VOICEAT17 THREE IN ONE & STEP BY STEP AEGEAN COASTS 02 / 10 DAYS / KUSADASI – DİDİM - CESME
KUSADASI
Kusadasi, which means "bird island" in Turkish, is set in a superb gulf in the Aegean region of Turkey and is known for its turquoise sparkling water of the Aegean Sea, broad sandy beaches, bright sun and large marina with a capacity for 600 boats. A glorious ancient city stands beside it, Ephesus with millions of visitors from tours each year. The town is only 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Adnan Menderes Airport in Izmir. Numerous holiday villages and hotels line its shores and hundred of restaurants serves food from all around the world and, of course, Turkish Cuisine, which is one of the largest cuisines of the world. There are also many hostels, discos, bars, cafeterias, pubs and "Turkish Nights"; all those to cater holiday-makers.
Kusadasi has retained a certain earthiness to it and inexpensive meals and pensions can still be found in town. Many shops do a brisk trade with passengers from hundreds of cruise ships that dock for a day or two, allowing enough time for a trip to Ephesus and a shopping expedition.
The tiny Güvercin Adasi (Pigeon Island) is connected to the mainland in the town center with a causeway. Its romantic setting includes a well-maintained flower garden which surrounds the restored 14th-15th century fortress housing a cafeteria.
Beaches close to town tend to get quite crowded during summer. If you prefer more serenity, head for Dilek Peninsula National Park, about 28 kilometers (17 miles) from Kusadasi. It is also possible to get to Greek island Samos by regular daily ferries.
Lately, many foreigners have bought property in and around Kusadasi for their holidays or for the retirement. It became a popular area especially for the British and Irish nationals.
DİDİM
Didim is a touristic district of Aydın. It is a peninsula bounded by Muğla provincial border in the east, Güllük Gulf and Akbük Bay, Aegean Sea in the west and south, and Bafa Lake and Menderes River in the north. The surface area is 402 km. According to the results of the 2000 Population Census, there are 37. 395 people living in the province, 3 municipalities and 5 villages.
The first settlement traces of the district of Didim extend to the Neolithic Circuit (8000 BC). M. Ö. In the 16th century, the presence of the Mycenaean, Crete, and later the Aka Colonies is visible. After the Persians, Romans and Byzantines, after the war of 1071 Malazgirt, the gates of Anatolia were opened to the Turks. After the 1st Crusades, it was again handed down to Byzantium. After 1261, the establishment of the Menteşe Principality in Karia took Didim and its environs into this spirit.
In the Ottoman Empire period, he continued his existence with the name 'on the earth'. After the earthquake of 1955, the disaster which was built by the state of the province called 'HiSAR' among the people was named after 'YENIHİSAR'. Later, in order not to give a lean to name similarity, it was replaced with 'DIDIM' from 'DIDYMAION' as blueness and root in only one place in the world.
The county economy is based on agriculture and tourism. Wheat and cotton are the first crops of field crops. Animal husbandry is enough to meet the consumption needs, especially small cattle breeding is leading.
In the summer months, a significant number of tourists visit the province, the economy is affected positively.
ÇEŞME
In antiquity Çesme was known as Cyssus and was affiliated to the city of Erythrai but later was inhabited by Greeks from the Greek island of Chios.It then became known as Perama which in Greek means ‘’the gateway’’.There used to be a fountain in the centre of the town which gave Çesme ( public fountain) its present name.After the beginning of the 14th century the Turks began to take possession of this area and called the town Çesme.Çeşme is 80 km from İzmir and is well-known for its beautiful beaches and clear sea at such places as Ilıca,Altınkum,Ayayorgi and Ayasaranda.
These beaches ,the fact that Çeşme is perfect for scuba diving and has plenty of accomodation possibilities during the tourism season makes it the most important tourism center in the province outside İzmir itself. During the summer season Çesme is vibrant and has plenty of nightlife.It has acoomodation to süit every budget from luxury 5-star Hotels to boutique Hotels to spotless guesthouses.The same applies to eating out.there are luxury restaurants ,cafes ,small restaurants selling traditional homecooked food and snack stalls .Çesme is heaven for lovers of fish and shellfish .
