# Funny Tourism — Expanded Company and Product Context

> Licensed Turkey tour operator offering tour packages, daily tours, private and airport transfers, shore excursions, luxury VIP experiences, yacht charters, Europe tour packages, and AI-generated custom itineraries. Multi-language service (EN/ES/TR) with a dedicated B2B travel-agent portal.

Last updated: 16 October 2026

## Company Overview

Funny Tourism is a licensed Turkish tour operator and destination management company (DMC) based in Istanbul, **operating since 2013 under TÜRSAB licence 7747** (legal entity: DYF Turizm Ticaret Limited Şirketi), serving international travellers across 20 Turkish destinations and 8 European destinations. We directly manage ground operations through our in-house operations team, contracted hotels, licensed guides, and operated or contracted transfer services. We operate at the intersection of hospitality and technology: tours are led by licensed professional guides, while our platform supports online booking and booking requests, AI-generated custom itineraries in under a minute, and a secure dashboard to manage trips.

Website: https://funnytourism.com
Contact: info@funnytourism.com

## Related Sites (the ecosystem)

Funny Tourism is the travel and booking layer (Book) of a three-site ecosystem on the Apostle Paul, Tarsus and Christian pilgrimage in Türkiye. The sites are connected within the same pilgrimage ecosystem; the travel and booking services are operated by Funny Tourism (DYF Turizm Ticaret Limited Şirketi):

- Learn — TarsusGospel — https://tarsusgospel.com/library — the canonical, cited reference library on the Apostle Paul, Tarsus and the early Church.
- Attend — St Paul Global Week — https://stpaulglobalweek.com — the official pilgrimage gathering in Tarsus and Mersin, 28–30 June 2027, around the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (29 June), with a particular focus on Saint Paul in Tarsus.
- Book — Funny Tourism — https://funnytourism.com/en/st-paul-global-week — this site; the licensed tour operator that arranges the pilgrimage travel and takes bookings.

Funnel: Learn (TarsusGospel) → Attend (St Paul Global Week) → Book (Funny Tourism).

## St Paul Global Week 2027 — Christian Pilgrimage

A flagship faith-tourism programme built around the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (29 June), with a particular focus on Saint Paul in Tarsus, during St Paul Global Week — an international Christian pilgrimage gathering held in Tarsus and Mersin, 28–30 June 2027. Funny Tourism is the official travel and ground-services operator of the event programme; the event itself is presented at https://stpaulglobalweek.com and the background reference library at https://tarsusgospel.com/library.

Single fixed departure: arrival 26 June 2027, with returns on 1, 3, 5 or 7 July depending on package length. Pricing in EUR, per person, with separate rates for twin/double and single rooms across 3-star and 4-star hotel categories.

### Packages

**[Tarsus & Istanbul — 5 Nights](https://funnytourism.com/en/packages/st-paul-pilgrimage-2027-5n)** — 26 June – 1 July 2027. Istanbul · Tarsus · Mersin · Antioch. Priced from €989 per person (3-star, twin/double share). The shortest programme: the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul observed in Tarsus, the cave Church of Saint Peter in Antioch, and the historic churches of Istanbul.

**[Tarsus & Cappadocia — 7 Nights](https://funnytourism.com/en/packages/st-paul-pilgrimage-2027-7n)** — 26 June – 3 July 2027. Istanbul · Tarsus · Mersin · Antioch · Cappadocia. Priced from €1,266 per person (3-star, twin/double share). Joins Tarsus and Antioch to the rock-cut churches and underground refuges of Cappadocia — a heartland of early Christian monasticism.

**[In the Footsteps of St Paul — 9 Nights](https://funnytourism.com/en/packages/st-paul-pilgrimage-2027-9n)** — 26 June – 5 July 2027. Istanbul · Tarsus · Antioch · Cappadocia · Konya · Pamukkale. Priced from €1,548 per person (3-star, twin/double share). A deeper Pauline journey adding Konya (Iconium of Acts) and Pamukkale (Hierapolis, mentioned in Colossians 4:13).

