Famed for its several architectural marvels, expansive coastline with refined and unspoiled beaches and eclectic cultural existence and history, Turkey is a celebrate of heritage, beauty both natural and manmade and just the ideal destination for every traveler. The country offers grand adventure, luxury, beauty of nature and history, along with glimpses numerous religious beliefs with its monuments. Shore excursions at the Kusadasi, Izmir Port are traditionally famous with tourists all over the world. Since they offer a certain proximity to the nearby ancient sites and finish up in less than a day, they are among the most convenient means to exploring the archaeological wonders of the country.
Shore Excursion in Turkey includes the conventional locations of Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Bodrum, etc. Istanbul which was the ancient Constantinople is the tourism, cultural and commercial center of the country and with its Bosporus coastline connecting Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, it has become a top favorite for cruises. The one time Byzantine and Ottoman Empire capital is now adorned with numerous architectural souvenirs from the past such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Cisterns, Jewish Synagogues, Museum of Islamic Arts, Topkapi Palace, etc. You can also shop at the famed Grand Bazaar and get some of the highest quality Turkish handcrafts for jewelry, souvenirs, carpets, etc.
Kusadasi Shore Excursion in Turkey is another sought after option by travelers as it also includes a brief journey to Ephesus and surrounding locations. A resort town at the Aegean coast, Kusadasi servers as one of the chief ports for cruises and is favored largely due to its proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus. Located 12 miles Ephesus, the resort town has a wealth of history, archeology mixed with contemporary beach gateway or the tourists. Its refined, sandy beaches along with well preserved national parks along with the Mediterranean are enough to draw anyone.
Izmir (Smyrna) is another ancient gem in the architectural and historical crown of Turkey. Over 5,000 years old, Izmir is also the third largest Turkish city with almost 3 million inhabitants. An active cruise port, Izmir is also sought by many due to its proximity to Ephesus which is situated 40 miles from it. If legends are to be believed then this ancient city is among the the seven churches that Book of Revelation mentions and is perhaps the only living church. Tour operators like About Ephesus often offer the service of private cabs from the Izmir Port for tourists travelling Ephesus, Selçuk, Sirince Village, etc. The excursion tour of the Greco-roman city of Ephesus lasts around 4-5 hours that can be explored on foot or through car as the driver will drive you in between the important monuments.
However, Ephesus is best enjoyed through a detailed walk taken with assistance from a reliable guide who will tell you all about the rich past, heritage and way of life of those who inhabited the city centuries back during roman and Greek era. You can also personalize your trip by adding a brief visit to the rug and carpet weaving workshops to get a deeper look into how the famed craft of Turkish handmade carpets works.
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