--- title: "Kusadasi Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi description: "Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus" --- # Kusadasi 🇹🇷 · Turkey · Eastern Mediterranean > "Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.4 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.1h - **Departure Sailings:** 1 - **Visiting Sailings:** 889 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Photos - ![Kusadasi, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi/kusadasi-unsplash-icpzbxzgix8.webp) Photo by [Ondrej Bocek](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-beach-that-has-a-bunch-of-buildings-on-it-IcPZbxZgIx8?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kusadasi, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi/kusadasi-unsplash-8xbfyncv7cc.webp) Photo by [Chris Jones](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-cruise-ship-in-the-background-with-a-sign-in-the-foreground-8XbFyNcv7cc?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kusadasi, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi/kusadasi-unsplash-oarskkbf444.webp) Photo by [Bhumil Chheda](https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-concrete-building-during-daytime-OArSKkbf444?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kusadasi, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi/kusadasi-unsplash-g3dffskwlzw.webp) Photo by [Diego Allen](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-group-of-people-standing-in-front-of-a-building-g3dfFskwlzw?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kusadasi, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi/kusadasi-pexels-13574651.webp) © [Murat Halıcı / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/ferries-near-island-with-castle-13574651/) - ![Kusadasi, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi/kusadasi-unsplash-1r3qvx9-y4o.webp) Photo by [Nick Night](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-boat-is-in-the-water-near-a-city-1r3qVX9-y4o?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kusadasi, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi/kusadasi-unsplash-5x7tbwsv9ku.webp) Photo by [Luis Barreto D](https://unsplash.com/photos/the-ruins-of-the-ancient-city-of-ephes-5X7tBwSV9KU?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Kusadasi, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi/kusadasi-pexels-19744030.webp) © [Fatma Avcı / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/view-of-the-kusadasi-coastline-turkey-19744030/) ## Peak season May – Oct 898 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Jul (129 sailings), Aug (118 sailings), Sept (110 sailings) ## About Kusadasi Kuşadası is a busy Aegean port town, and the main reason people stop here is Ephesus, about 20 minutes away by bus or taxi. The Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre are the standout ruins, both still impressive in scale. The Terrace Houses show how wealthy residents lived, with mosaics and frescoed walls intact. Get there early before the heat and the tour groups build up. Back in town, Pigeon Island is a small fortress surrounded by gardens with views over the harbour. The old quarter, Kaleiçi, has narrow alleys with Ottoman-era houses, carpet shops, and a few hammams. Ladies Beach, south of the centre, has sand and clear water for swimming. The Grand Bazaar sells leather, ceramics, textiles, and Turkish delight, and bargaining is expected. Dolmuş (shared minibuses) are cheap for getting to Ephesus. Fresh grilled fish at the waterfront is the standard lunch. ## Your day in Kuşadası Ships dock at Ege Port in the town centre; you walk out of the terminal into town. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Ege Port cruise piers (37.86471, 27.25395) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Kaleiçi Mosque, Micro Miniature Museum, Kuşadası Clock Tower - Within 30 min: Pigeon Island - Within 45 min: Ladies Beach Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/ce7dbae6-39cf-45b4-ad4a-b4cf62b43b6a.geojson) ### What to see #### Pigeon Island Ottoman island castle reached by a causeway. 17 min walk. (37.86360, 27.24780) ![Pigeon Island](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q14936827/0cccc984f934291e-1440.webp) Photo: [Murat Halıcı](https://www.pexels.com/@murat-halici-294274529), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/pirate-castle-under-the-blue-sky-13574653/) #### Kaleiçi Mosque Ottoman mosque from 1618 in the old quarter near the harbour. 9 min walk. (37.85991, 27.25784) ![Kaleiçi Mosque](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q132134142/6192a9d84e899b98-1440.webp) Photo: Bpierreb, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mosqu%C3%A9e_Kalei%C3%A7i%2C_Ku%C5%9Fadas%C4%B1_(Turquie).JPG) #### Micro Miniature Museum Miniature art in an old turret, viewed through microscopes. 10 min walk. (37.85912, 27.25828) #### Kuşadası Clock Tower Four-storey clock tower from 1996. 8 min walk. (37.86078, 27.25350) ![Kuşadası Clock Tower](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q21526478/726e9e62dc03eedd-1440.webp) Photo: Ollios, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ku%C5%9Fadas%C4%B1_Saat_Kulesi.jpg) #### Ladies Beach Sandy beach south of town, women only in Ottoman times. 