IZMIR CITY TOUR

IZMIR CITY TOUR - Itinerary

Pick up from a hotel in Izmir, Izmir cruise port or Izmir airport.

Your first stop is Archaeological Museum of Izmir. Its filled with exhibits that showcase artefacts that go back as far as the very first days of ancient Smyrna. With more than 1,500 artifacts on display, you can easily spend a day wandering around the halls of this museum. The Archaeological Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday.

After that drive to Agora, Smyrna, the ancient Greek city that is now Izmir, is steeped in history as far back as 3000 B.C. While the Agora is certainly not that old, its still very interesting to see. The Agora was a marketplace that served Smyrna and was built during the reign of Alexander the Great, or around the 4th century B.C.Destroyed by an earthquake,the Agora was rebuilt in 178 A.D. by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

You will continue to Kemeralti Bazaar. The Kemeralti Market,  located in Konak district of Izmir, is not only a historical area more than 300 years old, but also one of the best places to shop in Izmir.  Sights in the market include the marble fountain the Mayors Building, an important monument from the Turkish War of Liberation. The quest free time at leisure you will have approx.  2 hours free time.

After all the visits, you will return back to dropp off location you prefered in Izmir.

This is a private tour and includes a driver and a separate English-speaking guide who will accompany you into all attractions to provide commentary.