Sights in Kuşadası

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Sights

Öküz Mehmet Pasha Caravanserai

A fortified 17th-century inn for merchants, just across from the port. It is being restored, so expect to see it from outside only; check locally.

⏱ 15 min visit🚶 4 min walk from the Ege Port Kuşadası cruise terminal

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Pigeon Island (Güvercinada) and castle

A small fortified island joined to the town by a causeway, with gardens, a tea garden and views back over the harbour. It is about 15 minutes' walk from the ship.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 12 min walk from the Ege Port Kuşadası cruise terminal

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Terrace Houses, Ephesus

Roman homes of wealthy families under a protective roof inside Ephesus, with wall paintings and mosaic floors. Separate ticket, well worth it.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 25 min by taxi from the Ege Port Kuşadası cruise terminal

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Ephesus Museum, Selçuk

The museum in Selçuk that holds many finds from Ephesus, including the famous statues of Artemis. Easy to combine with the temple site nearby.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 25 min by taxi from the Ege Port Kuşadası cruise terminal

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Temple of Artemis

A single rebuilt column in a marshy field marks the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A short stop on the way to or from Ephesus.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 25 min by taxi from the Ege Port Kuşadası cruise terminal

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House of the Virgin Mary

A small stone chapel in the hills above Ephesus, honoured by Christians and Muslims as the Virgin Mary's last home. Quiet and shady, with a wishing wall.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 30 min by taxi from the Ege Port Kuşadası cruise terminal