15 Tours & Days Out in Turkey Worth Booking

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour - Who should choose one, two, or three days?

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,922 reviews · 7 to 21 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Review of Istanbul’s private 1, 2, or 3-day guided tour, covering major sights, local transport, costs, pacing, guides, and practical tips.

“we had one day walking private tour of Istanbul with tour guide Ozan Ercan. Ozan was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly that he made our tour truly memorable and enjoyable. We highly recommend him to anyone who wishes to learn about this wonderful and magnificent city.”

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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

2.FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,527 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review of a private Kusadasi shore tour to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, and Artemis Temple with port pickup and return.

“Private tour, they did what we wanted as I was very limited with my bad knee, knee brace and a rollator walker.”

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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

3.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,807 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Review of a private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with a licensed guide, flexible stops, optional lunch, and guaranteed return to your ship.

“We came in on the Norwegian viva and booked this private tour to Ephasis and St John’s church. Fatima was our guide and man did We strike gold by getting her. Her knowledge was incredibly impressive. We asked if she knew anything about the biblical history and she wowed us with her knowledge. She was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. We learned so much. It was easy to find them coming off the ship, the transportation was very clean and on time and overall, it was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend this tour company . Iglesias tour turkey is the best! Do not miss it. More…”

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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

4.Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,207 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $21

Review of Antalya’s Suluada boat tour, with three swim stops, lunch, hotel transport, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Great boat tour with 2 stops to swim (1 hour each) before stopping at Suluada Beach. It was amazing to get to swim in the open sea and the boat was very comfortable - you have mattresses to lay down during the trip and the atmosphere was pretty great. Shoutout to captain Kartel, very nice guide and keeps the vibe up. It is worth it to take your snorkelling goddles as the water is cristal clear. 10/10 would recommend!”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

5.Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,600 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $39

Visit Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with a guide, reserved tickets, headsets, and easy Galataport pickup for $39.

“The tour was excellent and our guide Cigdem was both passionate and incredibly knowledgeable, bringing history and culture to life with engaging stories and insights. Her enthusiasm made the experience unforgettable.”

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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

6.Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,260 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26

Raft 14 km through Köprülü Canyon, then zipline, ride quads or buggies, and enjoy lunch on this lively Antalya adventure.

“One of the best activities i have done in Antalyq! The tour and guides esp Ernest, were amazing! I will definitely do this again. Highly recommended!”

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Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour

7.Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,984 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $18

Ride an ATV through Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys at sunset, with hotel pickup, a guide, safety briefing, and flexible 1 or 2 hour options.

“Such a fun and adventurous go-kart experience in Cappadocia! Our guide Mert was awesome — perfect speed, great energy, and made the whole ride unforgettable 🔥”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

8.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,694 reviews · from $8

Review of Istanbul’s $8 Bosphorus cruise, with palace views, unlimited tea, multilingual audio, sunset sailings, and practical booking tips.

“Bosporus Tour very good Trip Thanks Daria and Tarik”

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PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary’s House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

9.PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary’s House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,455 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Explore Ephesus, Mary’s House, and Artemis with a licensed guide, included entry fees, air-conditioned transport, and port return.

“Our guide Emre was extremely knowledgeable and not only gave us an education on Ephesus and the House of Mary but also on Turkey and the area as a whole. He even has a degree in archeology and was able to be very intricate in explaining the excavation and restoration process. He gave us time to wander and take photos and was very kind with a great sense of humor. The van was clean with air conditioning! This tour was a 10 out of 10.”

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Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket

10.Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,317 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54

Explore Cappadocia’s Green Tour with Kaymakli Underground City, Selime Monastery, Ihlara Valley, lunch, hotel pickup, and a small group.

“Amazing tour. Our guide was charismatic, knowledgeable, and really made this tour incredible. The sites were amazing to see and it felt like we had just the right amount of time at each. This tour was really a major trip highlight for us. The water on the bus was a nice touch (that we only truly appreciated once we went on other tours without it) We thought we would be eating alongside the river, but due to some scheduling with the underground city we ended up at a restaurant along a cliff. The food was good but that was the only "issue" we ran in to. But still easily 5…”

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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

11.Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,305 reviews · 8 hours · from $18

Escape Istanbul by ferry to Heybeliada and Büyükada for sea views, Turkish lunch, old mansions, free time, and excellent value at $18.

“What an amazing tour! Oktay (our guide) went above and beyond, friendly, helpful, and truly exceptional. Thank you for making the day so amazing!😄”

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Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

12.Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,300 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $23

Review of Antalya’s Suluada boat tour with hotel transfers, swimming stops, lunch, practical tips, crowds, transport concerns, and value.

“It was a great time. Great communication with the guides. The boat crew was helpful and fun. We had an awesome day. Thanks”

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Pamukkale Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool Tour with lunch from Antalya

13.Pamukkale Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool Tour with lunch from Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $84

Review of Antalya’s Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour, with travertines, ancient ruins, lunch, transport, guide tips, and Cleopatra Pool updates.

“It wasn't until the trip had started that we found out that one of the three places to Visit (Cleopatra's pool, and the main point of going) was closed. This meant that we spent a full three hours at Pamukkale with very little shade. It also took almost 6 hours to get there by the time we had rest stops and lunch. I know it isn't the fault of the tour company, but the roads are dreadful so strap yourself in for a bumpy ride. I also wasn't impressed that the minivan ran out of water before we reached our destination.”

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Side: Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

14.Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,090 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Review of Side’s $28 Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour, with waterfalls, village stops, lunch, swimming, water fights, and practical tips.

“Awesome day from start to finish. Jeep off roading was a real laugh, our driver Ahmit was great, the whole team were great fun. They all made sure our kids were ok and having a good time especially with us having our 18 month old with us. Aside from the off-roading, the party on the boat was a highlight (Johnny Cash and his brother “Mickey Mouse” are born entertainers)… and the waterfall was rather nice too.”

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For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return

15.For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,029 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, port pickup, and on-time return.

“Hakan, the guide, is very knowledgeable and good. I enjoyed the trip very much. He organized the attractions with the intention of minimizing the time to line up. He took us to a nice local place for a reasonably priced lunch.”

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