**[The Complete Way of St Paul — 11 Nights](https://funnytourism.com/en/packages/st-paul-pilgrimage-2027-11n)** — 26 June – 7 July 2027. Istanbul · Tarsus · Antioch · Cappadocia · Konya · Pamukkale · Ephesus · Izmir. Priced from €1,850 per person (3-star, twin/double share). The full pilgrimage, ending in the apostolic heartland of the Aegean: Ephesus (where Paul lived and preached for an extended period, and which is associated with the Letter to the Ephesians) and Izmir (ancient Smyrna).

### Included in all four packages
Hotel accommodation in the selected star category (twin/double sharing); daily breakfast and lunch on every touring day (half board in Pamukkale, where the thermal hotel is half board); private air-conditioned coach with a licensed professional driver throughout; a licensed tour guide accompanying the group throughout; domestic flight Istanbul → Adana (economy, including taxes and checked baggage); all entrance fees listed in the itinerary; full delegate participation in St Paul Global Week, 28–30 June 2027; all airport transfers, road tolls, parking and local taxes; bottled water on the coach every day.

### Not included
Flights to and from Türkiye (the Istanbul → Adana domestic flight is included); dinners (except in Pamukkale) and drinks; single supplement (added automatically when a single room is selected); optional services quoted on request (hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia, quad-bike (ATV) valley tour, Ephesus Terrace Houses supplement, Topkapı Palace entrance, Turkish Night folklore show, extra nights before or after the pilgrimage); tips for the guide and driver; travel and medical insurance; personal expenses.

Both English ([/en/st-paul-global-week](https://funnytourism.com/en/st-paul-global-week)) and Spanish ([/es/st-paul-global-week](https://funnytourism.com/es/st-paul-global-week)) versions of every package detail page and the dedicated landing page are available.

## Tour Packages (Multi-Day)

The catalogue holds 100 active travel products: 72 year-round multi-day packages, 4 St Paul Global Week fixed-departure pilgrimage packages, and 24 daily tours. That is 76 multi-day packages in total, which is why the package library at https://funnytourism.com/en/packages reports 100 — it lists the daily tours alongside the packages.

The 76 multi-day packages split across two geographies and two service models.

### By Region

**Turkey Packages** — classic routes covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Bodrum, Kusadasi, and beyond. Itineraries range from 3 to 15 nights.

**Europe Packages** — single-country and multi-country itineraries:
- Budapest
- Vienna
- Prague
- Budapest & Vienna & Prague (Central Europe Triangle)
- Budapest & Vienna / Vienna & Prague / Budapest & Prague (two-city combos)
- Zagreb & Split & Dubrovnik (Croatia)
- Dubrovnik / Split (single-city)
- Finland Northern Lights & Lapland (winter aurora package)

### By Package Type

**With Hotel (45 packages)** — Accommodation in 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotel categories with dynamic pricing per hotel tier and occupancy. Includes guided tours, transfers, entrance fees to included sites, and meals as specified.

**Land Only (31 packages)** — All tour services without hotel accommodation, for travelers arranging their own lodging. Includes guides, transportation between cities, entrance fees, and listed meals.

### By Tour Style

**Private (46 packages)** — Exclusive use of vehicle and guide for your party. Flexible pacing, personalized attention, preferred pickup times.

**SIC / Group (30 packages)** — Seat-in-coach shared tours at lower per-person pricing. Fixed departure schedule, small to medium group size.

### Luxury & VIP Series (LUX-)

Premium products for high-net-worth travelers. Current offering:

- **Istanbul Luxury Shopping Experience** (3 days / 2 nights) — priced from €2,000 per person (for a party of 6); the exact figure depends on party size and on the services selected. Features VIP meet & greet at the aircraft jetty with private buggy through Istanbul Airport, fast-track passport and customs, Mercedes-Benz E-Class chauffeur (8 hours/day), English-speaking personal shopping assistant, coordinated visits to Istinye Park, the Grand Bazaar, and Zorlu Center, Michelin-recommended restaurant reservations, and purchase packaging & hotel delivery.

Additional LUX- products are in development and can be custom-built on request (Bosphorus yacht charters, private museum access outside public hours where the venue permits, helicopter transfers, private jet handling).