There are many fish restaurants but especially in Ilıca,Alacatı ,Dalyan and Çiftlikköy. There are certain foods which are special to Çesme such as its own honeydrew melon and particular toasted sandwich made in a special bread bun with sesame seeds as well as ıcecream especially the one made with mastic.Since there is a good source of thermal springs in the area of Çesme ,it has a number of spa centers which are open all winter.
ITINARERY
1st DAY : ARRIVAL TO IZMIR TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL IN KUSADASI 80 KM
2nd DAY : KUSADASI-V.MARY-EPHESUS-TERRACE HOUSES-EPHESUS MUSEUM- St. JOHN BASILICA-SIRINCE VILLAGE-KUSADASI 60 KM
3rd DAY : KUSADASI-AYDIN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM-THE ANCIENT CITY OF NYSA-THE ANCIENT CITY OF APHRODISIAS &MUSEUM-KUSADASI 290 KM
4th DAY : KUSADASI- DOMATIA VILLAGE-PRIENE-MILETOS ANCIENT CITY AND MUSEUM-DIDYMA ANCIENT SITE -DİDİM 85 KM
5th DAY : DİDİM- EUROMOS ANCİENT CİTY, MILAS HEKATOMNOS MAUSELEUM AND GÜMÜŞKESEN MONUMENT-IASOS ANCIENT CITY- DİDİM 145 KM
6th DAY : DİDİM-BOAT TRİP -DİDİM 20 KM
7th DAY : DİDİM-THE ANCIENT CITY OF HERAKLEIA-THE ANCIENT CITY OF METROPOLİS-KEY MUSEUM(CLASSIC CARS MUSEUM) -CEŞME 320 KM
8th DAY : ÇESME- ÇEŞME CASTLE AND MUSEUM-OTTOMAN CARAWANSERAI- THE CHURCH OF AYIOS HARALOMBOS- THE CHURCH OF AYIOS KONSTANTİNOS
(ALAÇATI PAZAR MOSQUE)- TEOS ANCIENT CITY- ÇESME 160 KM
9th DAY : ÇEŞME -THE VILLAGE OF GERMIYAN- THE ANCIENT CITY OF ERYTHRAI-KLAZOMENAI – VELVET CASTLE -AGORA -GRAND BAZAAR- DARIO MORENO
HOUSE & HISTORICAL ELEVATOR-ÇEŞME 170 KM
10th DAY : TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT OF IZMIR 80 KM
TOTAL : 1410 KM
Upon your arrival to İzmir and transfer to Kusadası 80 KM
KUŞADASI- THE HOUSE of V.MARY-EPHESUS-TERRACE HOUSES- EPHESUS MUSEUM-St. JOHN BASILICA – SİRİNCE VİLLAGE – KUŞADASI 60 KM
After breakfast ,you’ll drive to Selcuk ,first you’ll visit the house of V.Mary. The House of Virgin Mary beautifully situated in the solmissos Mountain and built in II Century,place for pilgrimage The house of V.Mary is considered by the Vatican to be final resting place of the Virgin Mary.
After the visit the house of V.Mary arrive to Ancient Ephesus, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven churches of Apocalypse. walk on the remarkably preserved wide marble streets,flanked by colomns,temples and fountains. We look at all the famous highlights like the Celsus Library,the Odeon magnificent temple of Hadrian, Great Theater for 25000 capacity of spectators which is still used for performances and special events today
You’ll see ın the Ephesus ancıent site the Terrace houses
Ephesus terrace houses are located on the hill, opposite the Hadrian Temple. Also called as "the houses of rich", important for the reason give us information about family life during the Roman period. They were built according to the Hippodamian plan of the city in which roads transected each other at right angels.
There are six residential units on three terraces at the lower end of the slope of the Bulbul Mountain. The oldest building dates back into the 1C BC and continued in use as residence until the 7C AD.
The restoration of the two of the houses have been finished and can be visited today.
You’ll have Lunch in Selcuk ,before you visit the museum of Ephesus
The museum of Ephesus, unlike most of other museums, is not designed according to the chronological order but the galleries are filled with artifacts according to a theme.
