Turkey Tour for Private Groups

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul A/P greeted and drives to your hotel. C/IN. O/N in Istanbul. (No Meal)

Day 2 and Day 3 the Treasures of Istanbul

In these two days we will be exploring theTreasures of Istanbul. We will visit Hagia Sophia; was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.
O/N in Istanbul (B)

Day 4: HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir

Upon breakfast at the hotel c/out, Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period, Next, Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history wıth beautiful nature. After tour flight to Izmir.
C/IN. O/N in Kusadasi. (B)

Day 5: Aphrodisias, Hierapolis, Pamukkale Tour

Today we will start with visiting Aphrodisias, a city of great historical significance located in Turkey, was almost lost until the excavation work of Turkish professor Dr. Kenan Erim from New York University. Thanks to a grant from National Geographic in the 1960s, Dr. Erim uncovered a vast array of ruins that revealed Aphrodisias as one of the most important cities in Turkey.
Next we will drive to Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth, The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. O/N in Kusadasi. (B)

Day 6: Ephesus Tour

Upon breakfast at the hotel c/out, Today you visit The House of Virgin Mary; final house where Mary spent her last days. Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Temple of Artemis; was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World O/N in Kusadasi. (B)

Day 7: From Kusadasi To Kayseri

After breakfast depending on our flight we may visit Traditional Sirince Village on the way to the airport. Flight to Kayseri. Transfer to the hotel in Cappadocia C/IN O/N in Cappadocia. (B)

Day 8: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Today you visit Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Pottery with local experts. Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys and Uchisar. O/N in Cappadocia (B)

Day 9: Cappadocia

*Optional Hot Air Ballon Ride in the morning.
Today you visit Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, Cavusin, Pigeon Valley, Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians. (B)

Day 10: Flight to Istanbul O/N in Istanbul (B)

Free Day after flight. Or we can still do some activities on request.

Day 11: Departure Day

According to your pick up time drive to airport. End of our service. (B)

Included are:

Not included

Entrance tickets to the following attractions are excluded from Museum Pass:
Hagia Sophia, Virgin Mary in Ephesus
Lunch, Dinner and drinks
Tips for the guides & drivers

What you need to know before the event