Turkey tours, things to do and tickets

Discover the stunning landscape of the Cappadocia region of Turkey from a hot-air balloon! Admire Cappadocia's beautiful scenery of tall, volcanic rock spires and high plateaus from the air on either a 1-hour or 75 minutes flight. Your Cappadocia hot-air balloon flight includes a complimentary pre-flight light breakfast and convenient round-trip hotel transportation.

Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1, 2 or 3 days with flexible itinerary.

Here you can see the daily tour itineraries below (7 hours per day);

Day 1 - Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar.

Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market.

Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Rahmi Koc Museum (or alterntive sites).

*As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.

Excitement and adventure await you at The Land of Legends Theme Park, a theme park packed with thrilling rides, roller coasters, animal encounters, and spectacular shows. Explore the excitement at unique zones, Aqua Land, Adventure Land, and Masha and The Bear Land of Laughter, and indulge in a day of family-friendly fun.

See the stunning Mevlevei Sema ceremony in Istanbul. Enjoy a complex musical repertoire with whirling dervishes and go on a mystical dance journey representing man’s spiritual ascent through mind, love, and perfection.

We will collect you from your hotel around sunrise (it really is the best time of the day)  and take you to our office in Goreme. Our pilots check the weather conditions and decide on the best launch site for the preferred flight path. Once at the launch site there will be a full safety briefing and you will have first hand experience of the balloon inflation. The crew will help you into the basket and when everyone is happy and comfortable, the moment you have dreamt of...up, up and away! Below you, a unique landscape, a combination of natural beauty and a deep and complex history. Before we return to your hotel, we celebrate our flights with champagne and passengers each receive a personalized commemorative flight certificate and medal with our sincere thanks for sharing the best part of our day.

As we can not start to fly without having their(The Civil Aviation Authority) daily permission we can't guarantee to take off before sunrise.

Breathtaking panoramic views and stable weather conditions make Mt. Babadag one of the best launching site for tandem paragliding in the world.

Transportation from Hanuman Office to the launch site takes about 30 minutes drive. There’s a breathtaking view awaits for you at the top!At the launch site the passenger will be briefed by the pilot about the information regarding safety procedures taken during the take off and flight itself. Once the pilot and passenger are fully equipped and ready to take off, one last check up will be performed to ensure a safe flight! Pilot and passenger head to the mountain slope and wait for the most suitable wind condition till the take off. Once the wind is perfect and the parachute is inflated overhead, they both take few steps together or a short run, and in a few seconds the parachute will be gently lifted up in the air. That’s the moment when the magic happens! Your dream of flying comes true!

Ready to taste the best food on both sides of Istanbul?

Start with a delicious traditional Turkish breakfast in Europe in the heart of the historic Old City, before you sail across to Asia and explore the vibrant streets of Kadıköy.

With your foodie guide, you’ll make 10 delicious stops during your walk with a variety of samples at each – enough to fill your belly to the brim with all the fantastic Turkish flavors!

From street foods and world-famous restaurants to traditional kebabs and Turkish ice cream, The Taste of Two Continents tour is your full-day immersion inside Istanbul’s food scene and a glimpse of Turkish culture and daily life.

Visit six top Istanbul attractions in one day on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city! The action-packed day includes a comprehensive tour of the historical Sultanahmet neighborhood where many of the city’s finest architectural legacies and landmarks are found. Visit the Blue Mosque and museums of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, as well as Istanbul Hippodrome, the sunken palace of Basilica Cistern and the dazzling Grand Bazaar. A delicious 3-course lunch is also included halfway through the day.

Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group tour ensuring a personalized experience.

Enter the magnificent Hagia Sophia, which is the world’s largest place of worship, built by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD. Enjoy a guided tour inside and see the tallest dome of the largest Christian church in the world.

Experience a lively cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. See the palaces of the Ottoman sultans after dark and soak up the views of the European and Asian coastlines. Dine on delicious Turkish cuisine.

Relax as you arrive in Istanbul with a private transfer from Istanbul Airport to your centrally located city hotel. Pick-up service is also available from cruise ports of Salipazari and Karakoy. Transfers are available all day, every day.

