Port call · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Lunch Stops Ashore Worldwide to Build a Port Day Around

47 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The 15 best lunch stops ashore you can book for a port call, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far it goes from the berth. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH - Marys House, a quiet first stop
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Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

1.Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary’s House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,233 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

From Kusadasi Port, visit Mary's House, walk through ancient Ephesus, see the Temple of Artemis, and eat a Turkish lunch. Choose a group of about 8 to 10 people or a private vehicle. Guides such as Funda, Isik, Riza, and Onur are praised for clear explanations and flexible timing. Expect a carpet demonstration and possible shopping time.

“Our guide met us at the port as expected (with exceptionally clear directions and maps provided ahead of time). I had booked just the 2 of us - we were in a large vehicle with a driver and a guide. The guide gave us a ton of information - really, nonstop about the sights we were going to see, the region, the country, etc. The itinerary began at Mary's house. This was a straightforward location - he covered our admission and then set us in the right direction. This was quite a moving experience, though not a particularly lengthy one. When we were done, he was waiting for us at…”

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D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch - Leaving Le Havre and setting the scene
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D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

2.D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about 10 hours tracing D-Day from Le Havre to Normandy with an English-speaking guide such as Bertrand, Ash, or Sam. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the German Cemetery, and the American Cemetery. A homemade baguette lunch, water, dessert, port pickup, and return are included.

“Sam was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable friendly and professional. He gave us a terrific lesson in history of World War II and the circumstances leading to the Normandy invasion. The whole experience visiting this area was very emotional but well planned and well worthy it.”

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ALL INCLUSIVE VIP Shore Excursion Customizable Ephesus with Lunch - Ephesus: the main event
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ALL INCLUSIVE VIP Shore Excursion Customizable Ephesus with Lunch

3.ALL INCLUSIVE VIP Shore Excursion Customizable Ephesus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi cruise port and shape the day around Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, or Selcuk’s Archaeological Museum. You get a private Mercedes minibus, included lunch and entry fees, and time to browse local crafts if you wish. Guides such as Ceren, Inan, Pinar, and Fevzi are often requested by name.

“We were in Ephesus, Turkey for one day. My 70th birthday! We went everywhere! Our guide knew what we wanted to see and what we did not want to do and took exceptional care of us. We had a wonderful lunch (the chicken was delicious)! The last thing I wanted to do for my birthday was to walk the beach. We were taken to Ladies Beach! While there we stopped in a restaurant and out came a birthday cake! I was moved to tears. Above and beyond and something I will never forget. This was a great tour! Thank you again!! I’m”

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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH - The Temple of Artemis in a few quiet minutes
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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH

4.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

You’ll explore Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the Temple of Artemis with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned van. Guides such as Aleyna, Cem, Nejdet, Cenk, and Ozzy are praised for clear storytelling and flexibility. Lunch, entrance fees, and port transfers are included, with optional carpet or pottery stops.

“Ganja was a terrific tour guide. Her knowledge about everything we saw really added to the experience.”

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch - Walking the marble streets of Ephesus
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

5.Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave Kusadasi port with a local English-speaking guide for Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and a Turkish lunch. Groups are capped at 14, though some departures are much smaller. Expect expert guiding, plenty of walking, and possible carpet or leather shopping stops.

“Lovely experience- great driver and guide. The political situation in Turkey is so sad- they would not discuss this situation but were so thankful that we visited. Other passengers were late due to a connection issue- but started our tour- then joined group- redid the first part of the tour for the second group and got us other transportation back to the port. GREAT SERVICE- I want to go back to TURKEY”

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Maui Shore Excursions : Road to Hana With Pickup & Lunch - Early pickup, breakfast, and the first stretch east
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Maui Shore Excursions : Road to Hana With Pickup & Lunch

6.Maui Shore Excursions : Road to Hana With Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 135 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $209

Ride Maui’s winding Hana Highway in a small group of up to 12, with pickup, breakfast for hotel guests, lunch, water, and snacks. Stops include Ho‘okipa Beach, Ke‘anae Point, Pua‘a Ka‘a waterfalls, Wai‘anapanapa’s black-sand coast, rainbow eucalyptus, and Hana Farms. Guides such as Justin, Malia, and Heavenly add local stories and safe driving.

“We really enjoyed our knowledgeable and funny tour guide Justin. Justin knew so much about the windy roads and history of Hana. We saw the black sand beach, turtles and beautiful waterfalls. I highly recommend this excursion!!!!”

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Spinalonga & Lunch-Daily At 10:00 From The Port Of Agios Nikolaos - Exploring Spinalonga without a guide
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Spinalonga & Lunch-Daily At 10:00 From The Port Of Agios Nikolaos

7.Spinalonga & Lunch-Daily At 10:00 From The Port Of Agios Nikolaos

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 92 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

From Agios Nikolaos, you cruise across Mirabello Bay to Spinalonga for about 80 minutes of independent sightseeing, using a free booklet rather than a guide. Then enjoy a swim at Kolokytha and lunch aboard the boat, with roasted pork, salad, bread, fruit, wine or juice, and a vegetarian option.

“Too many people on the boat Good visit to Spinalonga but better ways to go there People sleeping on benches occupying and some ‘reserving’ 2 or more seats Difficult to eat bbq on a tray Good stop for a swim Shaded area limited on boat V noisy”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch - Rainbow Falls starts the morning with an easy reward
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

8.Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $189

Anthony and Desmond lead a 6 to 7-hour Hilo shore excursion to Rainbow Falls, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Nahuku Lava Tube, and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. You get lunch, local fruit, cultural artifacts, and pickup from the Hilo port or nearby locations in a van limited to 12 people.

