Turkey · TOUR REVIEWS
A fortnight or a week on one beach, the problem is the same: Turkey is enormous and the good days sell out. The 15 below are the bookings that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
Enjoy a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with a private table, live Turkish and Latin performances, unlimited drinks, and Istanbul views at night.
“Absolutely wonderful night, with attentive service, fabulous entertainment and great views of Turkey. If yiu are in Istanbul it's a must. Absolute bargain.”
2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with audio guide, unlimited soft drinks, snacks, and optional dinner or alcohol. See Istanbul from the water.
“It was a great experience!Yunus provided great service,very polite and very kind with small kids”
Sail the Bosphorus at night with dinner and an onboard Turkish Night show, passing palaces and bridges with unlimited local drinks.
“Good value for money. The boat is clean and the food is acceptable. Our waiter was very attentive. I had two glasses of wine, and the alcohol was truly unlimited. Considering the price of alcoholic drinks in Istanbul, this was a bargain. The show was also very nice and entertaining, especially the belly dancer. I even have some really funny pictures of her with my teenage son—nothing inappropriate, just pure fun.”
Private guided Istanbul in 1 to 3 days. Walk Old City sights, add Bosphorus ferry views, and explore neighborhoods at your pace.
“We had an amazing two-day tour of Istanbul with Merve, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment we met her, it was clear how passionate she is about her city and its history. She has a gift for explaining complicated historical periods in a way that is engaging, easy to follow, and incredibly informative — for both adults and kids. Her energy, warmth, and sense of humor made the experience feel more like exploring with a very knowledgeable friend than being on a guided tour.”
Port pickup private Ephesus tour with advance tickets, Virgin Mary House, Temple of Artemis ruins, and on-time ship return.
“This private tour let you do what you wanted as you wished. The House Of Mary and the Ephesus were our requests. We stayed at both sites as long as we wishes. Eren was very knowledgeable and used his six year University degree to explain and educate us. The extra carpet demonstration was enlightening. We would highly recommend.”
Skip the ticket line at Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern with an all-day QR entry ticket plus an 11-language audio guide app.
“It was nice … maybe litle expensive for so fast ended tour..”
Ephesus and Mary’s House from Kusadasi Port with tickets and lunch, small-group or private. Fast, guided, and cruise-friendly.
“It took me so long to post this review, as I wanted to be certain to give it the time and attention it needed. This stop was one of many on a 10-day European cruise and this was our FAVORITE excursion, by far! We loved our guide, Ty and even made a Christmas ornament with a pic of us and him to savor the sweet memories. :) Ty communicated with us in advance and even allowed us to change to an earlier start, if we were up to it, in an effort to improve the experience for us (less crowded). Ty met us at the port as expected (with clear…”
Royal Balloon Cappadocia hot air balloon ride with hotel transfers, light breakfast, small-basket options, and a champagne toast after landing.
“Flawless trip. Picked us up on time, prepared breakfast, great pilot of 18 years, smooooth landing and a sparkling wine breakfast. This is the one you want to book! Our hotel receptionist (who we did not book from) said they are highly regarded in town”
Private Ephesus shore tour with a licensed local guide, time to explore the UNESCO ruins, and guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.
“We came in on the Norwegian viva and booked this private tour to Ephasis and St John’s church. Fatima was our guide and man did We strike gold by getting her. Her knowledge was incredibly impressive. We asked if she knew anything about the biblical history and she wowed us with her knowledge. She was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. We learned so much. It was easy to find them coming off the ship, the transportation was very clean and on time and overall, it was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend this tour company . Iglesias tour turkey is the best! Do not miss it. More…”
Skip the ticket line at Hagia Sophia, with optional museum, AR tech, and 23-language audio. Great value for time-crunched visits.
“Need improvement and update on information of how the ticket will be sent. The description in GYG is one day before the visitation. In realization, it's on the day of the visitation. Maybe update the information. Also the place to pickup the ticket is the Hagia Sophia Experience museum. You should update that as well.”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Cappadocia with hotel pickup, light snacks, up to 2,000 ft views, champagne toast, and a personal flight certificate.
“I would give it an easy 10/10 Best experience ever Thank you pilot alper and the rest of the team❤️”
Watch the Mevlevi Sema at HodjaPasha, a restored Ottoman bath. Live music, whirling dervishes, and a short exhibit.
“There really is something truly otherworldly and captivating about this solemn dance and the accompanying music. A haunting experience.”
Skip-the-line access to Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace and Harem with a timed entry slot and smartphone audio guide, plus optional Hagia Sophia and Cistern.
“The history and the architecture are both really stunning! Absolutely worth going.”
Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with phone audio in 11 languages, free tea and coffee, and nonstop views of Istanbul’s palaces.
“Excellent value e cruise for our family. Check-in was easy in a central location. The commentary was downloadable so we could listen on our earbuds and not overly in-depth that it overwhelmed our teen listeners. Worth the time, we would definitely go again.”
A 2.5-hour luxury yacht Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş, with coffee, tea, lemonade, snacks, and photo stops across Europe and Asia.
“It was my first time in instanbul. It was a really great experience at the cruise. The food and service was excellent. Very much recommended”
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