# Hidden Villages of the Aegean Alaçatı Sığacık Seferihisar Foça Tour (2 Night Hotel Accommodation) - URL: https://venustur.net/en/egenin-sakli-koyleri-alacati-sigacik-seferihisar-foca-turu-2-gece-otel-konaklamali-t21869 - Category: Bus Domestic Tours - Duration: 3 Nights, 4 Days - Starting Price: 7,995 ₺ / Per Person - Departure Point: İstanbul, Türkiye - Arrival Point: İstanbul, Türkiye ## Tour Detail Now is the perfect time to escape the crowds and find peace... A journey from the noise of city life to tranquility. Izmir, Çiçekliköy, Konak Square, Kordon, Clock Tower, Government Mansion Germiyan Village Barbaros Village, Korkuluk Festival, Bademler Village, Şirince Foça, Old Foça Houses, Foça Marine Museum, Çandarlı, Çandarlı Bay Çandarlı Castle, Dikili, Çakırağa Mansion, Aslanlı Mosque Şirince, Tire, Alaçatı, Çeşme, Çeşme Castle, Birgi Village Çandarlı, Dikili, Çakırağa Mansion, Aslanlı Mosque ## Tour Program ### DAY 1 Istanbul, Gebze, Yalova, Bursa, Izmir Day 1: VENUS TOUR Departure Points 20:00 Beylikdüzü Migros Front 20:15 Avcılar Bus Stops 21:00 İncirli Doğtaş Furniture Front 21:20 Mecidiyeköy IETT Stops (in front of Mado) 22:00 Kadıköy Marriage Office Front 22:20 Kartal Bridge Under 22:40 Çayırova McDonald's 23:15 Yalova Ramada Hotel Front 00:15 Bursa Almira Hotel Front 05:00 Izmir Ege University Bornova Junction Accommodation: Night Journey ### DAY 2 Izmir, Çiçekliköy, Konak Square, Kordon, Clock Tower, Government Mansion, Germiyan Village, Barbaros Village, Korkuluk Festival, Bademler Village, Village Theater, Seferihisar, Sığacık, Kuşadası On the 2nd Day of our Aegean Hidden Villages Tour in Alaçatı, Sığacık, Seferihisar, Foça, we arrive in beautiful Izmir with the first light of the day. To start the day fresh and energetically, we have our breakfast prepared for us in the greenery and natural environment of İzmir Çiçekli Village (Extra). After breakfast, we board our vehicle and, accompanied by our guide's narration, we visit Izmir Konak Square, Kordon, Clock Tower, Government Mansion, and Elevator. Next, we will visit Barbaros Village, the birthplace of the Korkuluk (Scarecrow) Festival, the first themed festival held in Turkey. You will be greeted by a monument at the entrance of Barbaros Village, which, despite being away from the sea, is not widely known. After our guide informs us about the importance of the monument and the 36 names inscribed on it, we start exploring the village's unique and natural state. As we stroll through the village with our valued guests, we witness how its extraordinary nature has served as a natural set for many television series. During our visit, we see the scarecrows that made the village famous and contributed to the festival held in its name. After taking pictures of the scarecrows exhibited around the village following the festival, we continue our journey to our next village. After a short drive, we arrive at Germiyan Village, the only Türkmen Village in İzmir's Çeşme district and the first village in Turkey to hold the Slow Food (Slow Food) title. As we wander through the streets of this village, you will see houses and streets painted with flower motifs. We capture the beauty of every house in photos and add new memories to our collection. After a series of short photo breaks in the village, we take a shopping break at the village square. Our recommendation during this break is to taste the mouthwatering sourdough bread and natural olive oil produced and sold by the villagers. After our short shopping break in the village square, we will visit Bademler Village, awarded the title of Turkey's Cleanest Village in 2012 after winning a competition held by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, and the first and only village theater in our country. Not only is Bademler Village one of the most unique villages in İzmir, but it has also gained fame for hosting Turkey's first and only village theater. As we explore this village, which you will fall more in love with as you learn about its other features, we will visit the Bademler Village Theater and the Musa Baran Children's Games Museum, which are among the places we will explore. After these visits, we will have free time at the village square. During this free time, you can relax at a village café or sample the special "Godalak" of Bademler Village. After our free time, we will head to Seferihisar, which earned the title of the first Cittaslow (Slow City) in Turkey in 2009 due to its commitment to preserving local architecture, traditions, and customs. After a pleasant journey, we arrive in Seferihisar