Welcome to Çeşme
Unlike many resort towns in this region, Çeşme has retained a local population and flavour. Only 8km from the Greek island of Chios (Sakız), the town has a long seafront perfect for promenading, a magnificent castle built by the Genoese and a bustling merkez (commercial centre) with plenty of shops and cheap eateries. Popular with weekending İzmiris and with those who balk at the high prices and style overload at nearby Alaçatı, it's an excellent base for exploring the region.
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Çeşme activities
Erythrai Tour
Being one of the 12 Ionian cities ancient city of Erythrai promises you a beautiful panorama right after climbing the ancient theater. During Erythrai tour you will have the privilege breathing one of the freshest air around the world. At the same time Erythrai tour will give you the chance to enjoy every tone of green in the nature. Alaçatı with her old houses will take you to a journey back in time. If you would like to taste mastic jam, you are at the right address. Opportunity to visit the famous windmills of Alaçatı, cliffs of Erythrai, the castle of Çeşme, enjying the green view around you during your trip.
Cesme on Foot and Wine Tasting
After being picked up by your accomodation or the airport by a private vehicle and driver, we will head to Urla, an ancient coastal district of İzmir which has long been habited by various civilisations for millennia. It is 50 km. away from city center and the highway to there bears typical western anatolian landscape to the overlookers. There we can see the vinyards and wineries which has told to have resemblance to Napa valley by many. After tasting local grapes and awarded wines by the view of the winyards and visiting their cellars, we can go towards seashore and have a fulfilling lunch accompanied by regions' best wines or traditional raki drink. Following lunch, we will buckle up and go towards Çeşme which is located 20 km. further, a coastal all time favourite town loved by those who are interested in water sports like kite-surfing, wind surfing, or just swimming. Since its' an old town, we will pace through its' tiny streets and stone houses and learn more about the culture within. The tour is done once you are dropped off at the airport or your accomodation.