Top Izmir Food & Drink

*Tailor-made your own tour. Choose what to see and where to visit. *Experience local food and beauties of Turkey together with must-see places. *Explore local shops before embark on your cruise. *Skip-the-line all entrances with pre-purchased tickets. Pay for the tickets at the end of your tour. This is a guided private tour. You will be the only one have your guide's attention and use your valuable time wisely during your stay in Kusadasi port of call. After you meet with your guide at the port, you will create your own unique itinerary. You can choose to visit any of the places below, *Ephesus Ancient City *Terrace Houses of Ephesus *Virgin Mary's House *St. John Basilica *Temple of Artemis *Sirince Old Greek Village *Kusadasi Town Center *Handcraft Shops and Ateliers *A delicious lunch in a local village atmosphere.

In this tour, we will be visiting 2 different wineries which became my favorites by time. Urla is one of the most important wine regions in Turkey. All wineries in this region are boutique and most of them are family run businesses. You will also be able to meet the owners and winemakers in person and get detailed information about how they make their wine and why they are different then then the others.

Tuck in to Turkish culinary culture on this delicious walking tour of Izmir. Ranging from local sherbet and hand-made ravioli, to traditional nut pastes and köfte, guests experience the authentic taste of this city’s cuisine. Helpful guides provide exclusive access to tasty snacks and local gourmet dishes, as well as some of Izmir’s most popular tourist attractions.

Discover the secrets of Ephesus with a local wine tasting experience. Walk along the colonnaded streets in Ephesus to get a feeling of what life was like in Roman times, and then enjoy tasting the spectacular local wines of this region. Travel back in time to explore the remarkable ancient city of Ephesus, the glory of an old civilization, and the interesting everyday life of the ancient people. Drive through the outstanding scenery of olive orchards, and pine trees to the local vinery. It is located in an isolated area, very peaceful. Enjoy all the colors of green on endless vineyards while sipping your local wine paired with delectable appetizers; homemade bread, a cheese plate, and extra virgin olive oil. Don't miss the chance to satisfy your eyes and stomach at the same time! Smell, swirl and sip to feel what Greek Gods once felt while enjoying the grapes of this region. ***The allotted time for transportation is already included in the total duration (6 hours).

Ephesus is one of Turkey’s most impressive ancient sites, but many tours only include a whistle-stop visit. This full-day tour from Izmir takes in all the highlights of the archeological site; visits St. John Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary; and includes a delicious Turkish lunch and wine tasting in Sirince village. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

Join a small group tour from Izmir and explore the wonders of Pamukkale. This full-day excursion offers a delightful combination of nature, history, and exploration. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty as you visit the mysterious white terraces. Then, take a dip in the rejuvenating thermal pools. Later, stroll around the well-preserved ancient city of Hierapolis while your guide provides illuminating commentary on its fascinating history.

Metropolis Izmir locates near Izmir, 45 minutes from Izmir Center. If you would like to take a historical journey through cars, it is time to enjoy the private museum of cars. The cars and motorcycles’ time span of the Key Museum is from 1890 to 2015. From technology, we take you to the ancient days of the magnificent Metropolis. In Metropolis you will have the privilege to see the different layers of architectural features and enjoy the beautiful panorama from the acropolis of the city. The ancient Roman bath is well preserved in the world. City Agora and the heating system of the bath can be visible and well placed. Metropolis Izmir and Wine Tasting tour will continue by tasting delicious wines of the region. Metropolis and Our Wine taste menu: Consensus + La Passito Sangiovese – Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot – Chardonnay – La Passito (4 kind) Water, Cheese dishes, Grissini, and Hot drink service **MINIMUM 2 PERSON

Explore highlights of Izmir by a private tour! Avoid the traffic jam by using public transportation. Time saving! You can choose your landmarks, museums, districts you want to visit. Explain to your guide your interests and plan your tour together. Welcome to Izmir, which is the 3th biggest city of Turkey. It is known as Symrna and has always been an important city throughout the history. You can enjoy its historical attractions such as clock tower, ancient agora, historic elevator, mosques, synagogues, Bazaars and neighborhoods as a local by your guide according to your interests.

It is a private tour of the world's second largest open-air farmer's market will allow you to experience a relaxing day If this is your second time in Kusadasi and you have been to Ephesus with surrounding area before, or if you would like to do something different than what the other thousands from your cruise ship do, this schedule exactly suits you. You may want to escape from the crowds and spend couple of hours enjoying of locality of this town. The famous TUESDAY market with vegetables, fruits, local artisans, rich history and scenery. . . .