Small-Group Half Day Sightseeing Tour from Izmir | La Vacanza Travel

Small-Group Half Day Sightseeing Tour from Izmir

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Turkiye, Turkish Aegean Coast, Izmir
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  • 3 hours
  • Izmir
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Agora Open Air Museum, Namazgah mah , Tarik Sari SokagI No:29, Izmir 35240 Turkiye

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kadifekale, Izmir Turkiye

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


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ethnography Museum, Next to the Archaeology Museum, Izmir Turkiye

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.


Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Izmir, Halit Rifat Pasa Caddesi 4. Konak, Izmir Turkiye

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


Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Kadifekale
  • Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Izmir
  • Entry/Admission - Ethnography Museum

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • 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 wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
  • Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

edwin_O

15 Sep, 2018

This tour was ok but I would like to add another point to be more interesting this tour. The guide was acknowledged

David Z

01 Jul, 2016

Had a great guide and driver. Were able to see all the highlights of this city from the ruins to the castle to the bazaar. A great way to spend a half day.

michael g

13 Nov, 2015

fantastic despite the rain and bad weather---our guide was terrific

Hamid K

11 Nov, 2015

Our tour guide was extremely knowledgable and had a great sense of humor

Usman C

29 Aug, 2014

A great guide who was very informative but felt the tour did not provide enough of an insight into Izmir.

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