
ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 835 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH worth booking?
ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH is a 5-hour experience in Kusadasi, Turkey, from $159 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 835 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (835)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $159 per person
NO HIDDEN COSTS in OUR PRIVATE TOUR. : Many companies DO NOT include entrance fees to their published prices. Entrance fees and Lunch are included in our tours. You do not have to pay any HIDDEN costs when you are in your private tour. Entrance fees, LUNCH , Private licenced Tour guide, Brand-new A/C transportation are INCLUDED in the price. Why Private Tours with Us? Please check includes and excludes of the tours carefully before you book your tour.
What you get
About this experience
NO HIDDEN COSTS in OUR PRIVATE TOUR. : Many companies DO NOT include entrance fees to their published prices. Entrance fees and Lunch are included in our tours. You do not have to pay any HIDDEN costs when you are in your private tour. Entrance fees, LUNCH , Private licenced Tour guide, Brand-new A/C transportation are INCLUDED in the price. Why Private Tours with Us? Please check includes and excludes of the tours carefully before you book your tour.
What's included
Included
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- A/C Transportation with Brand-New Vehicles
- ENTRANCE FEES (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
- Traditional Turkish LUNCH
- Local Tax
- Professional Licenced Tour Guide
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
When you compare our rates with others, please check includes and excludes carefully. Our rates include ENTRANCE FEES & LUNCH. Most of the other travel agents do not include entrance fees to their rates. There is not any HIDDEN COSTS in our rates. Your tour guide will be ready at Kusadasi Cruise terminal at pre-arranged time. ( Meeting time is vary for each cruise ship. We will email your pick up time in 24 hours after your reservation ) Your personal guide will have YOUR NAME sign at the port. Drive to Ephesus
30 minutes here
Ephesus Ancient City
Our first stop is Ephesus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Artemis during the years of the Roman Empire, the Greek port of Ephesus became the greatest city in Asia Minor. You will start your Ephesus excursion at the upper Magnesia Gate, and work your way down through the city, ending near the ancient Harbor. Along the way you will see the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theater, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period. It has played host to programs as varied as Paul and his sermons to the Ephesians, to concerts by Sting, in part due to its remarkable acoustics. You will walk along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Antony and Cleopatra rode in procession. You will hear stories of Alexander the Great, the Virgin Mary, and many other famous visitors who walked the same marble streets that you are walking.
120 minutes here · Admission included
The House of the Virgin Mary
Drive to the House of the Virgin Mary. The House of Virgin Mary is one of the pilgrimage center of Christians where Virgin Mary passed her recently time and died. Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, and ‘unofficially’ confirmed its authenticity. Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI has visited this shrine LUNCH IS INCLUDED
45 minutes here · Admission included
Selcuk
Traditional Turkish Lunch is included in a local restaurant.
60 minutes here
The Temple of Artemis
Continue to visit Temple of Artemis which is one of the seven wonders of Ancient time
15 minutes here
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park
Drive back to Kusadasi Center through Gazibegendi Park to have the best view of Kusadasi Port and center
Pass by without stopping
After the tour return back to Kusadasi city center and the port
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private in Spanish
Private in Spanish: All inclusive Ephesus tour in Spanish . Entrance fees, Lunch, Private and Driver are included. No Hidden Costs Pickup included
Private in English
Optional Terrace Houses : You may add Terrace Houses with 20-USD per person extra during the tour All Inclusive Private : No Hidden Costs. Entrances, Traditional Lunch, Private English Speaking Guide, Private transportation are included Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Kusadasi Private Tours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All Inclusive private tour to Ephesus , The House of Virgin Mary and Artemission temple
- Lunch, Entrance fees, Private Professional Tour guide, Private Transportation are included
- No Hidden Costs in our private tour
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 833 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
833 verified traveler reviews for ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great excursion
This excursion at first view looked more expensive than others. But one must take into account what’s included. You get a well appointed spotlessly clean private bus, with a good driver. A very knowledgeable, pleasant guide. Doing all he can to deliver you a great day. Prepaid entrance tickets without the wait. Topped off by a good traditional Greek luncheon. I highly recommend this tour.