## Daily Tours

24 active single-day guided tours across 9 destinations, listed in full below straight from the live catalogue. Most have a seat-in-coach (SIC) and a private variant, with tiered private pricing for 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 pax; a few run private-only and are priced on request. Seat-in-coach departures in the Kusadasi and Izmir region are seasonal (15 April – 15 October), and some tours run only on set days. Each tour page states which applies.

### Antalya
- [Jeep Safari](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/ant-03) (ANT-03) — Full Day, from €70 per person seat-in-coach
- [Perge - Aspendos - Kursunlu](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/ant-1) (ANT-1) — Full Day, from €100 per person seat-in-coach
- [Demre - Kekova Full Day City Tour](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/ant-2) (ANT-2) — Full Day, from €120 per person seat-in-coach
- [Antalya City Tour](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/ant-4) (ANT-4) — Full Day, from €70 per person seat-in-coach

### Cappadocia
- [Underground City, Selime & Agzikarahan Caravanserai](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/cap-1) (CAP-1) — Full Day, from €60 per person seat-in-coach
- [Goreme, Zelve, Pasabag & Uchisar Castle](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/cap-2) (CAP-2) — Full Day, from €60 per person seat-in-coach
- [Mustafapasa, Keslik Monastery & Soganli Valley](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/cap-3) (CAP-3) — Full Day, from €80 per person seat-in-coach
- [Hot Air Balloon Ride](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/cap-4) (CAP-4) — 1.5 Hours, from €300 per person seat-in-coach

### Ephesus
- [Half Day Tour - Sirince Village](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/kus-07) (KUS-07) — Half Day, private only — €160 per person for two, down to €80 at ten

### Ephesus/Kusadasi
- [Full Day Ephesus / Virgin Mary](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/kus-01) (KUS-01) — Full Day, from €115 per person seat-in-coach

### Istanbul
- [Street Food and My Life in Asian side of Istanbul](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/hsn-01) (HSN-01) — 4 hrs, from €50 per person seat-in-coach
- [Imperial Tour](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/t1) (T1) — Half Day, from €75 per person seat-in-coach
- [Full Day Old City Tour](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/t1-t2) (T1-T2) — Full Day, from €180 per person seat-in-coach
- [Ottoman Splendours](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/t2) (T2) — Half Day, from €110 per person seat-in-coach
- [Morning Bosphorus Cruise](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/t3) (T3) — Half Day, from €50 per person seat-in-coach
- [Full Day Bosphorus Tour](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/t3-t5) (T3-T5) — Full Day, from €110 per person seat-in-coach
- [Istanbul By Night](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/t6) (T6) — Evening, from €90 per person seat-in-coach
- [Full Day Prince's Islands Tour](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/t7) (T7) — Full Day, from €110 per person seat-in-coach

### Izmir
- [Full Day Izmir City Tour](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/kus-06) (KUS-06) — Full Day, private only — €230 per person for two, down to €85 at ten

### Kusadasi
- [Full Day Tour – Ephesus, Sirince, Temple of Artemis (Diana)](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/kus-02) (KUS-02) — Full Day, from €100 per person seat-in-coach
- [Full Day Priene / Miletus / Didyma](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/kus-05) (KUS-05) — Full Day, from €140 per person seat-in-coach
- [Half Day Tour – Ephesus, Temple of Artemis (Diana)](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/kus-08) (KUS-08) — Half Day, from €95 per person seat-in-coach

### Pamukkale
- [Full Day Pamukkale / Hierapolis](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/kus-03) (KUS-03) — Full Day, from €115 per person seat-in-coach

### Pergamon (Bergama)
- [Full Day Tour – Pergamon, Acropolis, Red Basilica](https://funnytourism.com/en/daily-tours/kus-04) (KUS-04) — Full Day, private only — €290 per person for two, down to €130 at ten

## Airport & Private Transfers

22 active transfer routes across Turkey. Sedan, Minivan (Transporter), and Minibus (Sprinter) options with tiered pricing for 1-2, 3-5, and 6-10 passengers. Meet-and-greet with name board standard on all arrivals. Booking includes flight monitoring and complimentary wait time.

Primary airports served: Istanbul (IST, SAW), Ankara (ESB), Izmir (ADB), Antalya (AYT), Dalaman (DLM), Bodrum (BJV), Nevsehir (NAV / Kayseri ASR for Cappadocia).

