About a typical Day Tour of Izmir "favorites by Archaeologous
Now you are here in Turkey, in Izmir (Syrmna), a favorite port of cruise ships, historians and world travelers, due the beauty and history of the area. Maybe you are on a vacation, perhaps a dream vacation, or a long awaited get-a-way or even a Mediterranean cruise
What you probably have heard about Izmir is that the favorite sightseeing spots are: the Ancient Agora, the Kadifekale Castle, maybe even a side trip to legendary cities like Pergamon, Ephesus,and Sardis, the ancient capital of the entire Lydian Empire with the largest most impressive ancient synagogue outside Palestine. Or maybe shop til you drop in the authentic Kemeralti Bazaar with its Turkish treasures and delights for everybody. Or perhaps a trip to the next legendary town over (approx. 1 hr drive), Pergamon, with the world’s steepest theatre stadium and an extremely rich and creative history. This is where papyrus writing paper came from plus the world’s most famous spa for health run by Galen (2nd only to Hippocrates in medical discoveries).
On a private day tour you could go to the Izmir Archaeological Museum with spectacular antiquities spanning 5,000 years. Maybe you are not so much into history but more into outdoor fun, so many go to Adaland, Europe's largest water park which is only about 45 minutes outside Izmir. Some people like to just walk around the town center, viewing the Clock Tower and the Ataturk Monument and relaxing in the sunny seaside cafes for a coffee or bite to eat. Whatever your pleasure Izmir is a mega spot just waiting for you to discover it whether you have just a day, multi-day or week vacation.
