Türkiye · 1-DAY TOURS

The 15 Best 1-Day Tours in Türkiye

47 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 1-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

From Antalya/Kemer: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/Meals - Hierapolis gives the day more substance
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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

You’ll travel by air-conditioned bus from Antalya, Kemer, Belek, or Beldibi to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Guides such as Kaan, Apo, Ibrahim, and İnci are praised for clear explanations and good time management. Expect a long day, three hours to explore, a buffet lunch, and optional Cleopatra’s Pool.

“john wick was a great guide, thanks for interesting facts and funny jokes. thank you for a great day! trip from Atalya took about 4 hours total (with stops & breakfast) bus is big and comphy! arrival to Pamukkale/Hierapolis : that requires 30eur pp entrance fee extra on top of what you paid, get cash! once you are in you can go to Theater, museum, ect for free. hot springs = free as well, they are the part of the area. you can lay in them, or walk, take pics, make sure you are barefoot! stone is super white - take sunglasses for sensitive eyes. there are extra option while…”

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From Istanbul: Sapanca and Masukiye Day Trip with Lunch - Pickup from Istanbul and the long road 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 12-hour guided outing through Sapanca and Maşukiye. You will visit Sapanca Lake, a Turkish delight factory, Mahmudiye Village, and a local restaurant near nature views. Optional cable-car rides, ziplining, and quad biking add adventure. Guides may include Apo, Osman, Oktay, Taha, or Yusuf.

“Apo was a fantastic guide, and very knowledgeable. Lots of good activities to participate in, such as cable car, quad-biking etc. The lunch by the Sapanca Lake is really nice, with wonderful views and scenery. However, I really think the stop at the Turkish Delight shops are unnecessary and a waste of time, they try to force you into buying overpriced sweets and souvenirs. That time could be better spent to allow us more time to relax and explore at Sapanca Lake.”

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Full Day Cappadocia Red/Green Combined Tour in 1 Day w Lunch - Göreme Open Air Museum and its rock-cut churches
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Full Day Cappadocia Red/Green Combined Tour in 1 Day w Lunch

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

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

Pack Cappadocia’s major sights into one 8-hour outing with guides such as Onur, Mehmet, Erdal, or Ugur. Visit Göreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, an underground city, Uchisar Fortress, Pigeon Valley, and Esentepe Hill. Hotel pickup, transport, a buffet lunch, and English or Spanish guiding are included, but entrance fees and drinks are extra.

“Very informative, covered all the places we wanted to see, excellent lunch”

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From city of Side: Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip - The road from Side to Kurşunlu Waterfall
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From city of Side: Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip

4.Antalya Old City and Waterfall Day Trip

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

Travel from Side to Antalya by air-conditioned coach, stop at Kurşunlu Waterfall, then enjoy about four hours to explore Kaleiçi on your own. English and German guides, hotel pickup, insurance, and return transport are included. Expect a budget-friendly day with some extra entrance and optional activity costs.

“A great day out, plenty of free time in Antalya and we also took advantage of the boat trip which they were offering on the day, which we really enjoyed. The only downside is the number of pick ups, it took us over an hour to pick everyone up and we weren't even the first on the coach that morning, so maybe they could look at that”

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All in One Day Istanbul - Historical Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise - The Hippodrome and Sultanahmet’s old monuments
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All in One Day Istanbul – Historical Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise

5.All in One Day Istanbul – Historical Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $164Top rated

Spend 9 to 12 hours exploring Istanbul with an English-speaking guide, from the Hippodrome and Blue Mosque to Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar. A rooftop lunch and 2.5-hour luxury-yacht cruise finish the day with fruit, baklava, and sunset views. Expect plenty of walking, extra museum fees, and a possible shop visit.

“BellaTurca travels took good care of us in Istanbul and Cappadocia . Ahmet, Bashar, driver Ahmet were excellent, patient and knowledgeable. Serkan from operational department was prompt and thorough.”

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Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip w/ Opt. Cable Car - Turkish delight, honey, and the commercial side of the day
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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 traveling from Istanbul to Bursa and Uludağ Mountain with hotel pickup, ferry crossing, lunch, a Turkish delight stop, honey shop, historic plane tree, Green Mosque, and optional quad biking. The cable car is included when selected. Guides such as Nuri, Mahmut, and Yousouf have led this outing, though guide assignments vary.

“This trip was very good in general. We weren’t pick up at the Hotel as it was supposed, and after waiting at the lobby for about 45 min. We received a text that we needed to take the Tram to their location due to some protest and Police activity. The same happened when we returned at night time. The Guide, Nuri was very nice and explained everything very clear. Overall, it was a nice trip.”

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

Travel from Alanya into the Taurus Mountains for a four-hour Green Canyon boat trip, two swimming stops, fishing, and a lakeside lunch. Hotel pickup, a guide, and lunch are included for $41. Expect excellent scenery, a bumpy mountain transfer, busy meal service, and stairs to the restaurant.

“It was a manificent tour. We enjoyed the boat ride through Green Canyon, had lunch with stunning views of mountains and green water. We also loved both swim breaks 😊”

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Side: Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch - Swimming Where the River Meets the Sea
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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

Travel from Side, Alanya, Belek, Okurcalar, or Konaklı to the Manavgat River for a boat ride, lunch, and swimming where river meets sea. You’ll also visit Manavgat Waterfall and spend free time at the city’s large bazaar. A multilingual guide joins the boat, while the land stops are unguided.

