Temple Shore Excursions: Our Top 5

1.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including Basilica of St John and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $438Our pick

Meet your guide at Kusadasi port for a six-hour private tour in a luxury vehicle. Walk downhill through Ephesus, then visit the House of the Virgin Mary, St John’s Basilica, the Temple of Artemis, and possibly the Ephesus Museum. Guides such as Emre, Alex, Melika, and Inan are praised for clear English and flexible pacing.

“It was one great experience,and our guide EMRE was awesome.The driver VEYSI too.The tour was so amazing ,we felt like we were getting a special treatment.We would recommend it to everyone.”

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2.Kusadasi Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus including House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $422

You’ll visit Ephesus with a private guide and driver, walking downhill past the Celsus Library, Great Theater, and Roman monuments. The tour also includes the House of Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Emre, Alex, and Inan have earned strong praise for clear explanations and flexible pacing, though guide quality can vary.

“Couldn't have been better. Alex was a super tour guide and treated us with kindness and courtesy. Turkey was a very pleasant surprise. Beautiful scenery and very clean. We stopped to eat at a local place where Alex and his wife enjoy the fRead more”

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3.Shore Excursion Laem Chabang Port : Grand Palace & Famous Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $297

Travel from Laem Chabang Port to Bangkok in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, and Wat Benchamabophit, with a boat ride and optional Thai lunch. Guide Panu has been praised for bringing Bangkok’s past to life.

“Very friendly and flexible. Terrific driver and good guide. Long ride from Laem Chebang to Bangkok, but driver was sensitive to passenger comfort. A/C worked great. Not a lot of time in Bangkok, but that was due to long drive and early ship departure. Driver and guide made the most of it.”

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4.Izmir Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $445Best reviewed

Travel from Izmir port in a private luxury vehicle with a licensed guide to Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. Guides such as Emre, Inan, and Oscar have led this route. Expect a six-hour outing, walking on uneven ruins, and ship return protection.

“This was a wonderful excursion. Our driver was informative and knowledgeable. We opted to stop at a rug showroom and enjoyed the experience. We were with another couple who were interested in getting a rug, if you are not interested in getting a rug, I would not recommend the rug tour. The town was fun to shop in and the people were very friendly.”

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5.Shore Excursion Laem Chabang Port : Grand Palace & Famous Temples

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $281Cheapest good one

You’ll leave Laem Chabang Port with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle for Bangkok’s major temples. Visit Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, and Wat Benchamabophit, with admission and bottled water included. Allow 6 to 8 hours, and bring proper temple clothing. Lunch costs extra.

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