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Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour: Ride into Mushroom Valley
Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour: Ride into Mushroom Valley★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (196)2hYou ride your own ATV through Mushroom Valley and White Valley in Goreme, with your guide leading the route and two photo stops built in. Helmet and raincoat are provided, and the whole experience takes two to three hours ending near sunset. You'll need a valid driver's license and should be in decent physical shape — it's not extreme, but it's not passive either.Is it for me?Right for riders with a valid license who want to cover Goreme's valleys on their own terms and see the sunset from somewhere most tourists don't reach. Plan on two to three hours of active riding — it's not extreme, but you're controlling the bike the whole time.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 39View ›
Fethiye Paragliding: Babadag Mountain & Oludeniz Flight
Fethiye Paragliding: Babadag Mountain & Oludeniz Flight★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (195)2h 30mYou're picked up and driven to the 6,450-foot summit of Babadag, where you launch tandem with an experienced pilot over Oludeniz's turquoise lagoon and Butterfly Valley. Choose a peaceful Standard Flight, a longer thermal-chasing option, or an aerobatic ride. The operator provides all equipment, insurance, and photos, with the flight duration depending on wind and thermal conditions.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience Fethiye's coast from the air without arranging your own transport or worrying about equipment—the operator handles everything from pickup to landing, and the pilots know how to keep first-timers calm while delivering the view.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 175View ›
Antalya: Electric Bike Tour with Waterfalls & Old Town
Antalya: Electric Bike Tour with Waterfalls & Old Town★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (195)4hYou’ll cruise effortlessly through Antalya on an electric bike, gliding past ancient gates and clifftop parks with a small group led by a local guide. Feel sea spray at Duden Waterfalls, snack on fresh Turkish pancakes and tea, and wander lively lanes in Old Town. It’s relaxed but full of those little moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationfromUS$ 59View ›
Antalya: 3 Waterfalls Day Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pickup
Antalya: 3 Waterfalls Day Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (194)6hYou get picked up from your hotel and driven to three waterfalls over one day: Düden (Mediterranean cliff view), Kurşunlu (forest setting), and Upper Düden (30-meter drop). Lunch is included on the route, all entry fees are paid, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the 12–19 kilometer distances between stops. You're back by evening without arranging transport or tickets yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three different waterfalls in one day without driving yourself or buying tickets at each gate — the fixed schedule and included transport are what make three stops fit into a single afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 61View ›
Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cisterns Small Group Tour
Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cisterns Small Group Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (191)7h–8hYou’ll wander from the Blue Mosque’s quiet carpets to Hagia Sophia’s golden light, taste fresh kebabs at lunch with your group, explore ancient cisterns beneath Istanbul streets, then lose yourself in the Grand Bazaar’s wild maze—all with a local guide who brings these places to life.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 165View ›
Istanbul: Private Photoshoot Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Galata
Istanbul: Private Photoshoot Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Galata★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (191)2hYou’ll wander Istanbul’s most iconic spots—Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Galata Bridge—with a local photographer guiding you through real moments and laughter. Expect candid shots as well as classic portraits, plus tips on timing and light from someone who knows every corner. Same-day delivery means you’ll relive those memories almost instantly—and maybe see yourself (and Istanbul) differently afterward.Free cancellationTop ratedKids −41%fromUS$ 141View ›
Istanbul Old City: Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Access
Istanbul Old City: Private Tour with Skip-the-Line Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (191)5h–7hYou’ll walk through Istanbul’s Old City with a local guide who handles tickets and skips lines at Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace. Expect laughter over language slips, surprise moments among ancient columns, and time to wander both quiet courtyards and bustling bazaars—plus hotel pickup if you need it.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 228View ›
Istanbul: MegaPass Attractions, Bosphorus Cruises & Transport
Istanbul: MegaPass Attractions, Bosphorus Cruises & Transport★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (189)365dYou’ll wander through Istanbul’s grandest sites—Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia—with skip-the-line access using your Istanbul MegaPass. Sail along the Bosphorus at sunset, relax in a historic Turkish bath if you choose, and use your included public transport card to hop between Europe and Asia effortlessly. Expect small surprises: street cats in palace gardens or laughter from your guide over tea.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 145View ›
Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Cruise: Mosques, Balat, Sunset
Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Cruise: Mosques, Balat, Sunset★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (187)10hYou’ll feel Istanbul’s pulse as you wander ancient mosques, taste real Turkish flavors over lunch in Fatih, get lost in Balat’s colors, and watch sunset spill across two continents from your Bosphorus cruise. Every stop brings another layer of history—and more reasons to linger just a little longer.Free cancellation-42%Kids −28%fromUS$ 54View ›
Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip from Izmir
Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Day Trip from Izmir★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (187)5h–9hYou're picked up from your Izmir hotel at 7:45 am and driven to Ephesus, where you walk the marble streets of a Roman city, see the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater, visit the House of Virgin Mary on a hillside, and stand at the Temple of Artemis — one of the ancient world's seven wonders, now mostly stone and memory. Entry fees and lunch are included, and you're back by early evening.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis in one day without arranging transport, tickets, and timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, leaving you to focus on the walk itself.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 158View ›
Alanya Holiday Photo Shoot: Pay Only for Photos You Love
