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15 One-Day Tours in Türkiye to Build a Day Around

65 tours  ·  from $24

Good one-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Antalya/Kemer: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/Meals - The early pickup from Antalya and Kemer
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From Antalya/Kemer: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/Meals

1.Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,387 reviews · from $41Our pick

Travel from Antalya, Kemer, Belek, or Beldibi to Pamukkale and Hierapolis with an English-speaking guide such as Kaan, Apo, Ibrahim, or İnci. Walk the white travertines, see the ancient theater, enjoy three hours of free time, and have an open-buffet lunch.

“Ibrahim was a fantastic guide!! energetic, thoughtful, and great at making sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trip. I was a bit worried about the early morning start, but after seeing the traffic on the way back, the schedule made perfect sense. Lunch was also better than I expected, and everything-from ticketing to time management-was super smooth. If you’re staying in Antalya, this tour will definitely save your time and energy :)”

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From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch - The morning pickup and journey east
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From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch

2.Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch

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

Leave Istanbul for a full day in the Marmara countryside. You’ll visit Sapanca Lake, Maşukiye, a Turkish delight factory, and activity sites offering cable cars, ziplining, and ATV rides. English- and Arabic-speaking guides such as Apo, Osman, and Oktay lead the trip, with lunch and hotel transfers included.

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

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Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat - Starting at Rhodes tourist port
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Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

3.Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 818 reviews · from $53

Travel from Rhodes to Marmaris by high-speed catamaran, then choose four hours of independent exploring or an optional shopping tour. Meet guides such as Mehmet or Lily, visit the bazaar, castle, marina, and beach, and return to Rhodes the same day.

“Excellent daytrip had such good time just wish it was a little longer as boat departed at 5pm”

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Full Day Cappadocia Red/Green Combined Tour in 1 Day w Lunch - Göreme Open Air Museum from 9:30 to 11:30
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Full Day Cappadocia Red/Green Combined Tour in 1 Day w Lunch

4.Full Day Cappadocia Red/Green Combined Tour in 1 Day w Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 533 reviews · from $33

This eight-hour small-group tour links Cappadocia’s Red and Green highlights in one busy day. An English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Mehmet, Onur, or Erdal leads the route, with hotel pickup, buffet lunch, air-conditioned transport, and stops at Göreme, Pasabag, an underground city, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley, and Esentepe.

“This was an amazing adventure. Ör (I hope I’m spelling that right - pronounced Oo-ur) was the best tour guide, full of knowledge, passion, and energy. He was very accommodating, compassionate, and friendly. At every site we saw, we were greeted by wonderful people eager to share their culture with us. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Also, Ahmed was an amazing driver. Thank you!”

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From city of Side: Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip - Four Hours in Kaleiçi
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From city of Side: Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip

5.Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 496 reviews · 8 hours · from $25Best value

Travel from Side by air-conditioned coach to peaceful Kurşunlu Waterfall, then spend about four hours exploring Antalya’s Kaleiçi independently. English and German guides, hotel pickup, and return transport are included. Expect an affordable, easy city escape, with waterfall admission and food extra.

“Fantastic tour🤩 Great value for money! They picked us up at our hotel in Side. Our guide was amazing, speaking both English and German fluently, and she was in such a good mood, keeping the group entertained with her stories. I think her name was Gina, and the driver was Mosa (not sure about the spelling). We had a wonderful day exploring Antalya’s old town and the waterfall. The guide gave us excellent information about the places we visited and tips on where to find different attractions and things to do. Highly recommended!”

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Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip w/ Opt. Cable Car - The ferry across Izmit Bay
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Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip w/ Opt. Cable Car

6.Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip w/ Opt. Cable Car

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

Spend 13.5 hours beyond Istanbul with a guide such as Nuri, Mahmut, or Yousouf. Cross Izmit Bay by ferry, visit a Turkish delight factory and honey shop, ride toward snowy Uludag, enjoy lunch, and take the cable car if selected. Extra-cost quad biking and ski activities are optional.

“We had a great time in this trip. The transport was very efficient and Nuri, our tour guide was very informative, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend :)”

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From Alanya: Green Canyon Day Trip with Lunch and Boat Ride - Reaching the Green Canyon boat
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From Alanya: Green Canyon Day Trip with Lunch and Boat Ride

7.Green Canyon Day Trip with Lunch and Boat Ride

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

Spend 10 hours traveling from Alanya into the Taurus Mountains for a four-hour Green Canyon cruise, two swimming stops, fishing, and lakeside lunch. English and German guides accompany the trip. Bring a towel, sunscreen, dry clothes, and patience for bumpy roads and busy meal service.

“Overall the excursion was brilliant. It did fail in accessibility to the boat. Had l not been aided, l would not have been able to take part. Accessibility should be ramped up by these tour providers”

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Side: Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch - Pickup from Side and the other resort towns
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Side: Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

8.Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

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

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Manavgat by boat, swimming where the river meets the sea, eating lunch on board, visiting Manavgat Waterfall, and shopping at the region’s largest bazaar. Hotel pickup is available from Side, Alanya, Belek, Okurcalar, and Konaklı, with multilingual guides on the boat.

“It was well organized. The boat was not too crowded. The staff was very polite and kind. I m recommending bring a shoes to swimming because the beach is little stony. All of the tour was relaxing and worth to recommend.”

