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'IZMIR, FROM HOMER'S TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY': Excursion in Izmir

Izmir is Turkey's third largest city, with an inhabited area of more than 12,000 square kilometers and a population of over 3 million. It has always been famous for its port, which is one of the most important in the country for trade and exports of dried figs, sultanas and hazelnuts, and at first glance looks like an extremely modern city. But traces of Izmir's ancient past will appear before your eyes in all their magnificence amidst the skyscrapers and concrete apartment blocks. After a panoramic tour of Izmir, we will visit Izmir's New Archaeological Museum, another remarkable stop on your itinerary, were discovered in the agora. The Museum's three large galleries (dedicated to statues, objects and ceramics respectively) are equipped with a modern lighting system that will guide you through the numerous precious exhibits on an evocative journey through history. Then we will pass by the seafront till Karsiyaka, a modern area which is the second biggest quarter in town. We will have free time to spend doing shopping in the typical streets before crossing by boat the Izmir Gulf and reach Alsancak where our bus will wait for us to return to the ship.
When would you like to leave? May 2013 - June 2013 - July 2013 - August 2013 - September 2013 - October 2013 - November 2013 - December 2013 - January 2014 - April 2014 - May 2014 - June 2014 - July 2014 - August 2014 - September 2014 - October 2014 - November 2014
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Adult € 43.00
Child (4-14 old) € 30.10
Length 3 1/2 hours approximately
Level Moderate Moderate
Type Cultural Cultural
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