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İzmirThings to Do & Travel Guide
The Aegean's free-spirited port city
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- •Antik çağda Smyrna olarak bilinen, binlerce yıllık bir liman şehridir.
- •Kadifekale, şehre hakim tepede antik döneme uzanan bir kale kalıntısıdır.
- •Saat Kulesi (1901), şehrin en tanınan simgelerinden biridir.
- •Türkiye'nin en kalabalık 3. ilidir.
- •İzmir ili sınırları içindeki Efes ve Bergama, UNESCO Dünya Mirası listesindedir.
What Is This City Known For?
Izmir, known as Smyrna in ancient times and cited in many ancient sources as the birthplace of Homer, is a historic Aegean port city. The Izmir Clock Tower in Konak Square is the city’s most recognizable landmark. Throughout its history, it has been known for its multinational, cosmopolitan identity as a port city and served as an important gateway on the route to the ancient city of Ephesus.
About
Izmir is a port city at the heart of the Aegean, known for its free-spirited atmosphere, the seaside Kordon Boulevard, and the labyrinthine streets of the historic Kemeraltı Bazaar. Serving as a hub for regional tours thanks to its proximity to Ephesus and Şirince, Izmir is also known for its sunny climate and fresh seafood.
Spring and fall are ideal; summer is hot
Adnan Menderes Airport has an extensive flight network and is located 18 km from the city center.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
2-3 days
8 Accommodations
7 Restaurants
10 Things to See
10 Local Delicacies
How to Get There
By Air
Adnan Menderes Havalimanı, merkeze 18 km
By Bus
Türkiye'nin her yerinden yoğun sefer ağı
By Train
YHT ile İstanbul'dan bağlantı
How Many Days Will You Stay?
We create an ideal route based on your length of stay.
İzmir - 3 Days Itinerary
3 days plan generated from 10 attractions and 7 restaurants.
Breakfast: Kordon, İzmir çevresinde
A restaurant with a sea view, famous for its fresh Aegean fish
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsKordon ve Konak hours Kulesi
The seaside boulevard and the city’s iconic historic clock tower
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get Directionsİzmir Agorası
Ruins from the Ancient Roman period that served as the city's commercial and administrative center
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Kemeraltı, İzmir çevresinde
Street vendors and shops serving "bomba," Izmir's famous street food
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Alsancak, İzmir çevresinde
A restaurant in Alsancak known for its extensive selection of meze and seafood
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Konak, İzmir çevresinde
A classic Izmir breakfast with boyoz and hard-boiled eggs
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsKemeraltı Çarşısı
A historic bazaar dating back to the Ottoman period, resembling a labyrinth
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsKemeraltı Çarşısı ve Kızlarağası Hanı
A lively, labyrinthine historic bazaar dating back to the 17th century
⏱ 2-3 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Şirince, Selçuk çevresinde
Selçuk'un Şirince köyünde tadım ve Ege mezeleriyle sofra
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Urla, İzmir çevresinde
Modern Aegean cuisine along the wine route, among the vineyards
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Konak, İzmir çevresinde
Fresh fish and meze on the terrace overlooking the bay
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Kordon, İzmir çevresinde
A restaurant with a sea view, famous for its fresh Aegean fish
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Kemeraltı, İzmir çevresinde
Street vendors and shops serving "bomba," Izmir's famous street food
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsEfes Antik Kenti
Selçuk'ta, UNESCO listesinde, Celsus Kütüphanesi ve büyük tiyatrosuyla
⏱ 3-4 hours
Get DirectionsMeryem Ana Evi
Selçuk'taki Bülbül Dağı'nda, Hristiyanların hac noktası olan ev
⏱ 1-2 hours
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Things to Do in İzmir
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Kordon ve Konak hours Kulesi
Deniz kıyısındaki bulvar ve şehrin simgesi tarihi hours kulesi
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Düz bulvar, erişilebilir
Konak AVM katlı otoparkı en yakın seçenek
Kemeraltı Çarşısı
Osmanlı döneminden kalma, labirent gibi tarihi çarşı
B
Kalabalık, düz zemin
Kemeraltı Çarşısı ve Kızlarağası Hanı
17. yüzyıldan bu yana canlı, labirent gibi tarihi çarşı
H
Dar sokaklar, kalabalık
Efes Antik Kenti
Selçuk'ta, UNESCO listesinde, Celsus Kütüphanesi ve büyük tiyatrosuyla
Y
Uzun mermer yollar
Şirince Köyü
Selçuk'un Rum evleri, meyve şarapları ve dar taş sokaklarıyla ünlü köyü
M
Dik taş sokaklar
Meryem Ana Evi
Selçuk'taki Bülbül Dağı'nda, Hristiyanların hac noktası olan ev
U
Erişilebilir
Kadifekale
Şehre tepeden bakan antik Pagos Kalesi
G
Yokuşlu tırmanış
İzmir Agorası
Antik Roma dönemine ait, kentin ticaret ve yönetim merkezi kalıntıları
K
Düz yürüyüş yolları
Alsancak Kordon ve Pasaport
Kafeler ve restoranlarla dolu sahil şeridi
A
Erişilebilir
Foça Kayalıkları
Peri bacası benzeri kayalıklarla ünlü sahil kasabası
T
Erişilebilir
Camping & Caravan Spots
No verified camping/caravan spot has been added for this city yet.
TV Shows & Films Filmed in İzmir
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Route and distanceNearest Airports to İzmir
Road distance and drive time from the airport to the city centre (without traffic).
İzmir Adnan Menderes Havalimanı (ADB)
18.3 km to the centre, about 23 min
Distance to Other Cities
Full distance table →Frequently Asked Questions
Spring and fall are ideal; summer is hot
Adnan Menderes Airport has an extensive flight network and is located 18 km from the city center.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
İzmir Bombası, İzmir Kumrusu, Boyoz are among the famous local foods you must try.
2-3 days
Top spots in İzmir include Kordon ve Konak hours Kulesi, Kemeraltı Çarşısı, İzmir Agorası, Kemeraltı Çarşısı ve Kızlarağası Hanı.
İzmir offers accommodation in the following categories: Hotel, Boutique Hotel.