Your first stop is Archaeological Museum of Izmir. Its filled with exhibits that showcase artefacts that go back as far as the very first days of ancient Smyrna. With more than 1,500 artifacts on display, you can easily spend a day wandering around the halls of this museum. The Archaeological Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday.
After that drive to Agora, Smyrna, the ancient Greek city that is now Izmir, is steeped in history as far back as 3000 B.C. While the Agora is certainly not that old, it is still very interesting to see. The Agora was a marketplace that served Smyrna and was built during the reign of Alexander the Great, or around the 4th century B.C. Destroyed by an earthquake, the Agora was rebuilt in 178 A.D. by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.
You will continue to Kemeralti Bazaar. The Kemeralti Market, located in Konak district of Izmir, is not only a historical area more than 300 years old, but also one of the best places to shop in Izmir. Sights in the market include the marble fountain the Mayors Building, an important monument from the Turkish War of Liberation. The quest free time at leisure you will have approx. 2 hours free time, before you turn back to hotel in Izmir.
Places to visit:
Ancient Agora, Izmir Archaeological Museum, Clock Tower, Kemeralti Bazaar
Duration: 5 hours
Tour Price: 80€ pp
Inclusions:
- Transportation by A/C vehicle,
- English speaking professional guiding services,
- Entrance fees to sites and museums, Lunches
- 2 small bottled water per person
- Parking fees for the vehicle.
Exclusions:
- Other alcoholic and non alcaholic beverages
- Lunches,
- Personel expenses,
- Gratiuties to tour guides and drivers
