22 activitati in Kusadasi, Aegean Region, TURKEY

Whether passionate about cars and motorcycles or not, this stunning exhibition is a superb collection of vehicles dating from the 1800s to the present day which will captivate everyone. Beginning with collection from your hotel, you will be taken to the Key Museum in Torbali, less than one hour’s drive from Kusadasi, where over a couple of hours, you can explore this magnificent collection before returning to your destination. Collected with great diligence from all over the world and Turkey since 2001, the museum covers 7,000sqm and exhibits 130 cars and 40 motorcycles including the first models of Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Ford, BMW, Porsche and MINI. Additionally, there are 2,550 model cars, small examples of big brands, an automobile-themed scarf collection and 300 pieces of mascots/hood ornaments which adorned the automobiles from before World War II. A retro styled Shell gas station dating from the 1950s and a display of gas pumps from the 1900s completes the collection while a similarly styled, small snack bar is available for light refreshments. After the Museum there is free time at a local vineyard which produces world-famous organic wine. There's an on-site restaurant serving delicious food as well as a small shop selling the vineyards products including wine and olive oil. Others Closed on public holidays and 1st January

Chill out and disconnect from the world with a ‘lazy day’ cruising in the pristine waters off Kusadasi. All you need to bring along is your sun cream, a towel and swimming gear. This is as laid back as it gets and is what holidays are about: relaxing. Chill out and disconnect from the world with a ‘lazy day’ cruising in the pristine waters off Kusadasi. All you need to bring along is your sun cream, a towel and swimming gear. This is as laid back as it gets and is what holidays are about: relaxing. Just about the only exertion you’ll have to make all day will be meeting us at your hotel at a bright and early time around 8.15am. You’ll be at the marina by 9am and board our beautiful sailboat. Anchor aweigh, lie back as we drift along the scenic coastline to some of the beautiful coves cruising along the rugged northern Aegean shores to the Ahmetbeyli Bay, arriving at the first beach at about 10am. Jump off the boat into the sea or soak in the sun’s rays at your leisure. If you wish, you can be rowed onto a tranquil beach. You can also purchase snorkeling equipment on board. At about 12.30pm, a delicious lunch is served aboard the boat as the ripples gently lap against the hull. Once everyone is finished replenishing, the boat sets sail for the second beach of the cruise. The boat will drop anchor and you can jump into the water or enjoy a fruit service at the bar. After about an hour, the return to Kusadasi begins as we serenely sail along the coastline. We dock at the marina shortly after 4pm and you will be transported back to your hotel. Meeting point: Hotel collection at about 8.15am, with return to pick-up point from about 4.15pm. Other information: Customers who are less mobile may not be able to go. Don’t forget to bring along swimming gear, sun cream, shades and extra cash.

Adaland is the coolest hotspot in Kusadasi, featuring drenching water adventure rides for a full splash fun day. World of unlimited fun, thrills, excitement and lush greenery is only 80km away from Izmir waiting just for you! You and your family will enjoy the thrills and spills of the heart thumping adrenaline rush in the most fascinating sun-washed water park ever created. Adaland is the coolest hotspot in Kusadasi, featuring drenching water adventure rides for a full splash fun day. World of unlimited fun, thrills, excitement and lush greenery is only 80km away from Izmir waiting just for you! You and your family will enjoy the thrills and spills of the heart thumping adrenaline rush in the most fascinating sun-washed water park ever created. We have a wide range of excellent facilities and water-based rides for a full day of fun, whether you make a splash cool blue waves, take a thrilling plunge down, the awesome and mild water slides to a splash pond below, just leisurely relax and float around the lazy river or just soak up the sun on the cool grassy beaches. Let your laughter echo throughout splashtastic cool escape! Our guests will enjoy splashing fun with more than 20 fantastic rides and attractions while the thrill seekers can experience the fastest waterslides and catch the wildest rides of their lives. Overflowing fun during a splash day at a cool place! Meeting point: Bayraklidede Mah., Kustur Cad. N. 27, Kusadasi. Start/opening time: At 10am. End/closing time: At 6pm.