and give free time for lunch (Extra). After lunch, we will head to Sığacık, where some film shoots have taken place. In Sığacık, we will walk around the Ottoman Castle built by Sultan Suleiman and explore the authentically preserved houses and streets in the inner castle. After thoroughly exploring our tranquil town of Seferihisar, we will head to our hotel for accommodation and dinner. Breakfast: Will be taken extra at Çiçekli Village. Items include tulum cheese, white cheese, black olives, green cracked olives, tomato-pepper-cucumber platter, honey with clotted cream, butter, chermoula, sliced olives, dried tomato condiment, stuffed pita with lor, quince jam, eggplant jam, cheese börek, sliced sausage, sourdough village bread, and thermos tea (17-18 cups for 4 people). (Extra). Lunch: Will be taken extra in Seferihisar. (Extra) Dinner: Will be served as a set menu or buffet at our hotel. (Included) Accommodation: Kuşadası Hotels Accommodation: Kuşadası Hotels ### Day 3 Alaçatı, Çeşme, Çeşme Castle, Birgi Village, Çakırağa Mansion, Aslanlı Mosque, Ödemiş, Tire, Dere Kahvesi, Şirince Village On the 3rd day of our Aegean Hidden Villages Alaçatı Sığacık Seferihisar Foça Tour, after our open buffet breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Alaçatı. After a pleasant journey, we start our tour at the Windmill that welcomes us. After walking step by step through the cobblestone streets with the informative narrations of our guide, we will have free time at the Alaçatı Market, where we can buy some of Alaçatı's finest local products and delightful souvenirs. We will also give you free time to photograph the famous streets and Greek architectural structures of Alaçatı. After our free time here, we continue our tour with a visit to the Çeşme Castle. We listen to our guide's narration while enjoying the magnificent view of the castle. After Çeşme Castle, we visit the Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasha Monument, famous for strolling with a tamed lion, an Ottoman statesman and military figure who served as Grand Vizier in the Ottoman Empire. After this visit, we see the Caravansary, built in 1528 by Suleiman the Magnificent, and listen to our guide about both the caravansary and the fountain. After the informative narrations from our guide, we will give our esteemed guests a short break at Çeşme Square. During this break, you may stroll along the Çeşme Coast or taste the region’s unique olive oil dishes at restaurants (Extra). After our free time here, we head towards Birgi, a museum town that you will admire. In Birgi, the first thing we see is the “Sun and Cypress” tree, which shows the intertwining of life and death. We will visit the Çakırağa Mansion, an example of Turkish civil architecture. After our visit to the mansion, we see the Great Mosque and Sultan Shah Tomb, commonly known as Aslanlı Mosque among locals, and take a short shopping break to buy local products. After our shopping break, our last sightseeing point in Birgi is the Andaç House, a typical local house, where we will take photos before heading to Tire. On the way to Tire, we will take a panoramic tour of Ödemiş with our vehicle before reaching Tire. In Tire, we start our tour by exploring the Tire bazaar, witnessing the last examples of crafts (Shepherding, Urgan-making, Clog-making, Saddle-making, Basket-making, and Upholstery) while getting information from the masters at their workstations. Afterwards, we will visit Dere Kahvesi for a free period to enjoy tea and coffee, and before leaving Tire, we will take a short break at a village café. After our visit to Tire, we proceed to the charming former Greek village, known as “Çirkince” and today as Şirince, through pleasant olive groves. We explore Şirince with its beautiful houses, streets, and people, first with our guide and then with some free time to take plenty of photos. During this free period, guests have the opportunity to shop for mulberry juice and other local products. After our free time here, we head back to our hotel in the evening. Accommodation and dinner will be at the hotel. Breakfast: Will be taken as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at our hotel. (Included) Lunch: Will be taken Extra in Çeşme. (Extra) Dinner: Will be taken as a Set Menu or Open Buffet at our hotel. (Included) Accommodation: Kuşadası Hotels Accommodation: Kuşadası Hotels ### DAY 4 Foça, Old Foça Houses, Foça Maritime Museum, Çandarlı, Çandarlı Bay, Çandarlı Castle, Dikili, Istanbul On the 4th Day of our Aegean Hidden Villages Tour to Alaçatı, Sığacık, and