It is fun, sun and adventure all the way on a private tour of Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey. A city with an incredible history that is ready to greet tourists with every shade of blue waters, sunny skies for 300 days of the year and golden sandy beaches.
More importantly, the 8,500-year history and archaeological sites all add to this cities uniqueness.
Izmir was originally founded by the Greeks before being taken over by the Romans. Next came Alexandra the Great and then finally it became part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century.
Some of the archaeological sites relating to these eras include The Roman Agora of Smyrna (Izmir was known as Smyrna in ancient years) which is now an open-air museum and Kadifekale Castle which is on a hilltop in the centre of Izmir city.
This city is very lucky to have the Aegean sea along one side and then to be surrounded by hills and mountains on all the other sides. These mountains offer a fantastic backdrop to Izmir.
Experience an in-depth exploration of the ancient city of Ephesus on this 6-hour tour from Izmir Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred to Ephesus,
From
$210.00
Our Private Gay-friendly LGBT Ephesus Tours from Istanbul are one of a kind in terms of its Gay-Friendliness, the flexibility in the pace of the tour and
From
$390.00
Explore Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea - the ancient wonders of the Seven Holy Churches of Asia as mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
Check availability
Relive ancient history while on this half-day private tour of one of the wonders of the ancient world of Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary from Kusadasi Port.
From
$186.00
Get a dose of ancient history while on this half-day private tour of one of the wonders of the ancient world of Ephesus and House of the Virgin Mary from Izmir Port.
From
$120.00
Book a stress-free, door to door affordable private arrival transfer from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi directly to your accommodation including The CLC Golf Resort in comfort.
From
$202.00
Sensational landscapes as you experience the Mystery on an Ephesus Hot Air Balloon Ride Ultra Comfort package with a maximum of 16 people per basket.
From
$612.00
Explore ancient Ephesus and the revered House of the Virgin Mary on a private tour from Kuşadası Cruise Port history, comfort, and skip-the-line access.
From
$230.00
Likely to Sell Out
Explore Ephesus, Virgin Mary's House & St. John’s Basilica on a full-day private tour with a guide fixed group rate for up to 13 people!
From
$145.00
Likely to Sell Out
We offer a door to door 24 hour, 7 days per week all year round private return Izmir Airport to Kusadasi transfer service with our 1st class professional licensed drivers.
From
$300.00
Travel back to the ancient times and explore the Ephesus on a private tour from Izmir. Then, experience local village life at Kirazli, and pick peaches, olives and more.
From
$164.00
Discover world-famous UNESCO sights of Turkey with a full-day Ephesus Tour for an unforgettable experience. You will get to visit ancient Ephesus and a scenic Sirince Village.
From
$116.00
You do not come here every day. So, don't miss out on this chance that may only occur once in your lifetime. Take this tour to Ephesus and shop for some fantastic bargains.
From
$122.00
You do not come here every day. So, don't miss out on this chance that may only occur once in your lifetime. Take this tour to Ephesus and shop for some fantastic bargains.
From
$136.00
Discover a world-famous UNESCO site of Turkey. This customised Halfday Ephesus Tour with an expert local guide will be an unforgettable experience.
From
$176.00
Step back in time to explore ancient Ephesus, including the Grand Theater, where St. Paul preached, the Celsus Library, and the Terrace Houses, which were homes of the wealthy
From
$17.00
Likely to Sell Out
Our knowledge and passion for the Ephesus combined with over 25 years of experience will give you a unique perspective of the Ancient City of Ephesus.
From
$18.00
Likely to Sell Out
We provide the most reliable return private transfer service to Kusadasi from Izmir Airport. Try out our 24/7 affordable, friendly private transfer today!
From
$130.00
We provide the most reliable return private transfer service to Kusadasi from Izmir Airport. Try out our 24/7 affordable, friendly private round-trip Kusadasi transfer today!
From
$260.00
We provide the most reliable return private transfer service to Kusadasi from Izmir Airport. Try out our 24/7 affordable, friendly private round-trip Kusadasi transfer today!
From
$162.00
One of the more popular mountains to take a sightseeing tour of is Mount Yamanlar. From the summit, there are beautiful views of the Gulf of Izmir and a crater lake called “Karagöl”.
It is definitely recommended to take a city tour of Izmir and one of the more entertaining places to see is Kemeralti Market.
This market or Bazaar began during 1650-1670 and has grown ever since. It is full of small shops and markets that seem everything from food, spices, traditional souvenirs, clothes and all variations of utensils.
The nightlife in Izmir is NOT boring, that is for sure. The fabulous cafes, restaurants and bars along the seafront or in the city offer great entertainment all night long that includes live music or traditional Turkish nights with belly dancers!
Izmir is the third most populous city in Turkey, a modern city full of history and memories. If you find yourself in Turkey, Izmir should definitely be on your list. You can easily spend two days enjoying this vivid city and of course, you can combine your visit there with other destinations, like Cappadocia or Greece!
With over 8,000 years of ancient history evident in excavations of archaeological sites and monuments (one that was even rebuilt by Alexander the Great), Izmir not only boasts many fascinating cultural heritage sights, but also a lovely coastal climate, outdoors opportunities, and a unique local gastronomy.
Izmir is a relatively safe city for its size, however, it does have its "dodgy" areas. The city center as well as populated suburbs are generally safe during the day. Use common sense if walking at night, avoid dark and narrow alleyways (found mainly in Alsancak and Konak).
Ancient City of Ephesus is open from April to October 08.00-19.00. Between November and March 08.00-17.00 hours open The ruins are impressive and worth the visit. Exploring the ruins of Ephesus, located just outside of Selçuk in Turkey, did not take long. You can reach Ephesus by taking a one-hour flight from Istanbul to Izmir, then a 1-1.5 hour train to Selcuk.
Two days may not be enough to visit everything the province of Izmir has to offer, but 48 hours in Izmir city is enough to experience the highlights. From crowded bazaars to historical artifacts, we took a look at some of the best Izmir activities and sights for a full two-day itinerary.