Top Izmir Day Trips - page 3

Spend a full day exploring the highlights of the Izmir region with an informative guide. Visit the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, the site of the Temple of Artemis, the revered House of Mother Mary and Isa Bey Mosque. Your tour includes lunch, transportation, and entrance fees.

Deluxe Ephesus with Terrace Houses tour from Izmir Hotel , Cruise Ports, Airport   one of the perfect opportunity to learn Ancient Ephesian life culture and prosperity. Ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the greatest outdoor museums in Turkey and perhaps in the world.

Avoid the morning crowds as you explore the historic areas of Turkey’s İzmir Province on this afternoon tour. Spend most of your afternoon at ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of incredible ruins from the glory days of ancient Greece, including the Temple of Hadrian and the Ephesus Odeon theater. Visit other highlights in and around the town of Selçuk with all transport provided, including transfers to and from your hotel in İzmir or Kusadasi.

Bag two of Turkey’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage sites in a day on this private tour from your Izmir hotel, with your own personal guide. First, marvel at Pamukkale’s gleaming travertines then swim amid tumbled columns in the ruins of Hierapolis. Next, follow St. Paul’s footsteps to ancient Ephesus and see landmark sights like the Library of Celsus. Your day includes a local restaurant lunch but excludes entrance fees.

Take a full-day tour from Izmir, and explore the natural hot springs of Pamukkale and the ancient spa city of Hierapolis. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people, which allows for a more personalized experience of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located around 13 miles (21 kilometers) inland from Kusadasi, the ancient city of Ephesus is a remarkable collection of ancient Greek and Roman ruins. Instead of taking a chance on the Turkish roads and finding your own way there from Kusadasi, join this small group tour and take a convenient shuttle bus to this UNESCO World Heritage Site straight from your hotel. Explore classical landmarks like the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the Temple of Hadrian.

Prepare to be dazzled by the startling white landscape of Pamukkale, one of Turkey’s most visited UNESCO World Heritage sites, on this private full-day tour from Izmir, including lunch. Keep your camera to hand as you discover the magnificent natural wonder and take a dip in the mineral-rich thermal baths, then explore the fascinating ruins of the Roman city of Hierapolis. 

Travel more than two millennia into the past on a small-group tour of Pergamon from Izmir. This immersive experience offers a glimpse into the fascinating history of this once-great city, with visits to iconic landmarks such as the Altar of Zeus, the Theater of Anatolia, and Asklepion Medical Center. This is an ideal excursion for history buffs and travelers looking to discover more about Turkey's illustrious ancient past.

The Ancient Greek city of Ephesus is one of the most popular historical sites in Turkey. Meet at the central point at the Port of Izmir and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the site. On arrival, a friendly and knowledgable local guide will fill you in on the rich heritage and history of the site of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. You'll have time to stop for lunch and shop at the Turkish Handicraft Production Center before your return.

We are heading towards the Karacasu district of Aydın after meeting with our guests with a drive of 3 hours. Aphrodisias, a 2500 years old ancient city and a UNESCO world heritage site since 2017, was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. Prosperity enveloped the town, thanks to the creativity and excellent craftsmanship of artists who utilized an outsized amount of excellent quality marble from the nearby quarries as a famous sculpture school was present in the city. Within the city, landmarks of a bustling metropolis, such as Odeon (council chambers), monumental gate (tetra pylon), stadium, agora, Hadrian’s Roman Baths, and surely the temple of Aphrodite will be visited. After the visit, our guests will be transferred to Karasu for an included Turkish meal. Following the lunch, our guests will be transferred to Izmir.

Benefit from personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace during this full-day private tour of Ephesus. Stops include the Temple of Artemis, the Basilica of St. John, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the ancient city of Ephesus itself. Learn much more through guided commentary than you would simply exploring on your own.

In the morning, you will be picked up from your Izmir hotel and drive to Ephesus. We reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world. The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Stores to visit: Turkish Carpet Village Leather Factory

Check out the highlights of Ephesus and the surrounding areas on this small-group tour. Enjoy pickup from Izmir Airport to keep things running smoothly, then relax in your comfortable tour vehicle. Learn about history, biblical times, and all the ancient layers here from your guide. Take photos from the best spots in the area, too, shown to you by your local driver.

