Kusadasi · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best Tours with Lunch in Kusadasi

63 tours  ·  from $7

A day at the ruins runs past two o’clock, and the village restaurants near Ephesus feed the tours that stop. These 15 include the meal, and the notes say what kind of meal it is.

Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH - The House of the Virgin Mary in 45 minutes
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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 the House of the Virgin Mary, walk ancient Ephesus, see the Temple of Artemis, and enjoy a Turkish lunch. Choose a group of about 8 to 10 or a private tour. Guides such as Funda, Isik, Riza, and Celine are praised for clear explanations and flexible timing.

“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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SKIP-THE-LINE: Group & Private Ephesus Tour ENTRY FEE & LUNCH - The House of the Virgin Mary adds a different kind of visit
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SKIP-THE-LINE: Group & Private Ephesus Tour ENTRY FEE & LUNCH

2.SKIP-THE-LINE: Group & Private Ephesus Tour ENTRY FEE & LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 935 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Start at Kuşadası Port and spend 4 to 6 hours exploring Ephesus, the Prytaneion, Temple of Artemis, and House of the Virgin Mary. Choose shared or private touring, add skip-the-line entry, enjoy lunch at a carpet village, and return to your ship on time.

“Our host, Vedat, was simply wonderful! He was extremely patient with our mobility limitations, was very knowledgeable, and his hospitality was a 10/10!”

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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch - The Terrace Houses reveal Ephesus behind closed doors
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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch

3.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Kusadasi to Ephesus, the Terrace Houses, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the visit, with entrance fees, lunch, and guaranteed return to port included. Guides such as Ali, Hazel, Emre, and Gonga have earned especially strong praise.

“Mehmet our tour guide was extraordinary! Definitely worth the money. He was knowledgeable and a real joy to spend the day with!”

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Ephesus: Mary's House Private & Group Tour with Ticket+Lunch - Mary’s House: a quiet first stop
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Ephesus: Mary’s House Private & Group Tour with Ticket+Lunch

4.Mary’s House Private & Group Tour with Ticket+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 738 reviews · from $31

Spend five hours visiting Mary’s House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk ancient streets with a live guide, enjoy Turkish lunch, and return to your ship on schedule. Private and small-group options are available.

“Was the most amazing tours we have done thanks to our amazing guide Esra. She wes awesome. I would highly recommend this tour and can’t think of anything negative at all.”

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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Mary, LUNCH, Entrances - Walking through Ephesus from Magnesia Gate
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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Mary, LUNCH, Entrances

5.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, House of Mary, LUNCH, Entrances

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend 5 to 6 hours with a private guide exploring Ephesus, the House of Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and Kuşadası viewpoints. The $134.10 price includes transport, lunch, entrance fees, and a guaranteed return to port. Guides such as Nejdet, Emre, Fusun, and Ceren are praised for personal, flexible touring.

“Excellent tour of Ephesus if you only have a few hours...and our guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable and flexible when we needed to adjust the itinerary.”

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From Izmir: Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch - Mary’s House sets a quiet tone
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From Izmir: Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch

6.Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch

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

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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Kusadasi & National Park Boat Tours with Lunch and Transfer - Life aboard the pirate-style boat
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Kusadasi & National Park Boat Tours with Lunch and Transfer

From Kusadasi: Full-Day National Park Jeep Tour with Lunch - Off-road tracks, music, and open-air Jeeps
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From Kusadasi: Full-Day National Park Jeep Tour with Lunch

8.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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Ephesus Cruiser Private or Small Group Tour, TICKET and LUNCH Opt - Meeting your guide at Ege Ports Harbor
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Ephesus Cruiser Private or Small Group Tour, TICKET and LUNCH Opt

9.Ephesus Cruiser Private or Small Group Tour, TICKET and LUNCH Opt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 490 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $14

This 4 to 6 hour Kusadasi shore excursion visits Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, Selcuk, and the Virgin Mary’s House. You get port pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, lunch, and a private or small group format. Guides such as Nafia, Gul, Eda, and Öznur are praised for flexible, clear touring.

“First of all Nafia...she is AMAZING!!! She picked us up on time, she was organized, had us beat the crowds, she is super knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel like we were out with a friend! Nafia is a BOSS!!”

