What to do and see in Turkey, Turkey: The Best Tours

April 10, 2022 Madelene Haan

Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye [ˈtyɾcije]), officially the Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti [ˈtyɾcije d͡ʒumˈhuɾijeti] ( listen)), is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, the Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the south. The country is encircled by seas on three sides with the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which together form the Turkish Straits, divide Thrace and Anatolia and separate Europe and Asia. Ankara is the capital while Istanbul is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre, classified as a leading global city.
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1. Small Group Cappadocia Red Tour

Pupa Travel
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

We will take you to another planet which is full of magical lunar landscape with all surprises. No one will be expecting to see the best frescoes of the world in the middle of nowhere in a 1500 years old cave church. This tour will be full of art, history , religion and beyond the expactation.

Inclusions: A/C minivans on tours and transfers, English Speaking guiding , Lunch on tour, All admission fees to the sites and museums, Local taxes & 18 % VAT

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Drinks at the lunch

Reviewed By O5057WClesliea

Pupa travel Mustafa I loved the pottery and carpet visit besides the incredible monasteries and perfect Capadoccia landscapes, also they have very nice and comfy vans to transport

2. Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Dance Shows

Istanbul Bosphorus Tours
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Begin your 3-hours Bosphorus dinner cruise with either a coach pickup from your hotel or join your guide at the port. Then, board your festive boat for a sightseeing cruise of the Bosphorus Strait and see the monument-laden European and Asian coastlines. To help you settle in, grab a complimentary drink from the cabin bar, and then pick your favorite viewpoint to gaze out at Istanbul’s stunning monuments. Enjoy this exciting performance of music and dancing which sheds light on the city’s Anatolian culture. As the show picks up, get ready for classic belly dancing with playful twists and shakes enjoyed by all. Once the show is over, spend the last few minutes admiring the sparkling city as your boat arrives at the port. Next, either head back to your hotel by coach or continue your evening from here at your leisure.

Inclusions: Rich Ordovr Plate,The speciality of the day, Meatball, Grilled chicken or Grilled Fish, Salad, Seasonal Fresh Fruits,Soft Drinks (with 10 euro extra, you can include unlimited local alcoholic drinks), Air-conditioned vehicle, Two ways hotels transfers from centrally located hotels, 3-Hours boat cruise on double deck boat, Great Turkish night shows including whirling dervishes and folk dances, Turkish belly dance shows

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages (can be purchased at the cash bar)

Reviewed By donSly_

its sos beautiful this bosphorus and the houses on the twi sides are very impressive and expensive. Boat tour was amazing

3. Quad ATV Cappadocia 2 hours Guided Tour from Goreme

Home Cappadocia Travel
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A great way to get right off the beaten track! Take a guided tour through the most beautiful of Cappadocia's spectacular rock-cut valleys on a sturdy ATV (quad) bike. These tours are a great activity option for those seeking a few hours of fun and adventure outdoors. ATV`s provide an opportunity for great sight-seeing, as one is enabled to roam the hills, valleys, dunes, and trails of Cappadocia. A variety of ATV tours, lasting from 2 to 8 hours, are available. All tours include a professional, local professional guide. The guide will follow you with another ATV. The two hours tour is the most common. ATVs are also available for daily rentals. Our All Terrain Vehicles are extremely easy to use, as they are fully automatic, so no experience is necessary. The tracks you will be riding on are carefully laid out to be challenging, but not frightening.

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Reviewed By newelemen

Its really good experience to ride an ATV with an amazing scenery included the sunset. The service was really good too????????

4. Cappadocia Balloon Tour - Sunrise 1 hour by Gorgeous Tour

Gorgeous Tour - Daily Tours
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There is no doubt that the best way to start your day in this region is to enjoy a 1-hour hot air balloon flight over the unique lunar-like landscape of Cappadocia. Your adventure will start approximately 1½ hours before sunrise when you are picked up from your hotel and taken to the balloon company office for registration Once the green light is given by the Turkish Civil Aviation authority, you will be taken to the designated take-off point. Here you will watch the final stages of balloon inflation before get basket. Your flight will be for approximately 1 hour as your pilot guides the balloon over the scenic valleys. As the sun rises and the golden rays of sunshine light up the unique rock formations, you will be astounded by the beauty. And to witness 100 or more other balloons sharing this moment with you is truly breath-taking. Back on the ground, enjoy a traditional champagne celebration and receive your flight certificate to remind you of your experience for years to come.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Champagne & Commemorative Certificate, 1 hour flights in Sunrise

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Reviewed By 430lyudak

All experience was excellent. Azad Arpaci very experienced guide who knows history and not only. He delivers information in very simple and understandable way. Highly recommend to attend excursions with him. )))

5. Red (North) Tour Cappadocia (small group)

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Benefit from a daily tour of Cappadocia that showcases UNESCO World Heritage sites, fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and more. Visit ancient rock-cut churches and abandoned residences at the Goreme Open-Air Museum, see fantastical fairy chimneys in the Devrent Valley and Pasabag. We have luxury vehicles with a maximum capacity of 16 people (up to 8 people because of pandemic) and we do our best to host you in the safest way with our own vehicles without renting. Also, on this tour, we welcome you for lunch in our own boutique hotel. This means a cleaner lunch and far away from the crowd. In addition to these, our smiling face and 100% customer satisfaction will accompany you throughout the entire tour.

