Urla Olive & Wine Tour
Tour Details
Olive & Wine Tour – Urla, Turkey (Full-day Tour – Not available on Mondays)
Morning Highlights:
Departure: Enjoy a scenic morning drive from your starting point to ancient Klazomenai, one of the earliest olive oil production centers in the world.
Visit: Explore a 6th century BCE Olive Oil Extraction Facility, where you'll witness firsthand how ancient civilizations processed and valued olive oil—a tradition still alive in the region.
Continue to Limantepe, a historical coastal settlement known as an ancient boat production hub. View fascinating remains and reconstructions of early seafaring vessels, showcasing Anatolia’s rich maritime heritage.
Midday Exploration in Urla:
Drive into Urla city center, a charming town that blends history, art, and local life.
Stroll through the famous Art Street (Sanat Sokağı) and its colorful artisan bazaar. Enjoy time to explore galleries, local handicrafts, and boutique shops.
Lunch Break: Free time for lunch or join the guide for a local experience (lunch included if at the Olive Oil Museum café or similar).
Afternoon: Urla Wine Route
After lunch, journey through the scenic Urla Wine Road, home to some of Turkey’s top boutique wineries.
Visit select vineyard to experience guided wine tastings of local varietals such as Urla Karası, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Learn about the terroir and winemaking techniques unique to the Aegean region.
Tour End:
Late afternoon return to your original departure point. End of Tour.
Includes
- Private A/C vehicle and all mentioned transfers
- Licensed professional English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees (Olive Oil Museum, archaeological sites)
- Wine tastings at selected vineyards
- Parking fees and all taxes
Excluded
- Personal expenses (extra drinks, souvenirs, additional tastings)
- Lunch
- Tips for guide and driver (optional)