Luxury Turkey Tours
Highlights of Turkey
(9 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus
Turkey in a Week
(7 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus
Istanbul in Depth
(6 Days)
Best of Turkey
(12 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Bodrum
Active & Adventure Tour of Turkey
(15 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Bodrum & Turquoise Coast
Classical Turkey
(8 Days)
Istanbul, Ephesus (with Pergamon, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale)
Historic Turkey
(11 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus (with Didyma, Priene, Miletus, Aphrodisias)
Journey Through Turkey
(18 Days)
Istanbul, Troy, Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Aphrodisias, Bodrum, Turquoise Coast, Antalya, Cappadocia
Essence of Turkey
(13 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus
City & Sea
(9 Days)
Istanbul, Bodrum
Romantic Turkey
(16 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus, Bodrum
Turkey in Style
(10 Days)
Istanbul, Ephesus, Bodrum
Multi-country Tours
Highlights of Greece & Turkey
(15 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia
Culinary Tour of Greece and Turkey
(10 days)
Athens, Crete, Istanbul
Highlights of Turkey
(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus
This luxurious private tour visits the highlights of Turkey. With your own private guide and driver, enjoy comprehensive touring in the great city of Istanbul, the underground cave cities of Cappadocia, and the impressive ruins of Ephesus.
Begin in Istanbul. During flexible private touring with your own guide and driver, visit sights such as the Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and its Harem, the Rustem Pasha Mosque, an ancient underground cistern, and Istanbul's Spice Market. Shop for carpets and kilim, jewelry, glass, textiles and antiques at the Grand Bazaar and at our favorite boutiques. Enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the waterway separating old Istanbul from new, Europe from Asia. Also visit Istanbul's most interesting museums, including the Istanbul Modern. There will also be time to enjoy the city's wonderful cafes and vibrant neighborhoods.
Next, fly inland to Cappadocia to explore ancient subterranean cities filled with frescoed churches and cave dwellings in Goreme, Kaymakli and other locations. Also visit a local winery, shops selling the local style of carpets, and a pottery studio. Upon request, hot air balloon rides can be arranged. Accommodation is in a luxury cave-style hotel.
Continue 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 Izmir's bazaars and cultural highlights.
Finally, fly back to Istanbul for two nights in a room with a view of the Bosphorus. Enjoy additional city touring, flexible shopping, or an excursion to the Princes' Islands.
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 |
Arrive Istanbul
VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights |
Day 2 |
Istanbul
Full-day private city tour |
Day 3 |
Istanbul
Full-day private city tour |
Day 4 |
Istanbul - Cappadocia
Private transfer to airport for flight to Cappadocia for 2 nights. Private tour of underground cities and caves |
Day 5 |
Cappadocia
Full-day private tour |
Day 6 |
Cappadocia - Izmir & Ephesus
Private transfer to flight to Izmir for overnight. Afternoon private tour of Izmir's bazaars and cultural attractions |
Day 7 |
Izmir - Ephesus - Istanbul
Private excursion to Ephesus for tour of ruins. Private transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul. Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights |
Day 8 |
Istanbul
Half-day private city tour, shopping, or excursion to Princes' Islands |
Day 9 |
Depart Istanbul
Private airport transfer |
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Hotels
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Istanbul: |
Four Seasons Sultanahmet (first stay)
Four Seasons Bosphorus or Ciragan Palace (second stay) |
Cappadocia: |
Argos Hotel or Museum Hotel |
Izmir: |
Swissotel Buyuk Efes |
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Cost
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$9,780 |
Per person (double occupancy) |
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