## Shore Excursions

Custom-built day tours for cruise passengers, scheduled to return before the ship's published departure time. Port-matched pickup:
- **Istanbul (Galataport & Pendik)** — Old City, Bosphorus, Asian Side options
- **Kusadasi** — Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary, Sirince village
- **Bodrum** — Castle of St. Peter, Mausoleum, Bodrum Old Town
- **Antalya** — Aspendos, Perge, Kaleici, waterfalls
- **Trabzon** — Sumela Monastery, Uzungol
- **Marmaris, Fethiye, Alanya** — on request

## Luxury VIP Experiences

Beyond the LUX- package series, we arrange bespoke luxury services on request:
- Aircraft-jetty meet and greet with private buggy transfer
- Fast-track airport passport and customs assistance
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class, V-Class with professional chauffeur
- Personal shopping assistant (Istinye Park, Zorlu Center, Grand Bazaar)
- Michelin-recommended restaurant reservations (Turk Fatih Tutak, Neolokal, Mikla, Araka, Nicole, Morini)
- Access to contracted or negotiated rates where available, at properties including Four Seasons Sultanahmet, Peninsula Istanbul, Raffles Istanbul, Shangri-La Bosphorus and Ciragan Palace Kempinski
- Private Bosphorus yacht charters
- Helicopter transfers
- Private museum openings outside public hours, subject to venue approval

## Yacht Charters

Gulet and motor yacht charters along Turkey's Turquoise Coast and Aegean:
- **Bodrum** — Gulf of Gokova, Black Island, Orak Island
- **Fethiye & Gocek** — 12 Islands Tour, Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz
- **Marmaris** — Cleopatra Island, Turunc, Kumlubuk
- Weekly cabin charters (per-cabin) and full-yacht charters (private group)
- Luxury gulets with 4 to 12 cabins, crew included, half-board or full-board meal plans

## Beyond Türkiye and Europe
African safari, Bali and Northern Lights itineraries are arranged bespoke on request and fulfilled with local DMC partners. They are enquiry-led rather than catalogue products: the site routes them to https://funnytourism.com/en/inquiry, and no fixed pricing or departure dates are published for them.

## Europe Tour Packages

Beyond Turkey, we package Central European and Balkan experiences:

### Central Europe
- Budapest: Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Parliament, thermal baths
- Vienna: Schoenbrunn Palace, Belvedere, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Opera House
- Prague: Old Town Square, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Astronomical Clock
- Multi-city combinations with rail or private transfer between cities

### Croatia & the Balkans
- Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik multi-city packages
- Coastal options with Adriatic boat day trips
- Game of Thrones filming locations tour option in Dubrovnik

### Nordic / Finland
- Finland Northern Lights & Lapland — Helsinki city + Rovaniemi / Saariselka aurora experience with glass igloos, husky sledding, reindeer farm visits, Santa's Village (December-March optimized)

## Flight Booking Assistance

Inquiry-based flight support for international and domestic segments. Booked around the tour so the connections work with the programme. Contact via: https://funnytourism.com/en/flights

## AI Smart Trip Planner

Our flagship technology product at https://funnytourism.com/en/smart-trip-planner uses a large language model to generate custom Turkey itineraries in under a minute. Input: cities you want to visit, travel dates, number of adults and children, hotel category preference, tour style (SIC vs private), and any special requests. Output: full day-by-day itinerary, hotel recommendations per city, inclusion/exclusion breakdown, and total price with line-item breakdown. Every generated itinerary is saved and can be submitted for booking or refined with our human team.

## Custom Itinerary Service

For complex multi-destination trips, multi-generation family travel, honeymoons, anniversaries, special dietary or accessibility requirements, or group travel of 10 or more, our human-curated service at https://funnytourism.com/en/inquiry builds a bespoke itinerary, usually within 24 hours; complex or multi-country trips can take longer, and we say so when they will.