Visit the spa town of Pamukkale, also known as Hierapolis, on a full-day excursion from Izmir. Join a private guide and make the journey to the ancient Roman town. See the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down the white limestone terraces, creating a fairytale-like scene that has locals calling it the 'Cotton Castle.' Discover ancient Roman ruins, an amphitheater, Cleopatra's pool, and much more on your tour.

Discover the surrounding area of Ephesus and the town of Selcuk on this customizable sightseeing tour. Enjoy the flexibility of a private, personalized tour that’s based your interests. Discover the sights such as the Basilica of St. John, the Temple of Artemis, and the Grotto of the Seven Sleepers at your own pace.

Ephesus, Was an ancient port city whose well-preserved ruins are in modern-day Turkey. the city was once considered the most important greek city and the most important trading center in the mediterranean region.Temple of Artemis:is as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus in Selcuk.Virgin Mary House,is located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. After tour,you will be back to your hotel.

Ephesus is one of the largest and most impressive ancient cities in the world and is one of Türkiye’s most significant ancient cities. Its cultural and historical significance was highlighted in its addition to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2015. The remains of the city lie just 80 km inland from the popular seaside city of İzmir and close to the charming towns of Selcuk and Sirince.

Discover Turkey's remarkable cotton castle and magnificent ruins on a private day tour to Pamukkale and Hieropolis. Easy and comfortable private transportation from your Izmir hotel enables you to avoid the discomfort of a cramped tour bus and visit both historical sites comfortably and efficiently. Throughout the adventure, you'll enjoy immersive and dynamic commentary from your guide that takes you beyond the average tourist guidebook and impersonal group excursion.

On our Izmir food tour we’ll explore the tangled roots of this Aegean city’s cuisine and culture, enjoying the friendly laid back environment of the markets near the agora and sampling a variety of dishes unique to this city.

Hierapolis being one of the most fascinating ancient sites welcomes you to discover hidden history dated back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Recently restored ancient theater promises you the architectural talent of the period. Secondly, you are going to visit one of the Pamukkale namely (the cotton castle) is like stepping in clouds with its spectacular formations of travertine. While visiting the area, you will have an optional extraordinary experience with swimming in a hot spring pool full of ancient artifacts where beautiful Queen Cleopatra once had taken a bath. Afterward, you will visit the ancient city of Laodicea; the city was founded in the 3rd century BC. King Seleucid Antiochus II was honored by his wife Laodicea and was linked to Rome in 130 BC. As one of the centers of Christianity, at the metropolitan level of the Byzantine Empire, Laodicea is one of the seven churches' sacred places mentioned in the Bible.

Discover thousands of years of history in a single day on a small-group tour to Ephesus from Izmir. After an easy transfer from your hotel, follow your guide on an immersive tour of the iconic archeological complex. You’ll also enjoy free time to explore independently and take photos. Later, visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the remaining column of the Temple of Artemis before returning to Izmir.

This tour takes you to Pergamon, one of the finest archaeological sites in Turkey. The city was a great cultural centre of culture and the capital of the East during the reign of the Roman Empire. After a short cable car ride, you will have a birds-eye view of the local surroundings. You will see numerous ruins including the celebrated Library, the steepest theatre in Anatolia, the Temples of Trajan and Dionysos, the location of the Altar of Zeus which is famous for its relief with God and devils, the Sanctuary of Demeter, the Gymnasium situated on terraces, and the lower Agora. After a delicious lunch with Turkish specialities, you will visit the Archaeological Museum in Bergama, before proceeding to the Medical Center of the ancient world -- the Asclepion -- where the first psychological treatments were performed and which was dedicated to the God of Health, Asclepios. You will return to Izmir in the evening.

İnstead of the party boat that everybody offers you could book a quiet Gulet boat tour with max 50 pax. Where you can spend time with your family and friends. PS: this is not a party boat Boattrip from Kemer Marina, After a transfer to Kemer the gulet boat ( ca 50 pax) takes you to the ancient city of Phaselis where it holds for lunch and swimming-snorkling break. After lunch the boat will sail to the next stop at Paradise island or Mehmet Ali Bükü for another swimming break and Alaca inlet before it returns to Kemer Marina. This tour is much more relaxing than other massive boat tours.