Outdoor Activities in Istanbul

Spend a half-day exploring Dolmabahce Palace and the Asian Side of the Bosphorus with a guide. Learn much more traveling with a guide than you would simply exploring on your own; you'll follow a curated itinerary and listen to informative commentary on the area's history, culture, and architecture. Highlights include Dolmabahce Palace, Asian Hill, the city walls, Pierre Loti Hill, and others.

Spend a half day exploring the Bosphorus and the Black Sea on this cruise from Istanbul. You'll see all of the area's top landmarks in just a half-day, including the Mainden's Tower, Anadolu Kavagi, the Rumeli Fortress, and others. Dig in to a buffet lunch while you watch the scenery pass by; this cruise includes hotel pickup and drop-off for an all-inclusive experience.

See one of Turkey's most spectacular landscapes on a full-day tour of the Ihlara Valley and Kaymakli Underground City from Nesehir. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, travel through stunning scenery to the Cappadocia region and gaze at the dramatic Ihlara Valley, an ancient gorge formed thousands of years ago. Then, descend to the mysterious depths of Kaymaki Underground City, a subterranean labyrinth consisting of tunnels and rooms carved deep into the earth. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation by luxury vehicle from your Nesehir hotel.

See Cappadocia's rock formations and rock-carved cities on a full-day tour that explores the Red and Rose Valleys, Cavusin Cave Village, the underground city of Kaymakli, Pigeon Valley, and Uchisar and Ortahisar Castles. You'll experience the region's fascinating history and landscape, hike a scenic trail, and go deep underground into a hidden city. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and lunch, with the option to start the day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight.