Greece, Turkey · Cruise & Sailing

Samos: Cruise Kusadasi and Ephesus A taste of Turkey

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Samos. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise from Samos to Kusadasi for a full-day trip to Turkey
02 Visit the archaeological site of Ephesus
03 Enjoy excellent guiding at one of antiquity’s most significant monuments
04 Spend free time in the harbour town of Kusadasi
05 Explore colourful bazaars and sample local specialities
06 Travel with ferry tickets, transport, and entrance fees included

Set sail from Samos for a full-day escape to Turkey, combining coastal atmosphere, local culture, and one of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated ancient sites. After arriving in Kusadasi, you can explore the colourful world of bazaars and local specialities, or head to Ephesus to discover its remarkable Greek and Roman remains with excellent guiding.

Before returning to Samos, enjoy free time in Kusadasi, a harbour town that still retains its oriental character with coffee-houses, small bazaars, and traditional hamams. It’s a varied day out that blends history, sightseeing, and time at leisure.

Set sail from Samos for a full-day escape to Turkey, combining coastal atmosphere, local culture, and one of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated ancient sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kusadasi, Ephesus, Samos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Samos port, Emmanouil Sofouli 75, Samos 831 00

Departure from Samos port

Kusadasi Port Taxi Services, Türkmen, Atatürk Blv., 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Turkey

Arrival at Kusadasi port at approx. 09:50

Ephesus

You can travel to the land of mosques and minarets, immerse yourselves in the colourful fragrant world of bazaars, enjoy the native specialities or visit the ‘witnesses’ of Pre‑Christian past, e.g. the famous archaeological site of Ephesus, the most significant monument of antiquity and the largest Greek Roman excavations in the Mediterranean Area

Kusadasi Market, Kusadasi Turkey

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Samos. 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private local licensed guide
Transportation with air-conditioned modern coach
Pickup and drop-off where the tour concludes
Ferry tickets and all entrance fees included

What's Not Included

Transfer to/from Pythagorion port for departure (Available, with an extra charge)
Port Taxes
Personal Expenses
Tips

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Lunch at Ephesus is available as optional
Please check if you need a VISA to enter Turkey. Note that your passport / ID has to be valid for at least 150 days after the trip. Digital IDs are not accepted.
A port tax of 10€ is paid upon arrival at Kusadasi port.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Pick up is offered: Karlovasi, Aghios Konstantinos, Kokkari, Samos Town, Psili Ammos, Pythagorio, Pototkaki, Ireon

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