Kusadasi Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Beautiful harbour, lots of shops, resaurants, and things to see 


Con

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 Shop owners hassle you to buy 


In a nutshell

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 A taste of Turkey for those touring the Aegean Sea islands 

 

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Things to Do  

Güvercin Ada ~ "Pigeon Island"

Güvercin Ada ~ "Pigeon Island", Kusadasi

 starship Says:  Cuvercin Ada or Pigeon Island, regrettably, was not a stop on the itinerary of the shore excursion we took when we visited Kusadasi and Ephesus. Actually, I don't remember seeing Pigeon Island until our ship was leaving. As our ship slowly passed the island by on out way out... 

day trip to Ephesus

day trip to Ephesus, Kusadasi

 vpas Says:  Walk around the archeological sites of Ephesus and learn about the glorious city of Ephesus. Make sure you hire a guide or carry a guide book. It is such a fascinating ancient city with baths, gyms, acoustic theatre and temples, arches and much more.... Fascinating... 

Ephesus

Ephesus, Kusadasi

 mvtouring Says:  This was my second visit to this lovely old Roman city and I would highly recommend visiting Ephesus when you're in Kusadasi. The ruins of this city dates as far back as 3000 BC and excavations on the site is still ongoing.It is one of the best photogenic spots I found and... 

Ephesus

Ephesus, Kusadasi

 mvtouring Says:  This was my second visit to this lovely old Roman city and I would highly recommend visiting Ephesus when you're in Kusadasi. The ruins of this city dates as far back as 3000 BC and excavations on the site is still ongoing.It is one of the best photogenic spots I found and... 

Hotels  

Golden Day Otel

 1 Review and 256 Opinions  We've been in this place with my family last summer and had a great week just called "holiday".... 

Liman Hotel

 1 Review and 156 Opinions  Hasan (the owner) and his brother Omar will make your stay unforgettable. Full A/C room very clean... 

Restaurants  

Kalyon Restaurant

Kalyon Restaurant, Kusadasi

 peterdhduncan Says:  The Kalyon Restaurant, which is situated only a short distance back from the sea-front (see map on its website), is a very pleasant place to eat. The staff are very friendly, and we particularly enjoyed their Kalyon 'Special-For two Person' (Beef,Mushroom,Cheese,Vegetables). 

Captain's place: Quiet, romantic and relaxing place

Captain's place: Quiet, romantic and relaxing place, Kusadasi

 locikus Says:  I went there several times for a drink because I really enjoyed the ambient and the music.Unlike many restaurants and cafes, in Captain's place they play nice,relaxing music, mostly turkish Anatolian songs or other romantic world wide popular music.In this restaurant waiters... 

Nightlife  

Jimmy's Irish Bar: Bar Street

Jimmy's Irish Bar: Bar Street, Kusadasi

 irishjon25 Says:  A great place to enjoy the night in bar street Kusadasi. Jimmy's is very easy to spot and great night is virtually guaranteed.There is Live British & European football along with live GAA.Prices are very reasonable and i am sure that you will enjoy a night at Jimmy's. 

Transportation  

Cruise travel to kusadasi

Cruise travel to kusadasi, Kusadasi

 michealtomson Says:  We will be in Kusadasi for one day, and we wanted a private tour for our shore excursion; however, the cruise rates for a half-day private tour were a whopping $823 per vehicle (mini van), and a full-day tour was $2,265!!! Most of these tours mentioned ending your day by... 

Ship to Samos, Greece

Ship to Samos, Greece, Kusadasi

 Saagar Says:  There is a daily ship to the Greek island of Samos every day. It is for the most pary ferrying daytripping tourists. You can certainly leave from Samos, just ensure you have your papers/passport etc ok. Daytrippers have their passports taken and left at the harbour... 

Shopping  

Butic Summer: Veiled Hats for Girls

Butic Summer: Veiled Hats for Girls, Kusadasi

 tdest Says:  I was looking for some unique souvenirs for my young daughters on our first trip to Kusadasi (Turkey) so I decided to buy some genie caps with veils. Various vendors sold them however I found the best ones at this ladies' clothing store. They were well-made, in many... 