Seferihisar, after having our breakfast at the hotel, we will start our journey towards Foça. We will continue to Old Foça by passing through beautiful coves intricately designed between New Foça and Old Foça. Remembering the sentence by Herodotus about Foça, “They built their city in the most beautiful sky and the most beautiful climate we know on earth,” we will begin our city tour. We arrive at the Old Foça houses and the cute fish restaurants in the market center, and we give you free time for shopping for those who wish and for visiting the maritime museum for those who want. After our free time, we will gather in our vehicle and move on to Çandarlı, one of the most scenic bays worth seeing in İzmir. Upon reaching Çandarlı, we will visit Çandarlı Castle and the historical peninsula, and afterwards we will have free time for lunch in this beautiful fishing village. (Extra). After our lunch, we will head towards our last destination, Dikili. On the coastal road of Dikili, which faces Midilli, we will have free time for you by combining the greenery of olives and the blueness of the Aegean Sea. During this free time, you can try many flavors from Dikili's fried ice cream to island tea or shop for your loved ones. After our free time here, we will start our return journey. In the evening, we will drop off our esteemed guests at the points we picked them up from and conclude our tour with a farewell, hoping to see you at our next VENÜS TOUR organization. Breakfast: Will be served as Buffet or Set Menu at our Hotel. (Included) Lunch: Will be taken extra in Çandarlı. (Extra) Dinner: Will be served as a Free Menu at Susurluk Karagül Facilities. (Extra) Accommodation: Will not be provided. The Aegean Hidden Villages Tour to Alaçatı, Sığacık, Seferihisar, and Foça is valid as of the published date of 06.01.2026. Any tour brochure published later for the same tour will invalidate the previous one. Accommodation: Attention, there will be no accommodation tonight! ## What's Included INCLUSIONS: - VENÜS TUR Assurance - 2 Nights Accommodation in Hotels - 2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners to be Served in Hotels - Mandatory Travel Insurance No. 1618 - All Surrounding Tours Included in the Program - Transportation with Luxury Vehicles and Complimentary Water on Board - Ferry, Parking, Highway, and Bridge Fees - Professional Guiding and Accompaniment Services ## Not Included EXCLUSIONS: - All Personal Expenses - All Beverages Taken with Meals - All Museum and Historical Site Entrance Fees - All Additional Activities Specified - Breakfast on the First Day and Dinner on the Last Day ## General Information TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS Our tour lasts for 3 nights and 4 days. Hotel accommodation takes place for 2 nights. Child discounts can be applied in the presence of two adults. Our guide may change the program while ensuring that the program is fully executed. Our tours consist of hotel, bus, airplane tour program, and guiding services, and cannot be considered separately. In hotel accommodation, children aged 0-6 may not be provided with a bed. In bus tours, no fees are charged for children aged 00-1.99. If a seat is requested for children on the bus, the price for children aged 02-06 will be applied. In triple rooms, the third bed may not be as comfortable as a normal bed. Depending on the situation, the hotel may provide guests with a foldable bed or sofa bed. Every individual over the age of 2 is required to have their own seat on the bus. Unused rights such as transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing tours within the tour are non-refundable. Seat numbers cannot be promised during reservation. Seat numbers are determined based on the order of reservation dates. Guests who purchase the tour early have the right to sit in the front. A tiered pricing system applies to all tours. As the occupancy of the tours increases, tour prices also rise. Guests cannot claim the difference in case of price changes after the purchasing date. In airplane tours, VENÜS Tour reserves the right to change the airport, airline company, and flight time depending on the intensity of guests and without disrupting the program. In case of airport changes, VENÜS Tour must provide free transportation to its guests. Extra tours operate based on the number of participants. If an extra tour does not take place, the guest does not have the right to compensation. In this case, VENÜS Tour has no liability. The prices for extra tours may vary. In this case, the price on the date of the tour's departure