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What to do and see in Istanbul, Turkey: The Best Multi-day Tours
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Istanbul
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Experience all of the scenes of Cappadocia. Watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon as you float above the fairy chimneys that dot the landscape. Stay in one of the charming cave hotels built into the volcanic rocks of Göreme. Tour the famous sites of the region such as the underground city of Derinkuyu, Uçhisar Castle, Göreme Open Air Museum, Selime Monastery and the Ihlara Valley. Have an adventure you’ll never forget!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Round trip flight tickets with taxes, All airport transfers, 2 Day tour (Tour guide, Lunch, transportation (max 15 pax) and all entrance fees, Cave Boutique hotel with breakfast, Vegetarian Menu according to your wishes, Domestic Tax
Exclusions: Dinner, Drinks, Tips
Reviewed By usmanali173
My wife and I plan to go to some tour outside istanbul. But we don’t realize how to make it possible. Therefore, we have consulted with this travel agency whose service is very much appreciated. They themselves arranged everything for us such as flights, hotel reservations and even transportation services. With my wife, I enjoyed a balloon ride in Cappadocia that will haunt us for a lifetime. Trojan Horse in Troy and Pamukkale Thermal pools was very good too. Overall We had very good experience.
2. All-inclusive 2 days Cappadocia tour with flights, option ballon/hotel/ATV tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
All inclusive tour. During our two-day visit to Cappadocia. First day early morning we will Fly to Cappadocia from Istanbul. Upon arrival Cappadocia, we will participate in the activities mentioned in tour program during 2 days. Price included; 1 night hotel, national park fees, museum fees, vehicle, licensed guide(English and other language), 2x lunch, 1x dinner, 1x breakfast, Istanbul-Cappadocia roundtrip flight ticket, airport transfer within Istanbul and Cappadocia. Other options as VIP tour, 60 minutes hot air ballon, 2 hours Sunset ATV tour, hotel upgrade are extra
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Roundway ticket( Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul), Cave boutique hotel room with panoramic view , Professional licensed guide , Cappadocia tour with 2 underground city , Group size max.12 person
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Reviewed By Andreisssthe
absolutely worth to book 2 hours Bosphorus yacht tour. they took us to unkapani marina which located at golden horn then we sail into Bosphorus. tour performed by a professional team and Luxy yacht. it was around 19 meters long a motor yacht. our kids had so much fun while yacht riding.
3. 2-Day 1 Night Gallipoli and Troy tour from Istanbul
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take a break and leave chaos of Istanbul for a 2 day trip to visit Gallipoli & Troy. Drive along the sea of Marmara and enjoy the view of countryside Explore the war memorials and battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula Learn more about the ill-fated campaign of the ANZAC troops See the Brighton Beach, Arıburnu Cemetery, Commemorative Site where the ANZAC day is held, Lone Pine, Johnston's Jolly;the original trenches, The Nek and Chunuk Bair on Day 1. Enjoy a lovely night in Canakkale, which is a welcomimg seaside town. On Day 2 visit the new Museum of Troy and see the unique artifacts. Learn from your guide the myths, legends and history of Troy, the fact and fiction that surround this ancient site. Explore 9 different cities. See the remains of the settlements of Troy laid one atop the other. Stand before ancient sacrificial alters and imagine. With unforgettable memories say bye to Gallipoli & Troy and drive back to Istanbul to be dropped off at your hotel.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast
Exclusions: Drinks, Tips to driver and guide
Reviewed By 968georgef
I went to Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency for a last minute trip to Cappadocia and it was fantastic. I showed up on a Sunday night with a hope of doing a 2-night, 3-day trip starting the next day. They booked my flights, pick-up services, hotel, tour, and balloon ride and everything was perfect. You have to be a little bit flexible and go-with-the-flow: you get information as you need it but not before (e.g. the tour guide in the evening will say when the next morning's pick up is). I stayed in a great hotel at the top of a hill with amazing views (Seki Cave hotel), had a lovely day tour (green tour), and was able to take a balloon ride. Thank you!
