The 12 Hot Springs with Lunch in Kusadasi That Earn the Trip

1.Ephesus Private Tour and Lunch from Kusadasi. Turkish Bath opt.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $50Our pick

This private Kusadasi shore excursion pairs a guided visit to Ephesus with Turkish lunch, carpet weaving, and optional Ada Saray Hammam. Guides such as Levent, Fusun, Bill, Ibrahim, and Taner have earned strong praise for clear English and flexible pacing. Expect a private vehicle, a separate driver, extra entrance fees, and possible shopping stops.

“Bill was our tour guide and he was incredible! He has a PhD in Archeology and grew up in Ephesus - he was an absolute wizard with so much information and also such interesting color commentary throughout our tour. We had a great meal and very comfortable car service for the trip. We didnt mind that there were 'salesy' pitches at the market and carpet co-op but I realize that might not be for everyone. We enjoyed the experience and learning more about the culture and country. We did not do the Turkish bath.”

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2.Private Turkish Bath, Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Top rated

You’ll meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi’s Ege Port, ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and combine a traditional hammam with Turkish lunch and local crafts. Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary are optional extras, with entrance fees paid separately. Guides may include Damla, Sevda, Valerie, or Al.

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3.Ephesus Pigeon Island Tour with Lunch Turkish Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about six hours with a licensed English-speaking guide and private driver, visiting Pigeon Island, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, a Selçuk carpet cooperative, and a Turkish hammam. Lunch is included, while attraction tickets and the optional bath cost extra. Guides may include Aydin, Fusun, Sevda, or Korkut.

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5.Ephesus Full Day Tour & Horse Safari + Lunch – Opt Turkish Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $45

Start at Kusadasi port with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide, then visit Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, a Turkish handicrafts cooperative, and a horse safari near Selcuk. Lunch is included. The horse ride, Ephesus entrance, and Turkish bath cost extra, so check the final price before booking.

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6.The House of Virgin Mary Tour with Lunch – Optional Turkish Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

From Kusadasi cruise port, a licensed guide and private air-conditioned vehicle take you to the House of Virgin Mary near Ephesus. You get time at the pilgrimage site, a Turkish lunch, and a visit to a carpet and kilim cooperative. Add a one-hour hammam with sauna, kese scrub, and foam massage for $40.

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7.St John Basilica & Virgin Mary House + Lunch /OPT Turkish Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $40

From Kusadasi Port, a licensed English-speaking guide takes you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, St John Basilica, Selcuk, and a Turkish bath. The day includes Turkish lunch and flexible stops, but major entrance fees cost extra. Guides may include Sammy, Salman, or Kurt.

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8.House of Virgin Mary & Ephesus Museum + Lunch -Opt Turkish Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Meet your licensed guide at Ege Port for a private, five-hour Kusadasi tour covering the House of Virgin Mary and Ephesus Museum. Enjoy Turkish lunch, see local carpets and kilims, and add a sauna, kese scrub, and foam massage at Adasaray Hammam. Entry fees and the bath cost extra.

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9.Ephesus Private Tour with Shopping + Lunch – Opt Turkish Bath

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $45

From Kusadasi Port, your private English-speaking guide takes you to Ephesus, a leather atelier, pottery studio, carpet cooperative, lokum shop, and Turkish bath. Lunch, transport, port pickup, and return are included. Ephesus admission and the $40 hammam cost extra. Salman, known as Sammy, has earned praise for friendly, good-humored guiding.

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10.Panoramic Ephesus & Turkish Bath Tour + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

You’ll tour Ephesus by private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide, stopping at the Temple of Artemis, a leather showroom, and a carpet workshop. A Turkish lunch and port transfers are included. Finish with an optional traditional hammam massage, with time planned around your ship’s return.

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11.Private Ephesus Tour with Turkish Bath & Lunch from Kusadasi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $64

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kusadasi Port for a six-hour visit to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, a Turkish handicraft cooperative, lunch, and an optional hamam. Guides such as Sevda add clear history and help with photos. The Ephesus entry fee and Turkish bath services cost extra.

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12.The House of Virgin Mary and Turkish Bath Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

From Ege Port, your private group rides in an air-conditioned Mercedes to the House of Virgin Mary, a Turkish lunch, a carpet cooperative, and Adasaray Hammam. The four-and-a-half-hour outing includes a licensed guide, driver, port transfers, and lunch. Bring extra money for the $13 shrine entry and optional $40 bath.

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