Izmir is Turkey's relaxed Aegean metropolis, with the ruins of Ephesus about an hour away and the beach town of Çeşme at the end of the peninsula.
Izmir is best known for Ephesus day trips, Kordon promenade, Kemeraltı bazaar and Çeşme beaches. With direct flights from most major European cities, you can leave Friday after work and be back for Monday — no annual leave required.
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Get free weekly alerts →The sweet spot for Izmir is April, May, June, September, October — warm, sunny weather without peak-season prices. Average temperatures range from 13°C in winter to 33°C in summer.
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Izmir is famous for Ephesus day trips, Kordon promenade, Kemeraltı bazaar, Çeşme beaches. Most highlights are easily covered in a two-day weekend trip.