4. Cappadocia Dream - 2 Days Cappadocia Travel with Balloon Ride from/to Istanbul
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4.8 based on 6 reviews
Although many cross-country tours in Turkey only allocate a day to Cappadocia’s preternatural landscape and innovative architecture, most travelers find that a two-day tour strikes the right balance between seeing the region’s highlights and sacrificing time elsewhere in the country. See all of the highlights of Cappadocia comfortably during this two-day tour departing from Istanbul. Don’t risk running out of time to see all of the region’s unique natural heritage; instead, make sure you get to experience all of Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes, its cave churches, and the underground city.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, 1 night accommodation including breakfast, Roundtrip domestic flights (Istanbul to Cappadocia to Istanbul), Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary, Professional English-speaking & Spanish-speaking tour guides for the duration of the day tours, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, Hot Air Balloon Ride (Available for 2nd Option), 2 Full-day tours in Cappadocia (Red Tour & Green Tour), Entrance fees
Exclusions: Dinner, Drinks
Reviewed By shariane
All I can say is wow! Well I can actually say more lol. This entire experience was truly amazing. I can't believe how I lucked up on this awesome experience. Everything ran smoothly. Like no issues-well except for the one time the driver dropped me off at the wrong hotel after the balloon ride. I told him it didn't look like my hotel but he insisted. But besides from that everything was perfect. I was picked up from my hotel in Istanbul and dropped off at the airport. I was picked up once I landed. Took an hour drive directly to start the red tour. I had a great tour guide name Torgor(?) I just remember him saying his name sounds like tour guide lol. His energy was amazing and he was just filled with so much historical information. We visited Pigeon Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Devrent Valley. We saw Pasabag, Fairy Chimneys and Love Valley. We had an air conditioner van to take us from place to place. We visited Avanos to a Ceramic Pottery shop. It was cool I was able to get hands on and make pottery out of red clay. We stopped by a nearby restaurant to have lunch which was included. We were done with the tour by 4pm. I stayed in Cappadocia View Hotel. It was ok and basic. The roof top has very beautiful views of everything. With free time I booked a Turkish dinner dance performance in a cave which I highly suggest. The next morning by 430am was picked up for the air balloon tour. This experience was completely amazing. After getting dropped off at the wrong hotel, I found my way back and was able to catch a traditional turkish breakfast at the hotel which is included. We had another awesome guide name Bidom(?) as our guide for the Green tour. We also visited Pigeon Valley again which was cool because I spent time in a different area and Goreme Panorama. We also visited Derinkuyu Underground City which was so cool and amazing. We visited Selime Monastery which was a very steep hike but beautiful especially the views; and Ihlara Valley in which we had lunch at a restaurant right off the river which was included. The food was delicious. Our guide was awesome and was very informative at every place we visited. Once the tour was over I was dropped off back at my hotel to wait for pick up to take me to the airport. Once I landed in Istanbul I had another transportation back to my hotel. Absolutely amazing experience. I wish it was an extra day added for a morning to watch the balloons from the ground up and to also ride the ATV'S or camels or horses and visit winery's and shops that sells rugs haha. But I loved it and I highly recommend this package
5. 4 Day Turkey Tour: Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale by Plane
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4.8 based on 20 reviews
4 Days Turkey Tour by Plane See the highlights of Turkey’s North Aegean province and Cappadocia on this astounding 4-day Turkey tour from Istanbul. Discover what life was like for the Turks under Roman rule as you visit ancient cities like Ephesus and Hierapolis, and see travertine rock terraces at the Pamukkale archeological site. In Cappadocia, where your tour ends, explore unforgettable sites like Göreme, Uchisar, Çavusin and more! With two domestic flights included ( Istanbul to Izmir, Kayseri to Istanbul), plus airport transfers and three nights of accommodation, this tour enables you to see Turkey with ease. Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Overnight accommodations, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Local taxes, National Park fees, Breakfast, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 900ekok
Thank you Before travel company and Metin for comprehensive information, time and energy that you allotted, best advices, warm attitude and hospitality. I will always remember beautiful Istanbul and hope, that will see it again. highly recommended! ????????????
6. 4-Day Small-Group Tour . Kusadasi to Istanbul
This 4-day mini-group tour will show you the highlights of Aegean costs starting from the middle Aegean up to the northern Aegean. These places are located on the western coast of Turkey. Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamum, Troy , Gallipoli * Small group ensures personal service * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Small-group tour by minibus * Option with Private Tour for your family
Inclusions: 4 Traditional Turkish Lunches, AC Transportation by Brand New vehicles, Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line ) , Local Tax and Handling Fees, Professional Licenced Tour guide
Exclusions: Driver and guides tips, Accommodation, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By aaleemm1
I did a day tour with Curio Travel and had an amazing time! The tour guide, Serkan was so knowledgeable, professional and friendly. It was a private tour and the tour guide was flexible and understanding for the tour sites where I wanted to spend more time, and I am so thankful to him for that. I feel so fortunate to experience Istanbul with Curio Travel, and going to remember my tour for a very long time. Hopefully, I will visit Istanbul again, and if I do I would definitely reach out to them :-)
7. Private 1.5 Day Guided Highlights of Istanbul Tour
