Things to do in Turkey
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Canyoning and Rafting in Koprulu Canyon from AlanyaCanyoning and rafting in Koprulu Canyon National Park is a full-day activity departing from Alanya where you paddle the Köprüçay River's rapids, explore forest pathways, and eat lunch near Oluk Bridge with a professional guide, helmet, life jacket and hotel pickup included. Children from age 4 are welcome; moderate fitness is needed for the rapids and the hiking sections through dense forest.Is it for me?The ten-hour commitment means this activity fills most of your day, so book it when you have a full morning and afternoon free rather than as a half-day add-on. The rapids and forest hiking demand moderate fitness and balance, which is what makes the adrenaline real—if you want a gentler water experience, a calmer float would suit you better.
ATV Riding in Antalya: Buggy Safari Through Taurus MountainsBuggy safari in the Taurus Mountains near Antalya puts you in control of a quad bike for 1.5 hours of riding through pine forests and streams, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. A guide in English, French, German or Russian leads the group. Minimum age is 14; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?You operate the buggy yourself, so this suits anyone who wants to control the ride rather than watch from a passenger seat. The shared group format and fixed 1.5-hour duration mean you're riding alongside other travelers on a set route—book this if you want the adrenaline and the company, not a private afternoon or an open-ended pace.
Istanbul to Ephesus Private Day Trip: Ruins & Virgin MaryA private day trip from Istanbul to Ephesus includes domestic flight, hotel pickup, and a professional guide in English, Spanish or Japanese. You enter through the Magnesia Gate and descend into the ruins of a Roman provincial capital, passing the Odeum, Celsus Library, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan and Great Theater, then visit the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. The 12-hour itinerary is built around a private vehicle and guide, so the pace and stops stay yours alone.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both the archaeological ruins of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary in a single day without coordinating flights, transport or a shared group schedule—the private guide and vehicle let you move at your own pace through the sites.
Private Bodrum City Tour: Skip-the-Line Castle & MuseumA private guided tour of Bodrum covers Bodrum Castle, the Underwater Archaeology Museum (home to one of the world's oldest shipwrecks), Myndos Gate, the windmills and the ancient amphitheater, with skip-the-line museum entry and hotel or marina pickup. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and is fully customizable; a professional English or Russian-speaking guide handles all logistics, and an authentic Turkish lunch option is available during the day.Is it for me?At 4 to 5 hours, the tour leaves room for a leisurely lunch or an afternoon at the waterfront without eating the whole day. A private guide and vehicle mean you move at your own pace and stop where the history catches you, rather than keeping time with a group schedule.
Alanya Jeep Safari & Dimcay River Lunch: Taurus MountainsA jeep safari from Alanya into the Taurus Mountains with hotel pickup, a live guide in English, German or Russian, and lunch at Dimcay River's recreational zone. The tour visits Sapadere Canyon, a traditional Turkish village where the guide explains local life and the mosque, then delivers you to the river where you can swim, use the waterslides or recline on a tapchan platform. The full day runs six to seven hours.Is it for me?The six to seven hour commitment means you can do this tour and still have the afternoon free once you're back at your hotel — it's not a full-day commitment that eats the rest of your schedule. If you want to see the mountains and the local culture without renting a car or navigating on your own, the jeep and the guide handle both.
Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Private Tour from Kusadasi PortYou’ll walk ancient streets in Ephesus, see hidden mosaics, and visit the peaceful House of Virgin Mary—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. This tour lets you set your own pace and guarantees you’ll be back at your ship on time.
Private Photography Session Istanbul: 30 Edited PhotosA private 90-minute photography session in Istanbul where a guide who has lived in the city for decades shoots portrait, memoir and artistic photos of you in locations you pick from Karaköy's back streets, Istiklal Street, Galata Bridge or Suleymaniye Mosque. You receive 30 professionally edited digital photos, choose your own outfits and accessories, and get styling guidance on poses; the guide speaks English, French, Russian or Turkish.Is it for me?Book this if you want to be photographed by someone who knows Istanbul's hidden corners and can direct you through poses — you're not arranging the route or the timing, just showing up in outfits you choose and walking away with edited photos ready to use. Children from age 2 are welcome, and you can bring family members to be in the shots with you.
