Kusadasi Shore Excursion

On this Kusadasi shore excursion, we'll explore the city's history while visiting its notable monuments such as the castle of Güvercinada Island, the Grand Bazaar, and the Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai.

Kusadasi Shore Excursion

At 9 am, we'll meet at the port of Kusadasi for a walking tour of this spa town in the province of Ayd?n.

We will start by viewing the exterior of the Öküz Mehmed Pasha Caravanserai, an example of Ottoman architecture in Kusadasi. You will learn about caravanserais and their significance on ancient trade routes. The caravanserai is now a hotel and has hosted former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

Next, we will visit the island of Güvercinada, connected to the mainland by a footbridge. Here, we will see an ancient castle with defensive walls almost 3 meters high, which helped prevent attacks during a Greek revolt in the 18th century.

We will continue our exploration of the history of Kusadasi and its notable figures as we head to the Grand Bazaar, an ideal location to purchase souvenirs.

The tour will conclude back at the port between 11:30 am and 12 pm.