Taste of the Orient

Sail away to the coast of Asia Minor to the magnificent town of Kusadasi

Sail away to the coast of Asia Minor to the magnificent town of Kusadasi (New Ephesus) , famed for its fascinating shops and bazaars.

Departure from the port of Pythagorio and cruise towards the Orient. Arrival in Kusadasi after 1 3/4 hour boat journey .

On arrival, there is an optional Tour to the ancient site of Ephesus, famous for the temple of Artemis- one of the seven wonders of the world. Then an optional lunch, before returning to Kusadasi, where you still have time to enjoy the Turkish bazaars , find oriental carpets, leathers, jewelry, brass, alabaster etc.

ITINERARY

Departing from Pythagorio harbour at 07.30

Depart from Kusadasi for Ephesus ( may change slightly)

After 00:30 arrive to Ephesus and start the tour

After 02:30 depart for a shopping stop on the way to Kusadasi

After 03:15 depart for Kusadasi

After 03:30 arrive in Kusadasi , time for lunch or free time

Return to Samos at approx. 18:45 (17.00 departure from Kusadasi) .

The restaurant is by the sea front offering Turkish traditional kebap and seafood . The guests will have starter and salad and can chose any main course from the menu as meat, chicken , fish and seasonal fruit at the end.

Guests who wish to eat will be left at the restaurant and the rest of the group will drive to the port . The distance port – restaurant is about 5 minute walk and also to the center .

Guests will meet at the port for return procedure.

INCLUDED

Bus transfer ( if booked )

Boat Ticket

Official guide in Ephesus ( if Ephesus tour is booked )

Entrance fees in Ephesus ( if Ephesus tour is booked )

Lunch ( if booked )

You may book just the boat , boat and Ephesus or boat with Ephesus and lunch . You may also just book a one way ticket for the boat only .

Service: Turkey & Ephesus

  • Αdult Price 27,00 € One way boat
  • Αdult Price 36,00 € Return trip boat
  • Αdult Price 85,00 € Full excursion with Ephesus
  • Αdult Price 96,00 € Full excursion with Ephesus and lunch
  • Port Tax in Turkey
  • Transfer to Samos port is offered with extra cost

MUST BRING ALONG

Comfortable shoes/hat

Money for lunch/drinks/souvenirs

Passport or equivalent ID

IMPORTANT NOTE

Check if you need a VISA to enter Turkey

Excursion not suitable for guests with mobility problems

You may book just the boat , boat and Ephesus or boat with Ephesus and lunch . You may also just book a one way ticket for the boat only .

Note that your passport / ID has to be valid for at least 150 days after the day of the trip. Digital IDs are not accepted.

Tour including Ephesus
from 85 / Person

Boat only
from 36 / Person

Departures

  • With transfer to port : Thursday Sunday
  • Without transfer to port : to be advised