Private 1,5 day tour includes Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, Spice Market, Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque. Surround yourself in Istanbul, the world’s most gorgeous and mysterious city located in 2 continents Europe and Asia. Check out the History, Religion, the Beauty, the culture and the lifestyle. Private Tour gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destination ISTANBUL • Private Tour for your family and friends • You will decide on departure time • Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign, • Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure, • You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary, • You do not have to wait for other group members • You may stop to have pictures during your tour. • You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps
Inclusions: Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line ) , Professional Licenced Tour guide, Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus, Local taxes, Private tour for your family and Friends only
Exclusions: Driver and guides tips, Personal Expenses, Any meals and drinks
Reviewed By aaleemm1
I did a day tour with Curio Travel and had an amazing time! The tour guide, Serkan was so knowledgeable, professional and friendly. It was a private tour and the tour guide was flexible and understanding for the tour sites where I wanted to spend more time, and I am so thankful to him for that. I feel so fortunate to experience Istanbul with Curio Travel, and going to remember my tour for a very long time. Hopefully, I will visit Istanbul again, and if I do I would definitely reach out to them :-)
8. Highlights of Turkey&Blue Escape - 12 Days
This is a customized 12 days Land tour & Blue cruise package by plane - start and end in Istanbul. This package gives you an opportunity to explore the UNESCO sights of Turkey and cruising the most beautiful turquoise bays of the Mediterranean. Visit Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe, Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean holds Mary House and the temple of Artemis, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Cappadocia; The land of Beautiful horses and home of the fairy chimneys, Fethiye; where green meets Blue. Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights to cruise down to Gocek, which is the most popular route along the Turquoise Coastline. Traveling on a Turkish gulet, this blue cruise has something for everyone. From the ancient cities and sights to crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkeling.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, 3 night accomodatıon in Istanbul, 2 night accomodatıon in Kusadasi, 2 night accomodatıon in Cappadocia, 1 night accomodatıon in Fethiye, 4 Days 3 nights cruising, Economic class domestic flight tickets, Admission fees for all sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary, Drinking water on board, Port & Marina fees, taxes and fuel, Transfer services from/to Airports on private basis, Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Exclusions: Beverage during the tour, Personal Expenses, Tip to the guides, drives and boat crews
Reviewed By Luis R
We had a wonderful day! a great experience in pamukkale with our guide. Gonca or rosita is a love of person, a being who loves his work and is very professional, his smile and his way of explaining us is unique, he makes us live the story, he is very affectionate and sincere. We also got a good price. We are leaving happy and in a next trip we will not hesitate to hire tours with you and always with Rosita as a guide. I will recommend to my friends from Colombia who are next to come. Thank you.
9. 8-Day Small-Group Aegean Turkey Tour from Istanbul
Turkey in a week tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. Wander around the battlefields of Gallipoli, see the most impressive Roman ruins, the beautiful Aegean Coast, Pamukkale, Antalya, Ephesus and Cappadocia with its amazing underground cities and surreal landscape.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 7 nights BB Accommodation , Professional Guiding
Exclusions: Lunches & Dinners, Tips & Personal expenses
Reviewed By Suzanne A
Ilyas provides a personalized, attentive, engrossing and exciting itinerary. If you let him know what you are interested in, he will make sure that you make the most of your time in Turkey. For Americans, especially, Turkey is a little known treasure. If you want a well-organized visit with someone who is well-connected and extremely knowledgeable - book with My Turkey Adventure. Best value for your money!
10. 10-Day: 7 Churches of Asia Minor, Istanbul, Cappadocia Small Group Tour
Watch ancient history take shape before you on this 10-day Mini Group tour, featuring historic churches that date back to Biblical times. Departing from Istanbul, combine the early history of Christianity with pre-Christian heritage, including Cappadocia and 7 Churches of Asia Minor (Ephesus, Pergamum, Sardis, Smyrna, Thyatira, Philadelphia and Laodicea) with your Bible-oriented tour guide. Do not miss this opportunity to see all these wonders in 10 days. This tour takes you to a huge variety of distinct and antique sites. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for. * Selected centrally Located Boutique and 4 star Hotels * Small group ensures personal service * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Small-group tour by minibus * Domestic flight included. * Option with Private Tour for your family
Inclusions: 9 nights accommodation in 4 / 5 star hotels, Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line ) , Professional Bible-oriented guide, 9 Breakfasts and 6 Dinners, Istanbul - Cappadocia - Izmir - Istanbul domestic flight tickets, Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar, Hotel in Cappadocia : Dinler Hotel or Perissia Hotel or similar, Hotels in Izmir : Hilton Garden Inn Bayrakli or similar, Hotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal or Pam Thermal Hotel or similar, Hotels in Kusadasi : Carina Hotel or Marina Suits or similar, Transport by air-conditioned Minibus
Exclusions: International Flight tickets, Any other meals and drinks that not mentioned on including section, Gratuities
Reviewed By aaleemm1
I did a day tour with Curio Travel and had an amazing time! The tour guide, Serkan was so knowledgeable, professional and friendly. It was a private tour and the tour guide was flexible and understanding for the tour sites where I wanted to spend more time, and I am so thankful to him for that. I feel so fortunate to experience Istanbul with Curio Travel, and going to remember my tour for a very long time. Hopefully, I will visit Istanbul again, and if I do I would definitely reach out to them :-)
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