Getting to know İzmir extends from a walk in the city center to the archaeological heritage of Selçuk and the coastal life of the northern districts. This page is a starting guide at the provincial level; detailed articles have been prepared so you can choose according to your interests.
How should you plan the trip?
First, choose a priority among the city, history, or nature. Leave room for travel and rest time between the various stops within the wide provincial boundaries. You can learn the detailed visiting conditions from the relevant institution on your travel date.
İzmir travel articles
- A Day in Central İzmir: Konak and the Gulf Waterfront
- Kemeraltı Travel Guide: İzmir's Living Bazaar
- Ephesus and Selçuk Travel Guide: Looking beyond the Ancient City
- Northern İzmir Trip Plan: Dikili, Çandarlı and Bergama
Continue with the regional guides
The North Aegean district and regional guides and the Edremit Gulf guide can help you compare wider itineraries across provincial boundaries.
Other province guides
Manisa travel guide · Bursa travel guide · Çanakkale travel guide
Official source
Official culture and tourism information for İzmir
From İzmir to Lesvos: Dikili and Aliağa
Dikili and Aliağa are districts of İzmir province. Check the sales office, terminal and group meeting point separately for your journey; the current departure details of your chosen product take precedence.
For the location of Ayvalık and Akçay and nearby places to visit, see the Balıkesir province guide. Ayvalık is a district of Balıkesir, while Akçay is a settlement within Edremit district.
Seferihisar, Samos and airport connections
- Seferihisar and Sığacık: A Trip Plan before Travelling to Samos
- İzmir Airport to Dikili: Transfers and Connections
Seferihisar is in İzmir province, while Kuşadası is in Aydın. Compare your choice of port for Samos with the Aydın and Kuşadası guide, and use the Istanbul travel guide to prepare for arrival from Istanbul. For connections to Rhodes, see the Muğla, Marmaris and Fethiye guide.
