9 Wine Tours in Turkey to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne AT GOREME OVER

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 523 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $185Our pick

Leave your Göreme hotel before sunrise for a hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and valleys. Your pilot provides commentary, and the package includes minivan transfers, a breakfast box, a flight certificate, and a landing toast. Flights usually last about 50 to 60 minutes.

“What an experience! From start to finish, this was something I'll never forget. The take off and landing was so smooth, amazing pilot.”

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2.Alanya: Turkish Bath Experience with Massage and Wine Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 218 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $22Best value

Spend about 2.5 to 3 hours at an Alanya Turkish bath with hotel-area pickup, sauna, menthol room, body scrub, foam wash, clay mask, olive-oil massage, pool, and rest time. Gold and Premium packages add wine and fruit. Services are available in English, German, Russian, and Turkish.

“Everything was great. Only that i booked the same trip few days ago and my mom wanted to go again and second time they took her to different hamam than the first time we went”

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3.Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Fly over Pamukkale’s white travertines and Hierapolis at sunrise in a balloon carrying up to 16 people. Expect hotel pickup, about an hour in the air when weather allows, a commemorative certificate, and a nonalcoholic champagne toast before returning to your hotel.

“Excelente! Buen piloto y su equipo de ayudantes son muy serviciales. Imperdible experiencia!…me encantó”

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4.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Wine on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Cruise the Bosphorus for about two hours aboard a yacht limited to 25 people. An English-speaking guide points out palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront homes while you enjoy two glasses of wine, soft drinks, snacks, and sunset views.

“You cruise the Bosphorus at sunset. Unfortunately, I did not find the description of cruise was adequate to what we experienced. Our guide was John, and he was friendly and outgoing. However, the boat had two levels, and he spent his time mostly on the 1st level. We saw him approximately 7-8 minutes and he only mentioned two features on the Bosphorus. Snacks consisted of Dorito's and nuts. 2 glasses of wine, were really, a small rock glass filled about 1/4-way, 2x's. Other traveler's that were on the 2nd deck also stated their disappointment in the cruise. Not what was advertised.”

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5.Istanbul: Small Group Yacht Tour with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Cruise from Karaköy with a small group of up to 10 people, passing palaces, mosques, bridges, and waterfront mansions. Simon and Georgina often host, sharing Istanbul stories and local tips while Aegean wine, fruit, and nuts keep the mood relaxed for two hours.

“Incredible experience! They really did say ‘unlimited wine’ !! Simon was fantastic!! Beautiful yacht / boat, bathroom onboard!”

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6.Private Bodrum Village Tour + 1 Glass Free Local Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel by private vehicle from your Bodrum hotel or port to a traditional village near Etrim. With a local guide such as Tony or Engin, visit homes, a mosque, the village market, and a rug cooperative, then share a Turkish lunch and coffee. Allow 3 to 6 hours.

“A great tour of local village life. Pick up was on time with nice car. Tony shared with us the everyday life of their community. Living off the land. Growing and processing the wheat, vegetables and raising cattle and chicken. Visited the mosque . Learned how the yarns are dyed and made into Turkish rugs . Wonderful lunch and good homemade wine.”

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7.Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $211

Ride about 35 minutes from Bodrum to Karnas Vineyards for a cellar visit, four-course dinner, and three wine pairings. You’ll taste local olive oil, goat cheese, seasonal produce, and wines such as Rose Zinfandel and Shiraz. Hotel pickup and return are included in the main pickup zone.

“It’s a beautiful winery. We had a wonderful time. The food pairing was amazing experience. The wine 🍷 along with dinner were delicious. Staff were very friendly and hospitable. I would highly recommend this winery experience.”

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8.From Istanbul: Ephesus & Şirince Day Trip w/ Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 14 hours - 1 day · from $400

Fly from Istanbul to Izmir for a guided day at Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, then visit Şirince for local wine tasting. The $400 price includes flights, airport transfers, lunch, entrance fees, and an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Mel is one named guide praised for her care and expertise.

“The guide was great and transportation reliable and comfortable. Very friendly guide, good way to see Ephesus on a day trip from Istanbul.”

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9.Alanya: Legendary Turkish Bath with Wine and Fruit Plate

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · from $22

You’ll spend two hours at an Alanya Turkish bath with hotel pickup, sauna, menthol room, marble-stone peeling, foam massage, and a 20-minute oil massage by a Far Eastern masseur. Gold and Premium bookings also include wine and fruit. English, German, Russian, and Turkish support is available.

“went here twice already on this holiday, I had Tia from Indonesia doing my treatment and massage, she was amazing, felt refreshed, the soa itself is well kept and clean. Definitely recommend 👌”

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