Izmir Sightseeing Tour
Good morning in Izmir was portrayed by 19th-century French poet Victor Hugo as “Princess”. We will explore this a live city forages
Your Private Izmir City guide will meet you at port of Kusadasi or hotel, The guide will hold up a sign with your name on it. We Leaving the colorful town of Kusadasi behind and we will go to the "Pagos Hill" (Kadifekale) where Alexander the Great had his famous dream and carried the city. We will see the landscape of Izmir Gulf and city from Pagos Hill.
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.
Next 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.
And then proceed to a Clocktower built in 1901 but elaborated later, in Ottoman style is the Symbol of Izmir. After Lunch you will continue to Kemeralti Bazaar where we see the famous Kizlaragasi Inn a beautiful example of 18th C Ottoman architecture. We can drink Turkish coffee in Kızlaragası Inn. You can see the many Turkish handicrafts, silver jewelrey, and antique stuff.
The Kemeralti Market 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.
Destination Routes and Stations :
Included
- Transfer Service From Kusadasi Hotels & Port
- Air-Conditioned Non-Smoking Vehicle
- Professional Licenced Local Tour Guide
- Lunch In A Local Restaurant
- Entrance Fees To The Various Sites
- All Local Taxes
Exclude
- Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Tips To The Guide & Driver (Optional)
- Anything Unless Specified Being Included
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Day 1 : 08:00
Meet At Port Of Kusadasi Or Hotel
Departure To Izmir
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Day 1 : 09:30
Visit "Pagos Hill" (Kadifekale)
Where Alexander The Great Had His Famous Dream And Carried The City
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Day 1 : 10:30
Drive To Agora, Smyrna
The Ancient Greek City That Is Now Izmir
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Day 1 : 11:30
Next Stop Is Archaeological Museum Of Izmir
Its Filled With Exhibits That Showcase Artefacts That Go Back As Far As The Very fFrst Days Of Ancient Smyrna
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Day 1 : 12:30
Lunch In A Local Restaurant
Kemeraltı Bazaar Also Has Many Traditional Restaurants And Street Food Shops
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Day 1 : 13:30
Proceed To Clocktower & Kemeraltı Bazaar
We Can Drink Turkish Coffee In Kızlaragası Inn. You Can See The Many Turkish Handicrafts, Silver Jewelrey, And Antique Stuff
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Day 1 : 16:30
End Of Tour
Departure To Kusadasi Port Or Hotel
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