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Day Trip Tours to Turkish Archaeological Sites from Kusadasi, Turkey
See a great deal of Turkey's history with tours from your base in Kusadasi

By James Martin, About.com

Kusadasi is a popular Aegean port on the eastern coast of Turkey often used as a base to explore the rich archaeology of western Turkey. Kusadasi is sometimes called the "gateway to Ephesus."

Kusadasi is easily reached by ferry from the Greek island of Samos. Included in the list below are private transfers to your hotel iin Kusadasi, if you want to arrange that in advance.

Even the independent traveler might be interested in these inexpensive tours, since an english guide is at your disposal to answer questions you might have on these impressive sites.

Ephesus Sightseeing Tours

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Explore the best preserved ancient city in Turkey on these tours to Ephesus. The Commercial, Religious and Social Center of Antiquity, Ephesus is full of spectacular ruins such as Fountains of Trojan, Polio, The Temples of Hadrian and Domition, Library of Celsius, Bouloterion and the Great Theatre.

Private Tour to Priene, Miletus and Didyma

Didyma was a Sacred Precinct in Miletus, the home of the God Apollo. Visit Priene which is the oldest example of geometric city planning and stop at Miletos, an ancient port now in ruins which provided its alphabet to the rest of the classical world.

Private Jewish Heritage Tour: Bodzag Mountain Range, Sardis

Discover Turkey's Jewish Heritage on a full day tour to the Bodzag Mountain Range and Sardis. A highlight of the tour is the Temple of Artemis in Sardis, along with the oldest synagogue in Asia Minor.

Kusadasi Port Private Arrival Transfer

Travel from Kusadasi Port to your Kusadasi City Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your cruise details and your Kusadasi Hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

Kusadasi Port Private Departure Transfer

[p]Travel from your Kusadasi City Hotel to the Kusadasi Port. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [p]When making a booking, you will need to advise your cruise details and your Kusadasi Hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24-48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places.
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