Turkey Family Tours

Families with kids aged 7+ can join this action-filled week along Turkey's Mediterranean coast, which includes river tubing through Saklikent Gorge, canoeing down the Xanthos River to the 16-kilometer Patara Beach, and kayaking over the sunken ruins of Kekova. You'll visit the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Xanthos with its Persian and Roman influences, and check out the rock-carved Lycian tombs at Caunos dating back to 400 BC. Try a revitalizing mud bath at Sultaniye springs followed by a BBQ dinner cruise on Koycegiz Lake. Stays include tree house accommodations at Saklikent Canyon plus a traditional homestay in Sutlegen village where families get to try homemade Turkish pastries.

Take a full-day boat cruise from Kas along the turquoise Mediterranean, where you'll see sunken Lycian ruins and swim in clear waters while your hosts prepare a homemade lunch onboard. Head to the ancient city of Ephesus with a local guide, where kids can check out 2,000-year-old Roman baths and amphitheaters, then watch a hands-on gozleme lunch demonstration. Your 9-day trip ends at the legendary ruins of Troy, where children can climb the replica Trojan Horse and learn about ancient Greek warriors before heading to ANZAC Cove at Gallipoli.

Families with children ages 5+ visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar before creating Ebru water marbling art with traditional horsehair brushes and rose branch tools. Kids join local women at the Hereni Women's Cooperative in Cappadocia to prepare mantı dumplings and tandır bread, then venture into the 9th-century caverns of Kaymakli Underground City. The trip wraps up with two relaxing days in Antalya, where families stroll through the cobblestoned streets of Kaleici, pass through ancient Hadrian's Gate, and swim in the clear blue Mediterranean waters near the old Roman Harbour.

This 10-day trip takes families through Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia before heading to Antalya's coastal resorts. Cruise the Bosphorus and then take a jeep safari through the Taurus Mountains. Spend a full day at The Land of Legends Theme Park with water slides and themed shows. The ancient Library of Celsus in Ephesus shows off Roman architecture and engineering. Kusadasi's aquaparks give families a chance to cool off and splash around. Stay at 4-star hotels like Recital Park in Istanbul and Efe Butik in Kusadasi, with domestic flights and 9 breakfasts included.

Maritime wonders await families with kids 5+ along Turkey's coast from Fethiye to Kekova. Young naturalists spot marine life in Aquarium Bay, search for butterflies in Butterfly Valley, and paddle over ancient ruins. Cozy berth cabins provide comfort while attentive crew ensures safety.

Perfect for Turkish family adventures, explore Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and hike the kid-friendly Rose Valley trails. Children will love discovering Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and Kaymakli Underground City's maze-like passages. Comfortable stays at 4-star hotels like Yasmak Sultan and cave accommodations ensure family comfort.

Families with children ages 1+ can visit the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum in Cappadocia, where you'll see Byzantine frescoes in ancient rock-cut churches, and hike through the fairy chimneys of Red Valley. Stay 3 nights in Istanbul to visit the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, and have dinner on a traditional cruise with whirling dervish performances. The itinerary includes the ancient city of Ephesus with its Library of Celsus and Great Theater, then you'll walk barefoot on the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale.

Visit the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum to see Byzantine frescoes in Cappadocia's ancient rock-cut churches, then head underground to the multi-level Kaymakli Underground City where families once hid from invaders. Walk through the UNESCO site of Ephesus to check out the Library of Celsus and Great Theater, followed by barefoot walks on Pamukkale's white travertine terraces at the Hierapolis ruins. Kids aged 2+ can try pottery-making in Avanos village, take scenic hikes through Love Valley's fairy chimneys, and go on a Bosphorus cruise that passes waterfront palaces between Europe and Asia in Istanbul.

Jump on trampolines at Flyzone Turkey, swim with dolphins at Istanbul Dolphinarium, and ride roller coasters at Isfanbul Theme Park during this 6-day family trip. Family Time Suites Hotel comes with seating areas, flat-screen TVs, and kitchens, located 3.8 km from Istanbul Sapphire. See thousands of historical toys at Istanbul Toy Museum, check out miniature Turkish landmarks at Miniатürk, and fuel up with buffet breakfasts before heading out each day across Istanbul.

Turkey's fascinating sites captivate families with kids 8+, from Troy's wooden horse to Cappadocia's fairy chimneys. Activities include pottery workshops in Avanos and restful stays at family-friendly hotels like Golden Age Istanbul.