Things to do in Turkey
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Bodrum Segway Tour: Hidden Alleys & Castle ViewsA 2.5-hour Segway tour of Bodrum with a local English or Turkish-speaking guide, starting from your accommodation. You glide through Bar Street, past Bodrum Castle and Marina, explore the Old Town's whitewashed houses, and visit the ancient Myndos Gate — a route that covers ground a walking tour cannot. Helmet and bottled water are included; children from age 13 are welcome. A shorter 1.5-hour option is available at checkout.Is it for me?Book the 2.5-hour option if you want to see Bodrum's full arc — the castle, the marina, the old town and the ancient gate — in one ride without backtracking. The 1.5-hour version covers the main highlights if you have a tighter schedule, but the longer tour is where the route makes sense as a whole.
Istanbul: Private Photoshoot Tour with Local PhotographerYou’ll wander Istanbul’s iconic streets with a local photographer who knows every angle—and every story behind them. Expect candid shots by Galata Tower, laughter on Istiklal Street with its famous tram, and quiet moments at the New Mosque. You’ll get your edited photos fast—plus a few memories you probably didn’t expect to keep thinking about.
Marmaris: Cleopatra Island Boat Trip & Lunch with SwimmingYou board a boat in Çamlı village and spend the day swimming at three stops: Cleopatra Island (three hours), Ince Kum beach, and a second bay. Lunch and unlimited soft drinks are served on board. Hotel pickup and return are included. The full day lasts about seven hours.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full day on the water with multiple swimming stops and lunch already sorted—the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you don't have to plan the stops, book lunch separately, or arrange how to get to the boat.
Taurus Mountains Jeep Safari Tour & Green Lake Boat RideA full-day jeep safari from Side takes you through the Taurus Mountains and countryside on an off-road route with a live guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and a boat ride on Green Lake. The itinerary moves between Manavgat Waterfall, a 1800-year-old Roman bridge, a tea garden in the hills, and a swimming stop in the lake's emerald water. A guide in English, French or German leads the group; the driver navigates the terrain and the timing holds the day together.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day exploring mountain villages and swimming in rivers rather than staying on the coast, with a guide handling all logistics and timing across multiple stops.
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Dinner, Live Turkish Show & Hotel PickupYou’ll watch Istanbul’s landmarks light up as you cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with dinner and live Turkish shows onboard. Expect moments of quiet awe under illuminated bridges, laughter over shared meze plates, and stories from your guide that bring the city alive. It’s an evening that lingers long after you’ve stepped back onto dry land.
Cappadocia 2-Day Tour from Istanbul: Hot Air Balloon & Underground CityYou fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, spend two full days touring the region's valleys and underground cities with a local guide, stay one night in a cave hotel, and fly back — all with airport pickups, meals, and entry fees included. The pace is steady but not rushed, and the optional hot air balloon sunrise can be added separately if you want it.Is it for me?Book this if you're flying into Istanbul and want to see Cappadocia's main sites without arranging flights, transfers, and hotel separately — the two-day structure and included logistics mean you land, tour, and return without managing logistics between stops.
ATV Riding in Marmaris: Mountains & Forest TrailsATV riding in Marmaris is a half-day activity where you operate a quad bike through mountain terrain near the city, with hotel pickup, a professional guide, helmet and fuel included. The ride lasts over 90 minutes and covers dusty trails through forests and valleys; instruction and safety briefing happen before you start, and no license or prior experience is required. Minimum age is 15.Is it for me?You operate the quad bike yourself the whole way, so this suits anyone who wants to be in control of the ride rather than watch it happen — first-timers included, since instruction is built in. The shared group format keeps the cost down and the pace steady, which works well if you want the adrenaline without the intensity of a private, faster-paced experience.
Istanbul Old City Food Tour: Markets, Tea & Pit Lamb LunchYou’ll start your day in Istanbul’s Old City sharing breakfast with shopkeepers in Fatih, sample Turkish delight made by a local family, sip tea in an almost-forgotten caravanserai, and end up savoring pit-roasted lamb beside ancient aqueducts. There’s laughter, stories, and tastes you might remember long after you leave.
Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Cruise & Wine on Luxury YachtYou board a luxury yacht at Viaport Marina and spend two hours cruising the Bosphorus as Istanbul's palaces, fortresses and bridges light up along both shores. Wine, fruit and nuts are included, along with romantic background music. The route passes Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress and both major suspension bridges, with small groups and a slow enough pace that you actually see what you're passing.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Istanbul's Ottoman palaces and both Bosphorus bridges without arranging their own boat or timing — the fixed two-hour route covers the main sights and the wine service means you're not managing logistics, just watching the water and the lights.
Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi: Skip-Line Access & Terrace HousesYou're picked up at Kusadasi cruise terminal by a guide holding your name, driven 20 minutes to Ephesus, and walked through the Library of Celsus, Grand Theater, and Temple of Hadrian. You stop at the Temple of Artemis on the way back, return through the Caravanserai, and are dropped 50 meters from the port — all within four hours, with guaranteed return timing so you don't miss your ship.Is it for me?Book this if you're on a cruise with a tight port window and want to see Ephesus without arranging transport, entry, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and guaranteed return are what make a full ancient city visit possible in four hours.
