PRIVATE TOUR , IZMIR TURKEY

OVERVIEW Settle in for a panoramic drive through Izmir, an ancient city whose origins date back more than 5,000 years, and then dine on a gourmet meal that showcases the local cuisine. Izmir exudes history through its many excavated archaeological sites, yet it is still a modern metropolis, especially around the shimmering Gulf of Izmir. The restaurant Soiree overlooks the waterfront and offers an extraordinary set...

• Behold the Great Theatre, which the Romans expanded to seat 25,000 spectators.
• Admire the remains of the magnificent Library of Celsus, which was built in 117 AD.
• See the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Visit the house where the Virgin Mary supposedly lived toward the end of her life.

• Follow an easy-to-walk route through ancient Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit the ruins of the 25,000-seat Grand Theater where Saint John once preached.
• Browse the comprehensive collection of artifacts in the Ephesus Museum.
• Browse the comprehensive collection of artifacts in thSpend free time shopping for handicrafts such as carpets and ceramics in Ephesus.

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• Experience the ancient Lydian capital of Sardis, entering the city by roads lined with stately columns.
• See an impressive two-story gymnasium complex that once housed a synagogue.
• Explore remains of a 3rd-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis.
• Appreciate a brief familiarization tour of Izmir.

• Behold the Great Theatre, which the Romans expanded to seat 25,000 spectators.
• Admire the remains of the magnificent Library of Celsus, which was built in 117 AD.
• Enjoy your fresh catch for dinner around a campfire in the rainforest.
• Visit the house where the Virgin Mary supposedly lived toward the end of her life.

• Enjoy a spectacularly scenic and enlightening drive through downtown Izmir.
• Browse a fish market in seaside Güzelbahçe, where the day’s catch will be on display.
• Dine on fresh seafood caught in the Aegean at a waterfront restaurant in Güzelbahçe.

• Investigate the ruins of Pergamum, a UNESCO World Heritage site where parchment was invented.
• Discover an ancient library that once contained 200,000 books, making Pergamum a noted Roman cultural center.
• Stroll Pergamum’s acropolis, whose strategic hilltop placement assured it was nearly impenetrable.
• Survey striking remains such as the Temple of Trajan, the Sanctuary of Demeter...

• Discover how the long-forgotten wineries in the Urla district have been revitalized.
• Savor a meal that reflects the local cuisine at an elegant restaurant.

Enjoy an indulgent meal ...