Turkey · TOUR REVIEWS
One country, two continents and about a thousand miles of coastline: the problem here is never what to do, it is what to leave out. The 15 below are the days that earn a slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a mega yacht with dinner, Turkish shows, palace views, private tables, and optional hotel pickup.
“simply perfect! Everything is very good! The food is wonderful and lots of food! The shows are great, the scenery is beautiful! Everything is very organized! 100% recommend”
Review of Istanbul’s $8 Bosphorus cruise, with sunset views, landmark sightseeing, audio guide, drinks, meals, tips, and practical advice.
“The boat tour was incredible! The attention was excellent, and the explanation throughout the trip was very clear and informative. Highly recommended!”
Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus dinner cruise, Turkish music and dance show, dinner, drinks, views, value, and practical booking tips.
“The atmosphere was very good, same was the food. Lovely journey!”
Review of Istanbul’s private 1, 2, or 3-day guided tour, with major sights, local transport, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“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.”
Review of a private Kusadasi cruise excursion to Ephesus, the Virgin Mary’s House, and Artemis, with flexible timing and port return.
“The PEOPLE, PLACES and PALATE experience during this tour was amazing. Ulas was a terrific guide who listened to our wants and directed us to the areas that gave us what we wanted.”
Save time at Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern with all-day fast-track entry, an 11-language audio guide, and optional Hagia Sophia access.
“So glad we were able to make it to this wonderful experience! Learned Turkish traditions I never knew existed. Great laughs with Petek”
Review of the $29 Kusadasi cruise tour to Ephesus, Mary's House, Artemis, and Turkish lunch, with tickets, guides, timing, and shopping tips.
“Very friendly tour guide- tour included Virgin Mary’s house and Ephesus. Very informative and inclusive.”
Royal Balloon Cappadocia review covering flight options, pickup, breakfast, safety, basket size, price, views, and practical booking advice.
“From hotel pick up to hotel drop off this was the most amazing, memorable day. This is a must do experience even if heights aren’t your thing! Fabulous…thank you. Highly recommended x”
Review of a private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi, with flexible sightseeing, local guides, optional sites, lunch, and guaranteed ship return.
“Very lovely and informative tour of an extremely historic area with 9zzy Would definitely recommend, especially if you have limited period of time and coming in off a cruise ship they will pick you up right there and also drop you off”
Review of Hagia Sophia’s skip-the-line ticket, mosque visit, audio guide, museum option, costs, queues, access rules, and practical tips.
“Hagia Sophia was as described, very pretty and interesting. My main complaint is I found it quite difficult to find where I had to get my ticket from. No one seemed to know! Also depending where you are approaching the mosque it’s quite a climb.Very steep approach.”
Review of Cappadocia’s sunrise balloon flight, with practical details on views, timing, price, weather cancellations, group size, and who should book.
“Amazing hot air balloon experience. Pilot Ibrahim and his colleague were both friendly and professional. We had a wonderful time in the sky. Highly recommend !”
See Istanbul’s Mevlevi Sema ceremony in a restored Ottoman bath, with live Turkish music, whirling dervishes, and a helpful exhibition.
“This experience is amazing. I wont call it a SHOW, the people involved are deeply spiritual & are almost in a trance during the experience. The 5 Dervish spun for over 35 minutes during the course of the different levels & sections of this experience. It takes alot of dedication & existential concentration to be able to do that. After each level of spinning. They just stop in a dime. I would fall over & beauty very sick after spinning this way. Its a double fulkrum spin. Each person spins & is rotating in around a circle with a diameter of around 50 feet. As they are spinning themselves. its…”
Review of the Suluada Island boat tour from Antalya, with three swim stops, lunch, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Excellent value for money and such a beautiful day. Picked up near our hotel and taken to a lovely boat with space for all. Lovely blue waters with stops in three different places and a lunch provided which was really nice. You could choose between chicken and fish and there are snacks and drinks available to buy on board. I would whole heartedly recommended to anyone thinking of booking , it’s well worth it.”
Enter Topkapi Palace and its Harem with skip-the-line access, a flexible timed entry, and a smartphone audio guide in Istanbul.
“The guide was great to get you in and explain what he is there to do. Once you’re in you can roam around and take your time as it isn’t a tour guide, just fast track”
See Istanbul’s palaces, mosques, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower on a relaxed two-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with snacks.
“TUGBA BOZMESE was our guide. She did a wonderful job.”
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