is considered, not the date of purchasing the tour. The guest accepts this when purchasing the tour. The times specified in the tour program are calculated based on normal weather and road conditions, and VENÜS Tour is not responsible for possible delays, and the guest does not have the right to compensation. Changes may occur in the accommodation regions and hotels of the tour according to availability, provided that the standards are the same. All reservations are made by hotel authorities, and VENÜS Tour has no authority regarding this matter. Weekend Accommodation Tours have accommodations in city hotel standards. There is no obligation for local cuisine; service is provided either as set menu or buffet. Due to the intensity of the program during tours, it may not always be possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc. Therefore, it is advisable for our guests to be prepared for this situation. In lunch meals, economic menus specific to the region have been created. For lunch and dinner meals, tables designated for groups based on regional intensity will be used. VENÜS Tour is not responsible for tours canceled due to weather conditions before or during the tour. A minimum participant number of 16 is required for the operation of this tour. If there are not enough participants, VENÜS Tour reserves the right to cancel the tour with a notification 3 days prior. In the event of tour cancellation, VENÜS Tour must inform the cancellation personally. There is no right to compensation due to legal processes. During the travel period, please ensure that you take your belongings completely when leaving the vehicles and hotels, as VENÜS Tour is not responsible for lost items. Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour. In the case of cancellation less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty is applied; for less than 20 days, a 100% penalty is applied. The participant must submit a report obtained from state hospitals in Turkey (signed by the chief physician) when cancelling due to health issues. CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE AND COMPULSORY TRAVEL INSURANCE The cancellation refund guarantee package offers an unconditional 100% refund guarantee if the cancellation request is made at least 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure date. Compulsory travel insurance is provided free of charge to all our guests by our agency. It covers the agency's bankruptcy or any reason preventing the provision of package tour services. It is not a health insurance and does not cover treatment expenses. (Private Health Insurance is the guest's own personal expense.) VEHICLES TO BE USED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS Buses: Used for 32 - 54 participants. Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna. Midibuses: Used for 20 - 31 participants. Isuzu Turkuaz, Otokar Mega. Minibuses: Used for up to 19 participants. Vw Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter. All guests are considered to have accepted the above-mentioned items upon completing the purchase of the tour. OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSUMER LAW NUMBER 6502. ACTIVITY DETAILS ACTIVITY CODE: 34-ESKASFT.2G3G LOCATION: Aegean (departing from Istanbul, Gebze, Bursa, Izmir) MEALS: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners TRANSPORTATION: Bus MEETING POINT: 20:00 Beylikdüzü Migros Front, 20:15 Avcılar Bus Stops, 21:00 İncirli Doğtaş Furniture Front, 21:20 Mecidiyeköy IETT Stops (in front of Mado), 22:00 Kadıköy Marriage Office Front, 22:20 Under Kartal Bridge, 22:40 Çayırova McDonald's, 23:15 In front of Yalova Ramada Hotel, 00:15 In front of Bursa Almira Hotel, 05:00 İzmir Ege University Bornova Junction. END POINT: İzmir Ege University Bornova Junction, Bursa Almira Hotel Front, Çayırova McDonald's, Under Kartal Bridge, Kadıköy Marriage Office Front, Mecidiyeköy IETT Stops (in front of Mado), İncirli Doğtaş Furniture Front, Avcılar Bus Stops, Beylikdüzü Migros Front. CANCELLATION POLICY: Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour. In the case of cancellation less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty is applied; for less than 20 days, a 100% penalty is applied. Participants requesting cancellation due to health reasons must submit a report obtained from government hospitals in Turkey (signed by the chief physician). Note: For air programs, since cancellations cannot be made by the airline, reservations cannot be canceled or refunded. --- Venus Istanbul Turizm · 212 244 92 82 · info@venustur.net