38 min walk. (37.84493, 27.24267) ![Ladies Beach](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q6469476/aa3b235c9bf83026-1200.webp) Photo: Özlem Demiir, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kad%C4%B1nlar_Denizi_-_Ku%C5%9Fadas%C4%B1_02.jpg) ### Day trips Based on 9 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Ephesus**: Car or tour, about 25 min each way. About 4 h round trip, 2 h 30 at Ephesus. Tour: [Ephesus and Mary’s House with Entry Tickets Opt. For Cruisers](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/74036P4?via=markdown) from €13 - **House of the Virgin Mary**: Car or tour, about 30 min each way. About 2 h 30 round trip, 45 min at House of the Virgin Mary. Tour: [Ephesus Biblical Tour House of the Virgin Mary and Ancient City](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/12889P21?via=markdown) from €101 Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Turkish Lira (TRY) · €10 ≈ TRY 564 - **Language:** Turkish - **Timezone:** Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 37.8650, 27.2540 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kusadasi/@37.86499,27.25398,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kusadasi&ll=37.86499,27.25398&z=13) ## Things to do in Kusadasi Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [All-Inclusive: Best of Ephesus Tour include Skip-the-Line Tickets](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/72639849-9d46-4952-ad3e-0d3f6bc2ac5b?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,272) | 5h | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 2:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €45 | Viator | | [Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fa07cbac-9883-4d87-af18-1c5d67de0fc7?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (2,177) | 5h | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM, 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, 11:30 AM–4:30 PM, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, 12:30 PM–5:30 PM, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, 1:30 PM–6:30 PM, 2:00 PM–7:00 PM, 2:30 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €23 | Viator | | [Kusadasi Walking & Turkish Food Tasting Small-Group Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/97ad9d24-324b-4d44-bbe9-8e520ed86dbe?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (74) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €108 | Viator | | [Kusadasi Jeep Safari with Lunch from Kusadasi Hotels and Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c650f46a-a1df-44b5-b225-78d8c506b325?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (402) | 5h | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €32 | Viator | | [Small Group Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4a4abfa5-1edb-4c22-813e-c64490cb3de4?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (56) | 4h | 7:00 AM–11:00 AM, 7:30 AM–11:30 AM, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM | Fits your port day | €14 | Viator | | [Quad Safari From Kusadasi Port / Hotels](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8db2e0a2-308e-4dbe-856f-ec7634302a18?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (17) | 3h | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 3:30 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €45 | Viator | | [Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/94102bbd-b698-4394-a231-2e99de4f929d?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (20) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €254 | Viator | | [Sacred Journey: Private Virgin Mary's House Pilgrimage](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/21240481-0940-4a1f-b857-c86706053a5f?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (26) | 3h | 7:30 AM–10:30 AM, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Fits your port day | €85 | Viator | | [FLOW Workshops- Experience Art thru Ceramics, Painting & more](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fc3bf743-4a84-4de3-a52b-27641eeed468?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (10) | 2h | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €64 | Viator | | [Kusadasi Private Shopping Tour by Taxi – From Cruise Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/05d62e4e-7cd3-4c03-9078-8b577434a034?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (4) | 4h | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €5 | Viator | | [Kusadasi Buggy Safari Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/69fde8df-82e4-4190-992b-c110af68df87?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (9) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, 3:30 PM–6:30 PM, 4:30 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €33 | Viator | | [Sirince Village Tour From Kusadasi Port / Hotels](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9bf1138e-0719-4af4-81b1-0ca603ef8665?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (14) | 5h | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM, 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 9:30 AM–2:30 PM | Fits your port day | €246 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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