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Drinks & SnacksYou’ll feel Istanbul shift around you as you cruise the Bosphorus at sunset—palaces glowing gold, Maiden’s Tower just out of reach, warm tea in your hands. With snacks and drinks included plus an easygoing local guide, this is two hours where time slows down and every view feels new.
Pamukkale Small Group Tour from Kusadasi: Swim the Thermal PoolsA small-group tour from Kusadasi to Pamukkale combines the white travertine terraces and thermal springs with Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a single day. The tour includes hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, an English-speaking guide, and lunch at a local restaurant. You swim in the hot pools rather than observe them from a distance, and the group stays small enough that the pace stays manageable.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Kusadasi without a car—hotel pickup saves the step of arranging transport, and the small group means you'll actually swim in the pools rather than view them from a bus window.
Antalya City Tour: Waterfalls, Boat Trip & Old TownYou get picked up from your hotel and driven to Duden Waterfalls with entry included, spend 40 minutes exploring the water and rock, move to the Upper Duden site and its cave, stop briefly at a leather workshop, eat a prepared Turkish lunch, take a 1-hour boat trip through Kaleiçi harbor, then have 90 minutes to walk the old town before returning to your hotel. No separate tickets to buy, no guide waiting for you to decide what's next.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Antalya sights — waterfalls, the old town, the harbor — without arranging separate tickets, transport between stops, or figuring out timing yourself. The fixed itinerary and included lunch remove the logistics, leaving you to move through the day at a set pace.
Cappadocia Full-Day Tour: Fairy Chimneys, Castles & UNESCO SitesA full-day guided tour of Cappadocia covers Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Fairy Chimneys and Uchisar Castle with a professional English or Turkish-speaking guide; museum and ruin tickets, an air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup are included. Small groups stay under the size that turns a tour into a crowd, and the itinerary holds together without you arranging the stops or the transport.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the flexibility to linger at any stop or adjust the pace; the shared small-group tour works best if you prefer the company of other travelers and a fixed itinerary that keeps the day organized without you having to plan the route or manage the timing.
Istanbul Old City: Walking Tour from Hagia Sophia & TopkapiYou’ll walk Istanbul’s tangled old city streets with a local guide, starting at Hagia Sophia and weaving through Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, and Topkapi Palace (or Basilica Cistern on Tuesdays). Expect small surprises—like hidden mosaics or cats napping in palace windows—and end your day feeling both overwhelmed and oddly at home in all that history.
Istanbul: Private City Tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand BazaarYou’ll walk through Istanbul’s history—Blue Mosque’s quiet glow, Hagia Sophia’s ancient mosaics, Topkapi Palace’s secret halls—with a private guide who brings every story alive. Sip tea in the Grand Bazaar after skipping ticket lines and wandering where empires once stood. It might stay with you longer than you expect.
Ephesus Private Tour from Kusadasi: Skip-the-Line & Terrace HousesYou get picked up at the cruise port and returned on schedule, with a private licensed guide who knows Ephesus and paces the day around your ship's departure. The tour includes the House of the Virgin Mary, the UNESCO-listed ancient city with its theatre and library, optional Terrace Houses with Roman mosaics, and views of St. John Basilica and the Temple of Artemis. Meet your guide 30–45 minutes after docking to skip the crowds and secure your return time.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers with a few hours in port who want to see Ephesus without arranging their own transport or worrying about getting back to the ship on time. The private format and guaranteed return are what make a full day of the main sites possible in a port stop.
Istanbul Eurasia Bike & Boat Tour: Two Continents in Half a DayThe Istanbul Eurasia Bike & Boat Tour is a half-day guided route through both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, combining cycling through historic neighborhoods with a public boat crossing of the Bosphorus Strait. You cycle through Fener and Balat, see the Spice Bazaar and Galata Bridge from the water, pedal about 5 km on the Asian side through Kadikoy and Moda, and return by boat across the Golden Horn. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with a live guide in English or Turkish; helmets, bikes and boat tickets are included. Minimum height is 150 cm and a moderate fitness level is needed.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a half-day free and want to see both sides of Istanbul without renting a car or figuring out the ferry system yourself—the boats are public transport, so you're moving like a local, and the guide handles the route and timing.
Kayseri & Nevşehir to Göreme: Airport Transfer with Flight TrackingYou're met at arrivals with a name sign, your flight is tracked in real time, and a professional driver takes you directly to your Cappadocia hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The transfer handles all the logistics so you can start your trip the moment you land — no taxis, no negotiations, no stress about finding transport in an unfamiliar airport.Is it for me?A good fit if you're landing at either Cappadocia airport and want transport sorted before you arrive — no taxi lines, no negotiating fares, no arranging a ride once you're tired from travel. The driver meets you at a fixed point and the price is locked in, which is what makes the whole thing predictable and stress-free.
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Menu & Live ShowAn evening dinner cruise on Istanbul's Bosphorus aboard the Mega Lüfer yacht, where you sit at a private table, eat a multi-course Turkish menu, and watch live entertainment—folk dances, whirling dervishes, belly dancing and DJ sets—while the city's landmarks pass by on both shores. The 3-hour voyage includes unlimited soft drinks or a local alcoholic drinks package, depending on which option you choose at checkout.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want dinner and a show in one evening without splitting your time between a restaurant and a separate performance venue. The private table and fixed 3-hour schedule mean the whole night—food, entertainment and the Bosphorus views—unfolds without you arranging the pieces.