Galleries include:
1- Sculptures from the fountains
2- Finds from the Terrace Houses
3-Coins
4-Ephesus through the Ages
5-Courtyard with column capitals and tombs
6- Hall of Mother Goddess cult
7- Hall of Ephesus Artemis
8- Hall of Imperial Cult
9-Museum Shop and Cafe
Before visiting these galleries, one should not miss the 3D simulation video of ancient Ephesus where visitors can visualize the setting of the ancient city and may have an idea about how the buildings used to look like. The video can be watched in three languages; Turkish, English and German and it lasts 10 minutes. The video room is the first room before the fountain statues gallery.
Some of the most remarkable artifacts in the museum are the Ephesus Artemis statue, Priapos statue, the head of Socrates, the Egyptian priest, the Eros with rabbit and the oldest piece – a stamp- found in Cukurici Mound- dating back to 6200 BC.
Our next stop the Basilica of St.John.This site is the burial place of St.John,the writer of the gospel of the same name and the disciple who brought the Vırgın Mary to Ephesus.Built to the shape of a cross it has six large domes.The Byzantine Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora had the church built over the site of the grave.In the Byzantine period the entrance in the walls had embossed friezes which showed the pursuit of Achilles and for this reason is known as the ‘’Takip kapısı’’(Pursuit Gate). From the courtyard of the church there is a wonderful panorama of the temple of Artemis İsa Bey Mosque and the Aegean at Pamucak.
Then drive to Sirince Village ; It is a beautiful hill town only 8 km east of Selcuk, near Ephesus, in the Aegean hinterland south of İzmir It's famous for its olive oil, fruit wines, other natural products, and its atmospheric boutique hotels. A dozen small restaurants cater to day-trippers, hotel guests, and locals alike.
In the 19th century ,it was a Greek town with 1800 houses,famous for its fig production,especially for export.Population Exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923 ,result of the departure of the Greeks were settled by emigrants from the village.There are two Greek churges in the quarter.In Şirince no house blocks the vıew of the other.
Some say the Orthodox Christian Greeks who lived here during the Ottoman Empire were famed for the excellence of their wine. The Muslim Turks who moved here from Thessaloniki in 1924 re-started wine-making using local fruits, including apple, apricot, banana, blackberry, blueberry, cranberry, mulberry (black, and white), mandarin orange, melon, orange, peach, quince, sour (Morello) cherry and strawberry. You can taste the results and judge for yourself when you visit. They sell red, white and rosé, dry and sweet. A few local producers have switched from the local vines, which in fact produce table grapes, to Turkey's better wine grapes such as Narince.
You’ll drive back in the evening to the hotel in Kuşadası
KUSADASI-AYDIN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM-THE ANCIENT CITY OF NYSA -THE ANCIENT CITY OF APHRODISIAS-KUSADASI 290 KM
You’ll drive first the Aydın Archeology Museum which was planned to exhibit the archeological cultural heritage uncovered as a result of scientific excavations within the borders of Aydın, was established with a contemporary museum understanding on area 15 thousand 769 square meters on Aydın-Denizli highway.The building has been constructed as Basement + Ground Floor+one floor which has exhibition halls,warehouses,laboratories,library,chıldren’s activity section,conference hall and temporary display areas and other areas were created by shading with suspended – stretching membrane system.
Then you’ll visit the ancient city of Nysa .
Nysa is one of the Karia cities within the borders of Sultanhisar District of Aydın. The most important information on the city is from Strabon, who lived in Nysa most of his life. Strabon tells us that the city consisted of two parts. At the western side of the flood bed dividing the city into two, lies the gymnasion. At the northern side lie the Byzantine ruins and the library. To the north of the library, there is a theatre that carries significance with its embossments in the stage building. The odeon and bouleuterion are at the eastern side of the flood bed. The necropolis of the city lies on the road to Akharaka, which is a small village to the west.
You will have lunch at the local restaurant before you visit the ancient city of Aphrodisias
Aphrodisias was primarily known as a center for the arts, specifically sculpture. The Aphrodisias School of Sculpture had a distinctive style and was very well circulated throughout the Greek and Roman world.