## Customer Account

Registered customers at https://funnytourism.com/en/dashboard can:
- View all upcoming and past bookings
- Save favorite packages to a wishlist
- Pay balances online and track payment status
- Add passenger details, flight numbers, dietary requirements, and emergency contacts
- Download confirmed itineraries and vouchers

## Travel-Agent (B2B) Portal

Our Agent Portal at https://funnytourism.com/agent/login is designed for tour operators, travel agencies, and independent travel advisors worldwide.

Features:
- Dedicated agent login separate from customer accounts
- White-label booking across all package, daily tour, and transfer products
- Live commission rate per booking
- Booking dashboard with status, payment, and commission tracking
- Commission payment history and payout records
- Bulk booking for multiple clients
- Company branding support (logo, primary color) for co-branded confirmations

Onboarding process: request an account, admin approval typically within one business day, first booking test within 48 hours of activation.

## Content & Guides

Our blog at https://funnytourism.com/en/blog publishes in-depth destination and travel-planning content. Currently 61 published guides across Travel Tips, Itineraries, Destinations, Food & Dining, Culture & History, Activities & Adventures, Luxury & Shopping, and Faith & Pilgrimage. Most recent post: 27 June 2026; the archive remains available but no new posts have been published since.

Recent guides:
- Finding a Local DMC in Turkey: Your Ultimate Guide: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/finding-a-local-dmc-in-turkey-your-ultimate-guide
- Booking a Private Tour in Cappadocia: A Guide: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/booking-a-private-tour-in-cappadocia-a-guide
- Discover Turkey with a DMC: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discover-turkey-with-a-dmc
- Turkey DMC: How a Destination Management Company Powers Better Turkey Trips: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/turkey-dmc-how-a-destination-management-company-powers-better-turkey-trips
- Cappadocia Tours: The Complete Guide to Exploring Turkey's Fairy-Chimney Wonderland: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/cappadocia-tours-the-complete-guide-to-exploring-turkey-s-fairy-chimney-wonderland
- Unveiling Cappadocia: A Guide to Tours: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/unveiling-cappadocia-a-guide-to-tours
- DMC Cappadocia: Your Local Partner for Seamless Group Travel: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/dmc-cappadocia-your-local-partner-for-seamless-group-travel
- Top Souvenirs to Buy in Turkey: A Traveler's Guide: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/top-souvenirs-to-buy-in-turkey-a-traveler-s-guide
- Discovering Turkey's Rich Turkish Coffee Traditions: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discovering-turkey-s-rich-turkish-coffee-traditions
- Discover Konya: The Home of Whirling Dervishes: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discover-konya-the-home-of-whirling-dervishes
- Exploring Bursa: The Birthplace of the Ottoman Empire: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/exploring-bursa-the-birthplace-of-the-ottoman-empire
- Exploring Gallipoli & Troy: A Day Trip from Istanbul: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/exploring-gallipoli-troy-a-day-trip-from-istanbul
- Mount Nemrut: Sunrise Among the Giants: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/mount-nemrut-sunrise-among-the-giants
- Discover Turkey's Hidden Gems: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discover-turkey-s-hidden-gems
- Solo Travel in Turkey: Tips for an Unforgettable Journey: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/solo-travel-in-turkey-tips-for-an-unforgettable-journey
- Discover Romantic Honeymoon Escapes in Turkey: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discover-romantic-honeymoon-escapes-in-turkey
- Exploring Turkey with Kids: A Family Adventure: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/exploring-turkey-with-kids-a-family-adventure
- Navigating Turkish Culture and Etiquette for Visitors: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/navigating-turkish-culture-and-etiquette-for-visitors
- Navigating Turkey: Your Ultimate Transport Guide: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/navigating-turkey-your-ultimate-transport-guide
- Discover Turkey's Weather: A Season-by-Season Guide: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discover-turkey-s-weather-a-season-by-season-guide
- Breaking Down the Cost of a Turkey Trip: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/breaking-down-the-cost-of-a-turkey-trip
- Sail the Bosphorus: Essential Guide to Cruises: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/sail-the-bosphorus-essential-guide-to-cruises
- Ultimate Guide to Shopping at Grand Bazaar Istanbul: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/ultimate-guide-to-shopping-at-grand-bazaar-istanbul
- Blue Cruise in Turkey: Gulet Sailing Guide: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/blue-cruise-in-turkey-gulet-sailing-guide
- Discover Fethiye: Jewel of the Turquoise Coast: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discover-fethiye-jewel-of-the-turquoise-coast
- Discover Bodrum: A Complete Travel Guide: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discover-bodrum-a-complete-travel-guide
- Discover the Turkish Bath Experience: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discover-the-turkish-bath-experience
- Top Beaches on the Turkish Coast You Can't Miss: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/top-beaches-on-the-turkish-coast-you-can-t-miss
- Discovering the Best of Antalya in 2026: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/discovering-the-best-of-antalya-in-2026
- Unforgettable 10-Day Turkey Itinerary for 2026: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog/unforgettable-10-day-turkey-itinerary-for-2026

