kadifekale Castle, Asansor, Beth Israel Synagogue, Dario Moreno Street, House-Havra Street. A must for bible study groups, people interested in Judaic history, archeology buffs, and photographers. If you are exploring ancient civilizations in Turkey Sardes has to be on the list.   Your private car can accommodate you and up to 13 of your friends and family, including hotel or ports pickup and drop-off. Important notice: Tour service starts in between 8:00 and 09:00am and finishes in between 18:00:00pm and 19:00pm.

$222.04
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7 h 30 mins

Ephesus and Organic Farm Tour

This tour is ideal for families seeking a unique experience. Your bus will take you to Davutlar to visit Değirmen Farm. The farm is well-known for its organic farming, the Olive Oil Museum 'Oleatrium' and a wonderful "zoo" with farm animals. Here, children have the opportunity to spend time with farm animals in their shelter, see them close up and even feed them. Your next stop will be Ephesus, the most spectacular ancient ruin in Turkey. Conclude your day with lunch at the Ephesus Theme Park followed by a trip back to Kuşadası where there will be a brief carpet presentation. If you prefer, you may return directly to the ship which is within walking distance.

$223.59
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