Izmir

A major province on Turkey's Aegean coast, combining the ancient cities of Ephesus and Pergamon with the seaside resorts of Çeşme and Alaçatı.

Izmir Province lies on Turkey's western Aegean coast. Its capital, Izmir, is Turkey's third-largest city, with a charming seafront promenade, clock tower and Kemeraltı Bazaar. The province is rich in ancient sites: Ephesus, near Selçuk, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the Pergamon Acropolis in Bergama, while the mountain village of Şirince is known for its fruit wines. At the western end, the Çeşme Peninsula has the stone-house town of Alaçatı and surf beaches. Spring and autumn suit sightseeing, and summer suits seaside holidays. The gateway is Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

Destinations

• Selçuk
• İzmir & Pergamon
• Çeşme

Itineraries

• North Aegean Ruins & Islands Road Trip – Drive south from Istanbul via Gallipoli, Troy, Bozcaada, and Assos to the charming town of Alaçatı.
• Turkey Classic First-Timer Loop – Cover the four classic highlights of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus in one seamless journey designed for…
• Turkey Grand Panorama Loop – From the historic battlefields of the Dardanelles to the Lycian Coast and the Anatolian heartland, experience a compreh…
• Aegean Cross-Border Journey: Turkey to Greece – A cross-border route from Istanbul through Ephesus and Bodrum, crossing by ferry to Kos and Rhodes, and ending in Athen…