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From City of Side: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/ Lunch - Hierapolis, a Roman city above the springs
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From City of Side: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/ Lunch

9.Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 297 reviews · 15 hours · from $59

Travel from Side to Pamukkale and Hierapolis on a 15-hour guided trip with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, scenic breaks, a buffet lunch, and time for the thermal pools. Guides such as Kaan, Apo, Inci, and Kadir are praised for lively history talks and careful organization. Entry fees cost extra.

“Had our tour with our guide Inci. She was great from the beginning, attentive to all the guests' comfort needs. The visit to Pakkale and Herapolos was amazing. It was made better by Inci's little hacks that meant less waiting, no queuing and well thought out routes. Her local knowledge was amazing and delivered in a fun and interactive manner. She was amazing with both the older folk as well as our 7 yr old. Well organised and great value for money.”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour - Meeting at Galataport at 9 a.m.
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

10.Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 273 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $100

Start at Galataport at 9 a.m. and spend about eight hours exploring Istanbul with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with time for shopping and Ottoman history.

“Picked us up at hotel..Good guide..Wonderful lunch and more sights seen than my previous tour years ago. Only problem, a couple of members of our group stayed way too long in the spice bazaar.. Carol and Anne-Marie Lindstedt”

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From Marmaris: Pamukkale Cotton Castle & Hierapolis Day Trip - Optional stops for wine, Turkish delight, and local products
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From Marmaris: Pamukkale Cotton Castle & Hierapolis Day Trip

11.Pamukkale Cotton Castle & Hierapolis Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 256 reviews · 14 hours · from $38

Travel from Marmaris to Pamukkale by air-conditioned bus for a long but rewarding day among white travertines, thermal pools, Cleopatra Pool, and Hierapolis ruins. Guides such as Nur, Beste, Mert, and Oscar explain the site, while breakfast, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers are included. Entry fees and drinks cost extra.

“Picked up from hotel in a nice air conditioned mini bus, Mat was our guide who was very good and very informative. We had some stops along the way for refreshments, breakfast box was similar to a bagel with jams and honey. We visited stone and jewellery making also wine and Turkish delight tasting. Panomaka and pandoras pools are extra cost on the trip but we found the cost was worth the money, The pool was lovely and warm water for a swim. I’m glad we chose this trip we got to see a lot of turkey and I’d recommend this trip to anyone looking, I was dubious after reading…”

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Antalya / Belek : Pamukkale Day Trip w/ Optional Hot Air Balloon - The midnight pickup and the long road from Antalya
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Antalya / Belek : Pamukkale Day Trip w/ Optional Hot Air Balloon

12.Antalya / Belek : Pamukkale Day Trip w/ Optional Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 14 to 17 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Antalya to Pamukkale by air-conditioned bus for a hot-air-balloon flight, Hierapolis, the Cotton Castle, and optional Cleopatra’s Pool. English and Russian-speaking guides such as Ismael, Othman, Said, and Ali lead the day. Expect an exceptionally early start and a long return journey.

“The hot air balloon was great, the crew was professional and knew what they were doing. As for the breakfast it was below average unfortunately. For the sightseeing part, the guide will ask you if you'd like to go in which is 30€ er person. If you choose not to go, there won't be anything else to do. When we visited, our guide gave us a quick explanation for about 30min which is sufficient for some but might be too short for others. We then had 3 hours to visit on our own the theater, cleaopatra's pool (swimming in the pool is not included either and it is for 200…”

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Ephesus and St. Mary's House Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch - The House of the Virgin Mary, a quiet and personal stop
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Ephesus and St. Mary’s House Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch

13.Ephesus and St. Mary’s House Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from Izmir in a small group of up to 15 people to see Ephesus, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, St. Mary’s House, St. John’s Basilica, and the Temple of Artemis. Lunch, admission, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“It is considered one of the great discovery of the Roman glory time coupled with the Virgin Mary hidding location after Jesus crucification. It is a must visit back in critical time in history”

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Cappadocia PRIVATE TOUR, All in One Day ,with guide( ENG-Portguse - Göreme Open Air Museum and its painted churches
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Cappadocia PRIVATE TOUR, All in One Day ,with guide( ENG-Portguse

14.Cappadocia PRIVATE TOUR, All in One Day ,with guide( ENG-Portguse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Cappadocia with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Kaymakli, Göreme, Uchisar, Avanos, Love Valley, Cavusin, Urgup, and more. Guides such as Umit and Süleyman can adjust the pace, and Portuguese guidance may be available by request.

“Our tour guide Süleyman Wash so knowledgeable about the history and so flexible with our schedule so we could stay longer in a spot to shop, or go quickly so we could see another spot. It was a fantastic day!”

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From Istanbul: Day Trip to Cappadocia with Flight & Lunch - The flight and four hotel transfers
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From Istanbul: Day Trip to Cappadocia with Flight & Lunch

15.Day Trip to Cappadocia with Flight & Lunch

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

Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri, then spend the day seeing Göreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Avanos, Göreme Panorama, and Uchisar. A guide such as Umit, Mert, or Erdi leads the sightseeing, with lunch and hotel transfers included. Admission tickets and drinks cost extra.

“The tour was very organized from start to finish and the guide was very knowledgeable with the history and details of each stop.”

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