ÇEÅžME & URLA
GOLDEN PLEASURES
A full-day Aegean Riviera tour starting with a wine tasting session and a guided walk in Urla town, followed by a fancy lunch in ÇeÅŸme Marina, a visit to the histori- cal ÇeÅŸme Castle and a sun & sea experience in the golden beaches of Alaçatı.
ÇeÅŸme is a favorite sun-and-beach resort town, due west of Izmir and the largest metropolitan center in Turkey's Aegean Region. Unlike many resort towns on the Aegean coast, ÇeÅŸme has retained a local population and flavor with a long waterfront area perfect for promenading. A daily escape to Chios, the famous Greek island, is only a boat ride away from the Cesme port. A variety of luxury and boutique hotels, marinas, clubs, restaurants and extensive SPAs are found in its surrounding villages as well as the countryside.
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​Located in the west of Izmir and in the center of the peninsula bearing its name, Urla's history dates to ancient times and has an important role in today’s boutique wine production. Experience the best local wine varieties with an in-depth infor- mation by wine experts in Urla. You will be able to taste 9 reserve wines from differ- ent producers while enjoying a special cheese plate and delicious appetizers in 3 different vineyards.
ALAÇATI WINDSURF EXPERIENCE
Learn the basics of windsurfing or if you are a professional surfer, just enjoy the sail
in one of the international spots for windsurf enthusiasts, Alaçatı. Sail and glide in
the deep blue sea along the golden beaches of ÇeÅŸme with breathtaking views.
You will also have a chance for a quick lunch or drinks during an hour walk in the
white painted passageways of Alaçatı village.
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Duration: 4hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED
A private wine tasting session by experts in 3 different vineyards, pick up and drop off in your hotel with a luxury vehicle, guide.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be a part of a “Full Day ÇeÅŸme and Urla” tour.
WINE TASTING IN URLA VINEYARDS
Located in the west of Izmir and in the center of the peninsula bearing its name, Urla's history dates to ancient times and has an important role in today’s boutique wine production. Experience the best local wine varieties with an in-depth information by wine experts in Urla. You will be able to taste 9 reserve wines from different producers while enjoying a special cheese plate and delicious appetizers in 3 different vineyards. The wine selections can be customized according to your taste and preference. You will meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer to the wine tasting venues in Urla with an air-conditioned luxury private vehicle.
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Duration: 4hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED
A private wine tasting session by experts in 3 different vineyards, pick up and drop off in your hotel with a luxury vehicle, guide.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be a part of a “Full Day ÇeÅŸme and Urla” tour.
AEGEAN RIVIERA
A full-day Aegean Riviera tour starting with a wine tasting session and a guided walk in Urla town, followed by a fancy lunch in ÇeÅŸme Marina, a visit to the historical ÇeÅŸme Castle and a sun & sea experience in the golden beaches of Alaçatı. You will meet your guide in the hotel lobby and transfer with an air-conditioned luxury private vehicle.
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Duration: 6hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED
A full day tour to Urla and ÇeÅŸme with lunch, pick up and drop off in your hotel with a luxury vehicle, guide.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be combined with a full “Wine Tasting Experience in Urla” including 3 different vineyards.
AGORA & SHADES OF KEMERALTI
Originally built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, the agora was ruined by an earthquake in 178 AD. Excavations started in 1933 and continues with new compelling discoveries that repositioned the importance of this antique city in history. In 2020, the Agora of Smyrna became a Tentative World Heritage Site as part of "The Historical Port City of Izmir." This private guided tour starts right in the heart of Izmir, Agora followed by a visit to Kemeraltı Bazaar, a historical market district where you will have a real Turkish coffee experience in the shades of the historical courtyard.
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Duration: 3hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED​
A private guided tour to Agora and Kemeraltı Bazaar, pick up and drop off in your hotel with a luxury vehicle, guide.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be combined with “Wine Tasting in Urla Vineyards” excursion.
ŞİRİNCE VILLAGE EXPERIENCE
A visit to the historical village of Åžirince, founded long before Christ, famous for the fruitful wines. A guided walk in the village, St. John The Baptist Church and hills surrounding the village followed by a local lunch in one of the old houses. Due its proximity to Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary, this private excursion can easily be a part of a full-day Ephesus visit.
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Duration: 4hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED​
A private Åžirince Village guided tour with local lunch, pick up and drop off in your hotel with a luxury vehicle, guide.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be combined with a Full Day “Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary” tour.
SENSE OF ÇEÅžME
A half-day tour starting with a sunrise yoga meditation on Golden Beach, followed by a guided walk in Ilıca town with a famous “kumru” sandwich tasting, Alaçatı town with a delicious Turkish coffee break and a visit to historical ÇeÅŸme Castle in the marina. This program can also be customized with a 1-hour “sun and sea” experience in one of the golden bays of ÇeÅŸme followed by a fancy lunch.
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Duration: 4hrs. | Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
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PICK UP/MEETING POINT
Lobby hotel
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INCLUDED​
A private wine tasting session by an expert, pick up and drop off in your hotel
with a luxury vehicle, driver.
A private wine tasting session by an expert, pick up and drop off in your hotel
with a luxury vehicle, driver.
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SUGGESTIONS
This experience can be customized as a “Full Day ÇeÅŸme” tour with a 1-hour sun and sea experience in one of the golden bays of ÇeÅŸme followed by a fancy lunch in the ÇeÅŸme Marina.