İzmir Travel Guide: Attractions, Food, Nightlife & Transfers

İzmir Travel Guide: Attractions, Food, Nightlife & Transfers

Known as the “Pearl of the Aegean,” İzmir combines history, coastal charm, modern life, fairs, and warm-hearted locals.

? Overview

Known as the “Pearl of the Aegean,” İzmir combines history, coastal charm, modern life, fairs, and warm-hearted locals.

? Places to Visit

• Konak Square & Clock Tower

• Kemeraltı Bazaar

• Kadifekale (Velvet Castle)

• Agora Ancient City

• Alsancak & Kordon Seafront

• Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary (Selçuk)

• Şirince Village

? Things to Do

• Walking & cycling along Kordon

• Boat trips in the gulf

• Cultural events (fairs, concerts, theatres)

• Shopping in Alsancak & Kemeraltı

? Food Guide

• Boyoz & gevrek (Izmir bagel)

• Kumru sandwich

• Seafood & mezes

• Stuffed mussels & kokoreç

• Wine tastings in Urla & Alaçatı

? Nightlife

• Alsancak bar street

• Cafés & live music at Kordon

• Close to Çeşme & Alaçatı nightlife

? Shopping

• Kemeraltı Bazaar – handicrafts, spices, textiles

• Urla & Alaçatı wines

• Olive oil & natural products

? Transfers

• Izmir Adnan Menderes (ADB): city airport

• Bodrum (BJV): ~3h

• Dalaman (DLM): ~4.5h

• Antalya (AYT): ~6h

? CTS Tur offers VIP & shuttle transfers.
? Book at: ctstur.com