
Izmir
Turkey's third-largest city and the principal port of the Aegean; the Kordon, running along the gulf, is the center of daily life here. The agora of ancient Smyrna sits inside the modern street grid, while major archaeological sites such as Ephesus and Pergamon are within day-trip range.
What can you see?
- Konak Square and Clock Tower
- Kemeraltı Bazaar
- Kordon (seafront promenade)
- Historic Elevator (Asansör)
- Agora Ruins
- Ephesus Ancient City (day trip)
- Şirince Village (day trip)