There is not a better way to get close to nature and explore dusty trails than on board your guided and chauffreured driven jeep. Takıng you to places you would never see yourself you will head through the olive and citrus groves with regular photo shops. This off road safari is a great way to start your day. Then, for the perfect finale an afternoon of sun. Sea and swimming on the exclusive boat cruise. What better way to wash off the morning 's dust and the turquoise waters and enjoying a tasty lunch on board the boat? Languages English.

Bodrum is one of the most famous and oldest towns in Turkey regarding on its history and culture. This half-day taster really shows you what Bodrum has to offer. Start at the windmills with a great view of Bodrum and Gumbet bay. Visiting the Myndos Gate, which belongs to the ancient city walls of Halicarnassus, will take you back to the ancient times of Bodrum. Finally take a look at the amphitheatre before hitting the modern part and shops of Bodrum. Languages English, French, Spanish and German

Ephesus is the best preserved classical city of the Eastern Mediterranean, and among the best places in the world enabling one to genuinely 'soak in' the atmosphere of Roman times. Ephesus is characterized as the most popular site in southwestern Turkey and deservedly so. Many acres carefully excavated restoration of ancient splendor. This once thriving metropolis had as man as 250.000 inhabitants. Ephesus became the most important city of Asia Minor throughout several civilizations. Enjoy with this tour that offfers specialized guides to show you the roman history. Languages English.

Enjoy a day in Greece while visiting Kusadasi! Samos Island is just 12 miles in distance from Kusadasi and it takes about an hour and a half to cross by ferry. Highlights on the island include the typical Greek architecture, café bars and tavernas lining the seafront, and the birthplace of the ancient Greek mathematician, Pythagoras. Whilst on the island it is possible to rent scooters or a car for the day so that you can sight-see at your own leisure or discover one of the many hidden beaches for a spot of sun-bathing or a refreshing dip in the sea. As well as shopping for Greek souvenirs on the island, there is the chance to shop in the duty free shop on your return to the Kusadasi port. Others Please bring your passport, money, camera, towel, wear comfortable shoes and a hat. (In April, May and October, please wear warm clothing). Greece is an EU Country. You must be a resident of the EU, or hold a valid EU Visa to be able to enjoy the excursion.

Our private guide service allows you to explore not just the main sights and attractions but all the hidden corners and secret favourites known only to the locals. The knowledgeable guides will give you the lowdown on the history, the culture, the architecture, the legends and much, much more – all in the language of your choice! Choose a four-hour morning or afternoon tour, or an eight-hour full-day excursion. Only the guide’s service is included. Our private guide service allows you to explore not just the main sights and attractions but all the hidden corners and secret favourites known only to the locals. The knowledgeable guides will give you the lowdown on the history, the culture, the architecture, the legends and much, much more – all in the language of your choice! Choose a four-hour morning or afternoon tour, or an eight-hour full-day excursion. Only the guide’s service is included. Meeting/ Pick up point: Reception of the hotel. Duration: 4 hrs / 8 hrs. Meeting/pick-up point: Reception of the hotel Duration: 4 hours / 8 hours

For experienced divers with a minimum qualification of an open water diving certificate plus 5-6 dives, this is a unique opportunity to explore an Air Bus A300 which lies on the sea bed off the Aegean coast near the resort of Kusadasi. The half day experience begins with a reef dive to between 15-18m followed by a dive to the Air Bus which is approximately a 15 minute boat ride from the beach and diving to a depth of approximately 18-20m. Following a rope down to the wreck, divers will be thrilled by the sight of the Air Bus as it appears on the sea bed. Fully intact, it is possible to pose by the cockpit and have your photo taken for an unforgettable memento of the dive. All equipment is provided and it advised to have dived within the last 12 months before joining this excursion. Languages English

