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Arrival at the port of Cesme after 35 minutes and immediate boarding of a coach. Passing by Alatsata, a purely Greek Orthodox village before 1922, which still preserves the traditional Aegean architecture and Vourla, also important cradle of Hellenism in Asia Minor, arrival in Smyrna after about 1 hour. Tour of the most important districts and attractions.Starting from Kokargiali, Karadina (Enopi) and Karatasi, we arrive at Konak Square, where we will see the Clock - symbol of the city and the Government House with the Ionic elements on its facade, where Metropolitan Chrysostomos was martyred.

Then, we will pass in front of the railway station of Kasamba (19th century), the classical style building of the Hellenic Central Girls' School and the once-named Hatzifragou street in the area of the hospitals. We continue to the English railway station of Aidini in the area of Pounta, with the few Levantine houses that are still preserved to end up at the beach of the new "Kai", where we will distinguish the Kapetanaki house, an impressive neoclassical building, which houses again, after years the Greek Consulate.

Afterwards, a walk to the former Frankish quarter, the most important and largest of all the Frankish districts of the East, which was overrun in the second half of the 19th century by Greek and Armenian populations. A tour of the narrow alleys, where typical examples of Smyrna's urban residence still stand today with the classical elements emphasized in their architecture. Between the Frankish churches and the mansions, they give the visitor the opportunity to compose an image of the glamor and the multi-ethnic character of the city before the destruction. Then boarding the bus and crossing vertically the parallel road to the waterfront (Parallel of Smyrnia), we will pass in front of the classical style building of the National Bank of Greece (branch of 1919) and the old customs office (Eiffel's work). Then, we go up from Konak Square to the foot of Mount Pagos and the Turks mahalades, route that offers a panoramic view of the city. Continuing inland, passing through the ancient market of Smyrna, we reach Agios Vukolos, the only Orthodox church that was saved from the 1922 Disaster, dedicated to the first bishop of Smyrna Vukolos.

The temple has been recently restored and bears witness with its presence to the beautiful but also the tragic moments of Hellenism in the city. Here, in 2016, the new Metropolitan Bartholomeos of Smyrna was enthroned. Afterwards, free time in the bustling bazaar of Smyrna, Kemeralti. Here is the old Ottoman neighborhood of the city with winding alleys, old Ottoman houses and a restored inn from the 18th century. In the afternoon gathering and return to the port of Cesme. Boarding the ship and at 18.00 departure to Chios.

PRICE PER PERSON : €60 (Adult)

€35 (child 7-12 years old)

The price includes:

1. Ferry tickets Chios – Cesme – Chios.

2. Greek-speaking tour guide.

3. Transportation - tours according to the program.

4. ISPS Tax.

5. Port tax €13 per person (over 7 years old) of the private port of Cesme for the route Cesme - Chios.

Not included:

1. Lunch during the excursion at local restaurants.

2. Anything not expressly mentioned in the program.

PRICE PER PERSON: €53 (Adult)

The price includes:

1. Ferry tickets Chios – Cesme – Chios.

2. Daily transfer Cesme - Izmir - Cesme.

3. ISPS Tax.

4. Port tax.

Not included:

Meals during the excursion at a local restaurant.

*The trip to Turkey can be carried out with passports (minimum validity of 3 months) or with police ID cards in good condition (recommended not issued before 2009, without being absolute).

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