The ruins are numerous and well preserved. A two mile long Byzantine wall still surrounds the city. The Temple of Aphrodite, eventually converted to a Christian basilica, is excellently preserved. The Tetrapylon, the gate which was leading people to their great temple, was re-erected by Kenan Erim, where he's buried in front of it with a special permission of the Government after his death. The Baths of Hadrian are still partially standing. The theatre and the stadium are one of the best preserved in all eastern Mediterranean. The nearby museum contains many beautiful statues and portrait sculpture.
In 2017 Aphrodisias archaeological site has entered into the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
You’ll visit the museum of Aphrodisias.Aphrodisias Museum is one of the rare museums where the artifacts unearthed during the excavations of Aphrodisias Ancient City are exhibited and where the Museum and the ruins are intertwined.
Prehistoric artifacts from the Chalcolitic Period,bronze Age early,middle and late periods,Lydian ceramics excavated from these mounds and around the Temple of phrodite,archaic,Classical ,Hellenistic period artifacts and ruins Roman,Byzantine and Early Islamic period artifacts found in excavations on site are exhibited.
The Aphrodisias Museum is very rich in terms of the sculptural Works it displays.In this respect,it is an important archeology museum.A different aspect of Aphrodisias sculpture is exhibited in each hall with these Works made by sculptors of Aphrodisias,made of White,blue-gray marbles extracted from the slopes of Baba Mountain .These halls ; the Imperial Hall ,teh Melpomene Hall,the Odeon Hall,the Showcase Exhibition Gallery with the Glazed Window,the Penthesilia Hall and the Goddes Aphrodite Hall,which gave the city its name,as well as the sarcophagi found in the city in the inner garden and courtyard are exhibited.
End of the tour you drive back to the hotel in Kusadası
KUSADASI- DOMATIA VILLAGE-PRIENE-MILETOS ANCIENT CITY AND MUSEUM- DIDYMA ANCIENT SITE- DİDİM 85 KM
You’ll drive to the historical greek village of Domatia (Doganbey) and Karina bay.The old village of Doğanbey ,formerly Domatia village,BC.It has a history extending from the 7th century to the present .In the immediate vicinity are Karina,where there are old customs buildings,ancient settlements Thebes and Lade Island.It is known that the Domatians come from Samos ,Chios, Dodecanese and Cyprus .In the past ,houses were built in a large forest as seperate rooms ,each with large courtyards and these rooms were called Domatia in greek.When the settlement developed a little more and the village was formed ,this name also became the name of the village.
The Greek houses in Domatia have been restored with the condition of staying true to the original.This place aimed to preserve the historical texture in time and became a village where the natüre-loving wealty people lived.Architectural wonder stone houses leaning on the mountain also have a seaview.The streets are cobblestone,the gardens are well -maintained After strolling through the streets of our charming village ,we take lots of photos.
Then drive to the ancient city of Priene
The ancient city of Priene is one of the important ancient cities established on the southern slope of Samsun Mountain,15 km southwest of Söke district.370 m.Establishment on a steep rock at a heıght has provided an advantage in resisting attacks.In addition ,its being in a high place allows the city to be seen from different directions.the first information about Priene ,who is considered to be a member of the Ionian League like Miletus,is BC.It is found in ancient sourches in the middle of the 7th century.
The ancient city of Priene,known as the Pompei of Anatolia,is in the Priene section,especially the finds of its rich houses.In the interior showcases,coins from various periods,ornaments,glass fragrance bottles ,bronze items and figurines,terracotta items,and the Ilyas bey Mosque from the Menteseogulları Principality period are among the Works on display.In addition,tomb steles from the Archaic period and an unfinished scuplture group are in the exhibition space.The Miletus Museum is a technically ,visually and scientifically exemplary museum
Next stop is the ancient city of Miletos .You’ll visit by informing our guide,it was seaside port city when it was first established ,but today it is 10 km from sea.The first settlements in the ancient city of Milet started in the middle of 2000 BC,continued with the Mycenaean colony ,and then re-established by the Ions.It is one of the four important city ports of the Ionians.Milet Ruins is known for its grid plan applied in the foundation of the city That’s why the city is very well organized .the ancient city of Miletus acquired its autonomy in 38 BC thanks to the special interest of the roman emperors and reached the metropolitan level among other Ionian cities.After listening to our guide,we also took our photo shoots ,drive to the museum of Milet.