Kusadasi Jeep Safari: Dilek Peninsula, Zeus Cave & BeachA full-day jeep safari from Kusadasi explores Dilek Peninsula National Park, stopping at Kursunlu Monastery, Zeus Cave for a swim, and Diamond Beach on the Aegean. The tour includes a guide in English, BBQ lunch under pine trees, and hotel pickup from Kusadasi; the jeep format and water stops between vehicles break up the heat of the day.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying in Kusadasi without a rental car—the jeep pickup and fixed schedule mean you do not arrange transport or plan the day yourself, and the route covers the peninsula's main sights in a single loop that ends back at your hotel by evening.
Ephesus Private Tour: Ancient City & Temple of ArtemisA private guided tour of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis, with pickup from your cruise port or hotel and an English-speaking licensed guide for the full day. You set the pace at each site — linger at the Celsus Library, ask questions at the Grand Theatre where St. Paul preached, and spend as long as you want at the House of the Virgin Mary. The guide arranges your entry tickets in advance so you skip the lines at the gate.Is it for me?This tour is built around a private pace — you and your travel companions move through the sites without a group schedule, which means you can spend extra time at the Celsus Library or linger at the House of the Virgin Mary if the moment calls for it. The five- to six-hour window works for cruise guests who need to be back at the port by a set time, and the driver tracks your schedule so the return is planned.
Kusadasi Scuba Diving Tour with Instructor & Hotel PickupDive into Kusadasi’s crystal-clear Aegean waters with an expert instructor guiding you every step. Learn scuba basics, explore colorful marine life near rocky caves, and enjoy a relaxed lunch on deck—all with hotel pickup included for a hassle-free day. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about underwater adventures.
Rafting in Antalya: 14 km Köprülü Canyon with ziplineRafting in Antalya on the Köprüçay River takes you 14 km down Köprülü Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a small group guided by a multilingual professional. You paddle through Grade II–III rapids, swim in calm stretches, and stop for optional cliff jumping and a zipline crossing before a riverside lunch. Hotel pickup and return transfer are included; the whole day runs 8 hours from your hotel door.Is it for me?Book this if you want both rapids and canyon scenery in a single morning or afternoon session—the group departure time means you'll raft with other adventurers rather than waiting for a private booking to fill.
ATV Riding in Kusadasi: Quad Safari with Beach & WoodlandATV riding in Kusadasi puts you on a quad for an off-road safari through woodland, dusty tracks and water crossings, ending at Pamucak Beach for a break before the ride back. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, helmets provided, and a professional guide leads the group and handles the pacing. Minimum age is 12; no prior riding experience is required.Is it for me?The two-and-a-half-hour window leaves room for a morning or afternoon activity without eating the whole day, so you can fit it around other plans in Kusadasi. The guide handles pacing and safety, which means you focus on the riding itself rather than navigation or route-finding.
Day trip to Cappadocia from Istanbul: Flights and guided tourA day trip from Istanbul to Cappadocia by domestic flight includes a full-day guided tour of five major sites—Zelve Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pigeon Valley, Göreme Open-Air Museum and Pasabagi—with a professional guide in English or Japanese, lunch at a local restaurant, and airport transfers. You choose whether to book flights as part of the package or arrange them yourself. Your guide carries pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to the historical sites, which you pay for in cash on the day.Is it for me?Choose the included-flights option if you want the whole day arranged without booking separate flights yourself; pick the excluded-flights option if you're already booking your own Kayseri flights and want to save on the package price. Either way, the fixed schedule and guide-led stops mean the six valleys fit into a single day without you planning the route or timing.
Green Canyon Cruise & Cabrio Bus Tour from Side: Waterfalls & LakeYou’ll get to see Side’s best spots in one day—waterfalls, ancient ruins, and that unreal green lake. There’s swimming, local food, and real Turkish hospitality all along the way. If you want a mix of nature and culture without rushing, this tour’s got you covered.
