Izmir Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Discover the magic of Izmir on an introductory half-day tour that covers all the highlights. Wander through the ancient Agora, marvel at the ruins of Alexander the Great's castle and visit both the Archaeological and Ethnographic museums.

Highlights include:

Ancient Agora

Izmir's ancient agora was once a bustling Roman bazaar and today you can still see Colonnades of Corinthian columns, vaulted chambers and a reconstructed arch making it one of the best preserved agoras in the world.

Kadifekale

The ruins of Alexander the Great's Castle, Kadifekale (meaning "the velvet castle" in Turkish), sits atop a hill overlooking the city below. 

Archaeological Musuem

Visit the Archaeology musem containing many Greek and Roman artefacts. Be sure to take a look at the head of a gigantic statue of Domitian that once stood at Ephesus.

Ethnographic Museum

This old stone building houses colorful displays of local arts and crafts and you can learn about pottery, embroidery wood-block printing. You can even see how they make those little blue and white 'evil eye' beads, a craft dating back hundreds of years.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Centrally located Izmir hotels or cruise port

Departure Time:

10:00am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 1:00pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Entrance fees
• Local guide
• Transport by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
• Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
• Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult

Local Operator Information:

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