Milet Museum exhibition areas; It consists of two main parts: the garden display and the indoor display.In the garden display ,lion sculptures ,inscriptions ,tomb steles, sarcophagi,architectural elements and column heads,which are the city of Miletus ,are exhibited
Closed exhibition area is located in the administarive building of the museum.The finds of the Ancient City of Miletus,Priene Ancient City and the Temple of Apollo in didim are exhibited in an area of approximately 600 m2.Belonging to the ancient city of Milet ; There are animation of the Minoan Period (20-15 centuries BC) Kitchen,Minoan Period finds,Zeytintepe Archaic Aphrodite Sanctuary finds,Gacartepe Tomb finds.Findings of the sacred road Miletus Ancient City to the Temple of Apollo in didim and the votive objects of the Temple of Apollo are located in the exhibition hall. The Miletus Museum is a technically ,visually and scientifically exemplary museum
You’ll have Lunch nearby Karina Golf.
You’ll see the ancient city of Dıdyma.You move towards Didim.We go to the Temple of Apollo,which is considered to be the largest and most magnificent temple by the ancient geographer Strabon.the temple ,which is famous as one of the most important prophecy centers of the ancient World,is surrounded by 124 columns on a platform that is climbed by steps on all four sides.The temple was destroyed in 494 BC by the Persian army attacking Miletus.Its reconstruction begins with Alexander the Great’s liberation of the region from Persian rule.The construction of MS. The magnificent temple ,which lasted until the middle of the 2nd century,was not fully finished.The temple ,which took its current from during its reconstruction ,is approximately 109 x51 meters .Located in the middle of the building ,the 53x21 m.’’Sella Sanctuary ‘’ in size is worth seeing
End of the day you arrive to the hotel in Didim
DİDİM - EUROMOS ANCİENT CİTY, MILAS HEKATOMNOS MAUSELEUM AND GÜMÜŞKESEN MONUMENT- IASOS ANCIENT CITY- DİDİM 145 KM
Today you’ll drive to Milas to the ancient city of Euromos where we visit the Temple of Zeus. It's one of the best preserved classical designed temples in the country and dates back to the 6th century BC.Next stop is the Mausoleum of Satrap Hekatomnos, pointed as the discovery of the century in the archaeological world, was built at a position dominating the ancient Mylasa city and can be seen from any point of the settlement.
The Mausoleum is the predecessor of Halicarnassus Maussolleion, accepted as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and is included in Temporary World Heritage List of UNESCO.
You’ll have lunch at the local restaurant
Finally you visit the ancient city of Iasos.In Iasos archaic city that is located in Kıyıkışlacık Village at a distance of 26 km to the District centre. Roman monumental grave that is one of the biggest buildings of the archaic city and that is known as Balıkpazarı .
Iasos (or Iassos depending on the source) is over 4.000 years old, according to archaeological finds. It was a wealthy little town, with an income generated mostly from the flourishing fishing trade, which still thrives up until the present day. The Carian settlement was a colony of Argos and was founded with the help of Miletus. As a member of the Delian League, Iasos got caught up into the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC).
From remains dating back to the Bronze Age to a wealth of ceramics with Minoan influence, and then, of course, bigger structures such as the Bouleuterion, The Customs Building, or the Mausoleum, now home to the Iasos Museum.
End of the day you drive back to the hotel in Didim
DİDİM-BOAT TRİP -DİDİM 20 KM
Today you’ll start to visit the bays of didim by boat depending od the weather conditions.
The boat trip will start app. At 10:00 and finisched app. At 16:00 o’clock.you’ll have lunch on the boat .you’ll visit app 4 bays with swimming breaks.
