The ancient port city of Kusadasi presents a perfect blend of sea, sun and the unspoilt beauty of nature. The outcome is a holiday destination that promises an unforgettable experience.
Kusadasi (Bird Island) is a very beautiful bay of the Aegean Sea. Its international marina is a favorite stopover for all national and international yachts, while its harbor is a popular port of call for small and large cruise ships on Mediterranean cruises. The port of Kusadasi, visited by 600 or more cruise ships annually, has two piers and the modern facilities that meet the highest international standards make this beautiful coastal town appear on the routes of most famous cruise companies.    
No matter how much time you have in this port, there is a lot to do in Kusadasi. If you are a first-time traveler to this port, must-to-see is Ephesus and its environs.

Located only a few kilometers/miles to Kusadasi, a very smooth and scenic drive takes you to the site in only 20 minutes. If you would prefer to visit this reputed ancient city with the company of a local guide, your guide would for sure give you some informative details as to the town of Kusadasi itself, its rich historical background, the economy of the area, the population etc… on the way to the site.

HIGHLIGHTS OF EPHESUS AREA
-The main site of Ephesus with Terraced Houses
-The House of Virgin Mary
-The Temple of Artemis/Diana
-The Basilica of St.John
-The Museum of Selcuk housing the excavated items from Ephesus and the beautiful statues of Artemis
-Traditional mountain village of Sirince
-Priene-Miletus-Didyma

Please check the "itineraries" section for sample tour options around Kusadasi area. These would give you a general idea about how your day in Kusadasi can be planned so that you get the best value for your time and money.

You would find numerous tour options on the net with fixed prices, fixed departures but we aim to do is to provide you with an insight first and based on what we hear back from you, to help you plan the excursion you want to do! So, please do not think your options are limited to what you see below. These are just suggestions. If any of them would sound interesting to you, you may simply go ahead and book that option by sending us an e-mail or we would guide you throughout the way to design the program in your mind and easily tailor it to suit your preferences, dependent on how much time you have or would like to allocate to tour the area. Please send us a short note with what you have in mind, whether you are a first time traveler to the area or a repeater guest who has visited Kusadasi area before so that we plan “your” tour together with you. We would always be flexible in arranging your private tour based on your particular wishes and requests.

We also provide smooth operations for guests with physical disabilities or wheelchair.

You can refer to each tour individually for prices up to 6 people. For larger group rates, please contact us for a separate price proposal. We would get back to you with our proposal once we get your request.

Half Day Tour Options

OP1-Ephesus
OP2-Ephesus + House of Virgin Mary
OP3-Ephesus + Terraced Houses (Roman Villas of Ephesus)
OP4-Ephesus + Artemis Temple
OP5-Basilica of St. John + Selcuk Museum + Artemis Temple
OP6-Sirince village with Artemis Temple

No matter if your ship stays at the port of Kusadasi just for a half day, you can still have enough time to visit Ephesus grounds and some other sites around. Please refer to our tour options or if you have something in mind that we have not listed, please feel free to notify us of what you request to do. We would undoubtedly guide you in the right direction taking into account logistics and feasibility of your plans.

Our H/D tours last for about 4-4,5 hours.