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Ephesus Tour with House of Virgin Mary & Artemission with Lunch

Great combo and affordably priced for CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS! See the ancient ruins, learn the culture of locals, and enjoy some great Aegean sea views …More

Selçuk, Turkey

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Ephesus Tour with House of Virgin Mary & Artemission with Lunch

Great combo and affordably priced for CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS! See the ancient ruins, learn the culture of locals, and enjoy some great Aegean sea views...

6 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$51

Cappadocia Private Tour, Transfers from Local Hotels or Istanbul

⭐ Travel comfortably with private hotel pickup and drop-off from Istanbul or Cappadocia ⭐ Learn about archaeology, geography, early Christianity, and local culture with a …More

Uchisar, Turkey

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Cappadocia Private Tour, Transfers from Local Hotels or Istanbul

⭐ Travel comfortably with private hotel pickup and drop-off from Istanbul or Cappadocia ⭐ Learn about archaeology, geography, early Christianity, and local culture with a...

7 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$68

Bodrum Sea & Soil Experience: Underwater Museum & Etrim Village

Discover the perfect blend of history and local culture on this guided tour from Bodrum. Begin your journey at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, …More

Fethiye, Turkey

4.7 (3)

Bodrum Sea & Soil Experience: Underwater Museum & Etrim Village

Discover the perfect blend of history and local culture on this guided tour from Bodrum. Begin your journey at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$91

Private Istanbul Tour: Guided Visit to Ottoman Palaces with Lunch

The tour allows you to see two main palaces of the Ottoman Empire and your tour guides will make the experience unique by giving you …More

Istanbul, Turkey

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Private Istanbul Tour: Guided Visit to Ottoman Palaces with Lunch

The tour allows you to see two main palaces of the Ottoman Empire and your tour guides will make the experience unique by giving you...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$168

Learn the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy as well as explaining the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from …More

Canakkale, Turkey

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Troy Day Trip from Canakkale

Learn the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy as well as explaining the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from...

3 hours

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$145

Discover the ultimate Cappadocia experience during this private 7-hour tour. Get picked up from your hotel by a private guide and take off for the …More

Uchisar, Turkey

5.0 (1)

Best Cappadocia Private Tour

Discover the ultimate Cappadocia experience during this private 7-hour tour. Get picked up from your hotel by a private guide and take off for the...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$80

Tour to Oenoanda: Site of philosophie of the Epicurean, Diogenes of Oenoanda.

Private day tour in Fethiye. You can customise your tour acording to your wishes. We suggest to visit one of the ancient city of Lycia …More

Fethiye, Turkey

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Tour to Oenoanda: Site of philosophie of the Epicurean, Diogenes of Oenoanda.

Private day tour in Fethiye. You can customise your tour acording to your wishes. We suggest to visit one of the ancient city of Lycia...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$574

Boutique Cappadocia Underground City Tour with a Local Guide

You will get most boutique service in Cappadocia, local tour guide provide to you most unique experience by providing historical information and cultural information. You …More

Goreme, Turkey

5.0 (1)

Boutique Cappadocia Underground City Tour with a Local Guide

You will get most boutique service in Cappadocia, local tour guide provide to you most unique experience by providing historical information and cultural information. You...

3 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$45

From Istanbul: Group Gallipoli and Anzac Full-Day Tour

Experience one of the most meaningful day trips from Istanbul on this full-day guided tour to the Gallipoli Peninsula — the site of the legendary …More

Istanbul, Turkey

4.5 (4)

From Istanbul: Group Gallipoli and Anzac Full-Day Tour

Experience one of the most meaningful day trips from Istanbul on this full-day guided tour to the Gallipoli Peninsula — the site of the legendary...

