6 Days Kusadasi City Historical Tour
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Duration
6 days 8h
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical Level
Easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
0 - 99 Ages
Highlights
- ✓Gazibegendi-Caravanserai- Ephesus-Temple of Artemis-Basilica of St. John-Turkish Village
Overview
Kusadasi is a great city for Holidays, Cultural and Historical tours. Kusadasi Turkey is the most popular in Aydin Province, which is located around 56 miles south of Izmir at the Aegean Coast of Turkey. Kusadasi was an ancient port city whose well-preserved ruins are in modern-day Turkey. The city was once considered the most important Greek city and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region. Throughout history, Ephesus survived multiple attacks and changed hands many times between conquerors. Its natural beauties, natural richness, historical texture, lake, river and beaches are all considered to be unique all over the world. It attracts many holiday- makers from 81 provinces of Turkey and from many continents of the world especially from Europe every year. If you would like to see something different in your life and if you like cooking or want to learn how to cook, we offer you very special itinerary to learn very good Turkish cuisines with smiley and friendly Turkish people. In this tour package you will not only have a chance to taste local foods but also you will learn how to cook them.
Route
Starts from
Kusadasi
Ends in
Kusadasi
Pickup Location
Adnan Menderes International Airport
Dropoff Location
Adnan Menderes International Airport
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Itinerary
Meet at the Izmir Airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Pick up from your hotel and Visit Gazibegendi (War veteran liked it), the place with the beautiful view of the whole Kusadasi. One day Ataturk came to that place and he liked it so much, that the mayor of the city gave this name to that place. After visiting Gazibegendi Than we continue the tour the pigeon island, the symbol of Kusadasi with the beautiful views to the city and the harbor. Here you also have a chance to see the Byzantine castle once used against the pirates. Next station is the Caravanserai. The Caravanserai is a fortress built in the Ottoman times and being now the place where the wonderful Turkish night shows are arranged. Now we continue the tour by walking, inside the Kusadasi, in the city center. we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. We will recommend you some shops, where you can purchase something for you, your family or friends to remember Kusadasi and a jewellery shop, a leather shop, a bag shop and the shop with souvenirs and Turkish sweets. After the tour transfer back to your hotel Overnight in Kusadasi.
After breakfast, we take our guests from the hotel and depart to a local restaurant for your professional cooking lesson. You participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson, One of the best ways to learn about Turkish Village life style and the culture is learning how to cook Turkish cuisine from a local. The best location to do it is Ephesus in Kirazli village where you may not only learn how to cook but also enjoy the rest of the day in a typical Turkish village, and by the pool relaxing in the garden at Ephesus. After lunch you will depart to city center for free time and shopping before returning to your hotel.
After the tour drop back to your hotel. Overnight Kusadasi.
After Breakfast, We will pick you up from hotel to Hamam (Turkish Bath). Turkish Bath is quite a popular part of Turkish culture and it is being practiced all around the country therefore it will be nice to experience this activity. Depending on your wish and the available hours of Hamam. After the Hamam we will depart to city center for free time and shopping before returning to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.
After breakfast, we start our Ephesus Tour, Visit the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. John. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC. Temple of Artemis, Ephesus ancient sites and Virgin Mary. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city. We visit the Basilica of St. John. Visit The House of Virgin Mary. After the tour transfer back to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi
After breakfast the day is yours till your departure transfer to Izmir Airport.We will transfer you to Airport and you will flight back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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