“If you are going to be on NCL Pride of America highly consider this option.Great experience from pickup to drop off at the cruise ship. The tour shows parts of Volcano National Park that others leave out or cannot access. Rainbow Falls and the black sand beach live up to their billing and plenty of time is provided at both. The tour has lots of hands on shells and artifacts that are shown in the tour van while traveling from spot to spot. The lunch that you get to pick from at Lava Rock Cafe is very good and has lots of choices. We were treated with a fruit plate…”

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Charlie's Cave Tubing Tour for cruisers (lunch included) - Floating into the Mayan underworld
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Charlie’s Cave Tubing Tour for cruisers (lunch included)

9.Charlie’s Cave Tubing Tour for cruisers (lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Charlie’s Cave Tubing Tour takes you from Belize City to Nohoch Che’en for a 25 to 35 minute rainforest hike, a guided float through Mayan caves, and a local lunch of chicken, rice, beans, plantain, and a drink. Guides such as Nelson, Abner, Jonathan, and Chop provide the history and keep cruise timing in view.

“I was nervous about booking this excursion because of the distance from the port. As it turned out there was nothing for me to worry about. Charlie gave specific directions of where to meet him. We rode in an air conditioned van with passengers from another Carnival ship NELSON was our guide and gave us interesting information along the way. The hike to the cave is reasonable. We DID NOT have to carry our tubes on the hike. Charlie had already taken our tubes to the cave entrance. After the cave tour we had a nice lunch in the shade before returning to port with time to buy a few…”

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NEW: Private The Most Detailed Ephesus Shore Excursion / with Lunch - Entering Ephesus through its public heart
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NEW: Private The Most Detailed Ephesus Shore Excursion / with Lunch

10.NEW: Private The Most Detailed Ephesus Shore Excursion / with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring Ephesus with a private English-speaking guide, then enjoy Turkish lunch at a local restaurant. The route covers major monuments plus the Terrace Houses, Temple of Artemis, Virgin Mary’s House, and St. John’s Basilica. Guides including Selin, Nesli, Ahmet, Asli, and Özgür have earned especially strong praise.

“My guide Özgür (Oscar) made this an unforgettable experience! Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, he personalized the tour perfectly to match my interests. Ephesus was awe inspiring, and visiting the Terrace houses was worth the stairs (so many stairs). Lunch was delicious, and I’m still thinking about the olive oil and pomegranate juice salad dressing. Definitely ask for Özgür!”

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Naples Shore Excursion: Capri Day Trip with Lunch from Naples - Anacapri gives you the island’s quieter side
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Naples Shore Excursion: Capri Day Trip with Lunch from Naples

11.Capri Day Trip with Lunch from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 68 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Travel from Naples to Capri by high-speed boat, ride a shared minibus to Anacapri, enjoy free time, lunch, and a guided walk to the Gardens of Augustus. Guides such as Dominick, Fabrizio, and Pepe have helped make the day run smoothly, but timing can suffer when ferries or groups are delayed.

“Anna was so enjoyable.....all who met us were prompt and super nice!!! Capri was wonderful and everything went smoothly! The lunch,which was included was the best meal in Italy!!!!”

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Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius - lunch or wine tasting - Meeting your guide at the port
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Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

12.Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Start with port pickup at 8:00 a.m., then spend two hours touring Pompeii with a local guide and two hours exploring Vesuvius National Park on your own. Naples cruisers receive lunch, while the ride includes onboard commentary. Guides may include Raffaello, TiTi, or Bruno.

“Kind tour guide, very informative, they met us on time exactly where they instructed us they would. Very polite. Lunch was delicious after Pompeii and needed before Vesuvius, which was also a great experience!”

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Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch - Entering Petra through the Siq
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Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

13.Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $239

From Aqaba port, you’ll drive about two hours to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then walk the Siq with a local guide to the Treasury, tombs, amphitheater, and Roman street. Guides such as Mohammed, Sami, and Safa have been praised for clear explanations, while lunch, drinks, and port transfers are included.

“An informative and enjoyable tour, thanks to guide Omar and driver Abdullah! Very much appreciated and look forward to the next trip.”

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6 Hour Private Shore Excursion To Bodrum with Lunch Included - Swimming, snorkeling, and time to do very little
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6 Hour Private Shore Excursion To Bodrum with Lunch Included

14.6 Hour Private Shore Excursion To Bodrum with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $346

Start at 10:00 from Halikarnas Pier for a private six-hour cruise around Bodrum. Your boat visits three or four bays, serves lunch, coffee, and tea, and provides snorkeling gear, a fishing rod, and floating equipment. You can also visit Karaada’s hot-water cave and natural mud pools.

“Highly recommend this private boat tour! We came in on a virgin voyages cruise for the day. I asked a million questions about the trip through WhatsApp. They were so helpful and quickly responded to all my questions. There was a supermarket on the way we stopped at for some extra drinks we wanted. It was an easy walk from the cruise ship around to the dock (just follow the water around). We got there early and they let us go early! It was a clean, large private boat! There were so many places to lounge in and out of the sun. They had snacks, a huge lunch, and fruits.…”

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Ephesus: Mary's House Tour with Tickets + Lunch For Cruisers - Mary’s House, a quiet start above Ephesus
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Ephesus: Mary’s House Tour with Tickets + Lunch For Cruisers

15.Mary’s House Tour with Tickets + Lunch For Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · from $77

Spend five hours visiting the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port. An English-speaking guide such as Bulca or Barb leads the tour, while a small air-conditioned minibus handles the driving. Lunch at a local restaurant is included, but drinks cost extra.

“We had the best tour guide and driver. We learned so much about Ephesus and the country of Turkey. He gave us more information than we could digest! He was happy to answer any questions we had. It was much more than we expected.”

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