via Viator
An Incredible Day in Ephesus with Aleyna!**
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **An Incredible Day in Ephesus with Aleyna!** Our tour of Ephesus with Aleyna was absolutely incredible and easily one of the highlights of our trip. The archaeological sites were simply mind-blowing—seeing so much history preserved in one place was an experience we will never forget. Aleyna was fantastic from beginning to end. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and made the entire day feel comfortable and enjoyable. We learned so much from her about Ephesus, its history, and the people who once lived there. She brought the history to life in a way that made everything we were seeing even more fascinating. The included lunch was also delicious and such a wonderful addition to the day! We came away feeling like we had experienced so much while also gaining a much deeper understanding of the history of Ephesus. For the quality of the tour, the amount we were able to see and learn, the wonderful lunch, and the personalized experience, this tour was an **exceptional value**. Thank you, Aleyna, for such a memorable day! We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ephesus—especially if you love history and want an experience that is both personal and incredibly informative. **Five stars without hesitation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**
via Tripadvisor
An Incredible Day in Ephesus with Aleyna!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **An Incredible Day in Ephesus with Aleyna!** Our tour of Ephesus with Aleyna was absolutely incredible and easily one of the highlights of our trip. The archaeological sites were simply mind-blowing—seeing so much history preserved in one place was an experience we will never forget. Aleyna was fantastic from beginning to end. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and made the entire day feel comfortable and enjoyable. We learned so much from her about Ephesus, its history, and the people who once lived there. She brought the history to life in a way that made everything we were seeing even more fascinating. The included lunch was also delicious and such a wonderful addition to the day! We came away feeling like we had experienced so much while also gaining a much deeper understanding of the history of Ephesus. For the quality of the tour, the amount we were able to see and learn, the wonderful lunch, and the personalized experience, this tour was an **exceptional value**. Thank you, Aleyna, for such a memorable day! We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ephesus—especially if you love history and want an experience that is both personal and incredibly informative. Five stars without hesitation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
via Viator
A wonderful experience!
An excellent tour of the Old Town Istanbul. TaHa met us at the port and we took the tram to Old Town.He expertly gave us the history of the area and we were able to see everything we had hoped. Wear good walking shoes.TaHa was also very responsive to tailoring the day to ensure we got to do what we wanted as he gave us options
via Viator
Rich in history. Best tour guide!
We had the best day with Urgurcan!! We had a private tour (and separate driver) and learned so much! We got to visit a lot of different places too! Turkey was our 49th country and 6th continent and Urgurcan was THE BEST tour guide we ever had! He was filled with knowledge and shared ever but he had with us! The country is beautiful and filled with history and we are blessed to have visited and picked an amazing tour! Thank you Urgucan!! (We hope to see you again!)
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $159 to $189
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 292
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Kusadasi Private Tours, who run 13 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.8.
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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kusadasi.
How much does ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH cost?
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Prices start at $159 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kusadasi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kusadasi is not rushed.
Is ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 835 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Kusadasi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH?
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Around 292 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kusadasi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kusadasi and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kusadasi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kusadasi?
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On Outty we rank every Kusadasi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour with Entry Fees & Lunch, Ephesus Temple of Artemis and House of Mary Private Half Day Tour, Best of Ephesus: Private & Group Skip-the-Line Tour for Cruisers. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kusadasi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kusadasi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH?
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Included: GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT; A/C Transportation with Brand-New Vehicles; ENTRANCE FEES (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines); Traditional Turkish LUNCH; and Local Tax. Not included: Drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 8 listed pickup locations in and around Kusadasi. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages is ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kusadasi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH?
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Across 835 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, small groups. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus & The House of Mary & Turkish LUNCH?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private in Spanish, Private in English. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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