Izmir as Day Trip Base: Ephesus and Selcuk Day Circuit, Sardis Lydian Capital, the Cesme and Alacati Peninsula, Agamemnon Hot Springs Spa, and the Complete One-Week Izmir-Based Aegean Circuit
The Izmir day trip base route covers the Ephesus day circuit from Izmir by train, the Sardis Lydian capital day trip, the Cesme and Alacati peninsula day trip, the Agamemnon hot springs spa near Cesme, and the complete one-week Izmir-based Aegean circuit that covers all the major sites.
Izmir Essential: Kordon Waterfront Promenade, the Bazaar Quarter and Kemeralti, the Ancient Roman Agora, the Asansor Elevator, Pergamon Day Trip, and the Aegean Gateway City Character
The Izmir essential circuit covers the Kordon seafront promenade and the bay lifestyle, the Kemeralti bazaar quarter and the covered market, the Roman Agora of Smyrna in the city centre, the Asansor historic elevator tower and the Kemeralti panorama, the Pergamon day trip from Izmir, and the character of Izmir as the most European and most liberal city in Turkey.
Izmir Modern Life: Konak Square and the Clock Tower, Ataturk Museum at the Birthplace, Cultural Scene and Film Festivals, the Alsancak Bar and Restaurant District, Bornova University City, and Izmir Contemporary Identity
The Izmir modern life route covers the Konak Square civic centre and the historic Clock Tower, the Ataturk Museum at the Ataturk birthplace in Alsancak, the Izmir International Film Festival and cultural scene, the Alsancak bar and restaurant district evening life, the Bornova university city and student culture, and the contemporary Izmir identity as Turkey most progressive city.
Izmir Inland Excursions: Manisa and the Sultan Murad II Mosque, Magnesia at Sipylus Royal Court, Turgutlu Grape Harvest, Thyatira and the Seven Churches Circuit, and the Hermus Valley Agricultural Landscape
The Izmir inland excursion route covers the Manisa city and the Murad II mosque, the Magnesia ad Sipylum ancient royal court and the Niobe rock sculpture, the Turgutlu grape harvest and the sultana raisin production, the Thyatira Seven Churches of Revelation connection, and the Hermus Valley agricultural landscape.
Izmir Departure: The Aegean Turkey City Comparison, Izmir versus Istanbul, Why Izmir Is Turkey Best-Kept Secret, the Cultural Legacy of Smyrna, and the Farewell from the Aegean Gateway
The Izmir departure route covers the comparison of Izmir with Istanbul and Bodrum as the alternative Turkish city experience, the case for Izmir as Turkey best-kept secret for the international visitor, the cultural legacy of the ancient Smyrna civilization, the practical departure information, and the farewell reflection on the Izmir Kordon as the most civilized single public space in Turkey.
Izmir Neighborhoods: Karsiyaka Ferry Crossing and Promenade, the Izmir Agora Museum, Foca Ancient Phokaia and Seal Colony, Ottoman Greek Heritage Houses, and the Izmir Bay Urban Circuit
The Izmir neighborhoods route covers the Karsiyaka ferry crossing and the Karsiyaka outdoor market and promenade, the Izmir Roman Agora museum, the Foca ancient Phokaia city and the Mediterranean monk seal colony, the Ottoman Greek heritage houses in the Birgi and Tire villages, and the complete Izmir Bay urban circuit.
Izmir Food Culture: The Fish Market and Balikpazari, the Boyoz Morning Pastry, Kumru Sandwich and Midye Stuffed Mussels, the Izmir Meyhane Tradition, Kemeralti Spice Market, and the Complete Izmir Street Food Circuit
The Izmir food culture route covers the Balikpazari fish market in the Kemeralti, the Boyoz Jewish heritage morning pastry, the Kumru sandwich and the Midye stuffed mussel street food, the Izmir meyhane traditional restaurant culture, the Kemeralti spice and dried fruit market, and the complete Izmir street food circuit from morning to evening.
Izmir History: Ancient Smyrna Birthplace of Homer, Heraclitus the Philosopher, Alexander the Great Refoundation, the Byzantine and Ottoman Smyrna, and the Great Fire of 1922 that Ended the Cosmopolitan City
The Izmir history route covers ancient Smyrna as one of the claimants for Homer birthplace, the Heraclitus pre-Socratic philosophy from the Ionian tradition, Alexander the Great refounding the city on Mount Pagos, the Byzantine and Ottoman Smyrna as the most cosmopolitan Levantine port city, and the Great Fire of 1922 that destroyed the Greek and Armenian quarters.