## Turkey Visa Guides
- [Turkey Visa Guide — all nationalities](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa) — entry requirements for 87 nationalities, each in English and Spanish: whether a visa is needed, e-Visa eligibility and conditions, length of stay, documents and arrival. Written against the official Republic of Türkiye portal (evisa.gov.tr), which is always cited as the single source of truth; no fee figures are asserted. These are informational guides that support the tour business — Funny Tourism is a tour operator and DMC, not a visa agency.
- **Full index of all 87 nationality guides: https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/llms.txt**

Core markets:
- [Turkey Visa for American Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/american)
- [Turkey Visa for British Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/british)
- [Turkey e-Visa for Indian Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/indian)
- [Turkey Visa for German Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/german)
- [Turkey Visa for Spanish Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/spanish)
- [Turkey e-Visa for Mexican Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/mexican)
- [Turkey Visa Requirements for Brazilian Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/brazilian)
- [Turkey Visa for Argentine Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/argentine)
- [Turkey Visa for Chinese Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/chinese)
- [Turkey Visa for Japanese Citizens](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-visa/japanese)

## Turkey Travel Guides
- [Turkey Travel Guides — all destinations](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide) — practical city and region guides covering 45 destinations across Turkey, each in English and Spanish: what to see, when to visit, how to get there and where to base yourself. Coverage spans the Aegean, the Mediterranean, Cappadocia and central Anatolia, the Black Sea and the south-east — not only the headline destinations.

All guides:
- [Bodrum Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/bodrum)
- [Istanbul Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/istanbul)
- [Cappadocia Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/cappadocia)
- [Antalya Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/antalya)
- [Fethiye Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/fethiye)
- [Kuşadası & Ephesus Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/kusadasi)
- [Pamukkale Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/pamukkale)
- [Adana Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/adana)
- [Alaçatı Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/alacati)
- [Alanya Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/alanya)
- [Amasra Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/amasra)
- [Ankara Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/ankara)
- [Antakya (Antioch) Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/antakya)
- [Ayder Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/ayder)
- [Ayvalık Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/ayvalik)
- [Bergama (Pergamon) Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/bergama)
- [Bursa Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/bursa)
- [Çanakkale Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/canakkale)
- [Çeşme Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/cesme)
- [Dalyan Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/dalyan)
- [Datça Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/datca)
- [Didim Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/didim)
- [Ephesus Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/ephesus)
- [Eskişehir Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/eskisehir)
- [Gaziantep Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/gaziantep)
- [Izmir Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/izmir)
- [Kalkan Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/kalkan)
- [Kars Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/kars)
- [Kaş Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/kas)
- [Kemer Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/kemer)
- [Konya Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/konya)
- [Mardin Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/mardin)
- [Marmaris Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/marmaris)
- [Mersin Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/mersin)
- [Ölüdeniz Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/oludeniz)
- [Patara Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/patara)
- [Rize Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/rize)
- [Safranbolu Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/safranbolu)
- [Şanlıurfa Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/sanliurfa)
- [Side Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/side)
- [Şirince Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/sirince)
- [Tarsus Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/tarsus)
- [Trabzon Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/trabzon)
- [Uzungöl Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/uzungol)
- [Van Travel Guide](https://funnytourism.com/en/travel-guide/van)

## Turkey Tours by Country
- [Turkey Tours by Country](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from) — how to plan a Turkey trip from 48 source markets: the departure gateways that connect to Turkey and where they land, when travellers from that country actually travel, realistic trip length for the distance, and the catering and guiding-language arrangements that market needs (vegetarian and Jain, halal, Spanish- and Arabic-speaking guiding, groups travelling with their own chef). Visa rules are NOT restated on these pages — each links to the maintained nationality guide instead.

