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The 15 Best Shore Excursions in Turkey

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Kusadasi means Ephesus, Istanbul means the Old City by the Bosphorus. The 15 below are the Turkish calls worth booking ahead, with entry tickets and return guarantees called out.

FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return - What happens after Ephesus
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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

1.FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,527 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi cruise port, then travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Fatih, Dicle, Banu, Ulas, and Zeynep have tailored visits for different walking abilities and interests. Terrace Houses, shopping, and craft stops can be added or declined.

“She took time to explain all that was seen and had the answers to all my questions. I very much enjoyed being with her.”

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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

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

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

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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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line - Walking the marble streets of Ancient Ephesus
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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

3.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,807 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet your licensed local guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port, then ride by private air-conditioned minivan to Ephesus, Mary’s House, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Fatima, Nilay, Mehmet, and Ismail are available according to assignment. Add the Terrace Houses or a Turkish lunch if you wish. The schedule follows your ship’s departure time.

“We had a great day with Fatima. She was very knowledgeable and shared her passion for the history of the area. The ruins of Ephesus are truly amazing. We enjoyed a farm to table lunch and experienced the locals weaving rugs and toured an olive oil and pottery collective. I told her ahead of time we were not interested in purchasing a rug and they respected our wishes. They showed us several rugs but did not put the hard sell on us.”

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ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary's House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS - Mary’s House, a small shrine with a powerful atmosphere
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ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

4.ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary’s House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,670 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

Visit Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis on a 4 to 5 hour Kusadasi shore excursion. Port transfers, an air-conditioned minivan, a licensed guide, and entry tickets are included. Guides such as Fatima, Josh, Deniz, and Canan are praised for clear explanations and careful timing, though shopping stops may require firm boundaries.

“Wow! No one would ever regret this tour! Josh is fantastic- learned so much and am sp grateful! Didn’t want it to end…”

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PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary's House (Meryemana) and Ephesus - Mary’s House, a short visit with serious meaning
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PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary’s House (Meryemana) and Ephesus

5.PRIVATE TOUR FOR CRUISERS: Mary’s House (Meryemana) and Ephesus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,349 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet your licensed guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port for a private 4 to 6-hour tour of Mary’s House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Fatima, Josh, Ozzy, and Filiz tailor the pace to your group. Air-conditioned transport, port pickup, and an on-time return are included. Entry tickets depend on the option you choose.

“Such a great tour! Fatima was a wonderful tour guide! Very intelligent and articulate. She had a wealth of information to share.”

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Ephesus: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers - Walking the marble streets of Ephesus
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Ephesus: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers

6.Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,100 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Tas, Nesli, or Ahmet, visiting the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. A Mercedes van, local lunch, and carpet-weaving demonstration are included. Entrance fees are extra, but tickets are pre-purchased so you can skip the line.

“Nesli was a great guide! She was very informative & managed to customise the tour suited for our family. The walk through the Ephesus was very pleasent with her around. Special thanks to the driver (forgot his name 😞) for the friendly & excellence service.”

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Kusadasi: Ephesus Shore Excursion with Entry Ticket - The 30-minute ride from the port
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Kusadasi: Ephesus Shore Excursion with Entry Ticket

7.Ephesus Shore Excursion with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 736 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $30

From Kusadasi Port, you’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus for a guided walk past the Great Theatre, Library of Celsus, marble streets, and Roman baths. Continue to the Temple of Artemis, then return to the ship. Small-group and private options are available, with English, Russian, or Japanese guides.

“We had a morning tour with Okan who was very knowledgable related to Ephesus’s history. The small group setting was ideal as it keeps everyone engaged. Okan gave us information related to the country itself, politics, religion etc. He was very outgoing and friendly. The pickup was very easy from our cruise. He even added a visit to a pottery business, with demonstration, which was enjoyable. We highly recommend!”

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Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel - Blue Mosque: a graceful first look at Ottoman Istanbul
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Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel

8.Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $280

You’ll tour Istanbul’s Old City with a private English-speaking guide such as Ozlem, Ayse, Hazal, or Isha. Expect hotel or Galataport pickup, an air-conditioned Mercedes van, major sights, guided walks, and flexible time at the Grand Bazaar. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra, and mosque queues cannot be skipped.

