Self-Guided Tours & Trips in Western Turkey

Pick up your rental car from Family Time Suites Hotel in Kagithane and drive through Western Turkey at your own pace. Hit up Vialand for roller coasters and water slides, then see miniature replicas of Hagia Sophia at Miniaturk before climbing Galata Tower for city views.

Head to the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Site of Troy and walk through the ruins where the famous Trojan Horse once stood. Later, check out the Acropolis of Pergamon with its steep ancient theater and the historic Asclepius healing center before seeing Ephesus.

You'll move through Istanbul on your own between guided tours of UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and 15th-century Topkapi Palace. A full-day Bosphorus cruise connects Europe and Asia with stops at the 17th-century Egyptian Spice Bazaar.

This 4-day gulet cruise takes you from Marmaris to Fethiye along Turkey's Turquoise Coast, where you'll sail through Ekincik Gulf and stop at Sunken Bath Bay to see submerged Byzantine bathhouse ruins while navigating at your own pace on a traditional air-conditioned boat.

This private 8-day gulet cruise from Bodrum takes you through the Gulf of Gökova at a relaxed pace, great for ages 10+. You'll visit Sedir Island's famous beach, kayak around the Seven Islands at Küfre Bay, and walk through Karacasöğüt's quiet harbor.

You'll sail aboard the luxury gulets Fortuna or Parss from Bodrum Harbor to Fethiye on this 8-day trip. Stop at Knidos to see a 4th-century BC sundial and amphitheater, then swim in Karaada Island's thermal springs and snorkel through Cleopatra's Bath among submerged ruins.

A skilled English-speaking crew navigates Western Turkey's coastal highlights, combining expert seamanship with local knowledge for a rich cultural and maritime experience.