You will get the chance to see remarkable national parks, UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites such as Pergamon and Ephesus, and one of the world’s first open-air market place called “Kemeralti”, the beautifully preserved historical town of Birgi and Geneose Trade Road Castles and Gediz Delta with its stunning nature. Please, take advantage of Turkish Airlines’ special discount for our congress attendees and make the most of our country with our pre-post and spouse tours.

Take a look at Izmir with this video!

All in One City: İzmir

İzmir, the third biggest city of Türkiye, is a modern and well-developed city as well as an important culture, art, tourism and trade center. The Aegean Sea, dancing with all shades of blue such as turquoise, lies elegantly like a lacework along the western shore of the region with its bays and beaches.

With a history of 8500 years, İzmir, which is also called “Beautiful İzmir”, lies at the coast of a long and narrow gulf in the west of the Anatolian Peninsula. Herodotus, the famous historian of ancient times, describes the city with its Mediterranean climate with these words: “They established their city under the most supreme dome of the sky and the best climate in the world”.

Ephesus, located on the south of İzmir, and Pergamon, on the north, were two of the biggest and most famous cities of the Ancient Era. Containing all the richness of Ionian culture, these cities had a deep influence with their intense cultural, artistic, commercial and religious activities. The ancient cities of Ephesus and Pergamon are still well known all over the world and they are mesmerizing attraction centers for people who are indulged in history. Homer, the master of poets, was born in İzmir and the city is a mixture of the colorful past of the Aegean region and the rapidly changing history of Anatolia. As a modern city that has turned its face to Western civilization, İzmir maintains its development in terms of culture, art, trade and industry.

Must Do's in İzmir

• Enjoy the sunset at Alsancak Kordon.

• Taste Boyoz, a type of pastry, for breakfast.

• Take a ferry ride across the Gulf of Izmir and enjoy cruising on the Aegean Sea.

• Explore the nearby towns of Seferihisar (Cittaslow), Urla, Alaçatı, Çeşme, and Foça.

• Take a walk in Kültürpark, the city’s central park.

• Enjoy the view from the historic elevator in Karataş.

• Indulge in local delicacies, handicrafts and souvenirs at the historic Kemeraltı Market.

See you in İzmir!