Istanbul · 2-DAY EXPERIENCES
The 15 best 2-day experiences you can book right now, with what each charges, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Private 1 or 2-day Istanbul walk with hotel transfer, skip lines, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, bazaars, Bosphorus cruise.
“Great insight of the history of Istanbul, the guide was friendly, helpful and informative”
Two days of guided Cappadocia from Istanbul with flights, cave hotel, museum skip lines, and major valleys, plus an optional balloon add-on.
“Best money spent. Everything was handled with professionalism and great communication throughout with flight details, transportation, tour and accommodation. Our guide Ahmad was amazing. One of the best experiences of my life.”
Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri for a 2-day Cappadocia tour with cave hotel, guided sights, lunches, and underground cities.
“Highly recommend this company if considering doing this trip Very well organised Excellent communication Helpful Extremely helpful”
A tightly packed 2-day Cappadocia trip from Istanbul with cave hotel, hotel pickup, flights, guided UNESCO stops, and optional hot air balloon.
“Everything was well organized. Guide and driver were great, respectful, professional and attentive. Guide was very knowledgeable. Times were appropriate and well paced.”
Two days from Istanbul to Cappadocia with a cave boutique stay, semi-private tours, and an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride.
“My guide Yasar Eroglu and Driver Muhareem were both very professional and obviously love their job. Yasar wanted to ensure that I got the most out of my trip and even inquired if their were other areas of interest locally that I would like to learn more about, such as jewelry design, fashion, rug making and stones. The tour was informative and very interesting, and all questions were answered. Unfortunately, the balloon ride was canceled due to inclement weather, but do understand that this is out of their control and was clearly explained this could potentially occur beforehand. I am so thankful I had such a knowledgeable tour guide that…”
2-day Gallipoli and Troy tour from Istanbul with hotel, guided memorial sites, Troy ruins, and breakfast plus lunch.
“Discuss with Crowded House Tours what Hotel options are available. We were in the high night-life area at Canakkale, hence noise kept us awake until 2am. After getting up early for 6.30am pick up, this was disappointing. Overall however the tour was excellent. Lunch provided was fantastic prior to setting off to Gallipoli Our guide for Gallipoli tour was Charlie. Charlie provided knowledge and a great understanding of all the places we visited with regards to ANZAC / British / Turkish perspective. We were provided plenty of time to explore each area. Anzac Cove , Trenches, The Nek, Lone Pine, Turkish Cemetery and memorial and the final objective of the…”
Two days in Cappadocia from Istanbul with flights, hotel in Göreme, guided valleys, underground Kaymaklı, and Goreme Open Air Museum.
“The best part was the balloon ride but unfortunately the accommodation was well below average. There was nowhere to have dinner and breakfast was at another hotel. Stay away from Urgup Evi cave hotel. Our tour guide was amazing. Knowledgeable, prompt and a great leader.”
2-day, hop-on hop-off Istanbul bus pass with open-top Golden Horn views, two routes, and audio in 8 languages for $89.
“vind dat de beurs weinig echt de hoogte punten aandeed en dat het maar een kleine Tour was voor zoveel geld en we hebben dit vaker gedaan in andere steden waar veel meer waar voor ons geld krijge”
2-day Cappadocia trip from Istanbul with flights, transfers, guided sights, artisan stops, and optional hot air balloon over Goreme.
“Excellent from start to finish. They were even happy to take us to Istanbul airport instead of back to a city hotel at the end. The only hitch was that our info wasn't sent through so I chased it up, but everything went smoothly after that. A trip thoroughly worth taking.”
2 days from Istanbul to Gallipoli and Troy. Guided ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine memorials, plus Troy ruins, hotel, and lunch.
“Gallipoli was informative and deeply moving, largely thanks to our brilliant guide Hassan and terrific driver (who’s name I unfortunately missed-sorry!) i realised how little I actually knew about the Dardanelles campaign and battlefield stories beyond the important but simplified lessons learnt in school. Standing above the beaches and ridgelines makes it so much clearer. Troy was also enjoyable but try to include s visit to the museum first as it puts the ruins in context. Hotel Artur was very comfortable - great beds, brilliant sunset view from our balcony. My only criticism would be the long trip back to Istanbul in a jampacked minibus, whch was incredibly uncomfortable.”
Istanbul to Cappadocia in 2 days: Zelve, Derinkuyu underground city, Ihlara Valley hike, fairy chimneys, plus sunrise hot-air balloon.
“Overall, I had an amazing time. Will definitely return to Cappadocia! Our guide Cevdet was extremely generous with the information that he shared with us, and so funny in a wholesome way. I highly recommend him. My hotel was very clean, safe, the owner and staff very helpful and kind. I had expected to stay in a cave hotel as mentioned in the package, but it wasn't the case. Still Alaturca House was nice. Transport for Green Tour was very comfortable, but the transport for the Red Tour was rather cramped.”
Fly Istanbul to Cappadocia in 2 days with guided North and South tours, cave hotel, included meals, and optional sunrise balloon upgrade.
“The tour is well organized and agencia keep you informed on who will pick you up, as well as providing directions. You have to deal with the time for dropping people at their hotels but the groups are small. We had excelent guides, mainly Mustafa. He perfectly knows the region and is absolutelly enthusiastic about it. He also adapts to the type of group and provides relevant information. Capadoccia is a wonderful place full of alternatives for staying and eating, as well for options to fly in baloons. Be aware that not everyday is possible to fly in Cappadocia and the local company could offer you other location. Be very…”
Two days from Istanbul to Gallipoli and Troy with guided WWI memorials, an overnight in Çanakkale, and included meals and transport.
“This tour was great, we also took a boat ride to Anzac Cove, a real highlight. Our accommodation was outstanding and tour guides fantastic.”
2-day Ephesus and Pamukkale tour from Istanbul with included flights, guided ruins, meals, and optional Cleopatra Pools swimming.
“The tour was well planned and the office manager and tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Overall, an excellent experience.”
Private 2-day trip from Istanbul to Sanliurfa, with Göbekli Tepe, Karahantepe, Abraham’s sites, museum time, and a lively bazaar.
“I couldn't believe I was standing right next to Neolithic sites that had been (deliberately) buried for 11 thousand years... The power and beauty of Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe are not to be missed. I also very much enjoyed the visit to Sanliurfa and the pond of the sacred fish, where so many families were enjoying themselves on a beautiful day. Our guide Taha and his colleague were amazing founts of knowledge; they also saw to our every need in terms of transportation, meals, and a stay at a lovely historic hotel.”
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