Istanbul Old City & Asian Side: Guided Tour with LunchStart your Istanbul adventure with hotel pickup and a local guide leading you through Hagia Sophia’s mosaics and the echoing halls of the Blue Mosque. Enjoy lunch by the water before crossing into Asia for panoramic views from Camlica Hill and a walk through Beylerbeyi Palace’s ornate rooms—a day full of small surprises you’ll remember long after you’ve left.
Private Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi: Skip-the-Line AccessA private guided tour of Ephesus departing from Kusadasi covers the Ancient City, the Terrace Houses with their preserved frescoes and mosaics, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The tour includes skip-the-line entry tickets, a professional English-speaking guide, traditional Turkish lunch, and guaranteed return to your ship on time. Some site entrance fees are paid directly on arrival; infant seats are available for children from age one.Is it for me?The tour involves several hours of walking and climbing—the Terrace Houses alone require ascending multiple flights of steps—so it suits travelers comfortable with steady movement and uneven terrain. If you're docked in Kusadasi for only a few hours, the private format and guaranteed return time mean you can see four major sites without coordinating transport or worrying about missing the ship.
Rafting, Jeep, Buggy & Zipline in Antalya: Full-Day ComboA full-day combo activity in Antalya that combines white-water rafting in Köprülü Canyon with jeep rides, buggy safari, quad biking and zipline, all with hotel pickup, lunch and equipment provided. No prior experience is required, and the activity suits ages four and up. A live English-speaking guide leads the group through each station of the day, and you choose at checkout whether to use hotel pickup or meet at a designated point.Is it for me?Book the hotel pickup option if you want one less thing to coordinate on the morning of the activity; choose the meeting point if you're staying outside the main hotel zone or prefer to drive yourself. Either way, the guide and the fixed schedule handle the rest—you show up, and the day unfolds in sequence without gaps or decisions between stops.
Antalya City Tour: Cable Car, Boat & WaterfallsAn all-day city tour of Antalya combines walking through the narrow streets of the Old Town, visiting two waterfalls (Düden and Karpuzkaldıran), a one-hour boat cruise from the harbor, and a cable car ride to Mount Tahtalı at 2,365 meters. A professional English-speaking guide leads the day, which includes lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off, and runs seven to eight hours. The cable car ticket is optional on some options and costs extra; the boat cruise is included on two of the three booking choices.Is it for me?Choose the option with the boat cruise if you want to see the Lower Düden Waterfall from the water—that 40-meter drop into the sea is the view that changes when you're on the boat instead of standing on shore. Add the cable car if the panoramic views from 2,365 meters and time at the summit matter to your day; without it, the tour stays in the lower city and the coastal zone.
Ziplining in Sapanca from Istanbul: Lake & activitiesA full-day tour from Istanbul to Sapanca Lake and the green valleys of Maşukiye, with hotel pickup and lunch included. You choose between a relaxed sightseeing route or an activities package that adds ziplining, ATV safari and zoo entry. The tour runs 12 to 13 hours and includes stops at a Turkish delight factory, a cable car ride over the lake, and time to rest by the water before returning to Istanbul.Is it for me?Choose the standard tour if you want scenic views and time by the lake without the adrenaline activities; pick the activities package if you want the zipline and ATV safari as the centerpiece of the day. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange anything yourself—the guide handles the timing and the route holds together from pickup to drop-off.
Rafting in Köprülü Canyon from Kemer: Quad, Jeep & ZiplineA full-day activity combining white-water rafting in Köprülü Canyon National Park with quad biking, jeep safari and zipline, all starting from your Kemer hotel. The package includes lunch, all safety equipment, and an English-speaking guide; no prior rafting experience is needed. You choose between meeting at a set point or arranging hotel pickup and drop-off.Is it for me?Book the transfer option if you don't have a rental car or want to skip the logistics of finding the meeting point; choose the meeting-point version if you're already mobile and want to save on the pickup fee. Either way, the full-day format means you experience all four activities in sequence rather than choosing one—it's built for people who want variety in a single day, not depth in any one sport.