Ephesus Jewellery and Watches: Jewellery

Ephesus Jewellery and Watches: Jewellery, Kusadasi

 craigtrigueiro Says:  Ephesus Jewellery and WatchesLocated in duty free zone for cruise ships. Scala Nouva Shopping Centre Blok B/no. 25.Telephone 90 256 614 52 63On November 13, 2012 I bought a 2.5 ctwt blue saphire ring for $1700 US. One month later the stone fell out and was lost. It appeared... 

YASEMIN UNER, AYDIN: TURKEY

YASEMIN UNER, AYDIN: TURKEY, Kusadasi

 gotmetoo Says:  BUYER BEWARE! MY HUSBAND AND I STOPPED IN TURKEY WHILE ON A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE TO CELEBRATE OUR 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. WE DECIDED TO BUY SOME JEWELLERY AND, WITHOUT GOING INTO DETAIL, WE GOT TAKEN. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS OF GETTING HOME, MY RING STARTED TO DISCOLOR... 

Kusadasi Ephesus Jewellery: Jewellery in Kusadasi Turkey

Kusadasi Ephesus Jewellery: Jewellery in Kusadasi Turkey, Kusadasi

 whyalla Says:  Jewellery Store I bought a 18ct ring in Kusadasi Ephesus Jewellery shop in October 2011 when our cruise ship visited the port for 700euros. Not long after the stones discoloured and I referred to the Certificate of Guarantee that was issued offering a 2 year warranty. The... 

DIAMOND KUYUMCU-YASEMIN UNER/diamond rain: beware of kusadasi jewelry store

DIAMOND KUYUMCU-YASEMIN UNER/diamond rain: beware of kusadasi jewelry store, Kusadasi

 diamondrain Says:  September , 2011 when our cruise ship stopped in the port of Kusadasi, Turkey I wanted to purchase a men’s 14ct gold bracelet. My wife and I decided to go from jewelry store to store in order to see what men’s bracelets were available and to compare prices.As we went from... 

Local Customs  

Do cruise passengers need a visa for a day?

Do cruise passengers need a visa for a day?, Kusadasi

 ringleader Says:  You can get a 90-day sticker at the port of entry for your passport for $20; however, we asked our EKol tour group operator about the visa, and this was their reply:"All cruise passangers ( the nationality is not important ) will pass through custom with their boarding... 

Sunset in Kusadasi

Sunset in Kusadasi, Kusadasi

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  If you stay in any of numerous Kusadasi’s hotels you will not want to miss the perfect sunset view from your room balcony at which the sun seems to be sinking into the beautiful Aegean Sea! You can watch my 1 min 38 sec Video clip Kusadasi Sunset with Xenia Akeynikova –... 

Tourist Traps  

Kushadasi Carpet - it can be ok

Kushadasi Carpet - it can be ok, Kusadasi

 davidp627 Says:  Visited off a cruise ship (although the shop didn't know this). The Kushadasi carpet shop was recommended? to us by a another shop where we bought a leather jacket. Went to look with no intention of buying a carpet. The presentation was very slick and they have this off pat.... 

Kusadasi Carpet Scam, Ersel Ozturk, Mehmet Yokus

Kusadasi Carpet Scam, Ersel Ozturk,  Mehmet Yokus, Kusadasi

 Illinoistourist Says:  We purchased a carpet from The Orient Bazar No: 7/D and also 10. They have at least one other store selling souvenirs, as well. We paid $3500 for a large, beautiful wool on cotton carpet to be shipped to our home. We did not buy from a store approved by our cruiseline,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Ancient City of Ephesus

Ancient City of Ephesus, Kusadasi

 starship Says:  Though the ancient city of Ephesus is 30 miles north of Kusadasi, it seems that they are spoken of almost as if they were one and the same city. In actuality, the city of Ephesus preceded Kusadasi as an important trading port and religious center of the fledgling Christian... 

Meryemana Evi ~ House of the Virgin Mary

Meryemana Evi ~ House of the Virgin Mary, Kusadasi

 starship Says:  On a beautiful sunlit morning, we traveled by bus to our first destination of the day, "Meryemana Evi", the House of the Virgin Mary. The journey there took us past beautiful fields and olive groves and eventually we climbed higher onto the mountain where it is said that... 

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