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.
“Relaxing Therapy Must doing activity in Istanbul Relax after 18 hours flight duration”
Antalya to Pamukkale and Hierapolis day tour with English guide, lunch buffet, thermal pools time, and optional Cleopatra’s Pool.
“Guide ( Kaan ) and driver were very attentive and helpful with adequate explanations Mr Kaan made sure that all information conveyed was clear and concise. Kudos to him ! Lunch buffet was appalling : food was terrible , tasteless , only tough chicken was served and some very sad salads , desserts were unappealing…”
Konyaalti, Antalya spa with massage, optional aqua-peeling facial, sauna or salt room, and tea with Turkish delight for $14.
“I can only recommend it to everyone. The massage is perfect”
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.
“It was my first time Turkish bath experience I really recommend it for everyone. The staff are professional and amazing. Thank you.”
Turkish bath in Side with sauna, salt room, steam and two 20-minute massages, plus hotel pickup and drop-off for $20.
“Amazing highly recommend Izzy (male) for massage. Got magic touch & I feel great. A fantastic start to our holiday”
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.
“Very pleasant activity, our guide Yaz is very friendly and was able to answer our many questions and his English is excellent. Clean and comfortable vehicle with an excellent and friendly driver, I highly recommend!”
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.
“It was a new and different experience. Glad we did it. I felt it was a little shorter than anticipated, but worth the money.”
Cappadocia Turkish hammam spa: warm marble start, kese exfoliation, foam massage, aromatherapy and hot stones. Optional pickup, ~2 hours.
“It was a new and very special experience. All the staff, and especially the masseuse who attended me, were very kind, dedicated, and extremely professional.”
