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Here’s a no-fluff guide to the best city tours in Turkey, whether you’re into history, food, architecture, or just exploring on foot:
📍 Istanbul – History + Culture Combo
Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar
Best tours:
Old City Walking Tour (~6 hrs)
Bosphorus Cruise + Spice Bazaar
Food Tour of Kadikoy or Karakoy
📍 Cappadocia – Underground Cities + Fairy Chimneys
Highlights: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Derinkuyu or Kaymakli Underground City, Uchisar Castle
Best tours:
Red Tour – Central Cappadocia (valleys + churches)
Green Tour – Underground cities + Ihlara Valley
Hot Air Balloon Ride (early morning)
📍 Ephesus (Selcuk) – Ancient Ruins Tour
Highlights: Library of Celsus, Temple of Artemis, Great Theatre, Terrace Houses
Best tours:
Half-day Ephesus Guided Tour
Ephesus + House of Virgin Mary + Basilica of St. John
📍 Pamukkale – Travertines + Hierapolis
Highlights: Cotton Castle terraces, Hierapolis ruins, Cleopatra Pool
Best tours:
Pamukkale + Hierapolis Full-Day Tour from Denizli or Selcuk
📍 Antalya – Old Town + Waterfalls
Highlights: Kaleici (Old Town), Hadrian’s Gate, Duden Waterfalls, Antalya Museum
Best tours:
Half-day City Tour with Waterfalls
Full-day with Boat Trip Option
📍 Bursa – Green City Day Trip from Istanbul
Highlights: Green Mosque, Silk Market, Uludağ cable car
Tours: Full-day with ferry, cable car & lunch
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