12 Shore Excursions with Lunch in Kusadasi Worth Booking

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.FOR CRUISERS: PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR INCLUDES ENTRY FEES & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $118

Explore Ephesus in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide, then visit the Temple of Artemis and optional House of the Virgin Mary. Guides such as Onur, Ceyda, and Meli have been praised for strong local knowledge and careful timing. The tour lasts about 3 to 5 hours and returns you to Kusadasi Port.

“We had a lovely day with Meli! She was knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to. Our transportation was reliable and was even able to deal with the fact that our ship moved up our all-aboard time by two hours. Highly recommend.”

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7.Private Ephesus Tour with Lunch for Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 36 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi cruise port, ride in a comfortable vehicle to Ephesus, and spend about two hours among the Odeon, Celsus Library, Great Theater, and Roman streets. Lunch, the Temple of Artemis, and Selcuk shopping are included. The House of Mary is optional, with its entrance fee extra.

“Private tour and personal attention. The itinerary was managed flexibly by our guide Emine. The Mercedes vehicle was new and luxuriously fitted. The driver was calm and efficient. Pretty hard to improve on that combination.”

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8.Ephesus Tour For Cruisers from kusadasi with Lunch(skip the line)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $14Best value

This five-hour private tour picks you up at your Kusadasi hotel or cruise port and takes you to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and lunch are included. Guides such as Necdet and Selin have offered history, local culture, flexible stops, and help with photos.

“The city of Ephesus was amazing. Our tour guide (Selin) brought the city to life. Her knowledge of the city and its historical significance made the trip. We did make some on the fly changes to our tour since it was a private tour and Selin was very accommodating to our wishes. Would very much recommend this tour and having Selin as your guide is a huge bonus.”

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9.SKIP-THE-LINE: BEST OF EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR with Lunch & ENTRY

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $29

Meet your licensed guide at Kusadasi cruise port for a private 4 to 6 hour tour of Ephesus, its Terrace Houses, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Yesra, Arzu, and Volga have earned praise for clear explanations and personal attention. Entry ticket options and lunch should be confirmed when booking.

“Ephasus was amazing, however we felt rushed through it and we missed an entire half of it, not knowing we were being hurried through to be sold rugs at the next location. Our tour guide only took us through the lower half, skipping Mary’s hRead more”

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10.Best Seller Ephesus Tour for Cruisers with lunch (skip the line)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

You’ll travel privately from Kusadasi or the cruise port to Meryemana, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis in about five to six hours. A licensed guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and Turkish lunch are included. The tour is designed for cruise schedules, but entrance fees and taxes are not included, so confirm the current costs before booking.

“Irem picked us up early to escape the crowds. She gave us a great experience and would recommend it. Very helpful and considerate of being careful during the tour of Ephesus and lots of information about the history etc.”

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11.Private Ephesus skip line Tour Lunch inc only for cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet your guide at Kusadasi cruise port for a private, air-conditioned tour of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Meryemana, and Selcuk. Guide Olcay has helped shape flexible visits for cruise groups, while lunch in a local restaurant adds a taste of everyday Turkish life. The Virgin Mary’s House costs an extra $14.

“Fantastic day Prompt start Heard from guide the night before Beautiful black bmw minivan The ephesus sites , the driver, the guide Olcay were some of the highlights of our 11 day trip Very highly recommend”

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12.FOR CRUISERS : Ephesus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $15

This private 6 to 8-hour tour takes you from Kuşadası Port to Mary’s House, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and a Turkish lunch at a carpet-weaving cooperative. Guides such as Selcuk, Sibel, and Deniz are available by request when possible. Port pickup, a private minivan, and cruise-safe return are included, while entrance fees cost extra.

“This was an amazing experience. So much to see. The great thing is they are still excavating so you can come back and see new stuff. Our guide Selcuk and Driver Mustafah were the BEST!”

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