Things to do in Turkey
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Gallipoli Day Trip from Istanbul: ANZAC Cove, Cemeteries & LunchYou’ll travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli with a local guide, sharing stories along the way. Walk ANZAC Cove’s pebbled shore, explore cemeteries and trenches, then pause for lunch near Eceabat before heading home—expect moments that linger long after you return.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul: Turkish Night ShowA Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul pairs a 3-course meal with a live show program featuring Sufi whirling dervish, belly dance, Ottoman soldiers' fight, rhythm show and Turkish folk dances. Hotel pickup and dropoff by shared bus are included, along with soft drinks and Turkish tea; the cruise runs roughly three hours and suits travelers of all fitness levels.Is it for me?You watch the performances from your table rather than participate, which suits travelers who want to experience Turkish culture and tradition without arranging their own transport or building an evening from separate bookings. The shared bus pickup means you're traveling with other guests, so it works best if you're comfortable in a group setting and don't need privacy or a custom schedule.
Ölüdeniz Butterfly Valley boat tour: Small group, no loud musicA boat tour from Fethiye visiting Butterfly Valley, Gemiler Island, Aquarium Bay, Cold Water Spring Bay and Camel Beach, with swimming at each stop, homemade Turkish lunch and snorkeling equipment included. The tour runs five to six hours with a maximum of 30 people and no loud music, keeping the pace calm and the group small enough that you're not competing for space or quiet.Is it for me?The English-speaking guide means you follow the commentary and the history without translation delays, and the small group size—capped at 30—keeps the boat quiet and the swimming spots from feeling crowded, so you actually get the calm, personal experience the operator promises instead of the noise of a standard tour boat.
Uchisar Castle & Devrent Valley tour: 4 Cappadocia stops with guideA guided tour of four sites north of Cappadocia — Uchisar Castle, Monks Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum and Devrent Valley — with a professional English-speaking guide, lunch, and air-conditioned vehicle included. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours and suits all fitness levels; pickup is arranged from your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want four major sites in one day with a guide who sets the pace and route—you follow a fixed schedule rather than build your own itinerary.
Fethiye & Oludeniz: Tandem Paragliding from Babadag with PickupYou’ll start with an early hotel pickup in Fethiye before heading up Babadag Mountain for your tandem paragliding flight over Oludeniz’s Blue Lagoon. With a local instructor guiding you every step, you’ll feel both safe and exhilarated as you soar high above turquoise water and sandy beaches—ending with a gentle landing right by the sea.
Istanbul Old Town: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome TourYou’ll follow your guide through Istanbul’s Old Town, pausing at the German Fountain before walking the Hippodrome’s ancient stones. Step inside the Blue Mosque and end beneath Hagia Sophia’s domes — all within half a day. Expect stories, laughter, and maybe a new way of seeing time itself.
Rafting at Koprulu Canyon from Antalya: Zipline & CanyoningRafting at Koprulu Canyon is a full-day activity from Antalya combining rafting, canyoning and zipline in one trip. You swim in turquoise water, zipline between high canyon walls, and pass a 2,000-year-old Roman bridge. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, helmet and life jacket are included; the guide speaks English, German or Russian. Canyoning is optional; water shoes are recommended and available to rent on-site.Is it for me?You operate the raft, the zipline and your own movement through the canyon—this is not a guided sightseeing trip where you sit and watch. Choose this if you want to be in the water and moving, not observing from a vehicle or a platform. The seven-hour activity and full-day commitment suit travelers with a morning and afternoon free and the fitness to handle swimming and climbing.
ATV Riding in Cappadocia: Rose Valley, Love Valley & ÇavuşinATV riding in Cappadocia takes you through Rose Valley, Love Valley and Çavuşin Old Villages on a route lasting 90 minutes to 2.5 hours, depending on which departure you choose. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with helmet, raincoat if needed, and a safety briefing before you ride. The tour starts from Göreme and stops for photos and village visits at each location.Is it for me?Choose the 90-minute day-time ride if you want to fit the three valleys into a morning or afternoon without a long time commitment; pick the 2-hour sunset option if you're staying near Göreme and can spend the evening watching the light on Love Valley's rock formations.
Parasailing Fethiye: Babadağ flight over ÖlüdenizParasailing in Fethiye launches from Babadağ Mountain, one of the world's highest commercial paragliding peaks, and descends toward the turquoise waters and white sand of Ölüdeniz. A licensed pilot handles the flight while you glide above the Lycian coast; transportation from your hotel, safety briefing, all equipment and professional instruction are included. No experience needed. Photo and video options let you capture the moment.Is it for me?Book this if you want the flight itself to be the whole experience rather than one stop on a longer tour. The two-hour descent gives you time to settle into the gliding instead of a quick rush down, and the focus on safety and comfort over spectacle means you're not fighting nerves the whole way.
4-Day Seven Churches of Revelation Tour from Izmir: Private GuideA private 4-day tour of the Seven Churches of Revelation from Izmir, guided by a local expert who connects archaeology, history and scripture at each site. The tour includes all transport, hotel accommodation (3-5 star options), meals, entrance fees and airport transfers, so you move through Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea and Ephesus without arranging logistics. You choose your hotel level at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Izmir and want to explore the Seven Churches without managing transport, hotels or restaurant reservations—everything is arranged and your guide is someone who knows both the archaeology and the faith. The private format means you move at your own pace and ask questions as they come up, which works whether you're coming for the history, the scripture, or the combination of both.
