Tour Overview
Izmir is the third-largest city in Turkey with a population of around 3.7 million, the second biggest port after Istanbul, and a very good transport hub. It is a rapidly growing city on the Central Aegean coast of Turkey. On a wide bay under a range of high hills halfway down Turkey’s west coast is a big city with a long history. Izmir is one of the fastest-growing cruise-ship ports of call on the Aegean and an excellent base for trips to nearby Ephesus and Pergamon. Once the ancient city of Smyrna, Izmir is now a modern, developed, and busy commercial center, set around a huge bay and surrounded by mountains. The broad boulevards, glass-fronted buildings, and modern shopping centers are dotted with traditional red-tiled roofs, the 18th-century market, and old mosques and churches, although the city has an atmosphere more of Mediterranean Europe than traditional Turkey.
Highlights
- The Clock Tower, The Ancient Asansor, Governmental Agora, Hisaronu Mosque, Kemeralti
Itinerary
Welcome to Turkey, Izmir Airport, or your hotel. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to Izmir Centre, Izmir Tour being the third biggest city, Izmir (ancient name Smyrna) is known as the “pearl of Asia Minor” since ancient periods. Your tour will start with The clock tower, The clock tower was designed by the Levantine French architect Raymond Charles Père and built-in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Abdulhamid II's accession to the throne (reigned 1876–1909). The clock itself was a gift from German Emperor Wilhelm II (reigned 1888–1918). It is decorated in an elaborate Ottoman architecture style. The Ancient Asansor Building is situated in a different quarter of the city. As in the past, it still symbolizes the brotherhood of different ethnic backgrounds and religions. While having your morning coffee, you may listen to your guide telling you the history of the area. Your second stop will be the Governmental Agora, dated to the Hellenistic period. It is very exciting to visit the place where Izmir once governed during the Hellenistic Period. Then we walk to Hisaronu Camii through the local fish & vegetable market, kemeralti ( lunch free time in kemeralti) Kemeralti is one of the most crowded quarters of the city. Commercial importance has never decreased since it started in the 18th century. It is going to be a great experience for you shopping for souvenirs. Konak Square is best known for its Clock Tower. It awaits you to discover her history. After the tour, transfer back Airport or Your Hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
Guided Izmir Tour From Selcuk
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Lunch
Pick up from Selcuk
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return transfer to Izmir airport or your hotel
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
International or Domestic flights
Insurance: All types
Personal expenses: Extras at a hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
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