18 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$240

Ephesus - St. Mary Private Biblical tour frm Kusadasi -Izmir

It is customized private tour. guide fee and private transport Mercedes vito VAN with fuel fee, parking fees , tolls are included. Complimentary Lunch meal …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

5.0 (1)

Ephesus - St. Mary Private Biblical tour frm Kusadasi -Izmir

It is customized private tour. guide fee and private transport Mercedes vito VAN with fuel fee, parking fees , tolls are included. Complimentary Lunch meal...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$60

For Cruisers: Ephesus Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port

Experience the ancient city of Ephesus in all its splendor on a private tour with our expert guide. Our tour will take you through the …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

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For Cruisers: Ephesus Shore Excursion From Kusadasi Port

Experience the ancient city of Ephesus in all its splendor on a private tour with our expert guide. Our tour will take you through the...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$110

Izmir City Tour From Kusadasi Port / Hotels

The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel or the Kusadasi Port in the morning, and you will be accompanied by an experienced guide throughout …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

4.5 (2)

Izmir City Tour From Kusadasi Port / Hotels

The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel or the Kusadasi Port in the morning, and you will be accompanied by an experienced guide throughout...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$249

Red (North) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and tickets

Red Tour – Don’t Just Visit Cappadocia, Feel Its Soul Group Tour | Culture, Nature & Iconic Fairy Chimneys in One Day Looking to explore …More

Goreme, Turkey

5.0 (1)

Red (North) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and tickets

Red Tour – Don’t Just Visit Cappadocia, Feel Its Soul Group Tour | Culture, Nature & Iconic Fairy Chimneys in One Day Looking to explore...

5 hours 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$15

Pamukkale & Aphrodisias Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels

After breakfast, we reach to Aphrodisias. The Ancient City of Aphrodisias is one of the most important archeological sides of the Greek and Roman periods …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

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Pamukkale & Aphrodisias Tour From Kusadasi / Selcuk Hotels

After breakfast, we reach to Aphrodisias. The Ancient City of Aphrodisias is one of the most important archeological sides of the Greek and Roman periods...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$132

Kusadasi buggy safaris provide adrenaline-pumping adventures for thrill-seekers eager to explore the off-road trails and scenic landscapes of the Turkish countryside. Riding in a rugged, …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

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Buggy Adventure Kusadasi

Kusadasi buggy safaris provide adrenaline-pumping adventures for thrill-seekers eager to explore the off-road trails and scenic landscapes of the Turkish countryside. Riding in a rugged,...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$41

Combined Tour: Ephesus - Miletus - Didyma From Kusadasi Port

After pick up from port, first visit is Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

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Combined Tour: Ephesus - Miletus - Didyma From Kusadasi Port

After pick up from port, first visit is Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$98

Skip The Line Private Tour Treasures of Istanbul with Lunch

Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace with Harem Section, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick …More

Istanbul, Turkey

4.5 (2)

Skip The Line Private Tour Treasures of Istanbul with Lunch

Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace with Harem Section, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick...

4 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$65

Private Istanbul Tour with Chauffeured Vehicle

Experience Istanbul’s highlights with a private chauffeured tour, exploring Sultanahmet, Balat, Çamlıca Hill, Kuzguncuk, and a scenic Bosphorus ferry crossing. …More

Istanbul, Turkey

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Private Istanbul Tour with Chauffeured Vehicle

Experience Istanbul’s highlights with a private chauffeured tour, exploring Sultanahmet, Balat, Çamlıca Hill, Kuzguncuk, and a scenic Bosphorus ferry crossing....

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$402

Boat trip highlights: Sunken City of Kekova ruins, ancient village of Kaleköy (Simena), and Burç Bay for swimming. If you're looking for a unique and …More

Kas, Turkey

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Kalkan: Day Trip to Kekova Island

Boat trip highlights: Sunken City of Kekova ruins, ancient village of Kaleköy (Simena), and Burç Bay for swimming. If you're looking for a unique and...

9 hours

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$79

Biblical Ephesus Tour by Best Ephesus Travel

To have the best Biblical content of Ephesus, you will need to visit with an expert guide. Our guide with special education and experience on …More

Kusadasi, Turkey

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Biblical Ephesus Tour by Best Ephesus Travel

To have the best Biblical content of Ephesus, you will need to visit with an expert guide. Our guide with special education and experience on...

4 hours

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$65

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