A wonderful 1-day intercity tour exploring the most beautiful highlights of the Aegean region.
Skillfully squeezing the unique blues of the Aegean and the glorious richness of the antique age into a single day, this delightful route promises an accelerated yet extremely full time travel right in the heart of Izmir. Designed specifically for travelers who want to both deeply inhale the refreshing scent of the sea air and closely witness a thousands-of-years-old cultural heritage, this one-day adventure presents a wonderful opportunity to break away from the intense pace and reward your soul with the gentle Aegean breeze. In this adventure starting with the first lights of the morning, you will experience a flawless transition from the depths of history to the modern flavors of today.
You make a fast and impressive entrance to this special day with the Agora Örenyeri, located right in the very center of Izmir, which brightly sheds light on the bustling social life of the ancient city. While wandering among the massive columns, you will practically hear the voices of Roman merchants and closely feel the strong pulse of the past. Afterwards, the world-renowned Efes Müzesi, where the most elegant artifacts and precious sculptures of the antique age are exhibited with great care, eagerly awaits you. These collections will allow you to admiringly discover the immense wealth of the Mediterranean basin and the incredible point the understanding of art reached in that specific period. Your afternoon stop will be the Metropolis Örenyeri, which shines almost like a hidden jewel right in the middle of lush green nature and dazzles everyone with its antique theater. While wandering among the fascinating ruins of this glorious ancient city built on a hill, you will thoroughly enjoy both the scenic view and the profound silence.
In the evening hours, the prestigious Vino Locale, which attracts great attention with its elegant details, awaits you to shake off the tiredness of the day and crown this tremendous cultural discovery with an feast of taste. With its Michelin-starred menu and the highly wines of the region, this special venue perfectly concludes this short but equally rich Aegean adventure by fully satisfying both your tired body and your soul.