The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Turkey

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour - Price, extra costs, and the real value

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

Explore Istanbul with a private guide across one to three days, from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to the Bosphorus and Balat.

“We spent a fantastic day with our guide, Hilal Aslan. It was a perfect introduction to this beautiful, historical, sprawling city. Hilal took the time to get to know a little about us so she could tailor the tour specifically to us. She was knowledgeable, kind, and fun! I highly recommend this tour.”

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Ephesus Tours, Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi, Kusadasi Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

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

Explore Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple on a private Kusadasi shore tour 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 excursion from Kusadasi, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, optional lunch, and guaranteed ship return.

“Our tour of Ephesus and its surroundings was magnificent. We had no idea the ruins were so plentiful and Josh’s explanations were truly enlightening. We would strongly recommend Josh as a guide for anyone who’s interested in touring and learning about these historical grounds. The only parts of the tour we could’ve done without were the leather showroom/fashion show and the hard jewelry sell at the rug makers. The rugs themselves were beautiful and we wound up purchasing one. But while filling out the paperwork, my wife was cornered and felt very uncomfortable by a jewelry salesperson which was totally unnecessary. It wasn’t the saleswoman’s fault - it’s the company…”

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Antalya Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Spend a full day swimming at Suluada’s clear bays, enjoying a fresh boat lunch, and soaking up Mediterranean views from Antalya or Kemer.

“I really liked the activity. The sights were beautiful. The itinerary was very nice. We could do a lot of things without rushing. I highly recommend this trip!”

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Blue Mosque Tours, Guided, Hagia Sophia Tours, Istanbul Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Explore Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Hippodrome with a small group guide, priority entry, headsets, and cruise-port pickup.

“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 Tours, Jeep Safaris, Jeep Safaris in Antalya, Lunch Experiences, Quad Bikes, Safari, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Ride 14 km of rapids in Köprülü Canyon with ziplining, buggy or quad biking, Jeep trails, lunch, and hotel pickup options.

“Rafting was a lot of fun and perfectly good for my two children 11 and 8 years old, also added buggy at the last minute and they had family buggy for 4 people which is perfect for us. one thing to note is your eyewear will get very muddy and a bottle of water would be handy to wash the mud off the glasses. Did zipline at the end which was a fun and interesting end to our tour. Last but not least, a big shout out to our guide Monty who made the whole tour so enjoyable and looked after my two young children to ensure they feel safe…”

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Cappadocia Tours, Evening Experiences, Quad Bikes, Tour Reviews, Tours

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, helmets, and scenic off-road stops from $18.

“I had a great time 🫶🏽 Ayhan was super nice and friendly offered to drive me.”

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Audio Tours, Bosphorus Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Istanbul Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

8.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

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

See Istanbul from Europe to Asia on a 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with tea, Wi-Fi, multilingual audio, and sunset sailings for only $8.

“Really great experience, for the price it is. It’s the full two hours.”

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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

Review of a $99 Ephesus and Virgin Mary’s House tour from Kuşadası, with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, transport, and port return.

“Ephesus was absolutely incredible! The ruins are breathtaking, and the history came alive thanks to our tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience unforgettable. I especially loved that our guide was a woman—it added a unique and inspiring perspective to the journey. We visited the Virgin Mary House, Ephesus itself, and the Temple of Artemis, which were all amazing highlights. We also stopped at a carpet shop, but there was no high pressure to buy, which made it enjoyable. She really tailored the tour to what we wanted to see, making the whole day feel personal and special.”

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Cappadocia Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

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 underground city, Selime Monastery, Ihlara Valley, and more on a small-group tour with lunch and hotel pickup.

“This was a wonderful way to see all the major sites in the Cappedocia area, highlighted by the underground city tour and tour of the “Star Wars like” monastery. Our 7-8 hour tour covered a wide area with a very knowledgeable guide and delicious lunch. Highly recommend!”

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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 for a day on Heybeliada and Büyükada, with ferry views, Turkish lunch, free time, island walks, and optional swimming.

“Beautiful tour, friendly team, and a wonderful experience overall.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Kemer Tours, Lunch Experiences, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Tours

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 the Suluada boat tour from Antalya, with turquoise bays, lunch, hotel transfers, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“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

Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis from Antalya with lunch, hotel transfers, a guide, and free time for the terraces and ancient ruins.

“I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to warn others about this tour. It was one of the most disappointing experiences of my trip. First, the listing mentions Cleopatra’s Pool three times – including in the tour title – but it was closed when we arrived. That’s a major part of why we booked this in the first place, and there was no warning or update from the company in advance. As for Pamukkale itself: the photos are incredibly misleading. Most of the travertine terraces are completely dried up, the few with water are packed with people, and much of it is roped off and inaccessible. You’re required…”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, Green Canyon Tours, Lunch Experiences, Side Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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 Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour, with off-road fun, water fights, village stops, lunch, swimming, and Green Lake views.

“It was amazing, the guys were absolutely incredible. Big shout out to Johnny Cash, you were an amazing guid. All of you amazing. Couldn’t fault the experience. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks, Chloe & Mia”

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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 tour from Kusadasi, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, private transport, and reliable port return.

“Zafir was excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions thoroughly. He pointed out some of the finer details that would be missed or not even mentioned on larger tour groups! Zafir was the best tour guide we have ever had!”

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