Things to do in Turkey
Bosphorus Tours6 optionsHagia Sophia Tickets115 optionsIstanbul Cruise103 optionsAntalya Airport Transfer9 optionsIstanbul Airport Transfer27 optionsBasilica Cistern Tickets70 optionsMuseums39 optionsDay Trips from Istanbul31 optionsIstanbul City Tour Package18 optionsEphesus Tours138 optionsIstanbul Walking Tour126 optionsDolmabahce Palace Tickets87 options
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Cappadocia: Red Valley tour with guide & lunchYou’ll walk through Cappadocia’s ancient valleys with a local guide, explore cave homes at Zelve Open-Air Museum, taste regional Turkish food in Avanos, and hear stories that bring history to life. With pickup, tickets, and lunch included, you’ll get more than just photos — you’ll leave with moments you can feel long after heading home.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis: Ancient Ruins & Thermal TerracesYou'll walk the restored Roman theatre at Hierapolis, then descend to Pamukkale's white travertine terraces where thermal water still pools and flows. Lunch is included, and you can add entry to Cleopatra's Ancient Pool for a separate fee. A guide handles the history and logistics; transportation picks you up and brings you back the same day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the archaeology and the landscape in one outing without arranging separate tickets, transport, or timing — the guide connects the history to what you're seeing, which is what makes the ruins and the terraces feel like one story instead of two separate stops.
Cappadocia: 2-Day Tour from Istanbul & Optional Balloon RideYou’ll wake up early in Istanbul and find yourself walking among Cappadocia’s surreal rock valleys by mid-morning. With local guides leading small groups, you’ll taste fresh apricots, explore ancient cave churches, float above Rose Valley in a hot air balloon if you want — and end up with memories that linger long after you’re home.
Kusadasi Jeep Safari: Off-Road Adventure with LunchA full-day jeep safari from Kusadasi takes you off-road through Dilek National Park with a local guide, hotel pickup, and a BBQ lunch cooked in the mountains. The tour moves through highland tracks in a convoy of jeeps, stops at Zeus Cave for a swim and meal, and ends with free time at Long Beach before the drive back to your hotel in the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this shared jeep tour if you want a full-day off-road adventure with fixed stops and a group—you'll follow a convoy route through mountain tracks with swimming breaks, but you won't choose the pace or stops yourself.
Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi: 4 Hours, Guaranteed ReturnA 4-hour guided tour of Ephesus Ancient City departing from Kusadasi Cruise Port, with a licensed local guide, air-conditioned round-trip transport, and return timing coordinated to your ship's departure. Entry tickets are available as an add-on option. The itinerary covers the Terrace Houses, Temple of Artemis site, and Kusadasi Castle, with timing locked to keep you back at the port on time.Is it for me?Pick the private tour option if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want the guide's full attention; pick the small group option if you don't mind sharing the guide and transport with other cruise passengers and want a lower price. Both options let you add entry tickets at checkout or skip them if you've arranged entry another way.
bodrum private city tour with guide lunch & hotel pickupYou’ll wander Bodrum’s ancient amphitheater with a local guide, explore castle walls and shipwreck relics, taste fresh bread in Etrim village for lunch, and feel centuries-old stones beneath your hands at the Mausoleum. With flexible pickup times and real conversation along the way, it’s a day you’ll remember long after leaving Bodrum behind.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip from Antalya with LunchYou’ll start early from Antalya with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide leading your group to Pamukkale’s surreal white terraces. Wander barefoot across mineral pools or explore Hierapolis’ ancient stones at your own pace before sharing a Turkish buffet lunch together. Expect small surprises — like meeting local artisans or tasting fresh bread — along with plenty of time to just soak it all in.
Marmaris Jeep Safari: Waterfall, Jesus Beach & LunchA 4x4 jeep safari from Marmaris Marina takes you through untouched villages and bays, with swimming breaks at kızkumu beach and Jesus Beach, a stop at Turgut waterfall, and lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant. The tour runs six and a half hours and includes an open buffet meal, all fees and taxes, and travel insurance; a live guide speaks English, German, Chinese, Russian and three other languages, and hotel pickup is included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a small group and want to get wet and dirty instead of staying dry on a coach—the jeep goes where buses can't, and the swimming stops are the whole point, not an afterthought.
Istanbul Layover Tour: Private & Personalized with TransfersThis is a private, personalized walking tour of Istanbul designed to fit a layover, with airport pickup and a local host who tailors the route to your interests before you arrive. You complete an online questionnaire after booking so the operator can match you with a guide who shares your travel style. The host handles the itinerary planning and local recommendations; you walk at your own pace through neighborhoods, markets, and squares that reflect both the city's history and its everyday life.Is it for me?Eight hours leaves room for a full walk through the city's layers without cutting into the rest of your layover—long enough to move beyond the main squares and into neighborhoods where locals actually spend time, short enough to get back to the airport without the day becoming a sprint.
Tandem Paragliding Antalya: 25–40 minutes from Tahtalı MountainTandem paragliding in Antalya takes you from the 2,365 m summit of Tahtalı Mountain by cable car, then airborne with a licensed pilot for 25–40 minutes above Olympos, Çıralı, Tekirova, Phaselis Ancient City and the Three Islands. Round-trip hotel transfers from Kemer, Tekirova, Çamyuva, Kiriş, Göynük and Beldibi are included, along with the cable car ticket, certified equipment and a full safety briefing. No previous experience is required; real-time weather monitoring and ground crews at both takeoff and landing areas support every flight. The experience ends with a beach landing near Tekirova.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Kemer, Tekirova, Çamyuva, Kiriş, Göynük or Beldibi—transfers and cable car are included, so everything connects without gaps; if you're elsewhere, confirm transfer availability and pricing before booking.