Scuba Diving in Alanya: 2 Dives with Hotel Pickup & LunchA full-day scuba diving activity in Alanya with two dives at different sites, hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide and all equipment included, and lunch served onboard. No diving experience is required; the minimum age is 14. Souvenir photos and a DVD of your dive are available to purchase separately.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in an Alanya hotel and don't have a car—the pickup means you walk out your door and the boat handles the rest, from the harbor to the water and back to your room by afternoon.
Cappadocia Red Tour: Uchisar Castle, Zelve & pottery in AvanosA six-hour guided tour of Cappadocia starting from Uchisar Castle takes you through Devrent Valley's rock formations, the ancient cave settlement of Zelve Open-Air Museum, and ends in Love Valley, with hotel pickup, a local guide, lunch in Avanos and a pottery workshop included. Entrance tickets are available as an add-on depending on which option you choose at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're visiting Cappadocia for one morning and want a guide-led route that covers the major valleys, castle, and pottery workshop without deciding which sites to prioritize or arranging your own transport.
Cappadocia full-day tour: Castle, underground city, potteryA full-day guided tour of Cappadocia covers five major sites — Uçhisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, Kaymaklı Underground City, Zelve Open-Air Museum and Paşabağ Fairy Chimneys — with lunch and a pottery workshop in Avanos. The tour includes all museum tickets, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a live English-speaking guide; you choose at checkout whether to add entry fees and lunch or bring your own meal.Is it for me?Choose the full-day tour with lunch and pottery workshop if you want a guided group experience covering five major sites; pick the tickets-only version if you prefer to explore independently or skip the workshop activities.
Istanbul: Kadikoy Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & RakiYou’ll wander Istanbul’s lively Kadikoy district with a local foodie guide, tasting everything from fresh-baked pide to floral Turkish delight and sipping raki at midday. Alongside ten generous tastings you’ll hear neighborhood stories, see Ottoman-era houses and catch the rhythm of daily life—a food tour that feels like joining someone’s friend group for the afternoon.
Private Ephesus & Mary's House Tour: Skip-the-line accessA private guided tour of Ephesus takes you through the Parliament House, the Third Largest Library of the Ancient World, the Largest Theatre of Turkey, and the Temple of Artemis—one of the seven wonders of the ancient world—before driving to the House of the Virgin Mary, a small stone dwelling surrounded by pine and olive trees where Christian tradition says Mary spent her final years. The tour runs four to five hours with a licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide, includes private transportation and lunch, and skips the entrance lines at each site.Is it for me?Choose this private tour if you're traveling with a small group and need flexibility around your ship departure or hotel checkout—your guide adjusts the pace and timing to match your schedule.
Alanya Buggy Safari: Off-Road Driving in the Taurus MountainsAlanya buggy safari is an off-road driving activity in the Taurus Mountains where you operate your own buggy on mountain paths and dusty tracks, with guide, training, insurance and hotel pickup included. The experience runs 7 hours and departs in the morning, afternoon or sunset slot. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?Book the morning or afternoon slot if you want the full day to recover afterward; the sunset departure works if you prefer to end your day with the activity and head straight to dinner without a long wait between bookings.
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Blue Mosque Small-Group TourYou’ll walk through Istanbul’s Blue Mosque with its famous tiles, explore secretive corners of Topkapi Palace (entry included), and hear stories from a local guide that bring centuries-old walls to life. Expect laughter, quiet awe, and maybe a few crumbs from street bread as you wander between mosques and palaces.
Camel Ride in Cappadocia: Sunrise, Sunset or DaytimeA camel ride in Cappadocia lasting around two hours, with your choice of sunrise, sunset or daytime departure. You're picked up from your hotel, taught how to ride and control the camel by an instructor, and guided through the region's valleys and panoramic viewpoints. The activity includes a guide in English, safety equipment and hotel transfers.Is it for me?Choose the sunrise or sunset option if you want the light and the quiet of early morning or evening; pick daytime if you prefer to see the full landscape in bright conditions and don't mind the midday heat. The two-hour length means you're in the saddle long enough to settle into the rhythm without an all-day commitment.
Istanbul: Private Day Tour with Custom Itinerary & Licensed GuideYou’ll walk Istanbul’s ancient streets with a private guide who adapts everything to your pace—see iconic sites like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, pause for Turkish tea where locals do, and slip into quiet corners you’d miss alone. It’s more than sightseeing; it’s sharing stories over lunch and feeling part of the city for a day.
Private Cappadocia Tour from Goreme: Customizable Full DayA private full-day Cappadocia tour from Goreme pairs a luxury minivan and local guide with a completely customizable itinerary—you decide which sites to visit before arrival or when you meet your guide on the day. Transport between all stops is included. The tour works for any fitness level and can run anywhere from four hours to a full ten-hour day, depending on which attractions you choose from the Goreme Open-Air Museum, underground cities, fairy chimneys, valleys and fortresses scattered across the region.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want to build your own route and linger at the sites that grab you—the guide adapts to your pace and interests, so a morning focused on underground cities looks nothing like an afternoon split between three valleys and a pottery workshop. The small group option works better if you prefer a set itinerary and the company of other travelers, with timing and stops decided in advance.
