The 14 Best Full-Day Tours in Kusadasi

1.From Izmir: Full-Day Ephesus Tour with Lunch

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

Travel from Izmir by air-conditioned van to the House of the Virgin Mary and Ephesus, then have lunch in Selçuk, stop at the Temple of Artemis and spend time in Şirince. English-speaking guides such as Nizam, Gül and Vedat lead the day. The €15 Terrace Houses visit costs extra; a shopping stop is included.

“Perfect tour, Nizam is very professionnal, knowledgeable and I learnt a lot from him. The tour is really value for money! We stopped by a few touristic shops and villages and that was really appreciable.”

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2.Full-Day National Park Jeep Tour with Lunch

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

Ride a Land Rover jeep from Kusadasi into Peninsula National Park, with views toward Samos, a stop at Echo Valley and time for a swim. Expect dusty off-road stretches, music, water fights and dancing, followed by a BBQ lunch with meatballs, salad, fried vegetables and fruit. English-speaking guides lead the five-hour outing; names such as Speedy and Tanju have been praised, but guide assignments can vary.

“Great fun! Water fights, music on the go, BBQ and some great laughs!”

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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

Ride from Selçuk or Kusadasi to Pamukkale for a guided visit to Hierapolis, including its theater, Necropolis, and Roman remains, followed by a walk across the calcium terraces. Hotel pickup, site entry, air-conditioned transport, and lunch are included. Cleopatra’s Antique Pool costs extra, and the day also includes a Turkish handicrafts stop.

“Very well organised, comfort transport, good food and an amazing place to visit highly recommended top class”

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4.Private Ephesus Full Day Tour from Izmir

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

Travel by private vehicle from Izmir to Ephesus, with an English-speaking guide and time at the ancient city, the Temple of Artemis, St. John’s Basilica, and the House of the Virgin Mary. The schedule can be adjusted to your pace. Admission fees and lunch cost extra, so plan for those expenses.

“Perfect tour , very detailed and informing. Nagi , our guide was expert in the history of Efesus. The visit in the house of Vigrin Mary was astonished. The story behind about its finding is magical. Also the visit to Basilica of Saint Jonh is a place that any Cristian should not miss. Nagi thank you for your lovely company and all the information that you shared with us.”

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

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

From Kusadasi, expect an early start and a long drive to Pamukkale, where you can see the white calcium terraces and explore Hierapolis with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and lunch are included. The group is capped at 15, but Cleopatra’s Pool is currently closed for renovations, so check the latest conditions before booking.

“Great day trip to pamukkale, great guide Ibrahim and driver very informative and helpful .Great value and well timed out”

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

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

Set out from Kusadasi by boat for three swimming stops, including a bay opposite Samos, with a barbecue lunch on board. Hotel pickup and return are included, and an English-speaking host is listed. Bring your own snorkel gear, towel, and cash for drinks. The boat has both shaded areas and sunbeds.

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

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

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

From Kusadasi, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, walk through ancient Ephesus with an English-speaking guide, then stop at the Temple of Artemis. The tour lasts about four to six hours and includes lunch and private, air-conditioned transport. Admission fees are extra. Guides named Adam and Adem have led engaging tours, but a specific guide is not guaranteed.

“What a wonderful day and what a wonderful guide in Adam. He listened to what we wanted to do a provided a fabulous itinerary around the three place of interest we wanted to visit. His knowledge was incredible and he answered all our questions regarding the sites we visited and life in general in Turkey post COVID. Special thanks to our driver who made sure we did not have too far to walk in the intense heat. Adam we salute you.”

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8.Full Day Private or Small Group Ephesus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · from $23

From Kusadasi, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus, İsa Bey Mosque, and the Temple of Artemis with a licensed guide and air-conditioned transport. Choose a private group or small-group outing, and ask ahead about the Archaeology Museum and Sirince, which are mentioned in the tour details but not listed as itinerary stops.

“I had found Private ephesus tour listed on getyourguide with very good reviews. This tour was better than l could have ever expected. It ended up being a private tour with the guide and me in a new Mercedes minibus. Our guide actually studied archaeology in college and worked for several years as an archaeologist at the Ephesus site. In addition to being a really nice guy he was obviously very knowledgeable about the site. I had a nice lunch at an open air restaurant and then visited a carpet weaving site. This was the absolute best tour. I strongly recommend private Ephesus tour.Read more”

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Kusadasi or Selcuk to Pamukkale, where you can see the white thermal terraces, have lunch, and visit Hierapolis’s Great Theatre, Apollon Temple, and Roman Baths. A guide leads your private group, with pickup from hotels or Kusadasi Cruise Port. Bring water shoes for the rough walk near the pools.

“Excellent tour! Kutay was a great guide!!! Attentive and super available for us to make much better use of the time. Also speaks perfectly well Spanish!! I highly recommend this tour!!Auto-translated”

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Ephesus with a guide, then visit the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis and Sirince village, where you can sample fruit wine. The tour includes lunch and round-trip transfers from Kusadasi or Selcuk. Guides have included Gul, Nizam, Güray and Mel, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Ephesus in the Eyes of Time (After the style of Nâzım Hikmet) We walked where emperors walked, where traders whispered silvered deals, where poets carved verses into stone— but we did not walk alone. Nâzim, child of Ephesus, grew up among the ruins, his bicycle spinning where chariots once roared, his feet knowing every worn marble step, his voice carrying the weight of centuries. With a sweep of his hand, columns rose, frescoes glowed, the library filled with scholars, the theater echoed with cheers. A city not lost, but waiting— and he unlocked its gates. And there, among the ghosts of Rome, Garfield the cat, wise and golden, watched us…”

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11.From Kusadasi Port: Ephesus Full-Day Private Trip

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

From Kusadasi Port, take a private six-hour trip to the House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. Your local guide leads you through Roman streets, the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater. Past guides have included Erol, Necla and Yücel, though your guide may differ. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“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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12.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 travel by air-conditioned minivan to Miletus, Didyma and Ephesus. See Miletus’s 25,000-seat theater, Didyma’s Temple of Apollo and the Library of Celsus. The order can change. Tickets and lunch cost extra.

“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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13.Pamukkale and Hierapolis: Full-Day Private or Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $102

Travel from Kuşadası or Selçuk to Pamukkale and Hierapolis on a 9-to-11-hour private or small-group tour. Walk the white travertine terraces, explore Roman ruins and, if you choose, pay extra to swim in the Antique Pool. An English-speaking licensed guide leads the visit; Eren is one guide named by a participant, though your guide may differ.

“I really dreamed of visiting this place, the view is very impressive, it's definitely worth a visit”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $90

Spend eight hours visiting Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and lunch. You’ll walk marble streets past the Celsus Library and Great Theater. Past guides have included Guray and Z; your guide depends on the departure. Ask how much time is set aside for the ruins and whether shopping stops are planned.

“Touring with Apasas Travel was excellent.The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.It was a great experience”

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