Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comIzmir Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
based on 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.
Local handcrafts, Izmir
Daily
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Year's Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 31 (New Year's Eve)
Tour departs from centrally located Izmir hotels or port
Departure Time:10:00am
Duration: 3 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 1:00pm
Hotel Pickup:Tour departs from centrally located Izmir hotels or port. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.
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- This tour is not suitable for infants 4 years and under.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 5 - 11 years.
- Travelers 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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- All admission fees
- English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Optional gratuities
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
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It was great to see life in Izmir. Would have liked to have the option of seeing Ephesus or Virgin Mary's ... Read more ›
James P, United States of America, November 2008
