Top Attractions

The houses are kept their original outside characteristics. There is a restorated Orthodox Church. All the narrow streets of the village belong to the women selling handcrafts, olive oil, etc.

Connected to the mainland by a pier in 60's, Güvercinada has also been home to a castle built by famous Turkish Mariner Barbaros Hayrettin in 16th century. During Ottoman Era this castle has served as a forward base against attacks from other islands. You can take unique photographs of your ship from the island. The entrance to the castle is totaly free. You will see some peacocks after you climb the stairs, relax under the olive trees and watchover the town. Duration of Visit: 1 hour . Approximate Time Distance From the Port: 10 mins. by walking

Great Menderes Delta National Park is among the most important natural heritages of Turkey, with an area of 27.598 hectares. This mountainous land is including sandy, pebbled, horizontal and high coastal formations as well as such canyons and valleys, embrace natural, historical and cultural values. Besides its interesting geological formation, Dilek Peninsula National Park has a rare Mediterranean flora.It has extraordinary beauty of Mediterranean flora with blue and emerald colored clean beaches.

Doğanbey, a town of Söke Village, Aydın, might be the most characteristic Aegean town carrying beauties of Greek Architecture and it is definetely a destination worth to visit.

Ephesus is one of the World's Most important archaeological sites dating back to 4000 BC. It was the capital of the Asian state during the Roman Period and a major port linking East and West. Ephesus is not only known as a Roman Trade Center but also as the home of the ancient Anatolian Mother Goddess "Kybele" and boasts the Artemis Cult's biggest temple. The Temple of Artemis is counted as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Duration of Visit: 2h 30 mins. Approximate Time Distance From the Port: 25 mins.

The House of Virgin Mary; According to Christian belief, 5-6 years following the crucifixion of Christ, Saint John and the Virgin Mary spent their last days at a house in the environs of Ephesus. This house was discovered by a group of German monks led by a German Nun in 1891. Every year hundreds of thousands of Christians make a pilgrimage to this site. Duration of Visit: 1 hr. Approximate Time Distance From the Port: 35 min.