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İzmir · Ephesus · Alaçatı · Kuşadası
The Aegean Coast, ancient and alive.
From the great city of Ephesus to the stone streets of Alaçatı and the lively seafront of İzmir, Türkiye's Aegean coast blends world-class heritage with a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.
Aegean
Olive groves, ruins and the sea.
The Aegean region was the heart of the ancient Greek and Roman world in Anatolia. Ephesus, Pergamon and Priene are among the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean.
Today the coast is known for İzmir's easy-going city life, the windsurfing and boutique hotels of Alaçatı and Çeşme, vineyards around Urla and a cuisine built on olive oil, herbs and fresh seafood.
Discover
The essence of the Aegean Coast.
Ephesus
The Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and terraced houses.
Alaçatı
Stone houses, bougainvillea, boutique hotels and windsurfing.
İzmir
The Clock Tower, Kemeraltı bazaar and a seafront promenade.
Must-See
Highlights not to miss.
- 01Ephesus ancient city
- 02House of the Virgin Mary
- 03Şirince village
- 04Pergamon Acropolis
- 05Alaçatı & Çeşme
- 06Urla vineyards
- 07Kemeraltı bazaar
- 08Kuşadası beaches
- Culture & ArchaeologyEphesus, Pergamon, Priene and Miletus.
- Faith ToursThe Seven Churches of Revelation route.
- Food & WineUrla vineyards, olive oil and Aegean cuisine.
- Boutique & BeachAlaçatı, Çeşme and Kuşadası by the sea.
Sample Itinerary
Three days on the Aegean Coast.
A starting point. Every programme is adapted to your travellers, season and pace.
İzmir
Kemeraltı bazaar, the Clock Tower and dinner on the Kordon.
Ephesus & Şirince
Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the village of Şirince.
Urla & Alaçatı
Vineyard tasting in Urla, then the stone streets of Alaçatı.
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