Things to do in Turkey
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Ephesus & Mary's House: Private Cruise Port Tour from KusadasiYou're picked up at Kusadasi cruise port and driven to Ephesus, where a licensed local guide walks you through the ruins—the Celsus Library, Grand Theatre, Temple of Hadrian and more. You visit the House of the Virgin Mary next, then the Temple of Artemis, with optional stops at local handicraft shops or the Basilica of St. John. Your guide tailors the pace and route to your interests and walking level, and guarantees your return to the ship on time. Entry fees are optional—you pay only for sites you want to see.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Kusadasi and want to see Ephesus, Mary's House, and the Temple of Artemis without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private format and guaranteed on-time return are what make a full itinerary possible in a port stop.
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour: Over Fairy ChimneysA hot air balloon tour over Cappadocia's Fairy Chimneys takes off at sunrise (or immediately after, depending on wind and weather) and lasts roughly 45 to 68 minutes in the air. The flight includes hotel pickup and drop-off, full insurance, a post-flight champagne toast, a personalized certificate, and an audio guide in six languages to listen to during the flight. Weather dictates the exact departure time and route; if conditions ground the balloons, you receive a full refund with no automatic rescheduling to the next day.Is it for me?Book this for an early morning on your first day in Cappadocia, when the light is clearest and the valleys are quietest — the hotel pickup and fixed-time flight mean you do not have to arrange transport or negotiate a departure window, and the refund guarantee protects you if weather shifts overnight.
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Asian Side Stop & Iconic LandmarksYou’ll sail both sides of the Bosphorus with a local guide, sipping tea as Istanbul’s landmarks glide by—Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress—and pause for an hour on the Asian shore at Beylerbeyi. Expect laughter over cookies, stories you might only half believe, and moments where city noise fades into water and light.
Göreme Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Fairy Chimneys FlightYou rise before dawn, float for an hour over Cappadocia's stone formations as they light up, land to champagne and breakfast, and leave with a certificate. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. The early start is what makes the light work — crowds are still asleep, and the colors are at their best.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cappadocia from the air without arranging your own transport or timing the sunrise yourself — the early pickup and fixed schedule handle both, and you're back by mid-morning with the rest of your day open.
Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Folk Performance with DinnerTurkish Night Show in Cappadocia is a three-hour folk performance held in a cave restaurant, where you watch live dancers and musicians while eating a full dinner of Turkish mezes, traditional mains and dessert, with unlimited soft drinks and local alcohols included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available as an option at checkout; the minimum age to drink alcohol is 18, though children from age 4 are welcome to attend.Is it for me?Settle into a candlelit cave after exploring Cappadocia's landscape, watch traditional folk performers, and enjoy dinner with unlimited drinks while surrounded by the stone walls that shaped this region's history.
Soganli Valley Balloon Flight: 45-min with ChampagneA balloon flight over Soganli Valley in Cappadocia carries a maximum of 16 passengers per balloon, lasting around 45 minutes with an English-speaking pilot. The experience includes hotel pickup, a light breakfast before the flight, and a champagne celebratory ceremony with a flight certificate afterward. Transportation to the valley takes approximately 50 minutes in an air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?The early morning start and 50-minute drive to Soganli Valley mean you're airborne by sunrise, which is when the light over the rock formations is clearest and the air is calmest for flying. The small group size—capped at 16 per balloon—keeps the basket from feeling crowded, so you have room to move and photograph without jostling for position.
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks & PickupYou’ll watch Istanbul’s skyline shift as you glide along the Bosphorus at sunset—palaces on both sides, baklava crumbs in your lap, stories from a local guide drifting between laughter and quiet moments. Hotel pickup makes it easy; tea and snacks keep you company as day turns softly into night.
Ephesus & Artemis: Cruise Port Tour with Tickets & LunchYou’ll walk through ancient Ephesus with a local guide, pause at the Temple of Artemis ruins, try homemade Turkish food for lunch (with fresh bread!), and maybe even watch carpet weaving up close. Pickup and drop-off at Kusadasi cruise port means no stress about timing — just enough time to let history sink in before heading back onboard.
Cappadocia: Underground City, Ihlara Valley & Pigeon Valley TourYou’ll start your day gazing across Cappadocia’s valleys before descending into Derinkuyu Underground City’s cool tunnels with a local guide. Lunch by a volcanic lake gives you time to breathe before hiking Ihlara Valley’s green canyon trails. End surrounded by cave-dotted cliffs in Pigeon Valley — moments of quiet and surprise you’ll remember long after.
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise 1 & 2-Hour Options with Audio GuideYou board a cruise boat and spend one or two hours on the Bosphorus, moving between the European and Asian shores while a multilingual audio guide (or live guide) explains the palaces, mosques, bridges and fortresses you pass. Free tea and WiFi are included, and a five-minute pause at the Maiden's Tower gives you time to photograph it properly. You're back on land by early afternoon or late morning, depending on which duration you choose.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Istanbul's major waterfront landmarks without arranging separate transport or timing themselves — the boat's route and pace handle both, and the audio guide works in your language so you understand what you're seeing instead of just passing it.
