TURKISH CITY FACT SHEETS

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IZMIR 38.40N 27.2E. .

With a population of over 3,000,000, Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey. It is the cultural center of the Aegean region as well as being one of the main ports.

Once the ancient city of Smyrna, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, and though little is left of the original city, Izmir makes an ideal first leg of a circular tour taking in all seven churches.

Though not really a holiday resort, Izmir does offer a glimpse of a typical modern Turkish city with the usual contrasts between everyday working districts and the sophisticated shopping areas in Alsancak. For real bargain hunters there is not much that cannot be found at bargain prices in Konak, just a short taxi ride from downtown Alsancak.

There is a weekly passenger/ vehicle ferry service between Izmir and Istanbul during the summer season.

Altitude Sea level.

Airport Izmir (ADB), 20Km from city center. Private transfer.

Resorts Cesme, Kusadasi, Bergama, Pamukkale.

Transport Taxi, Coach, Mini-Bus, Airport Service Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
●Kadifekale.
● Asansor (Ancient Lift).
● Balcova Thermal Baths.
● Archeological Museum.
● Ancient City of Smyrna.
●Kordon.

Local Excursions  
● Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary.
● Seven Churches of Revelation: Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Hierapolis, Ephesus.
● Pamukkale: Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Calcium Falls, Karahayit, Thermal Springs.
● Priene and Miletos: Theater, Temple of Athena, Altar of Zeus, Byzantine Fortress, Temple of Apollo.

Overnight Excursions  
● Pamukkale/ Ephesus: Antique cities of Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Ephesus, two days - one night.
● Dalyan: Kaunos, Thermal Mud Baths, Iztuzu Beach (Turtle Beach), Lycean Rock Tombs, Dalyan Delta Boat Trip, two days - one night.
● Assos: Troy, Alexandria Troya, two days - one night.