All citiesAegean: İzmir, Ephesus and Bodrum Multi-city itinerary
7 days · 2 citiesCity life, an ancient site and a seaside town fit into one week. Distances are short, so it works by bus as well as by car.
Stops
- İzmir 3 nights
One day covers Kemeraltı, the Kordon and Alsancak. Keep a day for Ephesus: trains and buses run to Selçuk, and the House of the Virgin Mary and Şirince fit into the same day.
- Bodrum 3 nights
The castle and its underwater archaeology museum take a morning. On other days minibuses and boats reach the coves around the peninsula.
Getting between cities
Times and distances are approximate. Check timetables and fares before you travel.
When to go
April to June and September to October. Ephesus is very hot at midday in July and August.
Aegean: İzmir, Ephesus and Bodrum
City life, an ancient site and a seaside town fit into one week. Distances are short, so it works by bus as well as by car.
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