Kusadasi - Ephesus cruise port

Kusadasi - Ephesus cruises. Kusadasi cruise port

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The former pirate's stronghold Kusadasi has developed into a well-known holiday destination in Turkey. The many fish restaurants by the harbour, the tempting boutiques, oriental antiques shops, bars and pavement cafés at the beach promenade are characteristic of this town. Sights include: the old "Mehmet Pascha Karawanserei" which dates from the 17th century, the beautiful marina, one of the most modern yacht marinas in Turkey and the fort on the little island known as 'bird island'. 

Kusadasi cruise port is located in the centre of the famous Turkish Aegean Sea resort. The port is conveniently located right next to the main market of Kusadasi the famous oriental bazaar. Kusadasi along with the port of Istanbul is one of the largest Turkish ports.
As the port is located in the town centre, practically all sights in Kusadasi can be reached by foot.

Many cruise ships arriving in Kusadasi organize tours for its passengers not only to the old town, but also to Ephesus with the famous ancient Greek ruins located 21 kilometers from Kusadasi. Ephesus is also known as one of the Christian holy places, where are located the last refuge of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John's with the remains of one of the apostles of Christ. In addition, from the port of Kusadasi are organized fascinating excursions to the eastern Mediterranean Greek islands of Samos and Patmos.

Not so long ago, in 2004, Kusadasi cruise port was almost fully modernized, which cost nearly $25 million. As a result the port changed the owner. The Government of Turkey handed over the control of the port to the company Ege Ports for 30 years.

Kusadasi is a popular intermediate cruise port for many companies organizing cruises in the Mediterranean and Aegean Sea. Typically, cruise ships passing through Kusadasi also visit such towns as Bodrum and the Greek islands of Rhodes, Santorini and others. Many cruise routes along the southern Mediterranean also include stops in Kusadasi.

Among the cruise lines, which ships visit the port of Kusadasi, are such famous companies as Celebrity Cruises, Voyages of Discovery and others.

When booking a cruise to Kusadasi Russian tourists will be pleased by the fact that they don’t need a visa.