Kusadasi, a resort town located on the western Aegean coast of Turkey, is known for its tourism. Once a settlement of Alexander the Great, Kusadasi was known as Ephesus Neopolis. Kusadasi was adopted as the name by the 20th century under Turkish rule and is recognized by the locals as "Ada." For historical and religious research, this is an important place to visit as it was rumored to be the place which St. John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary lived in the final years of their lives. Come to Kusadasi for beachside resorts, traditional shopping, restaurants, cafes and many opportunities to take part in the Turkish culture. This city is a port of call for many cruises, if you want to visit a Greek island, take the ferry across to the island of Samos. Hop on a bus or rent a car to take you to Izmir only a short drive away.

Izmir is the third metropolitan city in Turkey and is home to the largest port after Istanbul. A town full of life with many universities, and a bustling commercial center all set around a large bay closed in by mountains. Visit the main square famous for its Clock Tower, or see the Mosque and Shopping Bazaar located in the same main square. For a cultural experience, stop in the Alsancak,  a street with bars in old Ottoman style houses where you can enjoy a Turkish Tea, Beer, or try out the Hookah (water-pipe).

These locations are visited year-round.

The best time to visit Kusadasi & Izmir:

March Through October