Enjoy a unique hot air balloon flight over the fairy chimneys and rock cut churches. This exhilarating experience in Cappadocia is one of the best places around the world to fly with hot air balloons.

We want you to know that we do not provide an ordinary paragliding service.
We are a boutique business and we are trying to convey the true nature of paragliding to you.
For example, while a standard flight lasts 25 minutes we can extend this flight time to 40 minutes by using thermal waves and getting higher if the weather conditions let us to do.
When you want to fly with your partner or friend, we offer you a special organization that you are flying side by side in the air means that you can see each other even talking with your friend is possible.
We offer you a flight as you want, asking your ideas. We offer a calmer flight if you get nervous.
If you like photography, a longer with can be done. We can have a flight full of acrobatics if you are having fun.
We are very confident in our flight quality. In any case of dissatisfaction, your fee will be refunded.

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR, NOBODY WILL BE IN THE TOUR BESIDE YOUR PARTY. Discover all the highlights of Ephesus with well-educated professional local tour guide. Visit one of the UNESCO listed places that is Ancient City of Ephesus, walk on ancient streets, see the Grand Theatre of Ephesus that St. Paul preached to Ephesians, take excellent pictures in front of Celsus Library,explore Roman Baths,Temple of Hadrian, Public Toilets, Marble Street, Agora, etc. See superb preserved Terrace Houses that are for the rich people during the Roman time in Ephesus, famous with unique mosaic and frescos. Feel very peaceful atmosphere of shrine that is the most important Biblical Site in Turkey, House of the Virgin Mary. See the location of Temple of Artemis that is one of the wonders of ancient world. Take great pictures of the fascinating sites with recommendation of your expert local tour guide. Upon to your request, you will have a chance for a local lunch.

THIS TOUR IS FOR CRUISE GUESTS ONLY.

Cruise between 2 continents as you dine on Turkish meze on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise of Istanbul. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and enjoy a full program of entertainment, such as folk and belly dancing.

Fly with the most boutique hot air balloon operator in Cappadocia and enjoy the comfort of small baskets with longer duration of flight time.

What Turquaz offers;

-Safe Flight
-Better Quality
-Light Breakfast at the office
-More Space Per Passenger
-Best Operation

The most scenic views of Cappadocia volcanic landscapes are available only on the sunset time. So, we offer our guests special opportunity to experience this unforgettable activity. Sit on the quad and ride towards the miracle beauties of Cappadocia valleys.

This tour is the best option for people who wants to drive and explore magical views of the last sunlights over Cappadocia Volcanic formations.

After short instruction of a ride, you will start your adventure. You will discover "Swords Valley" in which there are so many fairy chimneys and rock formations. Also will visit the famous "Rose and Red" valleys and you will have some free-time enough to take photos. Witness how the early people used to live inside the caves by visiting "Cavusin" (Ghost Village). "Love Valley" is one of the popular valleys in Cappadocia which draws most of the attention with interesting shapes of fairy chimneys.

At the end of the journey, you will be dropped off to your hotel.

A Bosphorus cruise is one of the best things to do in Istanbul, even when you have little time to spend. Get your ticket and audio guide at the Kabatas Pier, and board one of the boats departing every hour.

Your Most Personalised Bosphorus Cruise Experience in Istanbul.

Experience Istanbul from an unusual point of view and take in the sunset from a 25-meters luxury yacht. Relax and enjoy the refreshments on board. Board our luxury yacht, SUNSET BOSPHORUS and you'll soon be heading out to sea in these 2-Hours and 30 min. shared sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. As the crew raises the sails you can sit back, relax and enjoy some music. Take in views of the Istanbul skyline as you enjoy a glass of Champagne, white wine, or soda.

There's nothing like a Bosphorus sunset right in between two continents of Europe and Asia, and nothing beats seeing a sunset at sea. Enjoy a scenic cruise toward the Black Sea and back down the city, pausing on the way back to catch the moment the sun slips below the horizon by Maiden's Tower! More than just a cruise, it's an experience of a lifetime! Book your Bosphorus Sunset Cruise experience with the official Sunset Bosphorus Yacht.

Have a relaxing evening on a luxury yacht, admiring the stunning evening lights of Istanbul's celebrated towers, bridges, and landmarks, narrated by an informative and entertaining tour guide.