Ireland to Izmir

Situated at the mouth of the River Liffey, Dublin is the capital and the most populous city of Ireland. The word 'Dublin' means ‘town of the huddled ford’. Enveloped by a low mountain range to the south and bordered by the low farmland to the north and west, Dublin is a beautiful city which experiences a maritime climate with non extreme temperatures. Its mild winters and cool summers please everyone and act like an open invitation to tourists coming to visit the city from each corner of the world. The entire Dublin is dotted with beautiful landmarks and monuments with imposing structures. The oldest is Dublin Castle which was constructed shortly after Norman Invasion of Ireland in 1169. The newest structure is Spire of Dublin; this stainless steel conical spire is located on O'Connell Street. Other important and attractive landmarks are Ha'penny Bridge, Mansion House, Ann Livia Monument, Molly Malone Statue, Christ Church Cathedral, The Custom House, Poolbeg Towers and Aras an Uachtarain. Dublin is a nature's paradise; the city comprises several parks which are naturally irrigated by rivers. Few famous parks are Phonenix Park, Herbert Park and St Stephen's Green. For shopaholics it is important to know that Grafton Street and Henry Street are the main shopping streets in Dublin's city center. It's a world renowned truth that Ireland is home to art and music of which Dublin is the main source. Dublin owns the world famous literary history. You can find a lot of literary theaters, most famous among which are Gaiety, Abbey, Olympia, Gate and Grand Canal. Apart from this, Dublin has the most vibrant, youthful and unpretending nightlife. With gala of music and dance all around, the city grooves on its own beats. If you are one habitual tourist or a first time traveler, just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and have your trip to Ireland perfectly organized. With cheap flight tickets, affordable hotels and car rentals, MakeMyTrip offers wonderful and cheap rated Dublin tour packages.

Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey, known for its busy commercial centre, beautiful beaches, old districts and local markets, making it the perfect destination for a Turkish vacation. On a trip to Izmir, travellers can explore the Konak Square - known for its iconic clock tower or go for a ride in the Asansor (meaning elevator in English) to reach the hilltop and enjoy panoramic views of the city. They can also discover the heritage of Kadifekale - an old castle on the hill as well as discover the remains of the ancient Roman city at Agora. Kordon is a waterfront promenade on the coast of Aegean Sea, where visitors can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Tourists can also take a boat ride from Konak to Karsiyaka to discover the natural beauty of this place. While visiting Izmir, Kemeralti is the perfect place to go shopping as this historical market district offers a variety of clothes, carpets, jewellery and gifts, among others. To discover Turkey at its charming best without losing out on the advantage of modern amenities, this city could be the ideal choice. Tourists can opt for Izmir tour packages from MakeMyTrip to make their travel and stay comfortable.