Top 9 Day Trips in Turkey

1.From Antalya/Kemer: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,196 reviews · 14 - 14.5 hours · from $35Our pick

Leave Antalya, Kemer, Belek, or Beldibi before dawn for Pamukkale and Hierapolis. You get an air-conditioned bus, English-speaking guide, breakfast stop, open buffet lunch, and about three hours to explore the terraces, ruins, hot springs, and Cleopatra’s Pool, with guides such as Ibrahim, Apo, Inci, and Gözde leading recent departures.

“Inçi is such a sweet and professional guide. She explained everything with big enthusiasm despite the fact that she was probably awake since 4am. She gave personal recomendations to us, introduced us to the culture and answered all of my questions about tea. Thank you guys!”

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2.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,236 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Take a one-hour catamaran from Rhodes to Marmaris, then choose free exploration or a guided bus tour with a viewpoint stop, gold center visit, and four hours in town. Guides such as Mehmet, Lily, Freda, and Magda offer local tips, though the return crossing can be choppy.

“The day trip went very smoothly and there was a lot to do and see. We also went up to Marmaris castle and the view was absolutely beautiful. The port also had a gift shop and some refreshments while we waited to board the boat which was quite useful especially in the heat.”

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3.From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,036 reviews · 12 hours · from $29

Leave Istanbul for a busy but scenic day in Sapanca and Maşukiye. You will visit Sapanca Lake, a Turkish delight factory, Mahmudiye Village, a waterfall-side restaurant, and activity stops. Guides such as Apo, Osman, and Oktay are known for friendly service, but extra fees apply to many activities.

“Our guide was good, we visited every place written in the program, it is worth the money.”

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4.Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip w/ Opt. Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 447 reviews · 13.5 hours · from $31

Spend 13.5 hours traveling from Istanbul to Bursa and Uludag Mountain with hotel pickup, a ferry crossing, lunch, a Turkish delight stop, Green Mosque visit, and optional paid activities. Guides including Nuri, Mahmut, Yousuf, and others are praised for keeping the long day friendly and organized.

“We had a very good time and made some great memories! Our guide Nuri was the best! We would definely recommend others to try and we will get another trips like this when we'll be back in Turkey!”

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5.From Alanya: Green Canyon Day Trip with Lunch and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 421 reviews · 10 hours · from $41

From Alanya, ride into the Taurus Mountains for a boat trip on Green Lake, with swimming stops, fishing, and a lakeside lunch. You will see Oymapinar Dam, steep rock walls, and forested hills. English and German guiding is available, though commentary may be brief.

“We liked alot the Canyon, The driver he was very nice. The Only minus is that we didnt have a guide to explain The history of what se saw. The guide From The boat was ok but she said Only few informations in english.”

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6.Side: Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $35

Spend 5 to 6 hours combining a Manavgat River boat ride, lunch, a swim near the river and sea, Manavgat Waterfall, and Turkey’s largest bazaar. Pickup is offered from Side, Alanya, Belek, Okurcalar, and Konaklı, with guides in six languages.

“It was extremely good value for money, picked up and dropped off from right outside the hotel, would definitely recommend”

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7.Antalya: Lara Pirate Boat Day Trip w/ Lunch & Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 264 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $23Best value

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard a pirate-style boat from Lara, with swimming in clear Mediterranean bays, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, games, and a foam party. The English and Russian-speaking crew, including hosts such as Sinan Oksuz, Mahmut, and Richie, keep the day moving. A speedboat ride under the waterfall costs extra.

“Swimming under waterfall was unforgettable! So, everything was nice, food was not special, but not bad. The stuff are friendly. Water where we stop to swim specially warm and nice. Foamparty was funny. Transfer takes some more time as we hoped, but the other was very good. Thanks a lot! Highly recommend for everyone”

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8.From Istanbul: Day Trip to Cappadocia with Flight & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 16 hours · from $188

You fly from Istanbul to Kayseri, then tour Cappadocia with a guide and driver. Expect Göreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Avanos pottery, Göreme Panorama, and Uchisar Castle, plus lunch. Guides may include Umit, Mert, or Erdi. Choose shared or private travel.

“The guide and drivers were great. The one day tour itself if excellent. The problem (in my situation) was the flights to Kayseri and afterwards back to Istanbul. Both flights had delay problems so a 16 hour day turned into a 22 hour day.”

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9.Istanbul: Bursa and Uludag Full-Day Trip with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 164 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

You’ll visit Bursa’s Green Mosque, Green Tomb, old silk market, and 600-year-old Inkaya Tree before heading to Uludag. Expect a long 12-hour day, a mixed-grill lunch, one-way cable car ride, shopping stops, and free time for snow sports. English and Arabic guides are available.

“Perfect. From pick up till drop off, our tour guide (Yaqoob) and driver both did an excellent job. Yaqoob has provided a very interesting information in the each place that we visited. I would like to mention that I even left something in the van yet he managed to deliver the same in the hotel where I am staying. Thank you 😊. It was a perfect holiday.”

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