Private Tour of Turkey In 7-Days: Cappadocia- Ephesus- Pamukkale- Istanbul

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Istanbul
1 stop
1
Istanbul
Your private driver will meet you at the airrport and transfer you to hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Istanbul Old City tour
5 stops
2
Hippodrome
Your walking tour in Istanbul Old City will start from then Hippodrome of Constantinople, where you can see the Egyptian obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Wilhelm II.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
TopkapI Palace
This former imperial residence of Ottoman sultans is nowdays a museum where you can see nice examples of the Ottoman art and architecture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The church of Holy Wisdom used to be be the biggest church in the world, and today it is a museum / mosque, one of the most visited sites in Turkey.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Blue Mosque
The official name of the mosque is the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and it is well known for its blue handmade ceramic tiles that decorate its walls.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Grand Bazaar
You will walk in the oldest and the largest covered market in the world with more than 4000 shops, and if you are interested in any shopping there we can spend more time there...
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Istanbul city tour and Bosphorus boat trip
4 stops
7
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
During this tour you will visit one of the most important museums in the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Basilica Cistern
The largest underground cistern which was used to store water for the Great Palace.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Another covered bazaar, important historical trade spot from the 17th century.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Bosphorus Strait
During the Bosphorus boat tip you can see some of the most important and beautiful buildings along the strait, and enjoy beautiful views of the city.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
4 stops
11
Devrent Valley
Your driver will pick you up from hotel and transfer to airport for Cappadocia flight. When you arrive to this beautiful area you will have Cappadocia tour. You will start your sightseeing walking in Devrent vally, famous for its lunar landscape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Pasabag
We will stop in Pasabag or Monks valley which is famous for its fairy chimneys.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Avanos
In Avanos village we will see traditional pottery workshops.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Goreme Open-Air Museum
This is the most important site in Cappadocia where you can see unique example of rock formations that house churches and monasteries.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Cappadocia tour
4 stops
15
Kaymakli Underground City
You will visit the most representative example of the underground cities in Cappadocia, which was used for many centuries.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Uchisar Castle
We weill visit this castle at the highest point of Cappadocia to see the best views of the area.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
Pigeon Valley
The next stop will be the Pigeon Valley, famous for its centuries old pigeon houses carved from the cliffs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Cavusin
This old Greek village will be the last stop during this tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Ephesus tour
4 stops
19
Ancient City of Ephesus
Transfer to Kayseri airport for Izmir flight; arrival to Izmir, pick up from the airport and 1 hour transfer to Ephesus area. During this private tours, you will first visit Ephesus, very well preserved ancient city which is one of the most visited sites in Turkey.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
20
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
We will visit the catholic church on the location of a house where mother of Jesus spent her final years.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
21
The Temple of Artemis
On the way back to Kusadasi, we will stop to see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
Sirince
we will visit the village close to Ephesus where Greeks used to live. It is famous for home-made wines.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Aphrodisias and Pamukkale
2 stops
23
Aphrodisias
Departure from Kusadasi after breakfast and 2 and half hour transfer to visit Aphrodisias. The city of Aphrodite is famous for its very well preserved stadium, but other ruins are also in great condition.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
24
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
After 1 more hour driving we will visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis; you will see the thermal pools of Pamukkale and the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis. After the tour transfer to Denizli airport to fly to Istanbul. Arrival to Istanbul, transfer from airport to hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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