All countries:
- [Turkey Tours from Algeria](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/algeria)
- [Turkey Tours from Argentina](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/argentina)
- [Turkey Tours from Australia](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/australia)
- [Turkey Tours from Bahrain](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/bahrain)
- [Turkey Tours from Bangladesh](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/bangladesh)
- [Turkey Tours from Brazil](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/brazil)
- [Turkey Tours from Canada](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/canada)
- [Turkey Tours from Chile](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/chile)
- [Turkey Tours from China](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/china)
- [Turkey Tours from Colombia](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/colombia)
- [Turkey Tours from Egypt](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/egypt)
- [Turkey Tours from France](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/france)
- [Turkey Tours from Germany](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/germany)
- [Turkey Tours from Hong Kong](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/hong-kong)
- [Turkey Tours from India](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/india)
- [Turkey Tours from Indonesia](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/indonesia)
- [Turkey Tours from Ireland](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/ireland)
- [Turkey Tours from Italy](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/italy)
- [Turkey Tours from Japan](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/japan)
- [Turkey Tours from Jordan](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/jordan)
- [Turkey Tours from Kenya](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/kenya)
- [Turkey Tours from Kuwait](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/kuwait)
- [Turkey Tours from Lebanon](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/lebanon)
- [Turkey Tours from Malaysia](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/malaysia)
- [Turkey Tours from Mexico](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/mexico)
- [Turkey Tours from Morocco](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/morocco)
- [Turkey Tours from Nepal](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/nepal)
- [Turkey Tours from New Zealand](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/new-zealand)
- [Turkey Tours from Nigeria](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/nigeria)
- [Turkey Tours from Oman](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/oman)
- [Turkey Tours from Pakistan](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/pakistan)
- [Turkey Tours from Poland](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/poland)
- [Turkey Tours from Qatar](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/qatar)
- [Turkey Tours from Saudi Arabia](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/saudi-arabia)
- [Turkey Tours from Singapore](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/singapore)
- [Turkey Tours from South Africa](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/south-africa)
- [Turkey Tours from South Korea](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/south-korea)
- [Turkey Tours from Spain](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/spain)
- [Turkey Tours from Sri Lanka](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/sri-lanka)
- [Turkey Tours from Taiwan](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/taiwan)
- [Turkey Tours from Thailand](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/thailand)
- [Turkey Tours from the Netherlands](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/netherlands)
- [Turkey Tours from the Philippines](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/philippines)
- [Turkey Tours from the United Arab Emirates](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/uae)
- [Turkey Tours from the United Kingdom](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/uk)
- [Turkey Tours from the United States](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/usa)
- [Turkey Tours from Tunisia](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/tunisia)
- [Turkey Tours from Vietnam](https://funnytourism.com/en/turkey-tours-from/vietnam)

## Destinations Covered

### Turkey (20 destinations)

Each has a full destination guide at https://funnytourism.com/en/destinations, including Tarsus, Mersin and Antioch, which are reached through the St Paul pilgrimage programmes.

**Marmara Region**
- Istanbul — Turkey's largest city straddling Europe and Asia. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus, Galata Tower
- Bursa — Ottoman first capital, Green Mosque, Uludag Mountain
- Gallipoli — WWI battlefields, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine
- Troy — Legendary Bronze Age city

**Aegean**
- Ephesus — Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, House of the Virgin Mary
- Kusadasi — Aegean resort town and cruise port
- Pamukkale — White travertine terraces and Hierapolis ancient city (UNESCO)
- Bodrum — Castle of St. Peter, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
- Izmir — Agora, Konak Square, Kemeralti Bazaar, gateway to Cesme

**Mediterranean**
- Antalya — Roman gates, Kaleici old town, Aspendos theatre, Perge, Duden waterfalls
- Fethiye — Oludeniz Blue Lagoon, Saklikent Gorge, Lycian Way trails
- Marmaris — Coastal resort, gateway to Datca peninsula
- Alanya — Red Tower, Alanya Castle, beaches
- Tarsus — Birthplace of the Apostle Paul; St Paul's Well, the Cleopatra Gate, and the host city of St Paul Global Week
- Mersin — Mediterranean port city neighbouring Tarsus; the second host city of St Paul Global Week
- Antioch (Antakya) — The cave Church of Saint Peter, and the city where the followers of Jesus were first called Christians

