Vacation Packages to Izmir

General Information of Izmir

Izmir is a province and the third largest city in Turkey. It is located to the west of the Anatolia region and functions as one of the most important economic poles in the country.

Due to its geographical position with coasts to the Aegean Sea and the Gulf of Izmir, the city is the gateway to different tourist sites in the country.

The official name of the city is Izmir (in Turkish), so once you are in the country, you should take it into account to plan your trip and locate yourself.

Arrive to Izmir

Like any big city, Izmir is very well connected and can be reached by plane, train, road or sea.

In addition, it has an extensive transport network to move easily.

Flights to Izmir

You can get to Izmir by plane from cities like Istanbul or Ankara. The prices of internal flights in Turkey are very cheap, so if your plan is not to visit other places in between, it is best to fly directly there. You can buy your flight here.

To go from the Izmir airport to the center you can take the Izban, which is a train that connects almost the entire province.

You can buy a transport card at the station itself, top it up and use it to move around the region.

Another option would be to hire a private transfer or rent a car on your own.

Getting Around in Izmir

To move around the city, you can choose the bus, metro or train. It is very common to use a transport card, from which the amount is deducted when you use the service.

A very practical option if you are on foot is to check Google Maps, which works wonderfully in this destination.

What to See and Do in Izmir

Despite being a very large capital, Izmir itself has few monuments, although it is quite lively and that means you can spend a whole day walking through its streets.

Walk on the Seafront

Izmir is a coastal city, so the sea is very present in it. You can take a walk along its coasts, which have very pleasant views.

Next to the port, you will find the Alsancak neighborhood, one of the most popular among tourists and locals. There you will see typical houses with balcony. On the other hand, you can enjoy the atmosphere of bars and restaurants.

Climb the Asansör

Another of the most popular places to see in Izmir is the Asansör, an old elevator that connects the part of the coast with a neighborhood on top of a hill and dates back to 1907.

Visit the Agora of Izmir

One of the peoples that has passed through Izmir throughout history is the Roman. The Agora is the best preserved archaeological site of this culture. It is believed to have been built in the 2nd century AD.

Buy in Bazaars

Bazaars abound in Turkey. In the case of Izmir, we recommend you visit the so-called Kemeralti, where you will find objects of all kinds, especially jewelry, fabrics and spices.

Get to Know the Ataturk Museum

Another plan to do in Izmir. It is a museum that reviews the life of the first president of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Tour the Ruins of Ephesus (Selçuk)

It is the most visited historical place in Turkey, which has well-preserved sites such as its theater and the Library of Celsus.

Go to Towns of Izmir Province

Izmir has many kilometers of coastline on the Aegean Sea and there are some interesting towns that are very crowded especially in summer, including Foça, Tire and Ödemis.