TÜRKIYE
Turkey's standouts.
The 10 most-booked vip tours in Turkey. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A 2.5-hour luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with snacks, tea/coffee, and guided skyline views from both Europe and Asia.
“A bit pricey but absolutely worth it! The live guide was great (informative but not overwhelming), the drinks and snacks were very nice, the boat was clean and comfortable with several seating options (outside or inside in case of wind).”
Antalya old town, Lower Düden waterfall, and a marina boat trip with hotel transfers. Add Olympos cable car for mountain views.
“great day out, our guide Inci was very good, explaining in detail the itinerary and helpful with any questions. only negative aspect was the lunch restaurant as we had to wait a long time for the kids meal”
A luxury-style Bosphorus yacht cruise with an Asian-side stop in Kanlıca for yogurt, plus nonstop views of palaces, mosques, bridges.
“The guide is informative. The boat ride was smooth. The boat clean and comfortable. Love the experience.”
Luxury 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise in Istanbul with coffee, snacks, WiFi, and views of palaces, bridges, and mosques.
“The service was impeccable, our guide was so energetic, and the snacks were delicious! Highly recommend!”
Bosphorus Luxury Lunch Cruise in Istanbul with a 2-course meal, long views up the Bosphorus, and seasonal Black Sea swimming.
“In early October, this cruise does not go to the Black Sea. It stopped before the “third bridge” so, while close, it doesn’t actually enter what are considered Black Sea waters. Lunch at an Asian side fishing village was good. Crew was competent and eager to please. They worked efficiently to solve a transportation problem…”
Public, private or VIP hammam in Istanbul’s Old City: sauna, steam, kese scrub, foaming wash, and massage options at a 5-star hotel.
“This is a one of a kind experience. I had never heard of a Turkish bath and was pleasantly surprised the whole time. Started with a sauna/ steam room, then a Turkish bath, followed by an oil body massage and face mask. My friend and I had a great time. 10/10 recommend”
A 2-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise from Istanbul with a licensed English guide, tea and baklava, and nonstop palace views.
“All good, very relaxing and enjoyable tour. The host was very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend this to anyone, good value for money.”
Sail Alanya’s luxury pirate ship with lunch, unlimited soft drinks, sea views and swim stops, plus optional foam party and music.
“We had an amazing day, we were hoping to snorkel & see some fish but we didn't. That didn't take away from the fun we had though. We stopped to swim about 4 times which was great they had life jackets for anyone to use & my kids 22 & 14 had a great time…”
A 2-hour Bosphorus night cruise on a luxury yacht with palace and bridge views, plus drinks and snacks for $54.44.
“Excellent experience with the best team. They made our experience exceptional! The boat was really convenient and the beverages really nice.”
Istanbul Bosphorus sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with English commentary, two glasses of wine, snacks, and views of palaces and bridges.
“Excellent trip! We both had a lovely time with John and the team who looked after us very well! Highly recommended to do and would go again! 5⭐️”
