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Travel Guide of Izmir in Turkey by Influencers and Travelers


İzmir, often spelled Izmir in English, is a metropolitan city in the western extremity of Anatolia. It is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara, and the second largest urban agglomeration on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece.


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1 - Bostanlı

Bostanlı is a village in the District of Kahta, Adıyaman Province, Turkey.

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2 - İzmir

İzmir, often spelled Izmir in English, is a metropolitan city in the western extremity of Anatolia. It is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara, and the second largest urban agglomeration on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Izmir

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY, NOT A GROUP TOUR THAT YOU SHARE YOUR TOUR GUIDE WITH OTHER PEOPLE. SO, YOU CAN SPEND YOUR TIME IN EACH PLACE AS MUCH AS YOU WISHED, EXPLORE THE AREA WITH SLOW PACE, NO RUSH. BECAUSE YOU DO NOT COME HERE EVERYDAY / Do not lose this opportunity that may come once in your life time. You will visit the most popular sights with an expert local tour guide. This private tour lets you devise your own itinerary. Choose to visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary, Terrace Houses; shop for traditional handicrafts; have a great local lunch. You will see all the highlights of area.

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4 - Asansör

Asansör is a historical building in İzmir's Karataş quarter, within the boundaries of the metropolitan district of Konak. It was built in 1907 as a work of public service by a wealthy Jewish banker and trader of that period, Nesim Levi Bayraklıoğlu, in order to ease passage from the narrow coastline of Karataş to the hillside, the elevator within the building serving to carry people and goods through the steep cliff between the two parts of the quarter.

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5 - Yeşiltepe

Yeşiltepe is a village in the District of Adıyaman, Adıyaman Province, Turkey.

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6 - Archaeology Tours in Izmir

No trip to Turkey is complete without exploring the ancient ruins of Ephesus - the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. You will also visit the final resting place of the Virgin Mary on this day trip from Izmir.

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7 - Konak

Konak is a district of İzmir Province in Turkey. It is the most densely populated of the eleven main urban districts of İzmir, and has historically acted as the administrative and economic core of the city.

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8 - Konak Mosque

Konak Mosque, also called Yalı Mosque, is a mosque in İzmir, Turkey. It is located on Konak Square in the heart of the city next to the Governor's Mansion and the İzmir Clock Tower.

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9 - Hot Air Balloon Rides in Izmir

This tour is perfect for discover the most popular and important cities and historical heritage areas in 5 days. See the best places of Turkey, the iconic sites of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. We guarantee you will be amazed at the rich history and the diverse landscapes to be found here.

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10 - Özdere

   45 km away

Özdere is a small Turkish coastal settlement and resort town in the Menderes district of İzmir Province, along the Aegean Sea coast.

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11 - Culinary Tour in Izmir

- A special culinary experience - Top local delicacies - Walk through hidden alleys, dive into the culture, hear personal stories from my childhood. * Meet me at the local market in old town for an exclusive tour. * Try 12-15 authentic flavors in 6+ traditional places. * Taste what you have not tasted before. - Ancient history of Izmir goes back 5.000 years! - Our route is in a logical order, continuing a storyline. - We eat, travel in time with interesting anecdotes, eat even more. * I encourage sustainable tourism; contributing to local economy. * You have a positive social impact, supporting small, family businesses. * We visit the oldest restaurants, food sellers, continuing tradition through generations. By the end, you will have: - Full stomach (in case not, we continue extra time, with extra stops for free), - Tried unique cuisine, escalated your appreciation for Turkish food to the next level, - Better understanding of the customs, with insider knowledge from a local.

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