See what the experts are saying about Izmir. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
560km (347 miles) south of Istanbul; 70km (43 miles) north of Selçuk; 90km (56 miles) north of Kusadasi; 325km (202 miles) south of Çanakkale; 279km (173 miles) north of Marmaris Izmir has come a long way since the late 1800s when the Otto... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Izmir's Adnan Menderes Airport is serviced by Turkish Airlines, plus a number of private established and upstart airlines, from Istanbul. Turkish Airlines's Izmir office is located below the Büyük Efes Hotel, in the... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Ambulance -- For medical emergencies, call Izmir Private Ambulance (tel. 0232/232-5955). Car Rentals -- Many agencies line the boulevard between the Hilton Hotel and Cumhuriyet Meydani, while the major car-rental agencies have offices both... Continue reading »
Izmir Travel Experiences
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Ephesus
Day 15 - Arrived in Selcuk!After Pammukale, we arrived here in 3 hours!! Yipee! Met a Bulgarian lady who is really friendly and dire... Continue reading »
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No. 5 Kusadasi
Today was my last day in Turkey. Tomorrow AM I head for the ferry across the street from my hotel and Samos for jaunt through the Greek... Continue reading »
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Kusadasi, Turkey
Kusadasi, which means "bird island", is set on a gulf in the Aegean Sea. It was founded as a colony by Venetians in 16th... Continue reading »
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The Ancient City of Ephesus, Ripe Peaches, Storks...
June 29, 2008Selçuk, Turkey and the Ancient City of Ephesus (Matt)Selcuk is an adorable little town in the hills and peach orchards... Continue reading »
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Selçuk, Turkey
When we finally got to Turkey I didn‚t really know what to expect. I had never been in a Muslim country before. We were in a... Continue reading »
