Kusadasi Cruise Port
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Eat,
Good Place to Relax,
Good Views / Viewpoint,
Tip - Transport,
Tip - What to See & Do,
Pier / Waterfront / Port
How to Get to Kusadasi
It is an easy walk from the cruise ship terminal to downtown Kusadasi.
One Day in Kusadasi
Chances are you won’t be spending much time in Kusadasi itself as most cruise passengers join half or full day excursions to nearby Ephesus. If you do stick around, think of it as a chance to kick back and relax for a day. Try a Turkish bath, head to the beach to soak up some sun or cool off at the wave pools and water slides at one of the city’s aqua parks. You may also like to take a walk out to the small hilltop fortress on Pigeon Island, accessible by a footbridge just across from the port.
If you want to get a glimpse of historic Kusadasi, head to the Kaleici neighborhood, just north of Barbaros Hayrettin Caddesi, the main pedestrian street in town. Wander the narrow streets and visit the Kaleiçi Camii, a mosque built in 1618, and the Öküz Mehmet Pasha caravanserai, built the same year.
Of course, you shouldn’t leave Kusadasi without checking out the bazaars, the perfect places to try your hand at haggling and do some souvenir shopping – carpets, copper goods, jewelry and ceramics are all popular.
Port Information
The cruise ship terminal is part of a modern mall with a variety of Western-style shops and eateries. The official currency is the Turkish lira, although Euros and US dollars may be accepted at some stores. Turkish is the official language, but locals may know some English.
Latest Reviews
Review by Ronald C, May 2013
Doing what: Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour
Mr. Merat, our guide was outstanding in all respects. Very knowledgeable! There were only 5 of us on this excursion and the van was almost new and comfortable. Only downside was the long carpet presentation at the end of the tour. I highly recommend this tour.
Review by Johann Z, April 2013
Doing what: Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour
Everything about the tour was perfect. The vehicle was really comfortable, the tour guide outstanding and the programme extremely well organised. Anothet highlite was the traditional lunch. I can really recommend this visit to anyone!
Review by Patricia T, December 2012
Doing what: Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour
Our guide, Ismael, was very well informed and spoke excellent English. Old Ephesus was definitely the highlight and was not very crowded the day we went. Mary's home and John's church were also fascinating. The Turkish lunch was quite good and the carpet weaving demonstration educational.
