Which is better Istanbul or Athens?

Istanbul simply offers more diverse sights from different periods of historical importance (Byzantine, Ottoman, etc.) in a more beautiful setting on the water than Athens, which offers wonderful Classical Age sights in a lovely central area with a lot of pedestrian-only streets.

What city in Turkey is closest to Greece?

Bodrum: A city and port in the Bodrum peninsula, located in the south-west of Turkey. The port is opposite the island of Kos and it serves the majority of the ferry connections to Greece and the ports of Kos, Rhodes, and Symi.

Was Izmir Greek city?

Smyrna (/ˈsmɜːrnə/ SMUR-nə; Ancient Greek: Σμύρνη, romanized: Smýrnē, or Ancient Greek: Σμύρνα, romanized: Smýrna) was a Greek city located at a strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. The name of the city since about 1930 is İzmir. Two sites of the ancient city are today within Izmir’s boundaries.

Is Athens cheaper than Istanbul?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Istanbul, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Istanbul much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Istanbul would let you spend less money overall.

How long is ferry from Izmir to Athens?

The best way to get from İzmir to Athens without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 25m and costs 700 ₺ – 2.800 ₺.

Which Greek islands are close to Turkey?

The Aegean Islands (Greek: Νησιά Αιγαίου, romanized: Nisiá Aigaíou; Turkish: Ege Adaları) are the group of islands in the Aegean Sea, with mainland Greece to the west and north and Turkey to the east; the island of Crete delimits the sea to the south, those of Rhodes, Karpathos and Kasos to the southeast.

What is Turkey’s biggest city?

Istanbul
Istanbul is situated on either side of the Bosporus, in both Europe and Asia. It is the largest city in Turkey.