Inclusions: All fee and taxes, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By Taesian

Wow! What can I say? The guide started with a van that picked me up from the hotel. Then it drove into the city center at the tour office, then enters this wonderful guide. Ellie (Elif) handed out water with enthusiasm and just a great energy one wants from a tour guide. She was professional, extremely courteous and informative. It was pretty cold out and she guided us from location to location while explaining and telling us about the history. We had a nice lunch after a nice walk down in the gorge/valley name that I cannot remember.... (I do remember not bringing my Canon camera 0_0) Again, highly recommend it! Worth the trip. Interesting places. Bring sneakers. Ellie's great! Driver's great. Van's comfortable.

6. Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour İstanbul 3 Hours Tour With 1 Hour Stop in Asia Side

Hoca Paşa, Ebussuud Cd. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey Blue Brothers Bosphorus Cruise
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What makes this 3-Hour tour stands out from all the other is that you will be with friendly staff that will make sure to give you a great service, fun and as much as information as possible. Passing under the beautiful Galata Bridge, the guide will tell you its history and tell you many interesting stories about the other attractions we see during this 3 hour boat tour. When we get the Asia side we will stop in asia side, under the bosphorus bridge, you will have change see closer the beauty of bosphorus. We will also take beautiful photos of you in front of the Rumeli fortress and other places we pass by. You will get to choose your booking time either in the morning at 11 AM or the late afternoon at 5 PM.

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Reviewed By Mehrshinn

A great tour with a knowledgable, nice, caring and kind leader (Fahim). We enjoyed our time and definitely would recommend it to others. یه تور کروز عااالی با لیدری فهیم عزیز که بسیار خوش برخورد و مهربان و با معلومات بودن. ما که لذت بردیم.

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

Guided Istanbul Tours
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Visit top-sights of Istanbul with your private family and kid friendly tour guide in 1-2 or 3 days; DAY-1 Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace. DAY-2 Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower(from outside).  DAY-3 Suleymaniye Mosque, Chora Church, Fener-Balat Districts, Iron Church, Pierre Lotti Panorama Hill by Cable Car.

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional local guide

Exclusions: Museum/Attraction Tickets, Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected), Lunch, Gratitude (suggested)

Reviewed By michaelzX71IY

Sergio was an amazing guy, showed me and my girlfriend beautiful places in Istanbul. He also spoke english very well and told us a lot of interesting facts about Turkey‘s history and culture.

8. Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group)

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Hiking in Ihlara Valley and underground city with its unique beauty will accompany you on this tour. We have luxury vehicles with a maximum capacity of 16 people (up to 8 people because of pandemic) and we do our best to host you in the safest way with our own vehicles without renting. In addition to these, our smiling face and 100% customer satisfaction will accompany you throughout the entire tour.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

Exclusions: drinks during lunch are extra and will be paid by the guests.

Reviewed By 499pinark

We joined this tour with our great guide Oguz. He was very friendly and giving us all information regarding region. He gave us enough time to enjoy by ourselves while making those moments unforgettable. I wanted to buy special meat “pastırma” during tour and he organized a short stop together with our kind driver. I would definitely recommend this tour with Hereke Travel in Cappadocia! Thanks a lot for all Oguz!

9. Cappadocia Balloon Ride and Champagne Breakfast

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Discover the stunning landscape of the Cappadocia region of Turkey from a hot-air balloon! Admire Cappadocia's beautiful scenery of tall, volcanic rock spires and high plateaus from the air on either a 1-hour or 75 minutes flight. Your Cappadocia hot-air balloon flight includes a complimentary pre-flight light breakfast and convenient round-trip hotel transportation.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Live commentary on board, Snack Breakfast, Flight medal, Champagne ceremony after balloon ride.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By dzhang123

Spectacular experience. Book the more expensive option, it’s worth it for the extra space. Love the team. Highly professional and smooth trip. Exceeded expectations.

10. Istanbul Full Day Old City Tour

Turkey Tours Company
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Let’s start to explore Istanbul. First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. (Closed on Monday) Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. (Closed on Friday) Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. (Closed on Tuesday) Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities. (Closed on Sunday) Hagia Irene also called as “St. Eirene” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)

Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Professional Licensed Tour Guide, Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off, A/C Mercedes Sprinter

Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Personal Expenses, Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue, Topkapi Palace Harem Entrance Fee

Reviewed By freddyp463

That was an excellent trip from the beginning till end. Every step of the tour was unique and perfect. Not only guide but also driver were respectful and funny people. We love it! Highly recommended! Trip was beyond my expectations. Thanks for the team they helped us much. Superb!

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