Things to do in Turkey
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Green Canyon boat trip from Antalya: Swim in emerald watersA full-day boat trip from Antalya to Green Canyon on an emerald lake surrounded by the Taurus Mountains, with hotel pickup, a guided cruise through the canyon, two swimming breaks, and lunch at a local restaurant. The tour runs nine hours and suits all ages and fitness levels; infants can sit on a parent's lap or ride in a stroller, and swimming happens from a platform rather than open water.Is it for me?Pick hotel pickup if you're staying in central Antalya and want a full-day package with transport included; choose the meeting point option if you have your own transport or prefer to start from elsewhere.
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: Goreme Sunrise FlightA hot air balloon flight over Goreme and the Fairy Chimneys, departing at sunrise with hotel pickup and drop-off, a light breakfast at the launch site, and a non-alcoholic champagne celebration after landing. The flight lasts about an hour and accommodates up to 28 people per balloon; children from age 5 are welcome. A guide in English or Turkish accompanies the group, and a commemorative certificate is provided.Is it for me?Watch the sunrise paint the Fairy Chimneys from above while we handle everything—pickup, breakfast, and your return are all arranged, so you just show up ready to fly.
Kaş & Kekova: Small Group Boat Trip with Swim & Local LunchYou’ll glide across turquoise bays near Kekova Island with a small group—swimming over ancient ruins, tasting home-cooked mezes for lunch, exploring Simena’s castle village where cars can’t go. Expect quiet moments on deck and real conversations with your local guide as you soak up sun and salt air—it’s peaceful in a way that sticks with you long after you leave.
Istanbul: Private Full-Day City Tour with Hagia Sophia & BazaarYou’ll feel Istanbul’s layers come alive as you stand beneath Hagia Sophia’s domes, wander quiet corners of Topkapi Palace, and lose yourself in the Grand Bazaar’s swirl of color and sound—all with a local guide who brings stories to life at your pace.
Antalya: Waterfalls, Boat Tour & Old Town Day TripYou visit two major waterfalls with 45 minutes at each for photos and walking, eat lunch at a local restaurant, explore Antalya's Old Town inside its ancient walls, and take a panoramic boat ride along the coast instead of a cable car. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included, and the whole day takes 8 to 9 hours from your hotel door back to your hotel door.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Antalya's main natural and historical attractions in one day without arranging separate transport, entry fees, or timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Antalya City Tour With Duden Waterfalls & Old Town: Small GroupA small-group city tour of Antalya with hotel pickup and drop-off, covering the Upper and Lower Duden Waterfalls, a guided walking tour of Kaleiçi's Old Town landmarks, lunch, and an optional one-hour boat trip from the marina. The tour runs seven hours with a licensed English-speaking guide and includes all entrance fees. An optional boat cruise departs from the historic harbour at the end of the day.Is it for me?Your day unfolds from waterfalls to ancient harbor to coastline—transport and tickets handled, your guide narrating the story so you simply move through each moment.
Kusadasi Hamam: Turkish Bath & Soap Massage ExperienceYou spend 90 minutes in a traditional Turkish bath with sauna, full-body soap massage and exfoliation. Hotel or port pickup means no transport stress. You leave cleaner and looser than you've felt in weeks, and the whole thing costs less than a spa day anywhere else.Is it for me?Book this if you want an authentic Turkish bath without the confusion of finding one yourself or arranging transport — the pickup handles both, and 90 minutes is long enough to actually feel the difference.
Cappadocia: Red Tour with Zelve Museum, Pottery & LunchYou’ll climb ancient rock castles in Cappadocia, walk through cave churches at Zelve Open-Air Museum, taste fresh Turkish dishes for lunch in Avanos, and try your hand at pottery using local red clay. With a local guide leading each step and transfers included, you’ll feel both curious and connected by day’s end.
Cappadocia: Mosaic Lamp Workshop & Fairy Chimneys ViewYou’ll shape your own mosaic lamp using real glass pieces in Cappadocia, sip apple or orange tea as fairy chimneys glow outside, and laugh with local instructors over Turkish delight. No experience needed—just bring curiosity and leave with a handmade keepsake you’ll remember every time you switch on the light at home.
Bodrum Private Gulet Cruise: 4 Bays, Swim & LunchYou board a private gulet at Bodrum port and spend the day anchored at four swimming spots around Black Island, including Cleopatra Cave and the meteor hole. Lunch and water are included; you choose your departure time and how long to linger at each bay. The boat returns by early evening, or later if you arrange it in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you want to control the pace and timing of a Bodrum boat day without coordinating transport, tickets, or a group schedule — the private gulet means you anchor as long as you want at each bay and eat lunch on your own time.
