Located on a peninsula in western Anatolia, Çesme is a popular seaside resort on the Aegean Sea. It owes its name, meaning fountain in Turkish, to the natural hot springs dotted around the city. Cesme’s cool summertime weather makes it the favourite holiday spot of Izmir locals. Built in 1508, the imposing Ottoman castle overlooking the port is home to the archaeology museum and will delight fans of history. Nearby, the former Ottoman caravanserai is now the site of a grand hotel. Traditional windmills and stone houses lined with narrow streets form the picturesque decor of the nearby village of Alacati, confirming the region’s Greek heritage, and invite visitors to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere at an outdoor café.

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The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant

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Athens (Lavrio) (Greece)

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Athens (Lavrio) (Greece)

7 nightsaboard the shipLe Ponant

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