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Turkey's standouts.
The 10 most-booked cesme tours in Turkey. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
8-hour Çeşme boat trip with 20m+ snorkeling visibility, BBQ lunch, reserved sun loungers, and optional hotel pickup around islands and bays.
“Thank you had a lovely day and really enjoyed lunch it was delicious”
Konya in one day: Mevlana Museum, Seljuk mosques, Sille’s churches, and an Ottoman bazaar, with lunch and pickup for $140.
“Great time spiritual interesting ans lovely people ! Hotel Was in Great location !! Your was very informative and personal !”
A private, English-guided Sufi day in Konya, linking Mevlana’s world to key shrines, 13th-century history, and etli ekmek lunch.
“This trip is one of my dreams in my life, thanks to Selene Travel as the operator who helped me make it happen. I never felt alone in Konya they treated me as a long-time friend. They were very caring from the beginning of my arrival from the late flight schedule they were able to…”
Follow Rumi across Konya’s Mevlâna complex, Shams’ tomb, and the gold bazaar, with included lunch and private transport in English.
“Everything was so amazing! If you want to connect more deeply with Rumi, one of the greatest poets of all time, I highly recommend this day tour. Mete, Sakir, and our driver were all super helpful, knowledgeable, accommodating, and took care of everything for us. They organized everything really beautifully so we had a very…”
Private 5-hour tour from Konya to Çatalhüyük and Boncuklu Hüyük, plus Konya museum, with pickup, guiding in English, and included fees.
“This was an AMAZING tour that everybody interested in archaeology must do! We were picked up at our hotel in Sille with a guide and driver, and went to Catal Huyuk, Bocu Huyuk (an even older site), and the Konya Archaeological museum. The guide was excellent and we learned so much, the transport was safe…”
Private A/C transfer from Konya to Cappadocia with a stop at Sultanhani caravanserai, hotel pickup, and smooth drop-off.
“Amazing service. Meta was very accommodating and catered to my interests - thank you for taking me to that hidden gem of an underground city! Vehicle was comfortable and tidy. Efficient and kind - would highly recommend Meta and Selene travel. Thank you for your hospitality and information about your beautiful country, Meta.”
Cesme small-group boat tour with open buffet lunch, swim stops in Aegean bays, and free GoPro underwater photos on a calm day at sea.
“Le bateau et son capitaine étaient super. Taille parfaite (pas les macro bateaux de touristes), gentillesse et un repas succulent. Nous avons fait des criques sublimes mais surtout désertes. Je recommence vivement. Journée de rêve!”
Private tour from Çeşme to Mary’s House and Ephesus, with Terrace Houses, Celsus Library, Artemis Temple, and skip-line entry.
“Chetin was a terrific guide who was patient and knew a lot about the sites we visited. He knew when to give information and when to let us wander. The vehicle was very comfortable and driver good. The fact that he had a good understanding of Australia and spoke very good English was important to…”
A full 8-hour Cesme scuba day with pro English/Turkish instruction, two underwater sessions, Aegean marine life, and lunch for $117.
“exciting, professional and good company ...”
Private Kilistra Ancient Site tour from Konya with English guide, Santa Tecla visit, and Turkish lunch stop, plus easy hotel pickup.
“I was privileged to have Fatima as my guide. She is also an English teacher, so her English is excellent. She is friendly and extremely well-informed on both the history of the site and the culture of the area. I found the site very interesting and would recommend a visit.”