Cappadocia Red Tour from Goreme: Five landmarks in one dayThe Cappadocia Red Tour is a guided sightseeing loop from Goreme covering five major stops—Uçhisar Castle, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Paşabağ Valley's mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys, Devrent Valley and Avanos—in a single morning-to-evening day with an air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide. Museum tickets and lunch are available as add-ons or bundled into an all-inclusive package; pickup from your hotel is included with the transfer option.Is it for me?Book the all-inclusive package if you want the full experience without deciding what to add—entry, transport, a meal and the guide are settled before you arrive. Choose the guided tour alone if you prefer to handle lunch and museum entry on your own terms, or pick the lunch or tickets option to fill in only what you need.
Goreme ATV Tour: 2-Hour Quad Bike Ride & Red ValleyYou ride a fully automatic quad bike for two hours through Goreme's valleys, following a guide who leads the way across off-road tracks through Rose Valley, Red Valley, and Swords Valley. No riding experience is needed, helmets and gear are included, and the route is designed to be challenging without being frightening. You'll cover ground you can't reach any other way in that time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover Cappadocia's backcountry terrain in a single morning or afternoon without arranging your own transport or navigation — the guide handles the route, and the automatic quad means you can focus on the ride itself.
Marmaris Turkish Bath & Oil Massage: Traditional HamamYou're picked up from your hotel, taken to a traditional hamam building, and guided through a full Ottoman bathing sequence: sauna, scrub, foam massage, oil treatment, and cool-down. Everything is provided — towels, sandals, toiletries — and you're returned to your hotel afterward. It's the kind of break that actually resets you, not just fills an hour.Is it for me?Right for anyone needing a real break from sightseeing and beach time — the traditional hamam ritual is what makes this different from a quick spa treatment, and the included pickup means you don't have to find the place or arrange your own way back.
ATV Riding in Antalya: Taurus Mountains Quad Bike ExperienceATV riding in Antalya takes you on a 1.5-hour quad bike ride through the Taurus Mountains with a local guide, helmet and fuel included. Hotel pickup is available as an option. The route crosses pine forests and muddy streams, climbing into the jagged peaks that separate Turkey's coastal region from the Anatolian Plateau. Minimum age is 14; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride the machine yourself rather than watch from a passenger seat, and if you're comfortable on rough mountain terrain where the path is dirt and water, not asphalt. The meeting point option suits travelers staying outside central Antalya or those who prefer to drive themselves; the hotel transfer option works better if you want pickup at your door and no navigation to sort out.
Cappadocia Highlights Tour from Goreme: Private Car GuideA private full-day tour of Cappadocia's highlights departing from Goreme, with a licensed guide, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup included. You visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Devrent Valley, Ortahisar Castle and Fairy Chimneys, plus optional factory tours in the Silk Road Bazaar. The guide adjusts the route to match your pace and interests, and you avoid the crowded group buses that fill the main sites.Is it for me?Book this if you're short on time and want a private car with a guide who can skip sites that don't interest you and linger longer at the valleys and castles you came for.
Private Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary Tour from KusadasiA private guided tour of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary departing from Kusadasi cruise port, with a licensed local guide, air-conditioned transport, and lunch in the countryside included. The guide arranges skip-the-line tickets for you, and the return to your ship is timed to your departure schedule so you can explore without watching the clock.Is it for me?Choose the private option if you're traveling as a family or small party and want the flexibility to move at your own pace through Ephesus without coordinating with other groups. Pick the small group option if you'd prefer to share the experience and cost with up to eleven other travelers while still having a dedicated guide and vehicle for the day.
Bursa Day Trip Istanbul: Green Mosque & Cable Car with LunchYou travel by ferry from Istanbul to Bursa, visit the Green Mosque and Green Tomb, ride the cable car above Uludağ National Park, and eat a traditional lunch with mountain views — all with hotel pickup, a licensed guide, and no transport logistics to handle yourself. The day runs 10+ hours and includes the cable car ride if you select that option at booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bursa's Ottoman landmarks and mountain scenery in one day without arranging ferry tickets, park entry, or a guide yourself — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you step off your hotel and return without planning the logistics.
Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Car, 24/7 Pickup & WiFiYou’ll step off your flight in Istanbul and be met by a friendly local driver holding your name sign—no guessing games or language panic. Enjoy air-conditioned comfort, working WiFi for those first messages home, and door-to-door service whether you’re headed across town or over the Bosphorus. It’s an easy start that lets you arrive feeling like yourself again.
Istanbul: Mosaic Lamp Workshop Near Hagia Sophia & TeaYou’ll settle into an Istanbul studio steps from Hagia Sophia, learn mosaic lamp making with patient local artisans, sip endless Turkish tea and taste sweets as you work. Craft your own colorful lamp using traditional techniques — then pack it up to take home as a bright reminder of your day in Istanbul’s historic heart.
Cappadocia: Green Tour with Ihlara Valley, Kaymakli & LunchYou’ll start with panoramic views over Göreme before wandering Pigeon Valley’s dovecotes and exploring Kaymakli Underground City’s cool tunnels. Walk beneath tall trees in Ihlara Valley, pause at old cave churches, then share lunch by the river with your guide. Expect quiet moments—and maybe some laughter—you’ll remember long after leaving Cappadocia.