“We met up with our incredible tour guide Ayshe right at the door (top of escalator) in the port. Very easy to cover alot of ground by hopping in a private shuttle van both to and from old town where all of the sites were located. Ayshe was extremely professional, knowledgeable, a native of Istanbul, highly educated and delightful. We couldn’t ask for anything more from our tour. We were able to discuss the options with Ayshe and customize according to our wants which included a stop at a local coffee shop for a snack and Turkish coffee/tea. Despite the size of the city market Ayshe knew exactly where to…”

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Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers - Artemis Temple and Kusadasi Castle in small doses
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Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers

9.Top-Rated Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour for Cruisers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 455 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $13

Meet your guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port, then ride in a Mercedes vehicle to Ephesus and the House of Mary. Guides such as Memo, Ali, Mehmet, and Kaya tailor the pace and route. Add Temple of Artemis, Kusadasi Castle, Terrace Houses, lunch, or craft stops, but confirm extra fees and shopping visits before you set out.

“We had great experience with our tour guide ALİ, he was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable. One of the best tour guides we have ever had. He customized the itinerary to include all the sites we wanted to see in the time available. His knowledge of ancient Ephesus and history was second to none. We had a wonderful private lunch in the garden of a rug coop, absolutely great food! Our driver was SERDAR who somehow knew all the best spots to park! What an exciting tour, one of our best ever!”

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Ephesus Small Group - Semi Private Shore Excursion - Meeting your guide at Kusadasi Port
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Ephesus Small Group – Semi Private Shore Excursion

10.Ephesus Small Group – Semi Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $27

Visit Ephesus, Meryemana, the Temple of Artemis, and nearby Christian sites from Kusadasi Port with a licensed guide and private Mercedes Sprinter. Guides such as Ahmet, Tas, Taylan, and Nagi are praised for clear English, flexible timing, and strong knowledge of the ruins. Lunch and a carpet demonstration are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“Absolutely incredible experience, far exceeded our expectations! We had a private tour of 5 ppl with Asli. She was knowledgeable, kind, helpful and friendly. Saw all the major sites we wanted to see and had a fantastic day of memories! Great tour!!”

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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

11.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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Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port - The Blue Mosque and its strict dress rules
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Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port

12.Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned minivan, and flexible sightseeing from Galataport. Visit Istanbul’s major historic sites, use skip-the-line tickets arranged by your guide, and adjust the pace for your group. Guides such as Ezgi, Tayfun, Buse, and Onur have led this tour.

“Excellent tour. Nicely paced. Information was relevant, well thought through and balanced. Tukran had a great sense of humour and made the tour a real pleasure. We would certainly recommend her to friends. This private tour was a highlight of our 2-week cruise trip around the Med.”

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3-Hour Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Cruiser Only - A quick look at Kusadasi’s historic sights
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3-Hour Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Cruiser Only

13.3-Hour Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Cruiser Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi Cruise Port for a private visit to Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Bilal, Umut, Taylan, and Utku have earned praise for clear explanations and flexible pacing. Expect a private van, countryside lunch, possible craft stops, and careful timing back to your ship.

“Our tour guide Oscar (I hope I spelled correctly) made the trip memorable. He was knowledgeable and patient as we asked many questions. This was a good day. :-)”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour - Blue Mosque: the best opening view
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

14.Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 273 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $100

Meet your guide at Galataport at 9 a.m. for an eight-hour tour through Istanbul’s imperial center. You’ll visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, and more. Groups are capped at 14, though the day includes extensive walking and may include shopping stops.

“Gurkan was a wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide! Our full day included all the highlights of Istanbul - Topkapi Palace, The Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, and Hagia Sophia, with lunch on a rooftop terrace.”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - Topkapi Palace and the machinery of Ottoman power
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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

15.Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Spend about seven hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Sercan, Ayşe, Nazli, or Ramazan, exploring Istanbul’s Old City from Galataport. The day covers Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square, the Grand Bazaar, and Turkish handicraft shops. Expect substantial walking, public transport unless you choose the van option, and help getting back to your ship on time.

“Awesome Day. Ramazan did an incredible job with our tour. It was nice to have a small group. We got to see what we wanted. Ramazan was very good about getting us through the lines quickly. He had a wealth of information to with us in a short period of time. The restaurant he recommended for lunch was delicious. Would highly recommend.”

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