Things to do in Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast: The Best Tours

March 29, 2022 Deane Carmody

The beaches that stretch along Kudasi's Aegean coastline are as diverse in terrain as they are in ambiance. Ladies’ Beach, thusly named because it was once a for women only, is packed with nightclubs, souvenir vendors, restaurants and, of course, sunbathers and swimmers. Grass-lined Gold Beach is well-manicured and peaceful. Ride a horse from there to Long Beach, a playground of beach bars, pool tables and water sports.
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1. Private Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary Tour from Kusadasi

Kuşadası, Aydın, Turkey Ephesus Tours
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Delve into ancient history on this private 7-hour Ephesus and The House of Virgin Mary tour, from Kusadasi. Jump in your air-conditioned vehicle and set out for a visit to the Church of St. John and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Enjoy the personalized attention of your licensed local tour guide.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch included

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a $10 parking fee per person, payable at the time of tour check-in., Entrance fees (per person 24USD), Drinks

Reviewed By dfowler3

Very interesting piece of history to visit. The place is kept very clean. Toilets and restaurant areas spotless. The tour is amazing. We utilised one of the guides for around 35 euros. So glad we did.

2. Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary & Artemission Small Group Tour(Max 16 pax)

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Our Group tour offers you the best and the economical way to visit Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary & Artemission Temple. Our professional licenced tour guide  will meet you at Kusadasi port with Viator & Your Name Sign. This tour takes 4 to 5 hours depends upon traffic and crowds in the sites. Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to the sites.

Inclusions: Professional Licenced tour guide (English ), Transportation with brand-new A/C vehicles, Parking Fees, Local taxes, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Entrance fees ( Our Tour guide will have prepaid tickets ), Meals not mentioned in the itinerary,, tips to driver and tour guide

Reviewed By JaneP51

Loved Ephesus Fully recommend Love seeing history and what it represents It was very hot though so advise take a good hat or an umbrella and keep away from the trees as they have ants in. Big ants as well. Take plenty of water.

3. Kusadasi Discover Scuba Dive

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You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and we will drive to the marina. You get on the boat. Instructors will give you short theorical lesson and explaining all the rules. Diving takes maximum 25 minutes and between 4-6 meters deep. You will have dive one by one. During the day, you can also enjoy snorkeling and sun bathing on the boat. After finishing the program, we drive you back to your hotel. NOTE***: Under 14 years are not allow to dive.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off, All Equipments, Insurance, Lunch

Exclusions: CD & Photos, Drinks

Reviewed By freddyp463

That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!

4. Turkey's Highlights - Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Trip & Balloon Ride Option

İstanbul, Turkey Cappadocia Adventures
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This tour is perfect for discover the most popular and important cities and historical heritage areas in 5 days. See the best places of Turkey, the iconic sites of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. We guarantee you will be amazed at the rich history and the diverse landscapes to be found here.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, 4 nights accommodation including breakfast (2 Nights in Cappadocia, 2 Nights in Kusadasi), Domestic flights (Istanbul to Cappadocia - Cappadocia to Izmir - Denizli to Istanbul), Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, Full-day tours in Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Professional English-speaking & Spanish-speaking tour guides for the duration of the day tours, Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional), Entrance fees

Exclusions: Dinner, Drinks

Reviewed By shariane

All I can say is wow! Well I can actually say more lol. This entire experience was truly amazing. I can't believe how I lucked up on this awesome experience. Everything ran smoothly. Like no issues-well except for the one time the driver dropped me off at the wrong hotel after the balloon ride. I told him it didn't look like my hotel but he insisted. But besides from that everything was perfect. I was picked up from my hotel in Istanbul and dropped off at the airport. I was picked up once I landed. Took an hour drive directly to start the red tour. I had a great tour guide name Torgor(?) I just remember him saying his name sounds like tour guide lol. His energy was amazing and he was just filled with so much historical information. We visited Pigeon Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Devrent Valley. We saw Pasabag, Fairy Chimneys and Love Valley. We had an air conditioner van to take us from place to place. We visited Avanos to a Ceramic Pottery shop. It was cool I was able to get hands on and make pottery out of red clay. We stopped by a nearby restaurant to have lunch which was included. We were done with the tour by 4pm. I stayed in Cappadocia View Hotel. It was ok and basic. The roof top has very beautiful views of everything. With free time I booked a Turkish dinner dance performance in a cave which I highly suggest. The next morning by 430am was picked up for the air balloon tour. This experience was completely amazing. After getting dropped off at the wrong hotel, I found my way back and was able to catch a traditional turkish breakfast at the hotel which is included. We had another awesome guide name Bidom(?) as our guide for the Green tour. We also visited Pigeon Valley again which was cool because I spent time in a different area and Goreme Panorama. We also visited Derinkuyu Underground City which was so cool and amazing. We visited Selime Monastery which was a very steep hike but beautiful especially the views; and Ihlara Valley in which we had lunch at a restaurant right off the river which was included. The food was delicious. Our guide was awesome and was very informative at every place we visited. Once the tour was over I was dropped off back at my hotel to wait for pick up to take me to the airport. Once I landed in Istanbul I had another transportation back to my hotel. Absolutely amazing experience. I wish it was an extra day added for a morning to watch the balloons from the ground up and to also ride the ATV'S or camels or horses and visit winery's and shops that sells rugs haha. But I loved it and I highly recommend this package

