Izmir & Aegean Region
Once upon a time…
With its continuous settlement dating back 8500 years, Izmir is one of the oldest cities in the world. The magnificent Aegean Region will blow your mind.
IZMIR
The pearl of Aegean, the city of İzmir, historically Smyrna is located in western Turkey. The country’s third largest city and one of its largest ports.
Once you visit, "Beautiful İzmir" will draw you into a world of picturesque modernity and traditions, with its refreshing touches to human souls. İzmir hypnotizes visitors in an aura of history and modernity.
With continuous settlement for 8500 years, it is one of the oldest cities.
The ancient historian Herodotus wrote: "They built their city under the loftiest dome of heaven and the best climate in the world." Aristotle told his student Alexander the Great, "You are not complete unless you have seen it," and Victor Hugo describes the city as "İzmir is a princess adorning a necklace."
The city surrounds a large bay adorned by yachts, ships and ferries and remains a focal point of tourism and entertainment. The city's coastline is known for its seafood restaurants along the coast as well as its cafes, restaurants serving Aegean Cuisine and other leisure facilities, while the hinterland is rich in ruins and monuments that tell the stories of countless ancient civilizations.
It is home to important cultural heritages such as the Ephesus, Pergamum, and Sardes and a significant port city like Kuşadası.
EPHESUS
Ephesus - The ruins of Ephesus is 18km away from Kuşadası and it is one of the best preserved ancient cities of the world. It was built by Attic and Ionian Greek colonists in the 10BC and it is a very important UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site. The city was famed for the nearby Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World which drew pilgrims from all around the Mediterranean.
Since the 5th century, the House of the Virgin Mary, a domed cruciform chapel seven kilometres from Ephesus, became a major place of Christian pilgrimage. The Ancient City of Ephesus is an outstanding example of a Roman port city, with sea channel and harbour basin.
It was one of the seven churches of Asia Minor.
KUŞADASI
Kuşadası – where blue skies melt into the Aegean Sea and where stunning sunsets are a daily occurrence – features sun, Blue Flag beaches, history, culture, thermal facilities, local cuisine and a national park, as well as an important harbour which make it attractive for all types of tourism.
It is a jumping-off point as it is close to the important historical sites, namely Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Goddess Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, Seven Sleepers, Didyma, Priene, and Miletos.
Kuşadası offers you an excellent environment for an unforgettable holiday. Warm Turkish smiles welcome you to this vibrant, cosmopolitan resort situated on the west coast of Turkey – 90km south of Izmir.
It’s also famous for its beautiful beaches, lively nightlife and the hospitality of its people.
Excursions, gullet tours, boat trips, aqua parks, jeep safari, scuba diving and horse safari’s ensure a fun action packed family holiday.
Whether you like to lie down by the pool sunbathing, sightseeing or action packed days out on excursions – Kuşadası has it all.
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