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Before you go
Your trip to Esmirna.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Esmirna – Esmirna Destination Esmirna and Çeşme Capital
How to get there
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İzmir Adnan Menderes Havalimanı (ADB) Gaziemir · 19 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) handles domestic and international flights. Suburban train and coach services link the terminal to the city; choose the connection according to your neighborhood.
How many days
Two days for the city and additional separate days for Bergama, Sardes and the Çeşme peninsula.
When to go
April to June and September to October are usually comfortable.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Metro, tram, train and ferries serve urban routes. A car makes archaeological circuits and coastal excursions easier, but it is not necessary for the central core.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Esmirna
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Morning
Agora and Konak
Visit the Agora of Esmirna and continue to Konak square, noting the clock tower.
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Afternoon
Hill and bay
Choose Kadifekale with transport for the ascent and finish with a stretch of Kordon, depending on available time.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Esmirna a good base for the Aegean coast?
The airport and transport network make arrival easy; excursions need to be distributed by direction.
Is it possible to do Bergama and Çeşme in the same day?
They lie in different directions; separating the trips reduces time lost on the road.
How to see the bay of Esmirna?
Walk along Kordon and use the urban ferry connections depending on your destination neighborhood.
Does Sardes belong to the same province as Esmirna?
No. It is in Manisa, but it can be arranged as an outing from the Salihli region.