Çeşme & Alaçatı: Scenic Photo Adventure

Embark on a private tour of Alaçatı and Çeşme, filled with travel, exploration, and professional photo shoots. Discover the beauty of these destinations and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Çeşme Marina - The tour begins at the marina, a stunning location in Çeşme.
  • Çeşme Castle - Next, visit the iconic Çeşme Castle, an ancient Ottoman fortress that not only shares a rich history but also provides breathtaking views.
  • Ilıca Plajı - The following stop is Ilıca Beach, a favorite in Alaçatı. Here, visitors can swim in the clear…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Professional photo shoot
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore Çeşme & Alaçatı through the eyes of a traveler and the lens of a photographer.
The operator will pick guests up from their hotel and head directly to the breathtaking Çeşme Marina, where elegant yachts, a refreshing sea breeze, and chic cafés create a delightful atmosphere. Guests will enjoy the view, capture stunning photos, and savor the Aegean…

Location
Cesme Marina
Musalla, 1016. Sk. No:24 No: 2
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angela_c
Apr 28, 2026
chilled day out of the city - Staying in Izmir a busy urban hub we decided to venture out to a seaside resort for a chilled day. This tour hit the brief!!! Beautiful destinations, a great guide made our visit perfect - thank u !!!
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Perry_w
Apr 27, 2026
Relaxing seaside small towns tour - Prompt. Good communication. A fun, relaxed tour thru 2 beautiful towns. He even pointed us to a favorite lunch spot. Recommended.
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Gabriel
Apr 25, 2026
Great day in the sun - This trip was an awesome was to see two beautiful cities. Faruk was very flexible in his scheduling and was a great photographer. He took amazing photos and provided great recommendations for food in Izmir as well as Cesme and Alacati. I highly recommend this tour to anyone in Izmir looking for a half day tour.
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Pallavi_j
Apr 14, 2026
Loved the tour! - Faruk did a great job in organizing this tour and executing per plan. The pickup and drop off from my hotel in Izmir were smooth. The tour was well paced and I loved all the places I saw. Faruk took awesome pictures and also recommended an outstanding lunch place to try in Alacati.
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Kirsten_f
Apr 5, 2026
Chilled and fabulous - This was fantastic. Very chill and relaxed - Faruk (who is a fantastic guide) lets you go at your own pace. I cannot recommend this enough - particularly if you're coming off the back of an Ephesus tour (which can be busy and intense!) Slow travel at its finest.
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Erika
Apr 4, 2026
Great day trip from Izmir! - Faruk is such a lovely guide and photographer! He knew the best photo spots in each town (and came prepared with his camera!) and had amazing recommendations for food and sweets. He’s a joy to talk to and seemed genuinely happy to talk all about local life in and around Izmir. The towns were a little quiet outside of the warm summer months but still beautiful to see and photograph with Faruk’s insight.
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Kousick_b
Dec 29, 2025
Guide Faruk was very... - Guide Faruk was very experienced and offered us a very relaxed but enjoyable experience. Faruk also provided a great deal of background information about Cesme and Alacaty. He was very polite and friendly. He also made an additional stop at a pharmacy for us to buy some medicine.
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Spanishdream2022
Dec 22, 2025
Picturesque Alaçatı and Çeşme - Faruk was knowledgeable, prompt and professional. He was also personable and a delightful conversationalist. His English is superb and his willingness to give you the type of experience you want is invaluable. He takes you to the best sites for Instagram worthy photos and is prepared to take photos of you so that bad selfies are not your only proof of your visit. I highly recommend him as a tour guide for İzmir and its surrounds. He dropped me at the Kordon on our return to the city at my request and gave me detailed information about catching the ferry or ambling through the city. Thank you for a memorable tour!
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Inkaniya
Dec 12, 2025
Quick visit with a private driver - Visiting Çeşme and Alaçatı was a wonderful experience—just a little over an hour’s drive from Konak. Even though it was December and technically off-season, the weather was pleasantly mild, with enough sunshine to take beautiful photos of the marina and even catch a glimpse of Greece across the water. Alaçatı is a charming village; most of the shops were closed despite it being past noon, likely due to the low season. Still, the quiet, uncrowded streets made it perfect for a peaceful, relaxing walk. Farouq picked me up and dropped me off at my Airbnb, and he was very friendly, offering helpful commentary and suggestions throughout the trip. If you’re visiting with a group, renting a car could be a great option—it gives you more flexibility and the chance to spend the whole day in one of the cafés and enjoy the sunset.
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Mj
Mar 20, 2026
Simple tour. - Walked around harbor and up into castle. Drove by beach and walked streets of Alacati. Time to shop. Not historical or informative. Can ask questions and got answers. Tour guide did not give much information and led us around.
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From $120
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).