Istanbul · WINE TOURS
Good wine tastings fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Watch Istanbul’s sunset from a small luxury yacht with wine, snacks, English commentary, and views of palaces on both Bosphorus shores.
“Nice cruise with a friendly atmosphere and outgoing guide! Lovely view, sunset and a good tour of Istanbul that allow us to see just how big the city is!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus on a small yacht with local stories, sunset views, unlimited wine, fruit, and nuts for $57.
“Incredible experience! They really did say ‘unlimited wine’ !! Simon was fantastic!! Beautiful yacht / boat, bathroom onboard!”
Fly from Istanbul to Ephesus for ancient ruins, the House of Virgin Mary, Şirince wine tasting, lunch, and airport transfers.
“Gran Tour por las ruinas de Efeso, la guía fue muy amable y nos explicaba cada detalle, después fuimos a comer comida de la región muy rica. Se pierde mucho tiempo en una demostración de alfombras, y son muy insistentes para venderte, eso de puede obviar y mejor aprovechar el tiempo en el recorrido por Sirince, eso fue muy rápido y uno se queda con ganas de explorarlo más. El chofer que nos tocó iba de mal humor y de repente discutía con la guía. Fuera de eso todo lo demás bien Recomendado si tienes poco tiempo y solo dispones de 1 día.”
Review of Istanbul’s private Bosphorus yacht cruise with music, snacks, drinks, sunset views, and room for up to 12 people.
“I booked this experience for my boyfriend as a birthday gift, was amazed! Everything was perfect! Perfect communication, polite stuff! Would recommend 100%!”
Walk Istanbul from Istiklal to Karaköy, tasting Turkish wines at three local wine bars with expert guide Andrea.
“Andrea was a very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly guide on our wine tour. She also provided tips on places to visit and things to do. We learned a lot about Turkish wine history and enjoyed a few glasses along the way. We highly recommend booking through this company!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at sunset with two glasses of wine, Turkish snacks, live commentary, and views of palaces, mosques, and bridges.
“We did the cruise as a couple and we had an amazing time. Our guide Mert was a very nice guy and he gave us detailed information about the sites we went by. With a group of ten on a fancy boat we had plenty of time to also meet each other, talk about our experiences and enjoy the views. Great value for money and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who visits Instanbul.”
Explore Kadikoy by ferry, street food, Turkish wine, street art, and sunset views on this private four-hour Istanbul evening tour.
“Food and wine is a great way to learn more about the history and culture of a city. Our guide, Aysenur, was very knowledgeable about the rich history of Istanbul and the wonderful wines produced throughout Türkiye. All complimented by the delicious local foods, this tour is a must if you are interested in experiencing the culture of Istanbul!”
Taste Turkish wines at three Kirklareli wineries on a long, scenic day from Istanbul, with mountain views, lunch, and expert guidance.
“We enjoyed it and there are 3things you should be aware of. 1) if you go during winter months, there is not much of an vineyard to look at, 2) The wine region for this tour have not been around for too long so don't expect vintage type wines. 3) This tour takes you to part of the Thracian wine route”
Paint with Turkish fabrics, sip local wine, and meet artist Ecem in her Istanbul home during this intimate two-and-a-half-hour workshop.
“The abstract painting workshop with Ecem was a delightful dive into Istanbul's creative scene. It's rare to find such a hands-on experience where you can relax with a glass of wine and create art with recycled fabrics. A perfect way to discover local life and get to know a fantastic local artist!”
Cruise the Bosphorus at sunset on a private yacht, with two bottles of wine, Ottoman palaces, Galata Tower, and Istanbul's evening lights.
“Ozden was amazing! We had a wonderful cruise on the Water. The boat was amazing - very large for big groups”
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