The town is home to a handful of local Çeşme travel agencies (Çeşme Seyahat Acentası) that cater to both domestic and international tourists seeking to explore the region’s cultural heritage, natural beauty, and coastal attractions. These agencies typically operate from central locations such as Çeşme High Street, near Çeşme Port, and Alaçatı town centre. They offer tailored services including hotel reservations, airport transfers to and from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, private or shared transportation, and custom itineraries that often combine leisure and historical exploration. Many agencies also assist with ferry bookings to the nearby Greek island of Chios, offering same-day return packages or multi-day excursions.
In addition to logistics, Çeşme-based travel agencies organise a variety of guided tours and experiences. Popular offerings include boat tours around Çeşme Peninsula, vineyard and wine tasting tours in the Urla wine route, windsurfing and kitesurfing activities in Alaçatı, wellness-focused experiences such as visits to thermal spas in nearby Ilıca and Greek Island Cruises. Cultural day trips to Ephesus, Şirince, and Pergamon are also common, especially for visitors interested in historical sites. Some agencies specialise in bespoke luxury services such as yacht charters, destination weddings, and gourmet culinary experiences, making Çeşme a versatile destination for a wide range of travellers.
Hanye Tours (Hanye Tur)
Location: 16 Eylül, Atatürk Blv. No:93B, 35930 Çeşme/İzmir. Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-23:00 (Saturday until 23:30). Hanye Tours English Website. Tel: +90 536 706 5377
Hanye Tours, officially called Hanye Turizm ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., is a family-run travel agency with a presence on the main boulevard of Çeşme town. It enjoys strong local visibility, is accessible to holidaymakers, and caters to both locals and international visitors. Hanye Tur was founded in 1985, distinguishing itself early on as one of Türkiye’s pioneering tour operators. It remains under private, family ownership today, with “Zekiye Hanım” and “Atilla Bey” often cited by reviewers as the agency’s welcoming and experienced leaders. Over the decades, the agency has grown from simple day-trip coordination to a full-service travel firm, embracing modern practices and expanding its offerings to include domestic and international tours, hotel reservations, ticket sales, and corporate event planning.
Hanye Tours offers a broad portfolio of tours and services. These include single-day cultural and historical excursions (e.g., Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary, Pergamon, and local Çeşme Peninsula tours), Greek Island boat tours departing from Çeşme (especially Sakız/Chios), as well as wellness and thermal spa packages tailored to Ilıca’s hot springs. They also arrange private or shared transfers to/from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, domestic and international flight ticket booking, and full-service hotel reservations across over 400 properties in Turkey. For corporate clients, they coordinate congresses, seminars, business travel, ski packages, and group tours, all with personalised service and competitive pricing. Customer reviews reflect high satisfaction with the smoothness of logistics, cleanliness of vehicles, knowledgeable guides, and flexibility in customising itineraries.
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