15 Lunch Experiences in Turkey to Build a Day Around

Top Choice For Cruisers: Ephesus, Mary's House WITH TICKETS+LUNCH - The House of the Virgin Mary in 45 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,233 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

See Ephesus, the House of Mary, and Artemis with port pickup, entry tickets, Turkish lunch, and a guaranteed return to your cruise ship.

“Rose was our tour guide.. she is extremely knowledgeable and gives a literal ton of information and history both at the sites and on the roads there.. that is the 3 stars part of the tour.. I am only giving 3 stars because she took it upon herself to detour our tour from leaving the carpet making school to having us go into a room to be upsold rugs and jewelry.. after that she took us to a leather factory and had us watch a fashion show where they after tried to sell us jackets.. I don’t pay money to go to locations to be pressed to purchase things I…”

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Antalya Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

2.Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,207 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $21

Spend a full day swimming at Suluada’s clear bays, enjoying a fresh boat lunch, and soaking up Mediterranean views from Antalya or Kemer.

“I really liked the activity. The sights were beautiful. The itinerary was very nice. We could do a lot of things without rushing. I highly recommend this trip!”

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Antalya Tours, Jeep Safaris, Jeep Safaris in Antalya, Lunch Experiences, Quad Bikes, Safari, Tour Reviews, Tours

Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

3.Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,260 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26

Ride 14 km of rapids in Köprülü Canyon with ziplining, buggy or quad biking, Jeep trails, lunch, and hotel pickup options.

“Rafting was a lot of fun and perfectly good for my two children 11 and 8 years old, also added buggy at the last minute and they had family buggy for 4 people which is perfect for us. one thing to note is your eyewear will get very muddy and a bottle of water would be handy to wash the mud off the glasses. Did zipline at the end which was a fun and interesting end to our tour. Last but not least, a big shout out to our guide Monty who made the whole tour so enjoyable and looked after my two young children to ensure they feel safe…”

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City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Jeep Safaris, Jeep Safaris in Side, Lunch Experiences, Safari, Side Tours, Tour Reviews

City of Side: Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch

4.Jeep Safari & Green Lake Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,919 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $19

Jeep safari from Side to Green Lake and Green Canyon with mountain views, lunch, swimming, a boat cruise, water fights, and Manavgat Waterfall.

“Great activity, highly recommend. Great value for the money. Drivers deserve to be Tipped pls do so.”

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Cappadocia Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket

5.Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,317 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54

Explore Cappadocia’s underground city, Selime Monastery, Ihlara Valley, and more on a small-group tour with lunch and hotel pickup.

“This was a wonderful way to see all the major sites in the Cappedocia area, highlighted by the underground city tour and tour of the “Star Wars like” monastery. Our 7-8 hour tour covered a wide area with a very knowledgeable guide and delicious lunch. Highly recommend!”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Kemer Tours, Lunch Experiences, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Tours

Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

6.Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,300 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $23

Review of the Suluada boat tour from Antalya, with turquoise bays, lunch, hotel transfers, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“It was a great time. Great communication with the guides. The boat crew was helpful and fun. We had an awesome day. Thanks”

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Pamukkale Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool Tour with lunch from Antalya

7.Pamukkale Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool Tour with lunch from Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis from Antalya with lunch, hotel transfers, a guide, and free time for the terraces and ancient ruins.

“I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to warn others about this tour. It was one of the most disappointing experiences of my trip. First, the listing mentions Cleopatra’s Pool three times – including in the tour title – but it was closed when we arrived. That’s a major part of why we booked this in the first place, and there was no warning or update from the company in advance. As for Pamukkale itself: the photos are incredibly misleading. Most of the travertine terraces are completely dried up, the few with water are packed with people, and much of it is roped off and inaccessible. You’re required…”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Green Canyon Tours, Lunch Experiences, Side Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Side: Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

8.Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,090 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Review of Side’s Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour, with off-road fun, water fights, village stops, lunch, swimming, and Green Lake views.

“It was amazing, the guys were absolutely incredible. Big shout out to Johnny Cash, you were an amazing guid. All of you amazing. Couldn’t fault the experience. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks, Chloe & Mia”

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Cappadocia Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Red (North) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and tickets

9.Red (North) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,975 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $54

See Cappadocia’s top sights on a small-group Red Tour with hotel pickup, cave churches, fairy chimneys, pottery, lunch, and tickets included.

“This tour covered so much in a day!!! Our tour guide was fabulous! Grew up in the area and was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the sites we saw. He was very friendly and highly qualified. Best tour guide!!!”

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Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option

10.Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,879 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $30

Compare Bursa and Uludağ day tour from Istanbul with lunch, Ottoman sights, mountain time, shopping, and optional cable car views.

“Overall was excellent, the driver was always smiling and very kind , the guide was very helpful and kind, Thank you”

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Antalya Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

Antalya: Suluada Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

11.Suluada Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,858 reviews · from $18Best value

Review of Antalya’s Suluada boat trip, with hotel pickup, swimming stops, lunch, practical tips, costs, crowds, and what to expect.

“It was a wonderful experience with a wonderful staff like Eric, thank you for this incredible destination 💪🏽💪🏽”

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From Antalya/Kemer: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch

12.Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,853 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $41

Visit Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Cleopatra Pools from Antalya or Kemer with lunch, hotel transfers, and an expert English or German guide.

“The trip was amazing. Even though the journey is long, it’s absolutely breathtaking and we enjoyed the journey itself. It was my second time in Pamukkale and I must say that Levent was great guide. He went to Hierapolis with us to explain us a bit about history. We had enough free time to explore city or enjoyed the terraces. Overall everything was great and I would definitely recommend the trip. Levent as a guide and Jaffar as a driver are amazing positive duo. Thank you guys.”

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Cappadocia Tours, Guided, Lunch Experiences, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cappadocia: Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Ticket

13.Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,717 reviews · from $49

Explore Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, cave villages, Zelve Museum, and Avanos pottery on a guided seven-hour Red Tour with lunch.

“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.”

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