(8 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Istanbul, Ephesus (with Pergamon, Aphrodisias & Pamukkale)
This tour features the classic highlights of Turkey: the sophisticated city of Istanbul and Turkey's most impressive and important ruins in Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pergamon, and Pamukkale.
Begin in Istanbul. During flexible private touring with your own guide and driver, visit sights such as the
Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and its Harem,
ancient underground cisterns, Istanbul's Spice Market, and much more. Also visit the city's most interesting museums and vibrant neighborhoods, and enjoy time to shop for carpets and kilim, jewelry, glass, textiles and
antiques.
Next, fly to Izmir. With your expert private guide, tour the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Terrace Houses and Ephesus Museum, as well as the nearby House of the Virgin Mary. Also tour the ruins in Pergamon and Aphrodisias, and explore Pamukkale before flying back to Istanbul for two nights.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Istanbul
VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 night stay
Day 2
Istanbul
Full-day private tour
Day 3
Istanbul
Full-day private tour
Day 4
Istanbul - Kusadasi
Private transfer and flight to Izmir. Private transfer to Kusadasi for 2 night stay. Afternoon private tour of Pergamon
Day 5
Kusadasi & Ephesus
Private excursion to Ephesus
Day 6
Kusadasi - Aphrodisias & Pamukkale - Istanbul
Private tour of Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Aphrodisias. Late afternoon flight to Istanbul. Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 7
Istanbul
Half-day private city tour
Day 8
Depart Istanbul
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Istanbul:
Four Seasons Sultanahmet (first stay)
Ciragan Palace or
Four Seasons Bosphorus (second stay)
