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.
This day-long Private Ephesus & Virgin Mary House tour from Izmir lets you explore the ancient city of Ephesus as well as visit the Holy House of Virgin Mary.
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Discover amazing Ephesus Ancient City and a traditional turkish village of Sirince in a Full-Day Tour from Izmir Cruise Port.
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$180.00
Spend a full-day exploring Ephesus with a private guide, including round-trip private transportation in our full-day private tour from İzmir Airport to Kusadasi.
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$180.00
We provide you luxurious, door to door Izmir Airport to Bodrum return private transfers in our %100 satisfaction guaranteed private transfers.
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$188.00
We offer you the best transportation service in the area with our Izmir Airport to Bodrum (all destinations) one-way private transfer. Our service is available 24/7.
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$100.00
Book Izmir Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Kusadasi Which is Available 24/7 and Arrive at Your Destination in Kusadasi in Comfort and on Time.
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$40.00
Explore the Magnificent Ruins of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary on this exclusive private Ephesus and Virgin Mary tour from Kusadasi.
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$194.00
Our Private Gay-friendly LGBT Ephesus Tours are one of a kind in terms of its Gay-Friendliness, the flexibility in the pace of the tour and the sites you wish to visit.
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$116.00
We provide the most one-way reliable private transfer service from Kusadasi to Izmir Airport. Try out our Affordable, Friendly Private Service today!
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$24.00
With our private one-way transfer from Izmir to CLC Golf Resort & Spa we provide you with a safe and reliable journey and luxurious vehicles.
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$26.00
Walk along the Ancient Cobble Stoned streets of Sirince Village, soak up the Turk-Greek culture within the hidden village with a private tour guide.
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$78.00
Discover sacred Biblical treasures on a tour that includes a private mass at the House of Virgin Mary, guided walking tour of Ephesus' ruins and the Basilica of St. John.
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$198.00
Our ultimate private guided tour from Izmir to Ephesus, Terraced Houses, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John is one of a kind in its category.
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$68.00
Travel back to Ancient Greek and Roman times as you explore the ruins of UNESCO-listed Ephesus, visit the House of Virgin Mary and view the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.
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$104.00
One of our Private Ephesus Tours caters for everyone's needs with a specially modified minivan for people with Disabilities so no one need miss out on this Wonder!
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$100.00
Explore the fascinating Ancient City of Ephesus, The House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis with Private Guided tours from Izmir ADB Airport or City Centre Hotels
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$96.00
We provide a reliable efficient private return transfer service to the CLC Golf Resort & Spa Hotel from Izmir ADB Airport.
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SOLD OUTFull-day or Half-day Skip the Line Private Istanbul and Ephesus Combination Full Day Shore Excursions Included Entrance Fees
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SOLD OUTExperience Sunday Mass at the House of the Virgin Mary and explore the area where it is believed the Virgin Mary lived out her final years with our Private Tours from Izmir.
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SOLD OUTSteam Away With a Private Escorted Tour to The Temple of Artemis, Kirazli Village, Ephesus & the Train Museum and Experience the Village Life and History.
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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.