10 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.Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $211

Ride from Bodrum to Karnas Vineyards for a small-group evening of Turkish wine and farm-to-table food. You’ll tour the cellar, taste up to three paired wines, and enjoy dishes made with produce from Selia Farm, including olive oil, goat cheese, lamb, seasonal vegetables, and homemade ice cream. Hotel pickup and return are included in the main Bodrum pickup zone.

“The most beautiful setting for an evening dinner. Such a great personalized experience with such gracious hosts and terrific food in a very peaceful romantic setting.”

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6.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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7.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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8.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Snacks and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Spend two hours on the Bosphorus with an English-speaking guide, two glasses of wine, Turkish coffee, tea, lemonade, water, and light snacks. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Küçüksu Palace, and Maiden’s Tower. Guide Mert has earned praise for clear site-by-site commentary.

“We did the cruise as a couple and we had an amazing time. Our guide Mert was a very nice guy and he gave us detailed information about the sites we went by. With a group of ten on a fancy boat we had plenty of time to also meet each other, talk about our experiences and enjoy the views. Great value for money and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who visits Instanbul.”

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9.Street Food & Wine Pairing Kadikoy Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend four hours with a local guide such as Aysenur or Sinan, pairing Turkish wines with Kadikoy street food. Walk from the ferry station through Moda, Yeldegirmeni, and Kadikoy Market, with sunset views and flexible stops shaped around your tastes.

“We absolutely loved this experience! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, not just about the wines and local cuisine, but also the rich history and culture of Kadikoy. She tailored the food and wine tour perfectly to match our personal tastes, making it a truly personalized and enjoyable adventure.”

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10.Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $85

You’ll be collected from Göreme, Uçhisar, Avanos, Ürgüp, or Ortahisar and taken to Anatelein Boutique Cave Hotel for a five-hour private evening. Expect sunset views toward Uçhisar Castle and fairy chimneys, traditional starters, soup, a choice of main course, dessert, and one glass of wine or a beer. Resul and his team handle the details, photos, blankets, and return ride.

“This was such a great experience. Absolutley beautiful backdrop of Uchisar castle and the fairy chimneys. Our little bubble was beautifully decorated, and there was a nice heater as it was a bit cold when we booked. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. Food was brilliant, soup to start, you can choose from pot kebab or grill as main, and then desert to! We had mixed grill and it was really good, lots of side dishes and extra bread to. The hist took some lovely photos for us, they played ambient music and we were served wine, water and coffee. Driver was friendly and ready to take us back…”

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