Kusadasi Shore Excursion

On this Kusadasi shore excursion, we'll delve into the city's history while admiring its most emblematic monuments. The castle of Güvercinada Island, the Grand Bazaar, and the Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai await us!

Kusadasi Shore Excursion

At 9 am, we'll meet at the port of Kusadasi to begin a walking tour that will take us to explore the main charms of this town in the province of Ayd?n.

First, we'll start by admiring the exterior of the Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai, an example of Ottoman architecture in Kusadasi. You'll learn about caravanserais and their role in the trade routes of ancient times. Today, this caravanserai has been converted into a hotel and has hosted former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

Afterwards, we'll head to the island of Güvercinada, connected to the mainland by a footbridge. Here, we'll see an ancient castle whose defensive walls surround the island. These walls, almost 3 meters high, were instrumental in preventing attacks during a Greek revolt in the 18th century.

We'll continue learning about the history of Kusadasi and the notable figures associated with this Turkish city as we proceed to the Grand Bazaar, a perfect spot for purchasing souvenirs.

Finally, we'll conclude the tour of Kusadasi back at the port between 11:30 am and 12 pm.