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10 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Turkey

Turkey's standouts.

The 10 most-booked shore excursions tours in Turkey. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Turkey

Kusadasi: Ephesus Shore Excursion with Entry Ticket

Kusadasi: Ephesus Shore Excursion with Entry Ticket - Pickup and transport: smooth start, built for docking chaos

1.Kusadasi: Ephesus Shore Excursion with Entry Ticket

Most Popular★ 4.7

A half-day guided cruise shore trip from Kusadasi to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, with optional entry tickets and skip-the-line access.

“We had a morning tour with Okan who was very knowledgable related to Ephesus’s history. The small group setting was ideal as it keeps everyone engaged. Okan gave us information related to the country itself, politics, religion etc. He was very outgoing and friendly. The pickup was very easy from our cruise. He even added…”

736 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $30by Tour Altinkum

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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour - Hagia Sophia mosaics: the 6th-century “wow” stop

2.Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

★ 4.0

One-day Istanbul shore excursion with an English guide: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar, plus historic bonus stops.

“The quality of the Guide who was very knowledgable without being over facing. Berry also took into account we were an older couple and looked after us. We highly recommend her”

273 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $100.00by Neon Tours

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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - Hagia Sophia: Headsets, Rules, and Why It’s a Must

3.Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

★ 5.0

Private Istanbul shore excursion packs Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Blue Mosque, bazaars, and Basilica Cistern with pickup and time-saving access.

“Outstanding Experience! Aydin was our guide for the amazing “Istanbul Shore Excursion: Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour,” and he truly made it unforgettable! Our small family group of four found him engaging, entertaining, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, and people of Istanbul. Aydin brought the city to life as he shared its story…”

258 reviews7 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $100.00by Private Trip Turkey

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS - Price and What You Actually Get for $39

4.Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

★ 5.0

Cruise-only private Ephesus tour with port pickup, an English licensed guide, and smart timing for fewer lines and better sights.

“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special…”

101 reviews5 to 7 hours (approx.)From $39.00by Private Ephesus Tours

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Easy Ephesus Shore Excursion – 4 Hours with Licensed Guide

Easy Ephesus Shore Excursion – 4 Hours with Licensed Guide - Licensed guides like Kaya and Mehmet make the ruins click

5.Easy Ephesus Shore Excursion – 4 Hours with Licensed Guide

★ 4.7

Four hours from Kuşadası to Ephesus with a licensed guide, skip-line entry, plus the Virgin Mary site and Sirince.

“Tour was great. Covered what we wanted to see. The hard sell at the Carpet College was disappointing. Ali was great. His knowledge of the areas we visited was good. Allowed us time to wander and take photos. The small group tour was good- not having to count multiples of people and we were not…”

75 reviews4 hoursFrom $21by Moira Travel Agency

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NEW: Private The Most Detailed Ephesus Shore Excursion / with Lunch

NEW: Private The Most Detailed Ephesus Shore Excursion / with Lunch - Price and logistics: what you pay for the tour vs the sites

6.NEW: Private The Most Detailed Ephesus Shore Excursion / with Lunch

★ 5.0

Private Ephesus shore excursion with lunch: Meryemana, Terrace Houses, Celsus Library and more, with skip-the-line transport from Kusadasi.

“My guide Özgür (Oscar) made this an unforgettable experience! Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, he personalized the tour perfectly to match my interests. Ephesus was awe inspiring, and visiting the Terrace houses was worth the stairs (so many stairs). Lunch was delicious, and I’m still thinking about the olive oil and pomegranate juice salad dressing. Definitely…”

71 reviews5 to 7 hours (approx.)From $79.20by OTTI Travel

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Best Seller: Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

Best Seller: Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port - Mary’s House on Mt. Koressos: A Short Stop With a Different Atmosphere

7.Best Seller: Private Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port

★ 5.0

Private guided Ephesus day from Kuşadası port with luxury minivan pickup, lunch in Selçuk, plus Mary’s House and Artemis.

“Būlent Aslan is the best guide ever! He’s so knowledgeable, and he has perfected the timing of the tours before it gets crowded and crazy! He’s very funny, has been to so many countries and he can answer any questions you ask. We literally were just chauffeured around without any worries, he handled everything else.…”

69 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $44.90by Smart Turkey Tours

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Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House - Meryemana (St. Mary’s House): The Grotto Stop That Changes the Mood

8.Private Shore Excursion: Ephesus,Temple of Artemis,St. Mary House

★ 4.5

Private shore excursion from Kusadasi to Ephesus ruins, the Virgin Mary’s House, and Temple of Artemis, with lunch and a guide.

“We visited all of the sites we were interested in. Our guide Neslihan was amazing. She explained things so well and navigated us through crowds very well. Ephesus was incredible.”

61 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $224.00by Karavan Travel

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Shore Excursion: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Private & Group Tour

Shore Excursion: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Private & Group Tour - Ancient Ephesus in two focused hours

9.Shore Excursion: 3 Hours Easy Ephesus Private & Group Tour

★ 5.0

Easy 3.5-hour Ephesus tour from Kusadasi: guided ruins, Artemis pillar stop, air-conditioned ride, small group pace; entrance tickets extra.

“Adem Arslan a great tourist guide. High educated, flexible, patient and his knowledge seems to be endless (-: We learned a lot, we highly recommend him and the tour. Thank you once again!”

54 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $20.00by Grande Travel

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Private Ephesus Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers

Private Ephesus Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers - Temple of Artemis (included ticket): a shorter stop with big context

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