5. Ephesus Shore Excursions

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Ephesus - Celcus LibraryEphesus is one of the most important ancient cities of the world and it is a UNESCO heritage site and was the capital and commercial center of Asia Minor in the roman period.It was the beginning and the end of the King Road.(One of the three ancient trade routes,the others being the silk and spice roads )of the World. You will have chance to see beautiful temples, library and buildings were built in the roman period. The House of Mother Mary is located at the top of the Bulbul mountain. It is believed that The Mother Mary spent her last years in this shrine. According to Catholic Christianity, After the Crucifixion of Jesus, Mother Mary was brought from Jarusalem to Ephesus by St. John the appostal to live. When they found the house, was already collapsed by the erthquake. After The House of Virgin Mary was re-built as a church and has been visited by Pope Paul VI in 1967 and Pope John Paul II in 1979, has been registered as a place of pilgrimage.

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Licenced touist guide

Exclusions: entrance fees

Reviewed By FaisalPiracha

It’s my 5th trip to Turkey and this time I want to explore it by road, I just came in contact with moira travels and believe me it’s the most amazing and unforgettable experience of my life, Mr. Adem is a great hospitable person with extraordinary care, concern and contact with his customers, He arranged a luxurious Mercedes Vito van for us, they picked us from our hotel Antalya then took us to Pamukkale for night stay with all tourist guidance services to heripolis ancient city, On next morning we proceeded to Konya and after Konya Sightseeing, night stay at Konya, then on next day proceeded to Cappadocia and visited SULTANHANI carvansarai, cardak underground city, uchesir castle, pigeon valley etc, Our driver Osman is a wonderful driver with a very caring nature too, Mr Adem was continuously in touch with us throughout the journey Me, my wife & daughters truly enjoyed each and every moment spent on this road trip, Thank you very much Mr. Adem for making our memories so colourful & wonderful I strongly recommend this road trip to everyone visiting Turkey and without any doubt through moira travels

6. Kusadasi Boat Trip to National Park

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You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and you will arrive to the port where the boat leaves. You get on the boat and start to sail untill first bay where is around National Park. During the day, there are 3 different stops and different bays. At the first bay, you stay approximately 2 hours and you get lunch on the boat. After, we arrive the second beach which is opposite the Greek Samos Island. You can spend one and half an hour here. You have a chance for swimming and snorkeling. The last stop is an hour at the last bay then, we go back to the port again. In the end of tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Inclusions: Pick Up & Drop Off, Lunch, 3 Crystal Clear Bays, Soft Drinks Only Lunch Time, Insurance

Exclusions: Drinks After Lunch, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By freddyp463

That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!

7. Pamukkale Small Group Tour From Kusadasi

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In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel, after that the tour will begin. Pamukkale, listed as a World Heritage Sides by UNESCO. The white beauty of Pamukkale has happened after warm tears of nature, as if the beauty of white pearl on Cleaopatra’s chest has been the inspiration for these art work of nature. This unique calcium terraces and pools with hot spring water will amaze you as you walk barefoot on the vast white beauty. Hireapolis, “Holy City” or “Hierapolis” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also the Apostle Philip lived and burried here. Also, we visit Odeon, Roman Baths and Theatre. If you’ve already visited the ruins of Hierapolis and the Roman theater, this is the next logical stop for anyone with a fairly lively interest in Roman archeology. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Professional Tour Guide, Lunch, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off, A/C Mercedes Sprinter

Exclusions: Drinks, Personal Expenses, Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue, Entrance Fee of Cleopatra's Pool

Reviewed By 910andreeaa

Wonderful trip, very well organized and a great guide who helped us undrrstand the places and their history. Highly recommended

8. Magnificent Ephesus Tour

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In the morning, your guide will meet with you at Kusadasi hotel. We reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius, Marbel Street and Harbour Street. Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people, Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition. The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. In end the of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Inclusions: Professional Licenced Tour Guide, Pick Up & Drop Off, Entrance Fees, A/C Mercedes Sprinter, Lunch

Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Driver - Guide Tips & Gratitue , Drinks

Reviewed By freddyp463

That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!

9. Small Group Ephesus Tour From Kusadasi

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In the morning, your guide will meet with you at Kusadasi hotel. We reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world. The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Professional Licensed Tour Guide, Lunch , Pick Up & Drop Off, All Local Taxes, A/C Mercedes Sprinter

Exclusions: Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue, Drinks, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By freddyp463

That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!

10. Classic Ephesus Half Day Tour From Kusadasi

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In the morning, our tour guide will meet with you at Kusadasi port or hotel. And, we go to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street. Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one of the seven wonders of the world. In the end of the tour, you go back to Kusadasi port or hotel.

Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Professional Licensed Tour Guide, Pick Up & Drop Off, All Local Taxes, A/C Mercedes Sprinter

Exclusions: Drinks, Personal Expenses, Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue, Lunch

Reviewed By freddyp463

That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!

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