Below is a list of Çeşme museums & archaeological sites within reach of Çeşme that belong to the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Entry tickets to these museums & archaeological sites can be purchased online or at the respective museum entrance desks.
Note that if you are planning to visit more than one site, it may be worth considering either the “Museum Pass the Aegean” (€95 as of October 2024) or, if you are travelling further in Turkey, the “Museum Pass Turkey” (€165 as of October 2024), or if you have a Turkish passport of Turkish foreign residence permit the “MüzeKart+” (TL70.00 as of October 2024). These passes give free entry to listed museums and archaeological sites and discounts on shop & cafe concessions.
| Museum | Distance (km) | Price (€) | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çeşme Peninsula | |||
| Çeşme Castle Museum | 0 | €6.00 | >>> |
| Çeşme Memory Museum | 0 | Free | >>> |
| Ethyrai Archaeological Site | 25 | Free | >>> |
| Köstem Olive Oil Museum | 28 | On request | >>> |
| Klazamonai Archaeological Site | 60 | Free | >>> |
| Teos Archaeological Site | 75 | TBC | >>> |
| İzmir | |||
| Smyrna Agora Archaeological Site | 85 | €6.00 | >>> |
| İzmir Ataturk Museum | 85 | TBC | >>> |
| İzmir Archaeological Museum | 85 | TBC | >>> |
| Ethnography Museum of İzmir | 85 | Renovation | >>> |
| İzmir Painting & Sculpture Museum | 85 | TBC | >>> |
| İzmir History & Art Museum | 85 | TBC | >>> |
| West & Southwest of İzmir | |||
| Metropolis Archaeological Site | 130 | TBC | >>> |
| Sardes Archaeological Site | 190 | TBC | >>> |
| Aphrodisias Museum & Archaeological Site | 290 | €12.00 | >>> |
| Hieropolis Site (including Pamukkale) | 320 | €30.00 | >>> |
| Laodikeia Archaeological Site | 320 | €12.00 | >>> |
| South of İzmir | |||
| Claros Archaeological Site | 130 | – | >>> |
| Ephesus Archaeological Site | 150 | €40.00 | >>> |
| Ephesus Archaeological Site Terrace Houses | 150 | + €15.00 | >>> |
| Ephesus Museum | 150 | €10.00 | >>> |
| Temple of Artemis Archaeological Site | 150 | Free | >>> |
| Ayasuluk Hill / Basilica of St. John | 150 | TBC | >>> |
| House of St. Mary in Ephesus | 150 | TBC | >>> |
| North of İzmir | |||
| Bergama Acropolis Archaeological Site | 215 | €15.00 | >>> |
| Bergama Asklepion Archaeological Site | 215 | €13.00 | >>> |
| Bergama Basilica | 215 | TBC | >>> |
| Bergama Museum | 215 | TBC | >>> |
See also: LikeCesme.com – The Ancient Cities