Make a special pilgrimage to the last home of Our Lady with this morning tour to the House of the Virgin Mary, just a few kilometres inland from Kusadasi. The discovery of the home was something of a miracle in itself and is part of its legend. The property is considered a Holy Place by the Catholic Church and has been visited by three popes. The small stone building is simple inside and has an altar with images of Our Lady and candles. The spring that runs under the house is believed to have healing powers. A collection of canes and crutches left behind by those who were healed by the waters bears witness to its curative properties. There is also a wishing wall where the faithful and the not-so-faithful leave requests. Mass is celebrated every day. According to tradition, the Blessed Mother was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John in 37AD after the resurrection of Christ and lived out her final days here. And this was where the trail went cold. But in the early 1800s in Germany, a bedridden nun had visions of the Virgin’s House. Seven decades later, using descriptions based on her visions, two French priests discovered the house in 1891. Within a year, it had become a Catholic pilgrimage site. Archaeologists believe that the building’s foundations may well date from the first century, the time of Mary. This is tour is a spiritual journey that is open to all, whether religious or not. Its power is such that the house is also a Muslim shrine.

Let us introduce you to authentic Turkish village life on a trip to the picturesque village of Sirince, located 12km away from Ephesus and 30km from Kusadasi. The town was once called Cirkince, meaning ‘ugly’, perhaps due to the fact that its inhabitants did not want to open its doors to tourists. Nevertheless, the village later changed its name to Sirince, meaning ‘pretty’. Today the village constitutes a unique synthesis of Turk-Greek culture: after the Independence War, Orthodox Christian Greeks who lived here moved out leaving their typical Greek houses. Although these kept their original characteristics on the outside, their inside layout was transformed by the Turks to fit local customs. Some of the most beautiful of these unique homes are open to visitors. The old Greek inhabitants were famous for their wine making. The Turks who moved here in 1924 re-started wine-making using local fruits, including apple, apricot, banana, blackberry, blueberry, mulberry, mandarin, orange, melon, peach, cherry and strawberry. Taste the results and judge for yourself when you visit. As the village is located on a mountain, you will also have a chance to admire the view over the impressive vineyards and fruit trees of the surrounding countryside, as well as take in the Islamic culture further by exploring the local Mosque before leaving this pretty village.

Put on your Indiana Jones hat and explore one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey on this half-day guided tour. Despite the vast size of the area that has been dug up, it’s still hard today to envisage that Ephesus was a classical metropolis of 250,000 people, second only to Rome in the ancient world. The many acres carefully excavated zones reveal the ancient splendour of this once-thriving city, which was the most important in Asia Minor throughout several civilisations. The area of Ephesus is a treasure trove of ruins that include one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the last home of the Virgin Mary. This half-day tour will allow you to explore this vast outdoor museum that has been at the crossroads of history for thousands of years. Learn all about this magnificent city as you stroll along the Marble Street, see the Odeon theatre, the Bouleuterion, the Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, the Agoras, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre – believed to have been the largest in the ancient world - the Double Church, the Arcadian Way, the Gate of Magnesia, the brothel and much more. There will also be a visit to a ceramic shop at the end of the tour.

Drive up a to a scenically wonderful coastal road before you reach the ancient Ephesus. Famous in antiquity for its temple of Diana, during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. Ancient Ephesus is one of the greatest outdoor museums in Turkey and perhaps in the world. Although now in ruins, it was originally founded by the Carian and Leleg native peoples. Your two-hour walking tour begins after a 30-minute drive from the pier. Magnificent vistas await – including the glorious Celsus Library façade, the Grand Amphitheater and the Temple of Hadrian. The Terrace Houses owned by the wealthy and influential lie opposite Hadrian’s Temple, in a newly excavated section. Their fine decorative mosaics and frescoes give a fascinating insight into ancient lifestyles. Terrace Houses on the slopes of Bulbul Mountain are accessed by steps, with their roofs forming terraces for those houses above them. Before returning to the ship, you will visit a local cooperative to learn how hand-woven Turkish carpets are produced, an exclusive Discovery Series event. Others At Terrace Houses, you will walk on glass-covered platforms.

