12 Days Private Tour of Turkey

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12 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

This tour is for customers who are coming to Turkey not only to see the sites, but to understand it’s culture, history, food, tradition, who are coming to learn and enjoy this country. Therefore, their full satisfaction is our priority. In 12 days you can see highlights of Turkey such as Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon.

What's Included

Private airport transfers and daily tours (transport, guiding, entrances)
Domestic flight ticket (Cappadocia - Istanbul)
Lunch (Optional[11])
Lunch
3-4-5 Star Hotels are available to choose
Hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
Istanbul Airport
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival and airport transfer

    1 stop
  • 1
    Istanbul

    transfer from airport to hotel

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Istanbul Old City Tour

    1 stop
  • 2
    Historic Areas of Istanbul

    You will meet your guide at hotel and start Istanbul city tour. You will visit Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul

    7 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Istanbul City tour

    4 stops
  • 3
    Bosphorus Strait

    You will have a two hour Bosphorus boat trip (during this tour you will see the bridges of Istanbul, Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Anadolu and Rumeli fortresses and beautiful houses along the strait)

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    We will visit Spice Market (17 century structure that housed the majority of the city’s spice trade)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Suleymaniye Mosque

    We will visit this majestic structure built by famed architect Sinan.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Istanbul Archaeological Museum

    We will also visit one og the most important museums in Istanbul.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Gallipoli and Troy

    2 stops
  • 7
    Gallipoli Battlefield

    After 5 hours driving from Istanbul, we will visit Gelibolu, the battlefield from the 1st World War (optional)

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Troy (Truva)

    We visit the ancient city of Troy, made famous in Homer’s epic poem. After the tour, overnight stay in Canakkale.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Pergamon and transfer to Kusadasi

    1 stop
  • 9

    Departure from Canakkale and 3 hours driving to Bergama. You will visit the ancient city of Pergamon, famous for the 2nd biggest library in ancient world and for being one of the seven churches of Revelation. After the tour, 3 hour transfer to Kusadasi, overnight stay.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Ephesus area

    3 stops
  • 10
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    After 20 minutes driving, you will visit Ephesus, the biggest collections of Roman ruins in the Eastern Mediterranean and one of the very well preserved ancient cities.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    It is believed that the Mother of Jesus spent her final years in this house close to Ephesus

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    The Temple of Artemis

    We will also visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient World. After the tour overnight stay in Kusadasi

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Aphrodisias, Pamukkale and Hierapolis

    2 stops
  • 13
    Aphrodisias

    after 2 and half hours of driving, we will first visit Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite, famous for its very well preserved stadium.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Pamukkale

    After one hour of driving we will arrive to Pamukkale. During Pamukkale and Hierapolis sightseeing, you will have chance to enjoy the wonder of nature that is unique in the world, the ruins of the Roman spa city and to swim in the ancient pool. After the tour overnight stay in Pamukkale.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Antalya City Tour

    1 stop
  • 15
    Antalya

    Departure from Pamukkale and 4 hour transfer to Antalya. In Antalya you will have a city tour to see the Hadrian`s gate, the ancient port and Antalya Archeology museum. Overnight stay in Antalya

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Aspendos and Konya

    2 stops
  • 16
    Aspendos Ruins

    We will leave Antalya after breakfast, and the first stop on the way to Konya will be Aspendos, where you can see one of the best preserved Roman theaters in the world.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Mevlana Muzesi

    In Konya, you will visit Mevlana Mausoleum, one of the most important spiritual centers in Islamic world.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Ihlara Valley and Cappadocia

    1 stop
  • 18
    Ihlara Valley

    3 hour transfer from Konya to Cappadoccia. On the way you will visit Ihlara Valley, where you will spend two hours walking in the canyon, to discover the churches carved into the rocks and enjoy the nature. Overnight stay in Cappadoccia.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 11

    Cappadocia Tour

    1 stop
  • 19
    Cappadocia

    Optional hot-air balloon flight early in the morning. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast you will visit: Imaginary Valley (also known as Dervent valley) Monks valley Zelve (amazing cave town which housed one of the largest communities in the region) Goreme open-air museum (ruins of churches carved into soft volcanic rock) Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    Cappadocia tour and flight to Istanbul

    1 stop
  • 20
    Cappadocia

    During this daily tour you will visit: Kaymakli underground City (the most interesting examples among 36 underground cities) Uchisar Castle (the highest point in the region with amazing landscape view) Pigeon Valley and Love Valley. After the tour you will be transferred to Kayseri/Nevsehir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Arrival to Istanbul, transfer from airport to hotel

    7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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