You’ll set yourself free to enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful and spectacular beaches. This full day boat trip excursion is an ideal activity for all as it combines a relaxing setting, excitement, adventure and spots of unparalleled natural beauty. In addition, this Boat Trip forms the perfect opportunity to get away from the crowds and swim into refreshing, crystal clear waters and visit some unspoiled and breath-taking beaches.
You’ll have lunch on the boat
End of the day you arrive to the hotel in Didim
DİDİM - THE ANCIENT CITY OF HERAKLEIA-THE ANCIENT CITY OF METROPOLİS-KEY MUSEUM(CLASSIC CARS MUSEUM) -CEŞME 320 KM
You’ll drive first to the ancient city of Herakleia
Herakleia ruin place that is located in Kapıkırı Village at 40 km distance to the District centre covers a very large area. Besides the Hellenistic Period buildings such as Athena Temple, the Theatre, Agora, city walls, Endymion, because of its being the centre of episcopacy in the Byzantine period, there are many church ruins on the islands in Bafa Lake. Dr. Annelise Pejchlow from German Archaeology Institute still continues surface researches in Herakleia ruin place.
You’ll have Lunch at the local restaurant in Selcuk, after Lunch you’ll drive to the ancient city of Metropolis.
The ancient city Metropolis was located on the trade road between Smyra (Izmir) and Ephesus . Metropolis means the city of the Mother Goddess. Famous historian Strabo stated that the city was a wine center during the Roman era. Another important fact about Metropolis is that it has Hellenistic period monuments that are rare. The Metropolis antique city is still located on the outskirts of the Kocadiz Mountain which is covered with olive and pine trees . There you can see a Theatre , Acropolis , The hall with mosaics , Bouleuterion (Senate Building) , Upper Bath-Gymnasium and Araplıtepe Church
Then you arrive to the ‘’Key Museum’’ (Classic car Museum).
Key Museum is an automobile museum located in İzmir’s torbalı district.May 6,2015 opened museum is 7.000 m2 and owned by turkey’s largest car museum,130 cars and 40 Motorcycles the model of years of the vehicles in the museum range from the late 1880s to 2011.
There are also other exhibits in the museum,such as model cars,car mascots from the past ,and an original US gas station design from the 50s.every year ,20.000 visitors g oto Torbalı to see the collection .
End of the day you arrive to the hotel in Çeşme
ÇESME- ÇEŞME CASTLE AND MUSEUM-OTTOMAN CARAWANSERAI- THE CHURCH OF AYIOS HARALOMBOS- THE CHURCH OF AYIOS KONSTANTİNOS (ALAÇATI PAZAR MOSQUE)- TEOS ANCIENT CITY- ÇESME 160 KM
After breakfast ,you’ll visit the Castle of Çesme and Çesme Museum. Çeşme Castle, which is one of the historical and cultural assets worth visiting in Çeşme, was built by the Genoese and later transformed into its present form by Architect Ahmet, son of Mehmet during the reign of Sultan Beyazıt 2nd (1508). Çeşme Castle was built on an area of 11,000m2 and has four towers, two on the coast and two on the ridge. The Castle is rectangular in plan and has an inner citadel which consist of two main areas. The first part was probably used as a military area while the second part was used for residencial purposes. With its mosque, fountain, water tanks and enclosed areas, Çeşme Castle constitutes one of the authentic and original architectural structures of the Ottoman period. Today, the castle serves as Çeşme Archeology Museum.
The archaeological exhibition halls of Çeşme Castle currently displays artifacts from the excavations of the Ancient City of Erythrai (Ildırı) and Çeşme-Bağlararası Bronze Age Settlement, along with figurines, oil lamps, glass vessels, sculptures and coins from different periods. The Museum also includes a chronological display of amphorae; a vessel type which have been used for the transport and storage of grains, olive oil, wine etc. and played an important role in ancient trade.
The lower floor of the Umur Bey Tower in the castle, has a thematic arrangement focusing on the 1770 Çeşme, Ottoman-Russian Naval War. The upper floor of this tower on the other hand, is a display area for marble and stone artifacts where sculptures and stelai as well as Ottoman Period inscriptions are being exhibited. There are also cannons, cannon balls, architectural pieces and Islamic tombstones being displayed in the open spaces around the castle.
