Turkey · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Turkish days out are cheap by European standards and vary wildly in quality, which makes the shortlist the whole job. Here are 15 tours with lunch that hold up, each with its price and its verdict.
Review of the $29 Kusadasi cruise tour to Ephesus, Mary's House, Artemis, and Turkish lunch, with tickets, guides, timing, and shopping tips.
“Very friendly tour guide- tour included Virgin Mary’s house and Ephesus. Very informative and inclusive.”
Review of the Suluada Island boat tour from Antalya, with three swim stops, lunch, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Excellent value for money and such a beautiful day. Picked up near our hotel and taken to a lovely boat with space for all. Lovely blue waters with stops in three different places and a lunch provided which was really nice. You could choose between chicken and fish and there are snacks and drinks available to buy on board. I would whole heartedly recommended to anyone thinking of booking , it’s well worth it.”
Review of Antalya’s rafting, zipline, Jeep, buggy and quad adventure, with practical tips on price, lunch, transport, clothing, and value.
“Highly recommend this day trip, I did all 4 activities and it was definitely the highlight of my trip. Can’t wait to do it again when I come back to Antalya. Stunning scenery our guide Macko was great and all the guides had good energy and made it super fun. Thanks guys xx”
Review of Side’s $19 Jeep Safari and Green Lake boat trip, with off-road thrills, lunch, swimming, waterfalls, practical tips, and value advice.
“We had the best time, we got transported from our hotel in Side at 8:30am and returned at 3pm. Our driver Joseph was the best, really kept the group entertained. The lunch was stunning we had bread, chicken breast, salad, pasta and cous cous served buffet style. You get taken around to see all the sights and get a lot of photo opportunities. We went in November towards the end of the season so I would recommend taking a jacket as it can be chilly in the morning also some sunglasses and scalf/bandana to cover your face from the dust if you forget they do offer bandana’s for €5 before…”
Explore Cappadocia’s Green Tour with Kaymakli Underground City, Selime Monastery, Ihlara Valley, lunch, and small-group comfort.
“A wonderful small group trip with a fantastic guide, U fuk. It was a very full day with visits to exceptional sites, decent lunch and rounded off with a beautiful 3.5 km walk through a gorgeous forested river Gorge. Exceptional value for money, highly recommended!!”
Review of the Suluada boat tour from Antalya, with hotel transfers, lunch, swimming stops, practical tips, drawbacks, and value advice.
“The tour began with a hotel pickup in the Antalya area. The pickup was slightly delayed, but the driver stayed in contact, so it was manageable. After picking us up, the driver collected other guests from nearby hotels. He got lost a few times and seemed frustrated, but the atmosphere remained light-hearted. During the drive, we realized the air conditioning wasn’t working, so the van was briefly driven with the door open, and the driving style felt quite aggressive. The port was about a one-hour drive from Antalya. Once there, we boarded a boat that was spacious and generally comfortable. The itinerary included several stops at different beaches. Unfortunately, the…”
Review of the Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour from Antalya, with lunch, transport, travertines, Cleopatra’s Pool updates, and practical tips.
“This is a must see pamukkale was amazing in real life, so much more beautiful than any images. It was wonderful to walk and soak feet in the pools. Tour is amazing, tour guide was amazing and took good care of us. Mini buss very comfortable and clean.”
Review of Side’s $28 Green Canyon jeep and boat tour, with off-road fun, swimming, lunch, waterfalls, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The best was the driver Omar and manager Talha who let the experiences begin unforgettable. A little shadow point on it was only the unexpected need of face mask, which you was forced to buy from the providing company.”
Review of Cappadocia’s Red Tour from Göreme, covering castle views, cave churches, fairy chimneys, pottery, lunch, price, and practical tips.
“Oz/Orgi was an excellent tour guide!! If you need someone to get through succinctly the red tour, he would be a great choice”
Review of Istanbul’s Bursa and Uludağ day tour, with Green Mosque, mountain views, lunch, shopping, ferry travel, and optional cable car.
“Overall was excellent, the driver was always smiling and very kind , the guide was very helpful and kind, Thank you”
Review of Antalya’s Suluada boat trip with hotel pickup, turquoise bays, lunch, swimming stops, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“overall activities are excellent. Eric and The guest realaetio department did good job amd made everything perfect for our trip. well manage and amazing trip. we njoyed crystal clear water for swimming and food on boat and boat ride...all awesome...luved it”
Review of the Antalya and Kemer Pamukkale tour, covering Hierapolis, Cleopatra Pools, lunch, transport, guides, value, and practical tips.
“What a great experience, thankfully the weather was also amazing so we were able to enjoy to the fullest! Our guide Osman was extremely knowledgeable! He was one of the best guides we’ve ever had, highly recommended”
Explore Cappadocia’s Red Tour with castle views, cave churches, fairy chimneys, lunch, pottery, hotel transfers, and a local guide.
“We had a wonderful experience with guide Ugur during the Red Tour. The tour was well structured with lunch in the middle and exciting pottery ceremony in between tourist attractions. Ugur gave us a lot of new knowledge while also being so entertaining, best guide! Highly recommend.”
See Istanbul’s top sights in seven hours, with a guide, local lunch, skip-the-line access, and practical advice on extra fees.
“The Istanbul tour is well organised and professionally run. Our guide, Seyma, speaks very good English and is friendly and knowledgeable.”
Review of Alanya’s Sapadere tour with Dim Cave, Dimçay River lunch, village visits, tropical fruit garden, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“Great fun. Just the drive to the restaurant for lunch was about an hour so it was a bit too long.”
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