Daily Cesme & Alacati Tour from Selcuk

Daily Cesme & Alacati Tour from Selcuk — Private Aegean Day Trip

Escape to the chic Aegean coast on this Cesme and Alacati day tour, a private daily excursion from the Selcuk (Ephesus) area to two of Turkey's most stylish seaside towns. This day trip combines the whitewashed, bougainvillea-draped streets of Alacati with the lively bazaar and beaches of Cesme — once ranked by the New York Times among its "31 Places to Go".

Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Kuşadası

Arriving in Kuşadası on a cruise ship? The Cesme & Alacati Tour is one of the shore excursions we regularly arrange for cruise guests calling at the port of Kuşadası. Because it runs as a private tour, we plan the timing around your ship: your guide and driver meet you at the cruise terminal, and the programme is adjusted to your all-aboard time. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Send us your ship name and the date of your call in Kuşadası and we will confirm availability.

Day Trip to Kuşadası from the Greek Islands (Samos and Patmos)

Holidaying on Samos or Patmos? The Cesme & Alacati Tour is an easy day trip from the Greek islands: take the morning ferry to Kuşadası, join the tour, and sail back in the evening (from Samos the ferry takes 45 minutes; from Patmos the ferry takes about 3 hours). We meet you at the Kuşadası ferry port with your private guide and vehicle and time the programme to the ferry schedule. For longer itineraries we check the ferry timetable first and confirm that the full programme fits your day. Please bring your passport and check the Turkish entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.

What you will enjoy on this day trip

• Alacati — free time to wander the famous stone houses, boutiques and cafes of this windsurfing hotspot.
• Cesme Bazaar — hand-made leather, carpets, jewellery and pottery.
• Cesme Castle — an optional visit to the Genoese-Ottoman seafront fortress.
• Private beach time — around two hours to relax and swim on a Cesme beach if you wish.

The scenic 1.5-hour drive from Selcuk sets the tone for a relaxed day on the Aegean. On this daily Cesme & Alacati excursion you travel privately in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a professional licensed guide, with lunch included. Organised by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator, this private day tour is perfect for travellers based near Ephesus, Selcuk or Kusadasi who want a taste of the stylish Aegean coast.