A few paces south of the castle, there is an Ottoman caravanserai built in the early centuries of the Ottoman conquest in 1528 by order of Süleyman the Magnificent, and it is now restored and transformed into a boutique hotel.
The imposing but redundant 19th century Greek Orthodox church of Ayios Haralambos is used for temporary exhibitions. Along some of the back streets of the town are old traditional Ottoman houses, as well as Sakız house-type residences of more peculiar lines, for the interest of strollers.
Your next stop the Church of Ayios Konstantinos in Alaçatı.The church was built in the 19th century(1874) by Yuhannis Halapes,the building continues to function both as a mosque and a church with minor renovations today.You’ll have free time to visit in Alaçatı
Then you’ll drive to the ancient city of Teos .You’ll have lunch near the ancient city of Teos in Sıgacık.
After lunch you’ll see the ancient city of Teos . Teos Ancient City, which gives life to Seferihisar and its surroundings and is the most important stop for traveling in time in the region, is 3 km from Sigacik. The ancient city, whose history goes back to the 2000s BC, is one of the 12 Ionian cities. Being the largest port city of its time, Teos is also known as the city of artists. The fact that the first actor’s union in history was established in Teos in the 3rd century BC strengthens the place of this city in the field of art. The ancient city, where excavations continue, deserves a visit of at least half a day.
Drive back to the hotel in Çeşme
ÇEŞME -THE VILLAGE OF GERMIYAN- THE ANCIENT CITY OF ERYTHRAI-KLAZOMENAI – VELVET CASTLE -AGORA -GRAND BAZAAR- DARIO MORENO HOUSE &
HISTORICAL ELEVATOR- ÇEŞME 170 KM
You will visit today Turkey’s slow food village; Germıyan.
Slow Food is a global organization with the objective of combatting the fast food culture by promoting local food cultures and educating people about the local cooking traditions. This movement, for good, clean and fair food started in Italy and now more than 160 countries are a part of it. Villages that are interested in becoming a slow food village get in contact with the organization and if they fulfil the requirements they become a slow food village.
Villagers from Germiyan, a small village in the Aegean coast of Turkey applied to become a slow food village and they received their certificate in 2015. One of the traditional foods of Germiyan is the sourdough bread that the villagers cook themselves. You can also find it in nearby villages.
Germiyan is also known for its houses covered with drawings made by a local woman, named Nuran Erden. She first drew the Slow Food’s logo onto a wall in the village, which is the symbol of a snail, then she started to draw on the walls of houses, which first annoyed the other villagers. However, they all ended up loving her works. All they need to do is to paint the walls of their houses all white and wait for her to pop over and decorate them.
Then you’ll visit the ancient city Erythrai in the village of Ildırı.
Erythrai was one of the twelve cities of Asia Minor,situated 22 km North-east of the port Çeşme,on a small peninsula stretching into the Bay of Erythrae at an equal distance from the mountains Mimas and Corycus,and directly opposite the island of Chios .It is recorded that excellent wine was produced in the peninsula Erythrae was notable for being the seat of the Erythraean Sibyl.the ruins of the city are found North of the town Ildırı in the Çeşme district of İzmir Province .
The ruins include well-preserved Hellenistic walls with towers of which five still visible.The acropolis (280 ft) has a theatre on its northern slope and eastwards lie many remains of Byzantine buildings.
End of the visit Erythrai drive to Urla .Urla is where the mill of olive oil ,called Klazomenai is located and its highly interesting remains are much visited, while the name lives on in the unofficial appellation used in the region for part of the coastline of the district, "Kilizman" (Former name of Güzelbahçe). With literacy among the highest in Turkey at 97%, Urla is also home to İzmir Institute of Technology. Urla prides itself for having raised two important men of letters, Giorgos Seferis and Necati Cumalı.
