8-Day Private Tour of Turkey from Istanbul

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8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This 8-day tour takes you through the diverse landscapes and rich culture of Turkey. The journey starts in vibrant Istanbul where you'll visit iconic sites like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Then travel to Cappadocia to see fascinating fairy chimneys and explore atmospheric underground cities. Further south lies Pamukkale with its natural white limestone terraces. Finish along the Aegean coast seeing Ephesus and Troy before returning to Istanbul for a Bosphorus cruise and final sightseeing.

What's Included

Porterage at hotel
7 nights hotel accommodation
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[7])
Dinner
Transportation for sightseeing and transfer
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Water during lunch and dinner
Licensed English speaking guide service
Tips for guides and drivers
Personal expenses and all other expenses not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The person who picks up the travelers will hold a signage with the lead traveler's name at the airport arrival hall.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Istanbul arrival - Istanbul - Bolu (D)

    3 stops
  • 1
    Blue Mosque

    Upon arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport, meet our representative and proceed to "Old City" for a city tour that includes visit to the Blue Mosque (entrance included), famous for its blue tiles and unique with its six minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmed I.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Abant Golu Tabiat ParkI

    Next we will transfer to Bolu. Upon arrival, visit Abant Nature Park & Abant Lake.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Bolu

    Later, enjoy some free time in Bolu.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Bolu - Ankara - Cappadocia (B, L, D)

    2 stops
  • 4
    Anitkabir

    After breakfast, proceed to Ankara for visiting the Anıtkabir Mausoleum - the impressively grand memorial site in Ankara honoring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, modern Turkey's revered founder and first president. The transportation time from Bolu is around 2 hours.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Cappadocia

    Then, continue the journey to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time at the city. The transportation time from Ankara to Cappadocia is around 3 hours.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Cappadocia (B, L, D)

    3 stops
  • 6
    Cappadocia

    Today we will have a full-day Cappadocia Tour. First, we will stop at Carpet Center.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Pigeon Valley

    Then We will visit Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Town, Devrent Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Cappadocia

    Later, have another free time at Pottery Workshop and Jewellery Center for shopping.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Cappadocia - Pamukkale (B, L, D)

    1 stop
  • 9
    Selcuk

    After breakfast, depart to Pamukkale. On way, we will visit Underground City, where early Christians lived secretly in order to survive and keep their faith and Caravansarai. Transportation time from Cappadocia to Pamukkale will be around 7 hours.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Pamukkale - Kusadasi (B, L, D)

    2 stops
  • 10
    Pamukkale

    Breakfast at hotel. Then we will Ancient City of Hierapolis today called Pamukkale where Calcareous hot springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertines in the form of white terrace and basins.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Kusadasi

    Then we will drive to Kusadasi. Upon arrival Kusadasi, we will visit Sirince Village. Before go to hotel, free time at Candy Shop and Olive Oil Center. Dinner and overnight at Kusadasi. Transportation time from Pamukkale to Kusadasi will be around 2.5 hours.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Kusadasi - Canakkale (B, L, D)

    2 stops
  • 12
    Kusadasi

    After breakfast, join a live fashion show at Leather Outlet Center. Free time for shopping then visit Ephesus as well as viewing one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the Temple of Artemis (One of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity) and the Basilica of St. John from a distance, followed by lunch in the township of Selcuk.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Canakkale

    After lunch, drive to Canakkale. Upon arrival Canakkale, transfer to hotel for overnight. Transportation from Kusadasi to Canakkale will be around 5 hours.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Canakkale - Istanbul (B, L, D)

    2 stops
  • 14
    Canakkale

    Following breakfast, drive to City Center to see Wooden Horse which is used in Troy Movie which is star is Brad Pitt.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Istanbul

    After some free time, we will drive to Istanbul and use ferry to cross other side. Upon Arrival Istanbul, we will have free time at Taksim Square. Following dinner, transfer to hotel for overnight. Transportation time from Canakkale to Istanbul will be around 4 hours.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Istanbul departure (B)

    1 stop
  • 16
    Istanbul

    Breakfast at hotel and free time till check out time. After check out, we will join Bosphorus Cruise. Then, drop to Spice Market, Grand Bazaar, and a shopping mall for free time.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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