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SKIP-THE-LINE: Group or Private Ephesus & Artemis Tour with LUNCH - The House of the Virgin Mary adds a quieter stop
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SKIP-THE-LINE: Group or Private Ephesus & Artemis Tour with LUNCH

10.SKIP-THE-LINE: Group or Private Ephesus & Artemis Tour with LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $22

This 4 to 6-hour Kuşadası shore excursion combines Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, a carpet demonstration, and Turkish lunch. A licensed guide such as Umut, Gul Bilgin, or Bilal may lead the day, with pickup and return timed to your cruise.

“Amazing just an amazing experience. Our guide mr. Umut was amazing as a guide, he was informative, calm, funny, patient and his communication was always on point. We talked a lot and got a good relationship. I would recommend this experience to anyone who likes history to experience this amazing place. Bring water, sunglasses and a hat.”

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Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Lunch - Mary’s House and the first biblical stop
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Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Lunch

11.Private Biblical Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

This 4 to 6 hour private shore excursion links Ephesus with Mary’s House, the Temple of Artemis, and St. John’s Basilica. Guides such as Elif, Tolga, Gigi, and Ze explain the Greek, Roman, and Christian past in fluent English. A local lunch and comfortable private transport round out the day.

“Our guide Oxway, “unique” in English, was wonderful. The day was informative and stress free. She was very good to accommodate bathroom breaks, photo stops, and more. Very knowledgeable and a genuine pleasure.”

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ALL INCLUSIVE Biblical Ephesus with BIBLE Oriented Guide &LUNCH - Mary’s House on the Aladag Mountains
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ALL INCLUSIVE Biblical Ephesus with BIBLE Oriented Guide &LUNCH

12.ALL INCLUSIVE Biblical Ephesus with BIBLE Oriented Guide &LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend 6 to 7 hours tracing Paul’s Ephesus, visiting Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. Your private English-speaking guide sets the pace, explains the Bible connections, and takes you to a Turkish lunch. Guides such as Emre, Ersan, Selenay, and Cengiz have earned especially warm praise.

“We had a great day touring Ephesus with Cengiz as our guide. He was informative and engaging. We were able to personalize the tour with a stop at traditional Turkish rug making and a mosaic artistry location. We also had a great lunch at a local restaurant. We felt like we were able to see many aspects of Kusadasi as well as ancient Ephesus.”

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Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included - The Temple of Artemis in 15 minutes
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Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included

13.Daily Ephesus and Virgin Mary House Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend seven hours visiting the Virgin Mary House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi or Selcuk. An English-speaking guide leads you through the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, Roman streets, and more, with lunch, air-conditioned transport, and main entrance fees included.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable, informative and nice. However we had several issues, the main one being, we almost missed our cruise ship. We visited the Virgin Mary house and Ephesus which were both wonderful. Afterwards they took us to an upscale lamb leather store where we sat for a sort of fashion show of leather apparel and then took us to a store where leather apparel was $1000 and up. It was strange and not listed in the tour description. Our lunch was a cheap buffet and not that good. After that we went to a store that gave a presentation on olive oils and other Turkish goods. We…”

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From Antalya Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch - Pamukkale’s white terraces and thermal water
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From Antalya Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch

14.From Antalya Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Flight with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $40

Leave Antalya around 1 a.m. for Pamukkale, watch the balloons inflate, then float above the white travertines for 40 to 60 minutes. You get free time at Pamukkale and Hierapolis, an open-buffet lunch, and a commemorative certificate. Guides may include Apo, Gözde, Suleyman, or Ahmed.

“The experience of hot air ballooning and knowing Pamukkale has been fantastic, our guide has accompanied us at all times and helped in everything. During the balloon trip we have felt very safe and quiet, I definitely recommend this agency to know Pamukkale and travel by balloon.Auto-translated”

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Kusadasi Jeep Safari Adventure w/LUNCH from Kusadasi Hotels&PORT - Dusty forest roads and the first water fight
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Kusadasi Jeep Safari Adventure w/LUNCH from Kusadasi Hotels&PORT

15.Kusadasi Jeep Safari Adventure w/LUNCH from Kusadasi Hotels&PORT

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 304 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Ride open-air jeeps from Kusadasi port or nearby hotels into Dilek National Park. Expect dusty forest tracks, mountain views, water fights, dancing, a barbecue lunch, beach time, and a swim near Zeus Cave. Drivers such as Oktay add plenty of energy, but group sizes and stops can vary.

“The team were all so uplifting and great fun. It was lovely to drive around in the jeeps and see the local sights and the water fights were so much fun. The team all worked really hard. It was a shame we couldn’t go to the beach for the BBQ as we had to make it back to our cruise ship but the trip was well worth the price.”

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