Top Things to do in Izmir Province
10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Izmir Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Izmir Province, Turkey including KEY Museum, Can Carpet, Saint Mary, Birgi Cakiraga Mansion, Basilica of St. Jonh, Urla Winery, Cesme AltInkum Beach, Izmir Teleferik, Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sirince Koyu.
Restaurants in Izmir Province
1. KEY Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By geertsnaet - Vilnius, Lithuania
The design of the museum, the collection of cars, model cars and memorabilia is simply amazing and definitely a must see. It is hard to grasp how much love, effort and dedication it must have taken to build up this world class collection.
2. Can Carpet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Family Local Business in Selcuk Ephesus Turkey since more than 40 years.
Reviewed By mazzerpants
I have been working in Turkey for almost 2 years now, and I knew that the right moment to buy a rug/carpet in Turkey would find me at the right time. When I was invited out to Can Carpet by a friend in Izmir, I had a feeling this could be "the one" - and boy was it perfect. This experience had everything that I love about turkish culture: hospitality, pride in the craftsmanship, and connection to tradition with a creative twist towards innovating in the future. Can was great, and I felt honored to have him share the space and story of his craftsmanship. I can't wait to have a reason to take some of my friends and relatives back.
3. Saint Mary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 401 reviews
Saint Mary is a traditional sailing yacht which specializes in providing an alternative boat tour in çeşme. Our sailing trips are preferred by those who like peace and quite. We don't take many people and No loud music on boat. On Saint Mary everybody has rezerved sunloungers. We serve you open buffet lunch on barbeque, the most notable difference than the other cesme daily boat trips is instead of using the engine we use only the sails on the way back. Saint Mary is waiting for your reservations for a great experience! Saint Mary, enjoy the silence!
4. Birgi Cakiraga Mansion
5. Basilica of St. Jonh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By gnd68
When you in the area then you have to visit it. Here was St. Johns grave , but after the first WW the Italian solders took all reaming's to Italy (they stole it in my opinion). Now you can just see where he was buried, hope one day Italy will give it back.
6. Urla Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
In the turn of the century, Urla Sarapcilik started a journey to reestablish the lost reputation of Klazomenai, assemgling its old custom with a modern approach in their own vineyards. Urla Sarapcilik, focusing on viticulture and wine production on a regional scale, aim to revive the ancient wine culture of the area and bring its glorious heritage to future. Spread over 350 acres, our own vineyards are overseen by organic and good agricultural practices since their early plantations. 150 to 200 thousand liters of quality wine are produced from endemic and international varieties improved though ongoing clone selection practice. Standing on as passionate as ever, Urla Sarapcilik is determined to open new horizons for its homeland that is earning better recognition as a tourist destination day by day.
Reviewed By neslimh - Sisli, Turkey
It is a special place. The vineyard is the biggest in the region. Modern and good quality wine production facility. It was designed in the form of wine drop. Enjoy wine tasting. My favorite is Urla Nero D’avola.
7. Cesme AltInkum Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By poli_cangollari - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
It was a perfect beach day and we enjoyed in turkey , the place was really friendly clean and cheap food, worth’s to visit
8. Izmir Teleferik
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By Hooman_S
I could hardly imagine a calm rural place which has gathered the views of bay, jungle, and mountain together; but after visiting the “Teleferik” of Izmir I learned that impossible is impossible. The gondola line is inside the range of Izmir public transportation, and it is very easy to reach there (by subway and bus). The gondola ride is neither long nor expensive, but it offers the fantastic 360 degree of natural views in a rather short ride from the city. I recommend walking in the park at the top of the “Teleferik”, and making fantastic photos.
9. Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,791 reviews
Several years after the death of Christ, St. John brought the Virgin Mother to this house located on the slopes of Bülbül Mountain. It is believed the Virgin Mary lived in this house until she died at the age of 64.
Reviewed By 607jayb - Fairhope, United States
As some have said, this holy place where Mary the mother of Jesus Christ lived and died is a "must see" for those of the Catholic faith. I must say as a non-Catholic (Protestant) Christian, I was very moved by this visit for several reasons. First, the house is very small and simple, which one would expect from what we know of Mary. Second, the holy water springs and prayer notes wall add another simple, yet strong tone of validity and holiness to the place. And finally, we were treated to a brief Catholic mass in the small chapel at the rear of the property. It was amazing! The priest gave a wonderful, hard hitting sermon though it was only a few minutes long. For ALL believers in the Son of God, I highly recommend a visit. NOTE: The crowds can be overwhelming so be prepared to queue and wait for a bit to enter the house. NOTE: They have a snack bar and souvenir shop for your convenience. Enjoy!
