The 15 Best Full-Day Tours in Kusadasi

1.Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 642 reviews · 8 hours · from $113Our pick

Travel from Izmir by air-conditioned van to Mary’s House, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Sirince. Guides such as Nizam, Vedat, and Gül bring the ruins to life, while lunch, wine tasting, and village time round out the day. Expect some shopping stops and an optional €15 Terrace Houses visit.

“Great trip, well timed to allow us to see everything. Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a really good and interesting day out.”

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2.Full-Day National Park Jeep Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 581 reviews · 5 hours · from $30

Join an English-speaking guide and Jeep driver for a lively five-hour trip from Kusadasi into Peninsula National Park. Expect off-road tracks, Echo Valley, a mountain monastery, views toward Samos, water fights, dancing, a meat BBQ, and a final beach swim.

“This was an amazing excursion, from the water gun fights to the dancing and the views from the top of the mountain. All that followed by a great bbq on the beach!! Well worth the price.”

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3.Full-day Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour from Selcuk or Kusadasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Selcuk or Kusadasi to Hierapolis and Pamukkale. Explore Roman ruins, walk the white travertine terraces, and eat a local buffet lunch. Guides such as Merve, Meva, and Azer have led recent tours. Cleopatra’s Pool and the Roman bath museum cost extra.

“Azer nos llevó por este maravilloso dia. Un Lugar espectacular q vale la pena totalmente conocer. Pamukale es algo digno de conocer. HIERAPOLIS un poco más de historia de este hermoso país. Nos recomendó el parapente y las niñas y los adultos q hicieron la actividad fueron felices con el vuelo placido por este único paisaje.”

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4.PRIVATE Ephesus Full Day Tour from Izmir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $126

Travel from Izmir by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Asli, Elif, Ahmet, or Nur. Visit Ephesus, Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis at your own pace, with pickup from your hotel, airport, or cruise port.

“Great communication. Picked us up at port with guide holding a sign for our group. We learned a lot about the sites and Turkish culture. You get a high pressure sales pitch to buy a Turkish rug but they are polite and you don’t have to buy anything. It was well worth it!”

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5.Private Full Day Ephesus Tour from Bodrum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel by private Mercedes Vito from Bodrum to Ephesus with an English-speaking guide. See the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses, House of Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and Temple of Artemis, with time for lunch and optional craft stops.

“The van was very large and nice. The guide did not give much history and did not speak on the drive at all (3 hours each way). Everything I learned about Ephesus was from Wikipedia. I don’t think she enjoys being a guide. Also the main monument that is on all of the puctures was built in 1978, it is not authentic”

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6.Pamukkale and Hierapolis Full-day Guided Tour from Kusadasi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $63

Travel from Kusadasi to Pamukkale by small group vehicle, walk the white travertine terraces, explore ancient Hierapolis, and enjoy lunch with an English-speaking guide. The trip includes hotel pickup, but Cleopatra’s Pool is currently closed for renovation and the long day may include factory shop stops.

“Although the guide was great, the trip was a little bit of a let down, they told us a day before that cleopatra’s pool would be closed for renovation and could not go, this however was not the case, I asked for a refund as this was a deciding factor in picking this trip, I asked for a refund, did not get one, contacted Viator who was no help either, they said this was an added extra, even through this is advertised, they did give us extra time at the other attraction but once you have seen one stone block you have seen them all, the cliffs were nice but…”

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7.Full-Day Boat Cruise w/ Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 78 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

You’ll leave your Kusadasi hotel for a full day on a spacious boat, with three swimming stops, a BBQ lunch, shaded seating, sunbeds, music, and optional snorkeling near Samos. English-speaking staff handle the port transfer, while drinks and snorkeling gear cost extra.

“Naprawdę polecam Bardzo Czysta woda widać jak ryby pływają na dnie Bardzo Polecam 👍”

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8.Skip The Line: Full Day Explore Ephesus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

From Kusadasi Port, guide Adem takes you by air-conditioned private vehicle to Mary’s House, ancient Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis. Allow 4 to 6 hours, with lunch included. The low tour price excludes Ephesus and Mary’s House admission fees.

“Adem was a great guide. One of the best we have worked with (not just in Turkey but across our travels to other countries too). He was very knowledgeable and had a way to customize his story telling so that the kids also found it very engaging snd interesting. He was also very patient and did not rush us at all. I highly recommend this tour and Adem specifically for your travels.”

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9.Full Day Private or Small Group Ephesus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · from $23

From Kusadasi Cruise Pier, travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, Isa Bey Mosque, Temple of Artemis, and possibly the Archaeology Museum or Sirince, depending on your plan.

“Excellent private tour with ali. There was just myself and ali let me take it an easy pace which suited me perfectly.He was very polite amusing and informative and Wilkins to tailor the tour exactly to My requirements. I would not hesitate to use his services again.”

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10.Full-day Private Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide exploring Pamukkale’s white thermal pools and Hierapolis ruins, including the Great Theatre, Apollon Temple, and Roman Baths. Aidan, Arda, Tolga, or Kutay may guide your group. Lunch, transport, and hotel or cruise-port pickup are included.

“We had an amazing time visiting the ancient city and the springs. Our tour guide Arda was great and very knowledgeable.”

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11.Kusadasi or Selcuk: Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Walk Ephesus with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visit Mary’s House and the Temple of Artemis, then taste fruit wine in Sirince. The day includes lunch, air-conditioned transfers, and time for photos, with the Terrace Houses charged separately.

“Enjoyed this trip a lot, Mel was a great guide and well-informed, and provided great recommendations. Small group size was ideal, and we saw lots of interesting sights throughout the tour. The standatd trip to the carpet weavers could have been shorter, but at least it was air conditioned and I got a coffee. Overall, would reccommend.”

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12.Ephesus Full-Day Private Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $94

You’ll visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Erol, Necla, and Yücel are praised for clear storytelling, while the flexible route suits cruise visitors who need to return on time.

“Our tour guide, Necla was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and really tailored the tour to fit our needs. The driver was also great. It was my birthday and they surprised me with a cake. We would highly recommend this tour and you will be especially lucky if you get Necla as a guide.”

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13.Great Ancient City Ephesus Full Day Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Travel from Kusadasi or Selcuk to Ephesus and Meryemana in an air-conditioned Mercedes Vito or Sprinter. Expect a guide-led visit to the Roman ruins, a stop at the Virgin Mary’s House, and a group capped at 15. Guides such as Bugra Can are praised for clear, lively explanations.

“Excellent service and very reliable, so professional and absolutely flawless transport. İyi bir sezon ve bol başarılar dilerim.”

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14.Private Full-Day Pamukkale Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $132

Travel from Selçuk, Kuşadası, or Şirince to Pamukkale in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Yesim. Walk barefoot across the white travertines, explore Hierapolis, and choose whether to swim in Cleopatra Pool. Entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“Thank you so much for the great tout offer. My mum has problems with walking but with this tour we were cared for perfect and individual.”

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15.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Tour to Ephesus, Didyma and Miletus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $236

Meet your private guide at Kusadasi port and ride an air-conditioned minivan to Miletus, Didyma, and Ephesus. You’ll see a 25,000-seat theater, the Temple of Apollo, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre. Guides such as Serdar, Jun, and Juan have been praised for strong local knowledge and flexible timing.

“An unexpectedly deluxe tour that exceeded expectations. We booked a month or more in advance for 3 couples as our cruise ship excursion for the day in Kusadasi port. We got a driver and a tour guide for the price. The van was more like a Read more”

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