Kadifekale Tours and Activities

Uncover the mysteries of ancient cities and castles during a half-day guided sightseeing tour in Izmir. With your local guide explore the remnants of Alexander the Great’s castle, admire ancient Agora, and spend time at the Ethnographic and Archaeological museums.

Izmir is located on the shores of the Aegean Sea and it is the third-largest city in Turkey. It was called Smyrna in ancient times. Now it is a big city with a population of over 4 million with a lot of things to do, to explore, and to find out. On this tour, our guide will show all the gems of the city and you will find out why this place is also known as the “pearl of Asia Minor” since ancient periods.

This half-day guided tour to Izmir begins with the 4th century Castle of Alexander the Great built on Pagos Hill overlooking the city. Nearby, is the well preserved Roman market place, the Agora. This has become the Agora Open-Air Museum of Izmir holding many historical artifacts. The symbol of Izmir is a beautifully carved marble Clock Tower which stands in the centre of Konak Square. It has four fountains round it and is about 113 years old. You will then be taken round the bay to Karsiyaka, a residential area before crossing the bay by ferry boat to see Kemeralti, the old Bazaar built by the Ottomans.  

Izmir. The third biggest city in Turkey. Turkey's Aegean shores are among the loveliest landscapes in the country and Izmir has it all. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. Dotted with idyllic fishing harbours, popular holiday villages and the remains of ancient civilizations attesting to the inheritance of more than 5,000 years of history, culture and mythology, this region offers a holiday with something for everyone - nature lovers, sun worshippers, photographers, sports enthusiasts, sailors and archaeologists. Along the whole length of the coast, accommodation to suit every taste and price range can be found. Our Izmir city tour will take you a 5000-year-old journey with a touch of traditional Turkish culture. Not to be missed!

“I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet saying, ‘What thou seest, write in a book and send it to the seven churches: unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.’” —Rev. 1:10-11 (ASV). Well, Turkey is the home to all seven of the churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation, also known as the apocalypse, which was written by St. John the Apostle (also the author of the Gospel of John), who was exiled to the island of Patmos for his Christian faith. The Seven Churches are located in the geographic region of the Roman Empire known as the State of Asia. An optional overnight visit to the Island of Patmos, Greece, may be added to your tour if desired. Please contact us for pricing and details. We are here to offer you an immaculate spiritual experience in our holy region.