IZMIR

Our LGBT-Tours in Izmir

Izmir - Highlight tour

Turkey's third-largest city, beautiful Izmir, will enchant you with its ancient architecture, charming blue bay, and hospitable people. On our tour through the historical city of this magical country, you will discover all its peculiarities and contemplate its unique beauty.


Itinerary: Tasty breakfast ( Boyoz: Izmir's Peerless Pastry with an Intriguing History. A reminder of Izmir's multicultural heritage.The history of boyoz begins with the arrival in the Ottoman Empire of the Sephardic Jews, who were expelled from Spain in 1492.


Offered refuge by Sultan Bayezid II, many found their way to Izmir (then known as Smyrna, pearl of the Aegean) and settled here. After breakfast, we will discover Kemeraltı Bazaar. Today, Kemeraltı Bazaar is the most important shopping center of İzmir as it was in the past. Then we will see the Ancient Agora of Smyrna, an Agora used to be a public space, or better said, a marketplace in the center of Ancient Greek cities where people and merchants gathered around and spent time together.


Izmir Agora was also made during the Greek ruling of Anatolia (Modern-day Turkey) during the Hellenistic period in the 4th century BC. After Agora, we will go to Dario Moreno street ( Pretty famous historical street in İzmir), After this beautiful street, we will reach the elevator cabin playing the old Turkish music. After the exit to the upfloor, with the joy of songs, we will be greeted with a beer and great view of İzmir.


Highlights:

  • Breakfast
  • Kemeraltı Bazaar
  • Kızlarağası Hanı
  • Agora of Smyrna
  • Dario Moreno Street
  • Historical Elevator

Lenguage

 Turkish, English

Duration

7 - 8 hours

Price 

Price for one person: € 125,00

Price per person if more than one: € 110,00

  • Inclusions

    Local gay tour guide

    City map

    Snack

    Breakfast

    Turkish Tea

  • Schedule

    Daily on request

  • Departure Time

    until 11:00 am

  • Start / Finish

    By arrangement

  • Exclusive

    • Additional drinks
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Museum Tickets
    • Transportation
  • Cancellation policy

    • 48 hours prior to departure: free of charge
    • Less than 48 hours or no-show: 100%

Izmir - Ancient Tour


Ephesus is one of Turkey's most impressive ancient sites, but many tours only include a whistle-stop visit. Our full-day tour takes in all the highlights of the archeological sites; visits St. John Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary; Full-day tour of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus including the Odeon and the Celsus Library visit the House of the Virgin Mary and St John’s Basilica, where John the Apostle is buried Marvel at the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.


Highlights

  • Ephesus Ancient City
  • St. John Basilica
  • The Temple of Artemis
  • House of the Virgin Mary

Lenguage

Turkish, English

Duration

8 hours

Price 

Price for one person: € 195,00

Price per person if more than one: € 195,00 

  • Inclusions

    Local gay tour guide

    City map

    Snack

  • Schedule

    Daily on request

  • Departure Time

    By arrangement

  • Start / Finish

    Start: Beursplein 1, 1012 JW Amsterdam

    Finish: Elandsgracht, 1016 Amsterdam

  • Exclusive

    • Additional drinks
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Museum Tickets
    • Transportation
    • Entrance fees:
    • Ephesus: 8,00 € per person (130 Turkish Lira)
    • House of Mary: 5,50 € per person (90 Turkish Lira)
    • Temple of Artemis: Free of Charge
    • Terrace Houses in Ephesus - Optional: 4,00 € per person (50 Turkish Lira)
    • Basilica of St. John: 2,50 € per person (30 TL)
  • Cancellation policy

    • 48 hours prior to departure: free of charge
    • Less than 48 hours or no-show: 100%
  • Additional information

    Public transport in this area is not available, It's illegal in Turkey driving a car as a tour guide, so visitor must rent a car for a tour. Or we can use a taxi, I'ts aproximately same price with renting a car. Car renting prices between 20-70 €

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