If seafront strolls are your thing, this is your adventure! Experience gentle sea breezes paired with deep-seated history on this excursion. Once a preeminent port city on the Aegean Sea, Izmir now enjoys the distinction of being Turkey’s third largest city. In ancient times, it was known as Ephesus, a notable city of the Roman Empire. Home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis, history here stretches back over 3500 years. Izmir has seen Greek, Roman and Ottoman rule, each leaving their unique imprint. On this walking tour, view the Agora, an open air museum that once functioned as a communal hub in antiquity. Ger ready to uncover the multilayered history of this city with our knowledgeable local guide, and take in sights such as mosques, churches, landmarks and piers.