Private luxury travel in Turkey - Artisans of Leisure - 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

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

Hotels

Istanbul:	Four Seasons Sultanahmet (first stay) Four Seasons Bosphorus or Ciragan Palace (second stay)
Cappadocia:	Argos Hotel or Museum Hotel
Izmir:	Swissotel Buyuk Efes

Cost

$9,780

Per person (double occupancy)

The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world

Booking Information

All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Please Contact Us for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

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