“There was lots to do for the price we paid. it kept us entertained and we saw some of the sights too.”

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From City of Side: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Trip w/ Lunch - The early pickup and first road stops
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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 long but rewarding day trip. You’ll ride an air-conditioned bus, stop for breakfast, explore Roman ruins with an English-speaking guide such as Kaan, Apo, or Inci, walk the white travertines, and have time for Cleopatra’s Pool at extra cost. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

“Great day, good value for money. Kaan was very informative and friendly, welcoming any questions and always making himself available to guests. Friendly and safe driver too. Beautiful sites and plenty of time given to explore. Long day of travel but worth it !”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour - Hagia Sophia: layers of Christian and Ottoman Istanbul
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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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Galataport at 9 a.m. for an eight-hour Istanbul highlights tour, limited to 14 people. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene, the Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Expect substantial walking, museum entry fees, and possible shopping stops.

“Wonderful tour. Omar was very professional and knowledgeable. He was aware when we needed a break. The sites were wonderful. I found the sites to be peaceful and inspiring.”

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From Marmaris: Pamukkale Cotton Castle & Hierapolis Day Trip - Breakfast is useful, but keep expectations modest
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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 and Hierapolis on a 14-hour guided day trip. Enjoy hotel pickup, breakfast, buffet lunch, white travertines, ancient ruins, and optional Cleopatra Pool access. English and Russian guides may include Nur, Beste, Mert, or Oskar, depending on the departure.

“We’ve had a great day. 2 adults, & 8 year old. The cleopatra pools were amazing. Very warm for a hot day, daughter wasn’t happy it wasn’t cold water but I very much enjoyed them. The hierapolis was very interesting and we had free time to walk around if we wished but we paid extra for the antique pool and wanted to visit the pamukkale pools too so with a child we didn’t have time to visit absolutely everything. Mert is an excellent tour guide and talked us through everything on the coach and when we arrived he made sure we knew where we were going,had some stories to tell…”

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Antalya / Belek : Pamukkale Day Trip w/ Optional Hot Air Balloon - The balloon flight over Pamukkale
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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, with an optional hot air balloon flight, buffet meals, and guided visits to Hierapolis, the Cotton Castle, and Cleopatra’s Pool. Guides such as Ismael, Othman, Said, and Ali have earned praise for friendly service. Expect a very long day, early pickup, extra entrance fees, and possible shopping stops.

“Ismael was the best tour guide. He was very informative & professional. I would suggest his service to anyone.”

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Ephesus and St. Mary's House Day Trip from Izmir with Lunch - St. John’s Basilica and Ayasuluk Hill
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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 with an English-speaking guide. Visit St. John’s Basilica, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of the Virgin Mary, with lunch included. Guides such as Zeynep, Ceyla, Nazım, and Çiğdem have earned strong praise, but shopping stops can reduce sightseeing time.

“100% recommend if you’re looking for a tour with the most knowledgable (and fun!) guide! I really can’t spell my guide’s name (so sorry!) from Neon Tours but she was the most professional guide I have ever had. Her personality really made this tour enjoyable, as she set a great tone and atmosphere for the group. Her English was fantastic and she knew so much about Ephesus. I feel like I learnt a semester’s worth of history thanks to her! The pace of the tour was perfect, and our lunch stop was very tasty. The guide and driver took the necessary precautions very seriously to ensure everyone remained safe and…”

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From Istanbul: Day Trip to Cappadocia with Flight & Lunch - Göreme Open Air Museum and rock-cut churches
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From Istanbul: Day Trip to Cappadocia with Flight & Lunch

14.Day Trip to Cappadocia with Flight & Lunch

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

Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri for a fast-paced Cappadocia day. Your guide takes you to Göreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Pasabag, Göreme Panorama, and Uchisar, with lunch in Avanos and a short pottery demonstration. Choose a shared or private tour, but expect an early start, long transfers, and no hot-air balloon flight.

“Absolutely amazing. Everything was taken care of, from the moment I've left my hotel in Istanbul to the moment I got back - Logistics organisation was super! I've also enjoyed a lot the tour around cappadocia, and I really liked everything we saw on the day. Lunch was OK, overall tasty but limited selection: the "meze" appetisers were actually just some garden salads, the main was a choice between 6 options (primarily kebabs), the dessert was 1 piece of Baklava only. Only negative comment from me is the pottery workshop: the actual workshop lasted 5 min, the rest of the break was about the shop owners trying to sell you…”

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From Alanya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip with Lunch - The Alanya pickup and early morning transfer
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From Alanya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip with Lunch

15.Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 159 reviews · 15 - 16 hours · from $57

Travel from Alanya to Pamukkale and Hierapolis by air-conditioned bus, with hotel pickup, an English or Turkish guide, buffet lunch, and around three hours at the site. Guides such as Kaan, Apo, Kadir, and Inci have been praised for clear explanations and warm service. Breakfast, Cleopatra’s Pool, and some entrance options cost extra.

“We had a change of group due to not having enough seats in the bus but this was the best that could happen to us. Our news guide Inci is really the best! So full of energy and passion and really kind and nice! She told us a lot of stories about Hierapolis and Turkeye overall. Can really recommend! The best guide we had in all our trips over the holidays. Our drivers (especially the one picking us up from the hotel and then takin us back) were also great and skilled and kind. If u want to see Hierapolis and Pamukkale - thats the way 💪”

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