Antalya: Jeep Safari Taurus Mountains & Waterfall SwimYou get picked up at your hotel, spend the morning climbing into the Taurus Mountains on rough jeep tracks, stop in a village to see how people live there, eat lunch at a mountain restaurant, swim in the natural pool at Ucansu Waterfall, and return to your hotel by late afternoon. The driver and guide are included, so you show up and go—no separate bookings, no figuring out how to get there.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to get out of Antalya without renting a car or waiting for a bus schedule—the jeep and driver are already arranged, so you just show up at your hotel and go into the mountains for the day.
Private Istanbul Highlights Tour: Six major sites in one dayYou visit six major landmarks—Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar—with a private guide who times each stop to avoid the worst crowds. Turkish lunch is included. You're on foot most of the day, moving between sites in central Istanbul, with the guide handling the route and the stories.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in Istanbul who want the major Byzantine and Ottoman sites without arranging transport or entry logistics themselves. Expect a full day on foot moving between six landmarks across the old city—the pace is steady, which is what makes covering all six possible.
Marmaris Turkish Bath: Scrub, Foam & Oil MassageYou spend two hours in a traditional Turkish bath in Marmaris, moving through sauna, steam, a full body scrub, foam massage and oil massage. Transportation picks you up and brings you back, insurance is covered, and your skin emerges genuinely renewed. Book it early in your stay so the effects last through the rest of your holiday.Is it for me?Book this if you want to start your holiday feeling genuinely refreshed and your skin noticeably clearer without arranging transport or worrying about insurance — the included pickup means you can relax before and after without logistics getting in the way.
Virgin Mary's House from KusadasiYou’ll travel from Ephesus up Bulbul Mountain with a local guide who shares stories along the way. Smell wild herbs on the path, step inside the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, and see locals leaving wishes at the wall. Includes pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, and parking — it’s an experience you’ll carry home long after you leave.
Antalya Airport to Side: Private Transfer & Meet-GreetYour driver meets you at Antalya Airport arrivals with a name sign and escorts you directly to your Side hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. The 45–60 minute transfer includes no stops or shared pickups, and the price is fixed before you land. Infant seats are available on request, and the service works for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Antalya with luggage and want to reach Side without arranging transport or negotiating a fare — the fixed price and name-sign pickup mean your arrival is handled before you touch down.
Traditional Turkish Bath in Istanbul: Peeling and MassageA traditional Turkish bath in Istanbul includes peeling (kese) and foam massage performed in a hot steamy room to heat and relax the body. The experience lasts about an hour, with an English-speaking guide present throughout. Children are welcome from age 5; the activity suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want an English-speaking guide to walk you through the hammam ritual step by step—the commentary makes the difference between feeling lost in the heat and understanding exactly what your body is experiencing.
Antalya City Tour: Duden Waterfalls, Old Town & Boat RideThis full-day Antalya tour combines three distinct landscapes: the Duden Waterfalls National Park, where a 15-meter cascade flows through shaded forest; the Old Town's narrow streets and Clock Tower; and a cable car ascent to Tünektepe for panoramic views of the Gulf and Taurus Mountains. The day includes a traditional lunch, a 45-minute boat tour from the marina, and two hours of free time to shop. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included; the cable car operates daily except Mondays.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're visiting Antalya for just one day and want a guided itinerary that moves through waterfalls, Old Town, and the cable car in a set sequence rather than deciding the order yourself.
Istanbul Layover Tour: Blue Mosque & Galata Tower with Airport TransferYou get picked up at the airport and driven into Istanbul's old city, where you visit the Blue Mosque, climb Galata Tower for panoramic views, walk the Hippodrome, browse the bazaars, and eat Turkish food—all timed so you're back at the airport with time to spare before your next flight. The private vehicle and included transfers mean you don't arrange transport yourself or worry about the clock.Is it for me?Book this if you have a layover long enough to leave the airport but short enough that arranging your own transport and timing feels risky—the private vehicle and fixed schedule take the logistics off your hands so you can focus on the stops themselves.
Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Boat Tour 2 HoursYou board a guided boat in Istanbul and spend two hours cruising the Golden Horn and Bosphorus with an English-speaking guide. You pass Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace, see both the European and Asian shores, and move through the strait that splits the city in half. Entry fees and local taxes are included, and the boat accommodates strollers and all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Istanbul's two continents and its major palaces from the water without arranging transport or timing yourself — the fixed 2-hour route does the navigation for you.
Kusadasi: Ephesus Tour, Turkish Bath & Carpet WeavingYou walk through one of the world's best-preserved ancient cities with a licensed local guide who knows the stories behind the marble. Lunch is traditional Turkish food, you learn how carpets are woven by hand, then you spend an hour in a hammam—the heated room, the scrub, the foam bath—before returning to your ship on schedule. Port pickup and skip-the-line entry are included; the whole day takes around eight hours.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Kusadasi and want to see Ephesus without arranging your own transport, guide, or timing—the port pickup and guaranteed return take the logistics off your hands, and the hammam at the end means you're not just tired, you're actually relaxed.