Alanya Holiday Photo Shoot: Pay Only for Photos You Love★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (187)1hA one-hour photo session on Cleopatra Beach in Alanya where a professional photographer guides you through poses, then you review 250+ shots in the office and buy only the ones you love at €6 per image. Free hotel transfer is included, and you can change outfits up to twice in the beach cabins. Payment is cash only, with an ATM next to the office.Is it for me?Walk through 250+ images after your shoot and pay only for the ones you actually want to keep.Free cancellationBest valuefrom · per groupUS$ 10.54View ›
Ephesus & House of Mary Tour: All Fees Included, Private Option
Ephesus & House of Mary Tour: All Fees Included, Private Option★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (187)4h–6hYou’ll walk ancient marble streets in Ephesus with a local guide who knows every story, step into the peaceful House of Mary on Aladag Mountain, climb through mosaic-filled Terrace Houses if you want extra detail, and finish at Artemis’ temple ruins—all with entry fees covered and port pickup included. Expect moments that stay with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −52%fromUS$ 109View ›
Istanbul: Bosphorus Food Tour with Markets & Ferry Ride
Istanbul: Bosphorus Food Tour with Markets & Ferry Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (187)6h 30mYou’ll start your Istanbul food tour with Turkish breakfast in Beşiktaş’s bustling market, ferry across the Bosphorus Strait with fresh pastries in hand, sample honey and sweets at Üsküdar’s traditional stalls, and stroll through Kuzguncuk’s leafy streets—all with a local guide who seems to know every corner.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 150View ›
Side Dolphin Island Boat Trip: 3 swim stops with lunch
Side Dolphin Island Boat Trip: 3 swim stops with lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.19 (187)6h–7hA six-hour boat trip from Side includes hotel pickup, three designated swimming breaks, lunch aboard, soft drinks throughout the day and a live guide in English, German or Russian. The boat departs from Kumköy beach after a short drive from your hotel, passes the Temple of Apollo and Manavgat River mouth where cold river water meets warm Mediterranean, then continues to Dolphin Island before returning to the pier by early afternoon.Is it for me?Choose the option with hotel transfer if your accommodation is in Side and you want to avoid arranging transport to the pier; book without transfer if you're staying outside the main hotel zone or prefer to drive yourself to Kumköy beach.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 25View ›
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (186)3h 30mYou walk through Istanbul's Old City with a local guide, starting at Sultanahmet Square and moving through the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Ancient Hippodrome before ending at the Grand Bazaar (or Spice Market on Sundays). Skip-the-line access gets you into both major mosques without waiting, and the small-group format keeps the pace manageable. The tour runs with a minimum of four people, so book early enough to confirm your date.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Istanbul's most significant Old City landmarks in one morning without arranging tickets or navigating the crowds alone—the small-group format and skip-the-line access are what make it possible to move through Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque without losing the morning to queues.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 65View ›
Ephesus: Private Tour, Terrace Houses & Farm Lunch Experience
Ephesus: Private Tour, Terrace Houses & Farm Lunch Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (185)4h–6hYou’ll wind through ancient Ephesus with a private guide who knows every shortcut, step inside Roman terrace houses, and share a long Turkish lunch on a working farm before visiting the House of the Virgin Mary. Expect laughter over coffee, hands-on history, and moments that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 149View ›
Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour from Kusadasi Port
Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour from Kusadasi Port★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (185)5h–6hA private guided tour of Ephesus and Sirince Village for cruise travelers departing from Kusadasi Port, with skip-the-line entry to the ancient city, lunch included, and guaranteed return timing. The guide is a professional English speaker; children from age 3 are welcome. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and includes wine tasting in a local winery, parking, and a luxurious private vehicle.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're docked at Kusadasi and need to see Ephesus without arranging your own transport or worrying about missing your ship—the private vehicle, skip-the-line entry, and guaranteed return timing remove the logistics so you can focus on the ruins and the wine.Free cancellation-10%fromUS$ 37View ›
Istanbul: Çukurcuma Hammam Couples Bath & Massage
Istanbul: Çukurcuma Hammam Couples Bath & Massage★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (184)2hYou and your partner enter a heated marble bath built in 1831, spend forty minutes being scrubbed and massaged on a hot stone, then move to a private room for a full-body oil massage. Afterward, you rest in an Ottoman lounge with tea and dried fruits. The whole ritual takes about two and a half hours and includes towels, slippers, soap, shampoo, and all oils. No need to arrange transport or bring anything—just show up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience an authentic Ottoman bath ritual with your partner in a historic setting without the gender separation—the coed design is what makes it possible for couples to share the whole journey together, from the scrub to the final tea.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 105View ›
Ephesus & Temple of Artemis: Private Cruise Port Tour from Kusadasi
Ephesus & Temple of Artemis: Private Cruise Port Tour from Kusadasi★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (183)4h–6hYou're picked up at the cruise port and driven straight to Ephesus, where you skip entry lines and walk through the Celsus Library, Roman Theatre, and Temple of Hadrian with a professional guide. You visit the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, eat lunch at a local restaurant, and return to your ship on time. Private transportation, all entry fees, and parking are included.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Kusadasi and want to see Ephesus without arranging your own transport or worrying about missing your ship—the private timing and port-return guarantee are what make a full ancient-city tour possible in a few hours.Free cancellation-10%Kids −40%fromUS$ 37View ›
Side Green Canyon boat trip: 14km cruise with lunch and swimming
Side Green Canyon boat trip: 14km cruise with lunch and swimming★★★★★★★★★★ 4.30 (182)8hA full-day boat trip from Side into Green Canyon combines a 14-kilometer cruise through turquoise water with stops at the Oymapınar Dam—Turkey's fifth-largest—and a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch at a waterfront restaurant, soft drinks throughout the day, and two swimming breaks in the lake. The guide speaks English, German or Russian.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, German, or Russian, so you'll follow the commentary without needing a translator or missing what the sights are. Families with infants and small children can book comfortably—infants sit on a lap or in a stroller, and the day is paced for all fitness levels.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%fromUS$ 40View ›
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