The 15 3-Day Experiences in Turkey We Would Book Again

1.Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,922 reviews · 7 to 21 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Private guided Istanbul in 1 to 3 days, from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to Bosphorus ferries and Balat streets.

“Our guide Volkan was super knowledgeable and took us all around the city. He was able to accommodate our interests and we saw more than we thought possible in just 3 days”

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2.Best Of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 530 reviews · 7 hours - 3 days · from $43Best value

Private Istanbul guided tours in 1, 2, or 3 days, pairing Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, bazaars, and Bosphorus views.

“Mustafa was a great guide, we enjoyed our time in Istanbul. It was nice to have a local to guide us through.”

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3.Best Of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $85.50

Private 1 to 3 day Istanbul highlights tour with a pro guide, flexible routing, and the city’s top sights from Sultanahmet to the Bosphorus.

“excellent experience of this well organised trip friendly well informed guide excellent coordination with taxi”

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4.Best of the City 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 373 reviews · 7 hours - 3 days · from $102

Private Istanbul tour with a custom itinerary, from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi to the Bosphorus ferry and Fener-Balat walks.

“Great day trip with Sema… highly recommend this trip and Sema as a guide.. she was brilliant and very knowledgable..”

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5.Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 6 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $250

A private, customizable Istanbul introduction hitting Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, bazaars, Ottoman palaces, and local neighborhoods.

“Rose our tour guide was perfect. She had so much information and fun to be with. Want to come back and see her again.”

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6.Cappadocia 2-3 Day Tour with Flights & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $361.74

Overnight Cappadocia trip from Istanbul with flights, cave hotel, guided Green and Red tours, pottery and local meals.

“Cappadocia is incredible and need a visit! The tour is well organized and it is not expensive for the service given. Obviously the baloon tour is the best ever but also sleeping in one stonehouse hotel is a fantastic experience”

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7.Private Istanbul Tour with Guide for 1, 2 or 3 Day Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $179

Private Istanbul tour for up to 9, built around the major sights and smart timing, plus Bosphorus and Golden Horn neighborhoods.

“Our guide for two days was Ensar. His knowledge of Istanbul was excellent, he was flexible, he was friendly and personable, and he was relaxed. We could not have had a better time, thoroughly recommended!”

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8.Skip-The-Line:1, 2 or 3 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 7 to 22 hours (approx.) · from $81

Private Istanbul skip-the-line tour that strings together Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, bazaars, and Golden Horn viewpoints efficiently.

“Kemal provided a wonderful introduction to Istanbul for us. We walked everywhere and there was plenty of time to see the sights. He gave us lots of historical context and information, and his relaxed and jovial manner made the tour easy and fun. The timing of our visits to different sites was perfect and we seemed to be able to avoid most of the crowds! We had opportunity to shop at nice shops with his guidance and overall had a fantastic day. Would highly recommend this tour and especially Kemal! Looking forward to day 2:-)”

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9.3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $715

Private 3-day Cappadocia tour from Goreme with hotel pickup, English guide, Mercedes Sprinter comfort, and included admission tickets.

“I went to Cappadocia for the first time in 2022, & I fell in love with the place. Aside from the beauty of the country, it was Thanks to our great guide ILKER OLCAYDU who works for Pupa Travel. He is a caring & knowledgeable tour guide, that goes the extra mile for you.”

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10.3 Days 2 Nights Cappadocia Package Tour from Istanbul by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $838.78

Fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for 3 days of valleys, UNESCO churches, an underground city, and optional balloon flying.

“The tour was a 10+ our guide Sehrat was very knowledgeable & efficient. Everything ran smoothly from pick up in Istanbul, flights, hotel check in and then return flight & transfers. So pleased we did the two nights Soleum Cave hotel was perfect. The tour itself Wow!! The panoramic views, caves above & below ground, pictures don’t do it justice….. you need to experience it!!! I would highly recommend this Viator tour.”

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11.From Airport: 3-Day Cappadocia Tour & Cave Hotel Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $470.12

3-day Cappadocia tour with cave hotel stay, English guide, museum entries, valley hikes, and Kaymakli Underground City.

“Visiting an underground city was the highlight of our trip. Although it was very hot during the outdoor site visits, the little discomfort of being outdoors in the sun”

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12.Istanbul Private Tours: 1, 2 or 3 Day Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 6 to 20 hours (approx.) · from $200

Private Istanbul highlights with a licensed guide, key Byzantine and Ottoman sights, markets, Bosphorus boat views, and a smooth walking route.

“We had a great day and learnt so much about Turkish history and culture through or guide Ozgur. He really took the time to explain things and adapt the tour to meet our needs. Highly recommended for a start into Istanbul!”

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13.1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $250

Private 3-day Cappadocia tour from Göreme with seven stops daily, hotel pickup, AC van, flexible pacing. Museum tickets extra, shop stops possible.

“The good: Very convenient way to see the sights around Cappadocia. Private tour is definitely the way to go since you have the flexibility to explore the sites. The whole thing was very organized, punctual, and clear. The driver and tour guide did a good job. The bad: Too many tourist trap stops. 5 of them. A couple of them are borderline scams due to the sky high price and questionable quality of the products. I’d recommend letting the guide know that you’re not interested in any of these store stops. You can get any of them in the downtown gift stores at much more reasonable price.”

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14.Best of Cappadocia 3 Days Tour – Optional Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $999

Three days of Cappadocia highlights with a private guide, valley hikes, underground cities, and an optional sunrise hot air balloon.

“Great experience and great tour guide. The tour guide that we have exceed our expectations.”

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15.3-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $642.39

3-day Cappadocia highlights from Istanbul by plane, with cave hotel stays, guided valleys and museums, underground city, transfers, and optional balloon.

“The tour was amazing. The guide and the driver were very informative, friendly and professional. They brought us to amazing places and delicious restaurants. Everything was laidback and enjoyable. The hotel we were in was beautiful in a good location. The tour van was new, clean and very comfortable. During the tour, the communication was great. Some negatives. My hotel pick up location in Istanbul changed. I contacted the tour operator several days before the tour 2 times about the change but no reply. I contacted Viator 3 times. They contacted the tour operator and said the change was received and I will get a confirmation or a reply. I…”

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