Dramatically situated in a narrow bay ringed by mountains, Izmir is Turkey’s third-largest city, with a population of 2.5 million, and is an important port on the Aegean. The great poet Homer lived here in the 9th century BC (when it was known as Smyrna), writing his poems from the serenity of a cave just outside of town. Once described as “the most beautiful of all cities” by the ancient geographer Strabo, and mentioned by St. John as one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation, Izmir is today a major commercial and industrial center, where you can enjoy strolling down wide European-style boulevards, prowling for bargains at the extensive bazaar area, and partying the night away at lively waterfront cafés.
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ITS brings you shore excursions in all of Turkey’s top ports. Up and down the Mediterranean, the Aegean, in Istanbul and even the Black Sea. Historic treasures, beautiful vistas, shopping, dining and authentic hospitality, all with thoughtfully planned itineraries and experienced, professional guides. |
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From Classical Greek to Early Christian, Byzantine and Ottoman, Turkey’s almost 6,000 year old cultural mosaic has produced a wide variety of historic sites and attractions that have amazed visitors since Herodotus, the “father of history”.
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