Izmir

Izmir sits on Turkey's Aegean coast as a laid-back counterpart to Istanbul, its long seafront promenade known as the Kordon giving families an easy place to walk in the evening. From Izmir, day trips reach the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the hill village of Sirince, each far enough to fill a full day out of the city. The Aegean coastline nearby, around Cesme, adds a beach option for families who want to slow down after a day of ruins.

This page lists six day tours and thirty-two transfer routes out of Izmir, including the Ephesus tour, the Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour, the Cesme boat tour and a private car with driver for families who would rather move at their own speed. The WhatsApp desk replies in Arabic or English for both tours and transfers, and the price is agreed and written down before the day begins. Families flying into Izmir can pair an arrival transfer with any of the day tours listed here.