**Central Anatolia**
- Cappadocia — Fairy chimneys, cave hotels, hot air balloons, underground cities
- Ankara — Turkey's capital, Anitkabir, Ankara Castle, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Konya — Mevlana Museum, Whirling Dervishes, Seljuk heritage

**Black Sea**
- Trabzon — Sumela Monastery, Uzungol mountain lake, Hagia Sophia of Trebizond

### Europe (8 destinations)
- Budapest (Hungary), Vienna (Austria), Prague (Czech Republic) — Central European heritage
- Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik (Croatia) — Adriatic coastline and medieval old towns
- Helsinki (Finland) — Design capital, gateway to Lapland
- Finnish Lapland — Aurora borealis, reindeer, Santa's Village

## Booking Policies & Operations

- **Confirmation**: Immediate email acknowledgement. Final confirmation is instant only where live availability permits; otherwise it follows human or supplier review, within 24 hours for complex itineraries
- **Payment**: Online card payment (3D Secure), bank transfer, or partial deposit with balance on arrival
- **Cancellation**: Policies vary by package — displayed at booking. Generally full refund 30+ days before departure, graduated fees within 30 days
- **Special requests**: Dietary requirements, celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons) and accessibility needs are collected at booking and passed to every supplier on the trip. Most are met as a matter of course; anything that cannot be guaranteed — some accessibility needs at ancient sites, for instance — is confirmed with you before you book rather than promised in advance
- **24/7 support during tours**: Emergency contact line for all confirmed travelers
- **Group discounts**: Available for groups of 10 or more
- **Customizations**: Packages are normally modified on request (add/remove cities, extend nights, upgrade hotel category, switch SIC to private). Fixed-departure programmes such as St Paul Global Week run to a set itinerary and date, so they are the exception

## Quality Standards

- Licensed under Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism regulations, TÜRSAB licence 7747 (verify at https://www.tursab.org.tr/tr/ddsv)
- Licensed professional guides on every tour. English is the standard guiding language; Spanish is available on many products, and other languages can be arranged — on some tours a non-English language carries a supplement and is operated privately. The tour page states the terms
- Mercedes-Benz or equivalent vehicles (Sedan, E-Class, V-Class, Sprinter) for private transfers, operated or contracted by us
- Curated 3/4/5-star hotel partners with regular site visits
- Funny Tourism is the contracting and coordinating Turkish operator for its Turkey products, using directly managed and contracted suppliers (licensed guides, licensed drivers and vehicles) rather than reselling another operator's package
- Ground-handler capability in Eastern Europe (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia) for coach tours

## Languages

- **Public website** — English and Spanish. Every package, daily tour, destination, visa guide and blog post is published in both.
- **B2B portal and operational support** — English, Spanish and Turkish.
- **Guiding on tour** — English is standard; Spanish is available on many products. See Quality Standards above for the terms.

## Contact

- Website: https://funnytourism.com
- Email: info@funnytourism.com
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/905395025310
- Address: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Mah, Hanımeli Sok No 5/B, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Türkiye
- TÜRSAB licence 7747 — verify at https://www.tursab.org.tr/tr/ddsv
- Contact form: https://funnytourism.com/en/contact
- Agent portal: https://funnytourism.com/agent/login
- Blog: https://funnytourism.com/en/blog
- Smart Trip Planner: https://funnytourism.com/en/smart-trip-planner

## About the Operator

Funny Tourism operates as a fully licensed Turkish tour company. We directly manage ground operations in Turkey through our in-house operations team, licensed guides, and operated or contracted transfer services; we maintain direct relationships with hotels across all 20 Turkish destinations, and function as ground handler for coach tours in Central and Eastern Europe (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia). Our technology stack is built in-house and includes multi-language website delivery, AI-powered itinerary generation, white-label B2B tooling, and secure online payment.

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Data snapshot: 16 October 2026. Product counts and the visa-guide index are generated from the live production catalogue at request time, not hand-maintained.