The 5 Best Shore Excursions with Lunch in Kusadasi

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

Review of a Kusadasi cruise excursion to Ephesus, Mary's House, Temple of Artemis, Turkish lunch, guides, tickets, value, and shopping stops.

“Book this experience! Funda is a phenomenal guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and excellent at explaining history in a way that resonates with all age ranges. As cruisers, we were initially nervous about exploring a new country, but the communication during the booking process was seamless and kept us updated every step of the way. This tour completely relieved our worries. My daughter and I share a love for history, culture, and architecture, and this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The logistics were perfect: transportation was quick, and Funda tailored the itinerary to our preferences so we saw everything on our wish list. The food was delicious, and the carpet demonstration was a...”

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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

Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi with lunch, entrance fees, flexible stops, and a guaranteed return to your cruise ship.

“Fabulous trip to Ephesus, a very hot day but great to have a wonderful guide and beautiful air conditioned van. The whole tour was great , the only thing I would say is we didn’t need a big sale on rugs, felt little pressure . However the rest was wonderful and a nice day was had x thank you for showing us around !”

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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

Review of a private Ephesus and Terrace Houses tour from Kusadasi, with lunch, Temple of Artemis, port transfers, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Our family took this tour during our cruise, and it was one of the best experiences of the trip. Pickup at the port was super easy, right as we walked out, someone was waiting with our name. We met our guide, Ozzy, and our driver, and headed straight to Ephesus. We started at the top of the site and walked our way down. Ozzy did a great job balancing between keeping us moving while giving us plenty of time to explore and take pictures. He was amazing, his knowledge of the area was impressive, and he shared it in a way that was both informative and engaging. The site itself…”

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4.Ephesus Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

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

Review of Kusadasi’s Ephesus shore excursion, with ancient ruins, Turkish lunch, Mary’s house, St John’s Basilica, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We were assigned to Neon tours. Our tour was excellent as was our guide. The included lunch was superb and an excellent representation of the country's food. This tour was a pleasant surprise because we almost skipped leaving the ship n Turkey. We are so glad we did not. A do not miss!!”

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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

Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion with lunch, expert guiding, flexible sightseeing, transport, costs, and practical booking advice.

“Devon- where to start!? Brilliant. Thoughtful. Interesting. Knowledgeable. Everything from pick up to lunch was individualized and special. He was so familiar with the landscape and provided an excellent tour of Mary’s home and the ruins. It was an exceptional day. He’s amazing!”

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