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The best Istanbul day trips

Gallipoli, Bursa, Sapanca and the Princes' Islands. These are the best-rated guided day trips from Istanbul, with transport included on most.

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Istanbul Gedikpasa Historical Turkish Bath with Privacy Option

4.9(2,103)

1 hourFrom €50
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From Istanbul: Princess Island Tour with Lunch & Island Car.

4.9(690)

9 hoursFrom €19
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Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel

4.9(543)

6 hoursFrom €40.93
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Guided Day Bursa Uludağ Tour From Istanbul With Lunch & Cable Car

4.7(186)

14 hoursFrom €30
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Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights

4.9(137)

14 hoursFrom €432.04
Viator

Private Turkish Bath Tradition, Massages, Swimming Pool & Sauna

4.8(151)

2.5 hoursFrom €40
Viator

Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool

4.7(130)

2.5 hoursFrom €45
Viator

Daily Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul

4.7(83)

13 hoursFrom €204.65
Viator

Cappadocia Private Day Trip from Istanbul with Flights & Lunch

4.9(51)

16 hoursFrom €650
Viator

Private Istanbul Day Tour and Famous Grand Bazaar

4.9(41)

4 hoursFrom €86.41
Viator

Ertugrul Gazi Tomb, Sogut and Bilecik Tour - Daily from Istanbul

4.7(20)

11 hoursFrom €290

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A day out of Istanbul shows a different side of Türkiye: the car-free Princes' Islands, Bursa, the first Ottoman capital, the battlefields of Gallipoli and the lakes and forests of Sapanca. The tours on this page include transport and a guide, and many include lunch.

Before you book

Traffic leaving and entering Istanbul can add hours, so check pick-up times and the total length of the day. Gallipoli is about five hours each way. The Princes' Islands are easy to reach independently by city ferry.

Istanbul day trips: questions

Can I visit Gallipoli in a day from Istanbul?

Yes, on a guided tour, but it is a long day: about five hours each way by road.

Do I need a tour for the Princes' Islands?

No. City ferries from Kabataş, Eminönü and Bostancı reach Büyükada in about 90 minutes. A tour adds a guide and lunch.

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