Then you arrive to the Velvet Castle(Kadifekale) .Kadifekale is a fortress located in the city of İzmir in Turkey.The Castle ,which is the acropolis of ancient Smyrna ,is located on Pagos Hill with an altitude of 186 meters overlooking the İzmir Bay
After the visit of Velvet castle (Kadifekale) drive to Agora.Agora located in Namazgah district of İzmir remained from Rome Period (AD the 2nd century) and it was built according to Hippodamos city plan, on three floors, close to the centre. İzmir agora is the one which is the biggest and best protected of the Ion agoras.
You’ll see Grand Bazaar (Kemeraltı Market) against the Agora.It is an old bazaar that was established back in the 17th century, located along the curve of historic Anafartalar Street. Today, Kemeralti is easily one of the most favorite venues for shopping not only for locals but also for tourists. The plethora of shops offer local handcrafts, jewelry, pottery, clothes as well as many other valuable goods.
Synagogue Street (Havra Sokagi) is a very popular tourist attraction in Kemeraltı , Izmir as it used to be one of the most popular places for locals to buy their fruit, vegetables, meat and other products. While not quite the same, Synagogue is still a very popular market. The name of the street derived from the high volume of synagogues formerly built on the street.
Kizlaragasi Han Bazaar is one of the most popular Izmir attractions. Located in a grand covered pavilion, Kizlaragasi is absolutely fantastic and a must-visit. The market combines the traditional open air Turkish bazaar along with a wide number of shopping selections.
You will have lunch in Kemeraltı at the local Restaurant
End of the Kemeraltı tour you are going to see the historic Clock Tower,It was designed by M.Raymond Pere and built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th year of the reign of Sultan Abdulhamıd II.The Tower’s green and pink marble columns were brought from Marseilles.
İzmir Clock Tower is a historic clock tower located at the Konak Square in Konak district of İzmir. The tower, at a height of 25 meters, features four fountains, which are placed around the base in a circular pattern, and the columns are inspired by North African themes
Then you will visit Konak (Yalı) Mosque is located in Konak Square. The religious structure was built in the 18th century by Ayse Hanim – the pasha’s daughter. Architecturally, Konak (Yalı) Mosque is a very beautiful octagonal structure composed in a classical ottoman style of stone and bricks. Konak also features some amazing ornaments inside as well as outside, a single dome and a minaret. It is located near Saat Kulesi (Clock Tower), a very popular local attraction.
End of the Kemeraltı bazaar , you’ll drive to visit Dario Moreno House.It is the famous home of the well known singer, compositor, and "man of art". The house is located on one of the most beautiful little streets of Izmir (also bears singer's name). It's a classic example of the architecture from the early 20th century and a great tourist destination.
End of the Darıo Moreno Street there is Asansör (Turkish for "elevator") is a building in İzmir's Karataş quarter, within the boundaries of the metropolitan district of Konak. It was built in 1907 as a work of public service by a wealthy Jewish banker and trader of that period, Nesim Levi Bayraklıoğlu, in order to ease passage from the narrow coastline of Karataş to the hillside, the elevator within the building serving to carry people and goods through the steep cliff between the two parts of the quarter. You can drink here coffe,tea or some drinks with a view of bay of İzmir.In time, the small street that led to the building also came to be known under the same name, Asansör Street (Asansör Sokağı). In the 1940s, one of the residents of the street was the singer Dario Moreno, who was to attain fame later. It was recently restored and since then, became one of the landmarks of İzmir. The street was renamed Dario Moreno Street in memory of the singer.
Then drive back to the hotel in Çeşme
TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT OF IZMIR 80 KM
THE GUIDE MAY CHANGE THE ROUTE FOR THE VENUES
THE CAPACITY OF THE TOUR MAXIMUM 12 PAX
MUSEUM CLOSED ON MONDAYS İN TURKEY
For Children, those younger than 4 year old are free of charge, between 5 and 9 year old are charged with the half price, children beginning from 10 year/old are charged with the adult price. Therefore, please inform us about the children’s ages.
Children need to have ID card or Passport for visiting the ancient cities and museums
Important
• There is no shop visit and shopping in the content of the tour.If the whole group demands and confirm and there is enough time ,the shop can be visited
• Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellents are recommended. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid accidents.
• Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces in ruins.
• Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; We recommend that you have a lot of water and use suitable sunscream while on the tour.
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