TÜRKIYE
Turkey's standouts.
The 10 most-booked spa & hot springs tours in Turkey. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Private Istanbul hamam in the Old City: scrub, foam massage, sauna and steam, plus optional massage. Near Hagia Sophia.
“I would recommend it to everyone, it's an excellent Turkish bath.”
Antalya to Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour with English guide, lunch buffet, thermal pools time, and optional Cleopatra’s Pool.
“The operator changed the time to 4.40am and then did not send a driver to fetch us. They did not respond to my messages and calls until 6am. It was a total waste of a day and they refused to refund us.”
Konyaalti, Antalya spa with massage, optional aqua-peeling facial, sauna or salt room, and tea with Turkish delight for $14.
“Amazing! Such good value for your money!! Great massage and lovely people”
A classic Turkish bath and foam massage in Alanya Marina, with sauna time and optional add-ons. Great value for a reset in 1.5–3 hours.
“One of the best experience ever. We upgraded the package treatment to gold pack. The body scrub with pomegranate scrub was amazing. The fish pedicure was so much fun. The hot stone massage was so good and the ladies gave us a really strong massage. The face facial is amazing, I had acne prone skin…”
Turkish bath in Side with sauna, salt room, steam and two 20-minute massages, plus hotel pickup and drop-off for $20.
“Very good friendly and you are getting more than what you paid for. Offered once for us to pay for extra but didn’t push it and fully accepted no. Lovely venue”
Public, private or VIP hammam in Istanbul’s Old City: sauna, steam, kese scrub, foaming wash, and massage options at a 5-star hotel.
“skilful masseuse, welcoming receptionist great experience”
Kusadasi day trip to Pamukkale and Hierapolis: thermal terraces, guided ruins, lunch included, and time to swim in warm pools.
“Hosts were very accommodating and helpful. We received good guidance and information most times. Guide was patient even with kids. Host was supportive as she kept in touch and also helped us retrieve property left in the vehicle!!”
Small-group Antalya day trip to Pamukkale’s cotton terraces and Hierapolis ruins, with included lunch and thermal pools time—early start, plus possible Cleopatra pool closure.
“It was really great 👍 Everything was very good - the tour, food (buffet style with big selection), the guide and the driver were all doing great job 💯👍 Whole trip was running according to the time schedule”
Private Turkish hammam in Taksim with kese scrub, foam bath, tea and optional aromatherapy massage at Radisson Blu Harbiye.
“They are all friendly and helpful. The massage is excellent.”
Cappadocia Turkish hammam spa: warm marble start, kese exfoliation, foam massage, aromatherapy and hot stones. Optional pickup, ~2 hours.
“It was a good Turkish Hammam experience. The place was clean, relaxing, and the staff were polite. I came out feeling light, warm, and super relaxed. A very good experience, would happily do it again.”
