Where to Go: the 15 Best Temple Days with Lunch Around the World

Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch - Guadalupe Shrine, Mexico’s great pilgrimage center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,603 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend about nine hours visiting Tlatelolco, the Guadalupe Shrine, and Teotihuacan with an English-speaking guide. You’ll also stop at an obsidian workshop for a tequila tasting. Lunch is optional, and private tours can include hotel pickup.

“Gio (tour guide) + David (driver) were kind and provided thorough information throughout the tour. We chose the à la carte meal option rather than the buffett a the food was more than enough! Very cool to see the historic pyramids + recommend bringing a hat, sunblock & water!!”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

2.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Visit four Ayutthaya temple ruins from Bangkok in seven hours, with an English, German, Thai, or Japanese-speaking guide. Guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, and Jum are known for clear history talks and good humor. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, temple entry, and a Thai buffet lunch on selected options.

“Wonderful day! Our guide Paul was lovely, very knowedlegable and gave good insights in Thai history and culture. Good balance of jokes and information, great at keeping the strucutre and pace. highly recommended. Thanks Paul”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

3.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then explore three monasteries, all eight from scenic viewpoints, and the Hermit Caves with local guides Maria or Clement. The 14-hour trip includes photo stops, optional Greek lunch, audio guide, Wi-Fi, and USB charging.

“Very tiring but 100% worth it. Amazing views, very entertaining and informative. Lunch was simple but nice. Few options to chose from and all of them very tasty. I recommend this trip”

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Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

4.Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,246 reviews · from $6Best value

Travel from Baku to Bibiheybat Mosque, Gobustan’s ancient rock carvings and mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Guides such as Nabat, Yashar, Islam, Mehri, and Rza are praised for clear storytelling. Expect off-road driving, a lunch stop, and a final photo stop at Heydar Aliyev Centre.

“It was well organised, although I originally from Azerbaijan, my family learned so much and saw amazing places.”

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Angkor Wat Sunset Small Group Tour with Lunch Included

5.Angkor Wat Sunset Small Group Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,059 reviews · from $20

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch by Srah Srang, cold towels, and water are included. The day ends with sunset at Phnom Bakheng, weather and crowds permitting.

“The hotel pick up was exactly on time and communication was efficient with contact made the night before. Our tour guide Ra was very personable and the tour was a nice mixture of culture and history. Thoroughly enjoyed Ra’s company and professionalism.”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

6.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned van, stopping at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang and Baan Dam Museum. Guides such as Andy, Suzy and Danai add context and humor. Lunch, water and fruit are included, while some admission fees cost extra.

“You will see a lot during the trip! Definitely worth the money coming from Chiang Mai. The Karen village was however, very sad. Please don’t take pictures of these women. The rest was nice! The driver was sometimes quite fast, so be aware that you should bring medication for nausea.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

7.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to Meteora, with seaside breaks at Kamena Vourla and a village lunch in Kastraki. Visit three active monasteries, view all six from the road, and see the Badovas hermit caves. English guiding, Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and audio guides are included.

“Tillos was an excellent guide with a vast understanding of the history of the monasteries but also Greece in general. He was caring, conversed confidently and passionately with everyone and made us feel very welcome. Spiros and Bill were safe drivers and got us everywhere on time as our brochure indicated. The stops en route were perfectly spaced. The meal options a delight and the restaurants a pleasure. Will advise this tour strongly! You cannot go wrong. Do some islands, Meteora and the Acropolis. That is perfectly Greece in a nutshell.”

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The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

8.The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 992 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours exploring Ayutthaya with an English, German, Japanese, or Thai-speaking guide. Visit four major temple sites, stop for a local Thai lunch, and ride between them in an air-conditioned van or mini coach. Hotel pickup from selected Bangkok areas is optional.

“This tour was amazing, I and so glad we booked it. It would have been very difficult to get between sites otherwise. Our guide, Jum, was very knowledgeable and SO helpful. We were having an issue with our train and she went above and beyond to help us get things solved. We are so grateful and we also had the best day! Thank you Jum!”

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Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

9.Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 879 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $87

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Athens to Meteora, then tour all six monasteries with local guides such as Maria or Clement. Visit three monasteries inside, see the Hermit Caves, stop in Kastraki, and add a Greek lunch. Expect a very full day with many stairs and a long return ride.

“We were debating between driving from Athens and this , and we were glad to pick this . It was really comfortable and covered lots of places despite the long drive. And Maria was great. She shared lots of good and interesting information with us , which made our trip really enjoyable and fun.”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

10.Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 754 reviews · from $61

Travel from Osaka or Kyoto to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nara Park, Todai-ji, and Fushimi Inari Shrine by air-conditioned bus. Enjoy lunch in a 120-year-old Kyoto townhouse, with Kobe beef, pork, or vegetarian curry. Guides such as Gary, Nick, Eric, and Mike are known for lively, helpful commentary.

“we woke up late and our guide instructed us what to do. overall a great experience for someone that wants to do a flash tour of the places. the Kobe beef was amazing and also the place was quite traditional. highly recommended for the activities and Veggie our guide”

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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

11.Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 658 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Visit Karnak and Luxor temples with an English-speaking guide such as Mena Oweda, Mohamed Refaaie, or George. Expect hotel pickup, clear explanations of hieroglyphs and temple design, free time for photos, and an Egyptian lunch. Afternoon departures can offer softer light and Nile views.

“The tour was very nice. The tour guide Hamdi was good and explained everything very well. We really enjoyed this trip. ❤️”

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Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

12.Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 656 reviews · from $35

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Wat Lokayasutharam, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Guides such as Kelly, Karl, Mindy, and Paul have led recent departures. Expect about 40 minutes at each temple, lunch if selected, and free time to explore.

“Very worthwhile to see. Guide was entertaining. Do little research ahead of time and lots to see. We had fun”

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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

13.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Travel from Luxor to Abu Simbel in a private car, meet an English-speaking guide at the temple, explore the colossal façade and twin sanctuaries, then enjoy lunch in Aswan before returning. Guides such as Mustafa, Hani, and Ahmed Achraf are praised for clear explanations and generous photo time.

“Mou (aka Mahmoud Haggag) was truly the best Egyptologist we could’ve hope for! Very detailed and precise explanations on all the sites we visited. The visit includes all the main points on interest of Luxor and its whereabouts. Get ready for a long but very satisfying day! Thank you Mou”

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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

14.Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $110

Walk through Kyoto’s Tofukuji area with guides such as Yutaka, Yukata, or Hikari, learn about Zen and Buddhism, sit in a guided zazen session with a monk, and enjoy a traditional Buddhist lunch. The four-and-a-half-hour tour is limited to seven people.

“Yutaka was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely excited to share the depth of Kyoto’s history with us. He had a gift for explaining all the little details throughout the tour, whether we were visiting Buddhist temples, SRead more”

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Angkor Wat Small Group Tour and Sunset with Lunch Included

15.Angkor Wat Small Group Tour and Sunset with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · from $26

Spend about 10 hours visiting Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat, and Phnom Bakheng. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dara, Mony, Sam, or Seila, explains the temples while a driver provides cold water, towels, and hotel transfers. Lunch and temple admission are listed as included.