KUŞADASI · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
A tour that feeds you saves an argument at two in the afternoon. The 15 below fold a proper sit-down meal into the price — usually in a village between Ephesus and the coast. What the menu is, and whether drinks are extra.
See Ephesus, Mary’s House, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port with tickets, lunch, a local guide, and guaranteed ship return.
“Great way to see Ephesus and other attractions at Kusdasi. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. A totally enjoyable experience and great value.”
Explore Ephesus, the House of Mary, Artemis Temple, and Turkish crafts on a flexible Kusadasi cruise tour with lunch.
“TAY was a very good tour guide. Everything was as promised with added stops at a ceramic and carpet art studio. Beautiful products and very informative, as they show you how they are made. However, there is some pressure to purchase these very beautiful and expensive items. Lunch was good, was next to the carpet factory. We're given delicious cold apple tea. All in all this tour is perfect for a day trip. I do recommend this tour without hesitation. Small group of 4 with guide and driver in comfortable van.”
Explore Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, Terrace Houses, and Turkish cuisine on a private Kusadasi shore excursion.
“Wonderful guide (Hazel), lots of walking/standing though. Rough terrain where you have to be very cautious. Hazel was knowledgeable and took time to connect the dots between centuries and rulers, making it all very clear!!! Only concern: We would have very much preferred not being directed to carpet salesmen.”
Explore Mary's House, Ephesus, and the Temple of Artemis from Kusadasi Port with a guide, lunch, transport, and cruise-safe timing.
“Ephesus was so worthwhile. Similar to Pompeii in some respects. Derya was lovely and very knowledgeable. The House of Mary was a quick event. Afterwards we had a very tasty meal followed by an interesting tour of a carpet manufacturer. Some people requested a stop at a leather manufacturer and they gave us drinks and a fashion show while we learned about their product. A very full day.”
Review of a private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with skip-line entry, Turkish lunch, House of Mary, Artemis Temple, and port pickup.
“Plenty of walking, great experience. As with many of these private tours, there is some selling going on, as you experience a rug factory, a pottery factory, and some others, but they are not pushy and many would find them enjoyable.”
Spend 6 to 7 hours swimming in Kusadasi’s turquoise bays, with hotel transfers, lunch, music, sunbeds, and optional boat extras.
“Great experience, definitely something to do while in Kusadasi. Boat crew was really good. We've been picked up from hotel, had plenty time to chill on boat and lots of time to swim when we stopped. We also been given tasty lunch which was a big bonus. Just one thing could be improved: music was little loud on way there and back. But overall I would say 9.5/10”
Ride open-air Jeeps through Kusadasi National Park, hear your echo, join water fights, eat a beach BBQ, and swim at Long Beach for $30.
“Nice trip organized by the team. Water fight, dancing, the echo of you screaming in the mountains. You can also see the beautiful coastline of kusadasi and island in Greece. Then you had lunch in the beach and rest a few hours before you left.Recommend!”
Explore Ephesus, Artemis Temple, Selcuk, and Virgin Mary’s House on a flexible Kusadasi cruise excursion with lunch.
“Selin was awesome! This tour was very informative! Enjoyed the Turkish rugb demonstration. There was a sales pitch but they weren't pushy. It gave us an opportunity to see the great craftsmanship and rugs. Absolutely great! Dont miss this opportunity! This is our 4th tour through and all has been magnificent! Thanks for a great experience!.”
Explore Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Turkish crafts on a small-group tour with lunch and guaranteed return to Kuşadası Port.
“A memorable day. We were picked up from our hotel punctually, by a local guide who shared information about Kusadasi itself and the countryside we drove through. He was extremely knowledgable and imparted information in a clear way. He told us that he talked too much but I would disagree - we learned lots and he really added to our experience. A good trip to Ephesus and the Virgin Mary House.”
Explore biblical Ephesus from Kusadasi with a private guide, Virgin Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica, lunch, and a luxury vehicle.
“Aba was great. He was very knowledgeable on the histoical sites and all the related religious and cultural importance. Highly recommended.”
Explore Biblical Ephesus privately from Kusadasi with a Bible-focused guide, skip-the-line entry, Turkish lunch, Mary’s House, and St. John’s Basilica.
“My mother and I took this tour as a shore excursion during our Mediterranean cruise. It was high on our list and we were very excited as it was also a part of small scale pilgrimage as we concentrated our experiences on those with a religious background. There were parts of the tour that were absolute highlights and some that were downright bad. So overall, an average/meh score. The sights were on the absolute must do, highlights. Although the first stop was quick, the last home of Mary was peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed it. The second was Ephesus, and it was fascinating. Lots to take in, from both a…”
Explore Ephesus, the Virgin Mary House, and the Temple of Artemis on a 7-hour small-group tour with lunch from Kusadasi or Selcuk.
“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…”
Review of the Antalya to Pamukkale hot air balloon tour, including sunrise flight, transport, lunch, costs, delays, and practical tips.
“The balloon ride gets 5 stars. The rest of our day was a total waste. We did NOT want a visit to an onyx factory, we did NOT want to spend another €30 each and over 3 hours in Heirapolis although we were practically forced to. We declined and sat for those 3hrs in a small cafe!!!!!! We had paid a lot of money already and it should have been more explicit and upfront about this extra cost! Also, we were picked up at 2.35am from our hotel and yet there was no food stop for breakfast , only lunch at 1,00. Our food was sub average! Our transport on…”
Review of Kusadasi Jeep Safari with lunch, water fights, Zeus Cave, forest views, beach time, costs, drawbacks, and booking tips.
“Amazing day start to finish. So much fun. Staff fantastic making it lots of fun. Definitely book. Zeus cave so incredible. Beach club and lunch excellent. Thank you for a great day. All ages we had a 75, 71 year old right down to 8 years”
Explore Ephesus, its Terrace Houses, and the Temple of Artemis on a private Kusadasi tour with lunch, port pickup, and no hidden entrance fees.
“The tour had covered all entrance fee, really no hidden cost. Ephesus is a very historical place, Terrace house must go to see. Lunch was fantastic . The tour also brought you to see leather jackets show, carpet production. If you are not interested in those places, they will send you back to the ship port. No hard feeling.”
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