Drive up a to a scenically wonderful coastal road before you reach the ancient Ephesus. Famous in antiquity for its temple of Diana, during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. Ancient Ephesus is one of the greatest outdoor museums in Turkey and perhaps in the world. Although now in ruins, it was originally founded by the Carian and Leleg native peoples. Your two-hour walking tour begins after a 30-minute drive from the pier. Magnificent vistas await – including the glorious Celsus Library façade, the Grand Amphitheater and the Temple of Hadrian. The Terrace Houses owned by the wealthy and influential lie opposite Hadrian’s Temple, in a newly excavated section. Their fine decorative mosaics and frescoes give a fascinating insight into ancient lifestyles. Terrace Houses on the slopes of Bulbul Mountain are accessed by steps, with their roofs forming terraces for those houses above them. Afterward, you will continue to Sirince Village. Founded by the descendants of Ephesus that fled to the mountains to protect themselves against invasions of 7th century, the village boasts its authentic Greco-Mediterranean architecture. Sirince hosted its Greek Orthodox inhabitants until the official exchange of citizens between Greece and Turkey 1924. Walking through the cobble streets of the village with the most traditional ambience in the region, you will be impressed by the whitewashed wooden houses some of which have been turned into wine shops and cozy little restaurants. Watching the splendid views of the surrounding vineyards and fruit orchards, you inhabitants left Sirince leaving their homes to the arriving Turkish families will find the chance to blend with the locals, smiling at you and offering you the warmest welcome. Before returning to the ship, you will visit a local cooperative to learn how hand-woven Turkish carpets are produced, an exclusive Discovery Series event.

Drive up a to a scenically wonderful coastal road before you reach the ancient Ephesus. Famous in antiquity for its temple of Diana, during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. Ancient Ephesus is one of the greatest outdoor museums in Turkey and perhaps in the world. Although now in ruins, it was originally founded by the Carian and Leleg native peoples. Your two-hour walking tour begins after a 30-minute drive from the pier. Magnificent vistas await – including the glorious Celsus Library façade, the Grand Amphitheater and the Temple of Hadrian. Get a hands-on outdoor private Turkish cooking experience at the gardens of an awesome village style property. Watch the cooking sessions while sipping a glass of wine or join in. Have a lunch of all the wonderful dishes cooked together, and share stories gathered around the table. Before returning to the ship, you will visit a local cooperative to learn how hand-woven Turkish carpets are produced, an exclusive Discovery Series event.

Journey back in time and visit three of the main archaeological sites in Turkey: Priene, Didyma and Miletos. Priene was established in 350BC, when it became Alexander the Great’s favourite place of residence. Athena’s Temple, the Parliament Building, the Fish Market, the Theatre and the city walls, are some of the attractions of the site. Didyma was the main centre for the cult of Apollo, the Greek god of divination, where priests used sacrifices and other methods to interpret the god’s will. The Temple’s dimensions alone (118x60m, slightly more than a football field) would have filled ancient pilgrims with awe, just as they still impress today’s visitors. Miletos is known as the Hometown of the Olympic Games; the symbol of the Games, a tripod with a flame, originates from the Miletos harbour lighthouse. The town was one of the largest of ancient cities and the birthplace of the alphabet and famous philosophers including the great town planner Hippodomus, father of the grid city plan. The tour will take you to the Theatre, where St Paul gave his emotional address to Ephesus’ elders, then to the Faustina Baths, the Harbour Monument and the Ilyas Bey Mosque. The tour includes transfers, air-conditioned transportation, lunch and a buffet breakfast enjoying scenic views over Bafa Lake, and all entrance fees, service charges and taxes. Tours Depart at 8.30am and return 6.00pm. Please note that museums are closed on Mondays. In the event of museum closures, an alternative will be offered. The itinerary involves a good deal of walking, so comfortable footwear is recommended.