Aydın is one of the touristic cities in the Aegean Region of our country. There are many places to visit in and around Aydın, which stands out as one of the indispensable routes of summer holidays. If you have time during your holiday in Aydin, we recommend that you visit the surrounding areas that are of great importance in terms of tourism. To reach the city of Aydin, you can buy a flight ticket or choose to travel by road by purchasing a bus ticket. In Aydın, which is among the richest regions of our country in terms of ancient cities, you can explore natural beauty areas as well as cultural excursions. The city center of this region, which is one of the places where you can have an extremely enjoyable time with your family or friends, is called Efeler district.
Transportation information is of great importance for holidaymakers who will come to the Aydin holiday destination for the first time. The first alternative to reach Aydın is to come with your own vehicle. After setting off towards the Aegean side, you can reach the region comfortably by following the Aydın road signs. Another option is intercity bus travel, which is preferred by many holidaymakers. To do this, you can look at the companies that organize bus services from your current location to Aydın Intercity Bus Terminal and buy a bus ticket by choosing the one that best suits your budget. After arriving at the terminal, you can use other public transportation to reach the center and surrounding areas. Actually, air transportation is not preferred when traveling to Aydın.
Because there is no airport in the region. However, holidaymakers who plan to come from very distant regions can choose Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, which is located close to the region. You can buy a flight ticket to come here from your current location. After arriving at the airport, you can take various transfers and transfer to the city. For direct transportation, we may recommend you to consider the taxi option. During your holiday in Aydin, you can travel to surrounding areas outside the city center and discover new places. Places to visit in Aydın and its surroundings include Aydın Archeology Museum, Tralleis Ancient City, Ramazan Pasha Mosque, Kurşunlu Monastery, Altınkum Beach, Saplı Island, Yörük Ali Efe Museum and Bafa Lake. You can include these tourist spots in your travel list and have the opportunity to see many important places closely during your holiday.
Aydin Archeology Museum
The first stop on our list of places to visit in and around Aydın is the Aydın Archeology Museum located in the Efeler district of Aydın.
We recommend that you visit this museum first during your holiday in Aydin. This museum is located in a very large garden. While visiting the museum, you may come across ethnographic works as well as archaeological works. You can also come across various historical artifacts from many important ancient cities located in the region, such as Tralleis, Pygela, Nysa. We would like to remind you that you must pay a certain fee to enter this museum, which is open to visitors every day of the week. If you have a museum card, you can also enter with that card.
Tralleis Ancient City
Another point where you can immerse yourself in a wonderful historical atmosphere with your Aydın flight ticket is Tralleis Ancient City.
The word Tralleis literally means the city of the people. Located in the Kemer District of Aydın, this ancient city contains historical buildings such as stadiums, theaters, ancient toilets and baths. We definitely recommend you to see and explore this historical region, which was built with three eyes.
Ramazan Pasha Mosque
Another spot you can visit during your holiday in Aydin is the Ramazan Pasha Mosque located in the Aydin Bazaar.
This mosque, which was built in 1595 by Üveys Pasha's brother Ramazan Pasha, was greatly damaged by the fire in 1899 and was rebuilt afterwards. Although not much remains of its original form today, it is one of the historical buildings worth seeing in the region.
Kurşunlu Monastery
The next destination on our list of places to visit in and around Aydın is Kurşunlu Monastery, located approximately 60 kilometers away from Aydın.
Located in Kuşadası district of Aydın, this monastery is one of the important historical buildings that you can visit in Aydın and its surroundings. In this monastery, which has a history of hundreds of years, you can closely see and tour sections such as the city wall cellar and monk rooms. As a result of various investigations, it is thought that this monastery dates from the Byzantine period.
Altinkum Beach
We think that it is not possible to visit Didim district while coming to Aydın. Altınkum Beach, located in Didim district, is also among the most popular beaches in our country.
The reason why this beach is called Altinkum is that the beach part consists entirely of golden sand. Since this beach, which is surrounded by natural beauties, is always very crowded, we recommend that you come in the morning if you have the opportunity. You can enjoy the sea, sand and sun on this beach, which hosts millions of local and foreign tourists every summer, and spend pleasant hours accompanied by this wonderful atmosphere.
Handle Island
Another touristic place you can see by purchasing an Aydın bus ticket or flight ticket is Saplı Island.
Saplı Island, one of the places you can visit around Aydın, is located in Didim district of Aydın. This island, which was formed as a result of volcanic eruptions in the Aegean, is also known as a natural protected area. You can add this island, surrounded by natural beauties, to your list of places to visit in Aydın and its surroundings.
Yörük Ali Efe Museum
Located in the Yenipazar district of Aydın city, Yörük Ali Efe Museum is one of the touristic spots you should visit during your Aydın holiday.
The house where Yörük Ali Efe lived has been turned into a museum. As the name suggests, personal belongings belonging to Yörük Ali Efe are exhibited in this museum. You can also come across the photographs of Yörük Ali Efe, who served as Kuvai Milliye Commander, from the War of Independence period while visiting this museum.
Lake Bafa
Last on our list of places to visit in Aydın and its surroundings is Lake Bafa, which stands out with its natural beauties.
Located between Aydın and Muğla, this lake is also home to many bird species. When you come here, you can examine the natural beauties around the lake and engage in bird watching. We recommend that you include this region in your travel list, where you can have the chance to explore it closely by purchasing an Aydın bus ticket.
