Izmir holidays

Brimming with history and bubbling with youthful vigour, Izmir is an increasingly popular holiday destination and one of Turkey’s fastest growing cities. Sitting on the shores of the Aegean, the city benefits from sun-splashed summers, a cosmopolitan city culture, and a spectacular seafront promenade. Whether you’re looking to get your ancient history fix or to simply soak up some sun, Izmir is the city to visit. Though the city’s history can be traced back thousands of years, half of its current population are under the age of 30. This lends the city a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere that’s resulted in the perfect conditions for an explosion of hip new restaurants, cafés, and shopping opportunities. With a package holiday to Izmir with Qatar Holidays, you can spend your days lazing in the sun, discovering the region’s fascinating past, or wandering through the city’s picturesque, narrow alleyways. In the evenings, refreshed by the cool sea breeze, join the locals and stroll along the 3km stretch of waterfront promenade - the ideal spot from which to watch the sunset.

• Visit the Izmir Agora, the city’s most famous ancient monument and a relic of Izmir’s important role as a major stop on the Silk Road. Despite being more than 2,000 years old, it’s still very much a feature of the modern city’s everyday architecture.
• Go shopping at Kemaraltı Market – Izmir’s main bazaar. Here you’ll find an authentic Turkish market experience and be able to sample some of the region’s finest culinary delights.
• Take a day trip to Ephesus, one of the Romans’ most important port cities and a beautifully-preserved example of just how far their empire extended.
• Book a holiday to Izmir with Qatar Airways Holidays and experience the International Izmir Festival – a musical extravaganza where both Turkish and international musicians perform music, ballet, theatre, and opera.
• Spend the day relaxing on one of the many beaches just outside the city centre. They’re easily reached by public transport or via one of the city’s excellent ferries.
• Take in Konak Square and its iconic clock tower. The centrepiece of the city, the square is a bustling hive of activity and within easy reach of attractions such as the Konak Yali Mosque and Kemeraltı Bazaar.