Excursion Program
There are three tour programs will be organized for SATF 2014 participants. SATF 2014 excursion program will be in September 18, 2014 from 1:30 pm to approximately 7:30 pm. The tickets for tours can be obtained from SATF Registration Desk.
 
Please click here to make pre-registration for excursion program.
 
Prices
The Ephesus Tour : 45 Euro/person
   
PS : Ephesus tour we provide are private tour which means they include a driver and a separate tour guide who speaks english and they will accompany you throughout the tour and they will be able to answer any questions or queries during your tour. Ephesus is a hundred minutes (~ 158 km) panoramic ride on the high way from Cesme. Entrance fees to Ephesus Ancient Site are included.
 
Cesme Boat Trip : 30 Euro/person
   
PS : Cesme Altin Yunus Hotel to Cesme Harbor transfers, boat tour and some offerings are included.Tour boat will be Ruzgar-Lal for passenger number up to 40. Over 40 passengers, tour boat will be Poseidon.
 
İzmir Ancient Panorama Tour : 25 Euro/person
PS : Izmir Ancient Panorama tour we provide are private tour which means they include a driver and a separate tour guide who speaks english and they will accompany you throughout the tour and they will be able to answer any questions or queries during your tour. Izmir is approximately one hour from Cesme (~ 80 km).
 
Detailed Information About Excursion Tours
 

The Ephesus Tour

Ephesus is the most famous antique city. In there, especially you can see Roman ruins. Within the program, firstly visit the Temple of Artemis which considered one of the seven wonders of ancient world. To be the first temple built of marble which was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Secondly, visit the Library of Celsus which is one of the most beautiful Romans buildings. This library has undertaken the task both library and funerary monument. You will also have the opportunity to see other temples such Temple of Hadrian and Temple of Domitian. After these places, your feet will bring the Great Theater and many places. Finally, visit the House of Virgin Mary where is believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. The peaceful site is sacred to both Christians and Muslims, and is visited by Christian tourists for pilgrims. After this trip, you will be able to shopping symbolizing the breeze in the history of souvenirs and describing the handicrafts of Turkish culture in the markets.
 
 

İzmir Ancient Panorama Tour
Departure from the hotel to visit the ancient Agora, you can find traces of Roman. Then the Kemeraltı Bazaar, you will able to shopping like the handicrafts of Turkish culture, and then you can respire in the Inn of Kızlarağası which is the ancient place and you can drink delicious Turkish coffee in the cup cooked and you will never forget the taste of it. The other stop is Asansör where is the lift tower between Mithatpaşa Street which is 58 meters high and Halil Rifat Paşa Street. You can see the unique view of İzmir as panoramic. Finally, visit the Karşıyaka Bazaar by steamship. You will able to see seagulls flying over the sea while drinking your tea with “gevrek” on the steamship.
 
 

Cesme Boat Trip

During the Çeşme Boat Trip, our first stop will be the Donkey Island where dozens of donkeys will greet you upon arrival. The trip also takes you to Blue Bay where has clear blue water, you can easily see a tiny stone standing at 25 meters depth even a tiny stone, Winter Harbour and Makril Island. Also, you will find wonderful opportunities to swim the waters of Çeşme and you will enjoy the view while sipping your drink.