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• This captivating Izmir excursion commences at the hotel. A warm welcome awaits you from our friendly driver just out in the hotel hall. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle, embarking on a 15-minute journey through the scenic beauty of Izmir.
• A province and metropolitan municipality of Turkey in western Anatolia, situated along the Aegean coast. Its capital is the city of İzmir, which is itself composed of the province's central 11 districts out of 30 in total. To the west, it is surrounded by the Aegean Sea, and it encloses the Gulf of Izmir. Its area is 11,891 square kilometers (4,591 square miles), and its population is 4,462,056 (2022). Neighboring provinces are Balıkesir to the north, Manisa to the east, and Aydın to the south. The traffic code of the province is 35.
• Kadifekale is a hilltop castle in İzmir, Turkey. The castle is located on Mount Pagos which has an elevation of 186 meters. It was built in the 3rd century BC.
• The open-air Agora Museum is located near Konak Square and the shops of Kemaralti Bazaar. It is a suitable place for the traveler who is interested in the archaeological sites that were built in the fourth century BC . The museum shows the ruins of the ancient city of Izmir, which is represented in the corridors by which they transported water in the past to the city. The ancient agora was destroyed in an earthquake in 178 AD but was soon rebuilt by order of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
• A large bustling market with a variety of offerings - from fresh meat to jewelry and household goods. A labyrinthine bazaar stretching from Konak Sq through to the ancient Agora, Kemeraltı dates back to the 17th century and is home to shops, eateries, artisans' workshops, mosques, coffeehouses, tea gardens and synagogues. Spending a day exploring its crowded and colourful streets, historic places of worship, hidden courtyards and grand caravanserais reveals the real İzmir. Highlights include the cafes between the Hisar Mosque and the Kızlarağası Han, which serve the city's famous fincanda pişen Türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee boiled in the cup).
• Hisar Mosque or Hisarönü Mosque is a historical Mosque in İzmir, Turkey. It has been recorded to have been constructed by Ottoman governor Aydınoğlu Yakup Bey who was Bey of İzmir between 1592 and 1598.
• Izmir Clock Tower is a historical clock tower located on Konak Square in the eponymous district of Izmir. The clock tower was designed by the Levantine French architect Remond Charles Péreme and built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the accession of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II
• The Izmir Archaeology Museum is an archeology museum in Izmir, Turkey, containing a number of artifacts from around the Gulf of Izmir. Most of the artifacts, which include busts, statues, statuettes, tools, and various eating and cooking utensils, come from the Bronze Age, or from the Greek and Roman periods.
• Time to proceed to where the original city was established in the third millennium B.C. and at that time shared, with Troy, the most advanced culture in Western Anatolia. By 1500 B.C. it had fallen under the influence of Central Anatolia's Hittite Empire. In the first millennium B.C. Izmir, then known as Smyrna, ranked as one of the most important cities of the Ionian Federation; during this period - one of the city's most brilliant - it is believed that Homer resided here. Lydian conquest of the city, around 600 B.C., brought this period to an end, and Izmir remained little more than a village throughout the Lydian and the subsequent 6th century B.C. Persian rule. In the fourth century B.C., a new city was built at the instigation of Alexander the Great on the slopes of Mt. Pagos (Kadifekale).
• After the guided tour, relish in 2 hours of free time. Your guide will drop you off at a convenient location, allowing you to indulge in some shopping.
• After a day filled with delights, our comfortable private vehicle will whisk you back to your hotel, brimming with cherished memories. Trust our decade-long expertise in organizing shore excursions and exploring the shores with utmost comfort and peace of mind. Booking a tour can be daunting, but not with us!