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The 15 Turkish Day Trips Worth a Whole Day

639 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Anything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, gathered in one place. These 15 are the ones that repay giving up a whole day for, with prices, running times and the catalogue underneath.

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour - Day two: ferry views, Dolmabahce, and modern Istanbul
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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

1.Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★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, 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.”

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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return - The Temple of Artemis: a brief stop with a huge reputation
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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 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.”

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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line - The Terrace Houses, a worthwhile optional upgrade
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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 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”

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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch - Boarding the boat near Adrasan
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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 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.”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets - Starting at Galataport or Sultanahmet Square
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch - The ancient bridge and rafting base
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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

Review of Antalya’s rafting, zipline, Jeep, buggy and quad adventure, with practical tips on price, lunch, transport, clothing, and value.

“Highly recommend this day trip, I did all 4 activities and it was definitely the highlight of my trip. Can’t wait to do it again when I come back to Antalya. Stunning scenery our guide Macko was great and all the guides had good energy and made it super fun. Thanks guys xx”

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Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour - The Safety Briefing And ATV Setup
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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 at sunset, visit fairy chimneys and scenic viewpoints, and enjoy hotel pickup, a guide, and flexible booking.

“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 - Finding the boat at Zindan Han
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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, two-hour Bosphorus cruise, with palaces, bridges, tea, audio guide, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The pickup eats to find and the guides all have good English and will get you in your boat safely. The views are stunning much better than even night cruises- definitely recommend.”

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PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary's House Guided Tour /GRP OPT - Walking Ephesus from marble street to theater
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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 Kusadasi Ephesus tour with Mary's House, skip-the-line entry, private transport, guides, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Our story started as every third party cruise excursion in Turkey does. We were to see the Virgin Mary’s home and ruins of Euphrates. Our guide Gonća (Rosie)was the most pleasant, well spoken and intelligent lady. She started the tour by giving us the option to adjust the order of the daily events to beat the crowds and make the most of our day. She paid attention to what we wanted or needed and adjusted the tour to accommodate. When we were hungry she suggested a restaurant and once there she ordered for us. Everything was fantastic. Then the unthinkable happened. My wife/mother looking for the bathroom missed the step…”

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Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket - Kaymakli Underground City: The Tour’s Most Unusual Stop
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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, and small-group comfort.

“A wonderful small group trip with a fantastic guide, U fuk. It was a very full day with visits to exceptional sites, decent lunch and rounded off with a beautiful 3.5 km walk through a gorgeous forested river Gorge. Exceptional value for money, highly recommended!!”

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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada - Starting from Istanbul’s Kadir Has University port
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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

Review of Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands tour, with ferry views, Heybeliada, Büyükada, lunch, free time, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Beautiful and pleasant atmosphere. The service was excellent, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. I really enjoyed the Princes’ Islands tour and would happily do it again.”

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Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer - Suluada’s turquoise water and rocky beaches
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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 the Suluada boat tour from Antalya, with hotel transfers, lunch, swimming stops, practical tips, drawbacks, and value advice.

“The tour began with a hotel pickup in the Antalya area. The pickup was slightly delayed, but the driver stayed in contact, so it was manageable. After picking us up, the driver collected other guests from nearby hotels. He got lost a few times and seemed frustrated, but the atmosphere remained light-hearted. During the drive, we realized the air conditioning wasn’t working, so the van was briefly driven with the door open, and the driving style felt quite aggressive. The port was about a one-hour drive from Antalya. Once there, we boarded a boat that was spacious and generally comfortable. The itinerary included several stops at different beaches. Unfortunately, the…”

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Pamukkale Hierapolis and Cleopatra's Pool Tour with lunch from Antalya - The early pickup and long ride from Antalya
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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 the Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour from Antalya, with lunch, transport, travertines, Cleopatra’s Pool updates, and practical tips.

“This is a must see pamukkale was amazing in real life, so much more beautiful than any images. It was wonderful to walk and soak feet in the pools. Tour is amazing, tour guide was amazing and took good care of us. Mini buss very comfortable and clean.”

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Side: Green Canyon Jeep and Boat Tour with Lunch - Manavgat Waterfalls: a short first stop
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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 off-road fun, swimming, lunch, waterfalls, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The best was the driver Omar and manager Talha who let the experiences begin unforgettable. A little shadow point on it was only the unexpected need of face mask, which you was forced to buy from the providing company.”

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For Ship Guests:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR & On Time Return - Two hours among the ruins of Ephesus
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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 tour from Kusadasi with port pickup, expert guides, flexible stops, Terrace Houses, and on-time cruise return.

“Our visit in Turkey was unforgettable. Our guide took us to the best places. She was very knowledgeable in her history about Turkey. We learned so much. She even took us to a local favorite place for lunch which was phenomenal. Then she recommended a ceramic shop run by a family and we stopped there and watched them work their magic with clay. We bought a few pieces from them as well. I cannot wait to see them in our home in the USA. I highly recommend our guide and her driver.”

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