Summary
A one-hour drive from Izmir's airport will take you through marvelous green mountains before arriving at the small coastal town of Ozdere, which appears to be dipping into the sea.
Ozdere is a 30-minute drive from the ancient Greek city of Ephesus. And it's 40 minutes away from the House of the Virgin Mary, or Meryem Ana Evi -- the last place the Virgin Mary is said to have lived before her death -- and Kusadasi, a resort town famous for its beaches, parks, bazaar and bay that overlooks the Aegean Sea.
Half an hour away from the Virgin Mary's house is the port city of Kusadasi, where you can spot the Greek island of Samos in the distance.
The city of Izmir is also a great shopping destination, as travelers can find prices that are lower than other more popular spots.
Most of the shop and restaurant employees in all four cities spoke fluent English as well.
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