Ephesus Tour from Izmir: Ancient City with Local GuideA full-day guided tour from Izmir to Ephesus, one of the Mediterranean's best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, with a professional local guide who brings the ancient landmarks to life. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the tour runs 6 to 10 hours depending on traffic and group size. You'll explore the Odeon, Curetes Street, Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, and the Great Theatre, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and visit the Temple of Artemis before returning to your hotel. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on the tour option you choose.Is it for me?Book the English tour if you want a guide who speaks your language and can answer questions on the spot; book the Spanish tour if you prefer to explore with a Spanish-speaking guide. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't have to arrange a rental car or navigate between sites—the guide handles the route and timing so you can focus on the ruins themselves.
Pamukkale Thermal Pools & Hierapolis Small Group TourThis small group tour from Antalya takes you to Pamukkale, a UNESCO-listed natural wonder of white mineral-terraced pools and the ancient city of Hierapolis, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned bus, lunch and an English-speaking guide included. You get three hours to swim in the thermal pools, walk the white cliffs, visit Cleopatra's Pool or explore the historical ruins—the choice is yours. The drive from Antalya is long, so the itinerary includes breakfast at Korkuteli and a comfort stop in Denizli before arrival.Is it for me?Skip the logistics and spend three hours exploring Pamukkale's white terraces and ancient ruins at your own pace, with everything else handled for you.
Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Minivan & Meet-GreetYou're met at arrivals by name, driven in a private air-conditioned minivan to your Istanbul hotel, and the driver tracks your flight so they're ready even if you land late. No negotiating fares, no shared shuttles, no waiting around wondering where your ride is. The price is locked in before you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Istanbul hotel without arranging transport or negotiating fares — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when your driver will be there.
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Live Shows & Private TableYou board at a central Istanbul pickup point, settle at a private table, and spend the evening gliding past Ottoman palaces and fortresses while eating a four-course dinner and watching live Turkish, folk, and Latin performances. Soft drinks are unlimited; alcohol is optional. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be added for an extra fee, and the whole evening is managed by English-speaking staff so you arrive back without arranging transport twice.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full evening out in Istanbul without arranging dinner, transport, and entertainment separately—the private table and fixed schedule handle all three, and the hotel pickup option means you don't navigate the city twice.
Tandem Paragliding in Alanya: Land on Cleopatra BeachTandem paragliding in Alanya pairs you with a certified FAI pilot for a flight starting at 700m altitude, where you see the castle, the sea and the coast spread below. You can fly relaxed or ask for manoeuvres, and if you're willing, take brief control of the paraglider yourself. The flight ends with a landing on Cleopatra Beach. Pilots speak English, German, Russian and Polish; hotel pickup is available as an add-on depending on your region.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying outside Alanya town—hotel pickup is available at checkout—or choose the mountain start if you're already local. Pick the relaxed thermal flight to soak in the views, or the manoeuvre option if you want to handle the controls yourself.
Ephesus & Virgin Mary: Private Tour with Lunch & Entry FeesYou’ll walk ancient marble streets in Ephesus with your own guide, climb through mosaic-filled terrace houses, pause for quiet reflection at the House of Virgin Mary in the hills above Kusadasi, and share a traditional Turkish lunch before returning—full, tired, maybe changed a little.
Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience IstanbulA three-hour food tour of Istanbul starting at Sirkeci Tram Station, combining hidden-spot street food tastings, rooftop tea or coffee overlooking the city, and dinner at a 140-year-old family restaurant serving over 10 types of traditional Turkish dishes. Small groups, vegetarian and vegan options available, private van transport included, and drop-off near your hotel at the end.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to eat multiple courses with other travelers at a table rather than grab-and-go stops—the small group size and seated dinner at a historic restaurant create time to actually talk between bites.
Paragliding in Fethiye: Fly from Babadağ MountainParagliding in Fethiye is a tandem flight from Babadağ Mountain where you fly with an experienced pilot, equipment provided, down to a landing zone near the office. The experience includes a 30-minute drive up through forest to the 1,965-meter peak, the flight itself, and time to watch your photos and videos afterward. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the team speaks English, French, German, Russian and two additional languages.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Fethiye without a car—the operator picks you up from their office and drives you to the launch site, then flies you back to the same spot, so you can do the whole experience in a morning or afternoon.
Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Tour: Asian Side Stop & Kanlıca YogurtYou’ll cross from Europe to Asia by yacht along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, tasting Kanlıca’s famous yogurt with powdered sugar and wandering its quiet streets. Sip Turkish coffee on deck as palaces drift by and share fresh pastries with fellow travelers while your local guide brings stories to life. It’s less about checking sights off a list — more about feeling Istanbul breathe around you.
Cappadocia: Sunrise Balloon Ride Göreme with Champagne & PickupYou’ll ride out before dawn for a sunrise balloon flight over Göreme in Cappadocia, watching as your balloon inflates in the chilly morning air. Float above fairy chimneys with an expert pilot guiding you, then celebrate with champagne and take home your own flight certificate — all with hotel pickup included. It’s quietly magical in ways you don’t expect.
