6 Wine Tastings in Türkiye Worth Booking

1.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Wine on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about two hours on a small luxury yacht limited to 25 people. You’ll see palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront mansions from both continents while an English-speaking guide explains the sights. Two glasses of wine, soft drinks, snacks, and sunset views are included.

“Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus is unique, very special, it was wonderful. And I was also able to meet some dear people. It was very enjoyable. I recommend this tour to everyone.”

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2.Small Group Yacht Tour with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two relaxed hours on a small yacht from Karaköy, cruising the Golden Horn and Bosphorus with guides Simon, Georgina, or Georgia. You’ll pass palaces, mosques, bridges, and waterfront mansions while enjoying unlimited Aegean wine, fruit, nuts, and personal stories about Istanbul.

“thank you to Simon and Gabriela, they are amazing and really helpfull, definately recommed that this tour with beautiful bosphorus view”

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3.Turkish Bath Experience with Massage and Wine Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 98 reviews · from $19Best value

Spend about 2.5 to 3 hours at an Alanya Turkish bath with transport, sauna, menthol room, hot-marble peeling, foam wash, clay face mask, olive-oil massage and pool time. Gold and Premium packages add wine and fruit. English, German, Russian and Turkish support is available.

“Overall amazing experience, however the hard sell of further massage’s at the beginning was alittle too much and made us feel uncomfortable by saying no thanks! The massage ladies were fab!”

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4.Private Bodrum Village Tour + 1 Glass Free Local Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

Leave Bodrum by private vehicle with a local guide such as Tony or Engin, then spend time in a small Turkish village learning about daily life, visiting a mosque, watching rugs being made, and sharing lunch with villagers. The tour lasts about 3 to 6 hours and includes transport, food, coffee, tea, and water. Confirm the wine details before booking.

“The drive to the village was about 30+ minutes and on a narrow road with hairpin turns. But the village was wonderful. Watching a lady make carpets and the lunch includes was great!!!”

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5.Ephesus & Şirince Day Trip w/ Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 14 hours - 1 day · from $400

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir, then visit the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Şirince with a guide such as Mel. Your $400 price covers flights, airport transfers, entrance fees, lunch, and a local wine tasting. Expect a very full 14-hour day, with an optional Terrace Houses visit and possible carpet demonstration.

“guía muy estudiado y amable, buena comida incluida y transporte muy cómodo”

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6.Legendary Turkish Bath with Wine and Fruit Plate

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · from $22

You get hotel pickup, a sauna and menthol room, then a marble-stone scrub, foam massage, warm shower, and 20-minute oil massage by a Far Eastern masseur. Gold and Premium packages add wine and fruit. English, German, Russian, and Turkish support is available.

“went here twice already on this holiday, I had Tia from Indonesia doing my treatment and massage, she was amazing, felt refreshed, the soa itself is well kept and clean. Definitely recommend 👌”

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