12 Days Best of Turkey Private Tour

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12 Days Best of Turkey Private Tour

Come and join us on a 12-day guided tour through the magical lands of Turkey, where all the historical ingredients, culture, and scenery are beautifully mixed together. Start with the majestic city of Istanbul, and visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and so much more.

Stroll through colorful quarters like Balat and Kuzguncuk, sail along Bosphorus, feel mystic in a Whirling Dervish Show and finally rejuvenate yourself in a traditional Turkish Hammam. Then go on to the breathtaking views of Cappadocia, which you will experience by flying on a hot air balloon at sunrise, remembering that the experiences are designed to be treasured for a lifetime. 

Visit the ancient wonders of Ephesus, including House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Relax at Pamukkale thermal springs, then continue exploring Turkey with Hierapolis Ancient City.

Visit the rich history of Turkey at the Anatolian Civilizations Museum in Ankara, and vanished cities of Hattusa. The private tour is for those who want authentic experiences, travel with expert guides, and luxury at leisure. 

Tour Info
  • Destinations: Istanbul - Cappadocia - Ephesus (Kusadasi) - Pamukkale - Ankara
  • Duration: 12 Days
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Inclusions: Private Tours, Local Tour Guides, Domestic Flights (Economy Class), Transportation by Private Van, Airport Transfers (Mentioned), 1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional), Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • Exclusions: Optional Activities & Tours, International Flights, Hotel Bookings (Available Upon Request), Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested), Personal Expenses
  • Sight to See: Hierapolis Ancient City, Hagia Sophia, Mausaleoum of Ataturk (Anıtkabir), Celsius Library, Hierapolis Theater, Topkapi Palace Museum, Hattusa Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary, Travertines (Cotton Castle), Goreme Open Air Museum, Blue Mosque, Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Grand Bazaar, Temple of Hadrian, Kaymakli Underground City, Ankara Castle, Cleopatra Antique Pool, Great Theater, Ankara Vakif Eserleri Museum, Bosphorus Cruise, Necropolis, Temple of Artemis, Uchisar Castle, Ancient Towns of Central Anatolia, Hierapolis Cathedral, Hippodrome Square, Isa Bey Mosque, Love Valley, Yazilikaya, Agora, Harbor Street of the Ancient City, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), Byzantium Gate, Domitian Gate, Avanos Town, Dolmabahce Palace, Frontinus Street, Rose Valley, Latrina, Devrent Valley, Temple of Apollo in Hierapolis, Pasabag : Monks Valley, Plutonium, Suleymaniye Mosque, Pierre Lotti Hill, Pigeon Valley, Chora Church (Kariye Camii), Sinasos (Mustafapasa), Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Ortahisar Castle, Beylerbeyi Palace, Traditional Kuzguncuk Houses, Camlica Hill, Cengelkoy and Cinaralti, Triton Fountain, Roman Baths

Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be met by our representative at the airport holding a name sign with your name on it.

You will be transferred to your hotel by private van. After checking in to your hotel free day to enjoy Istanbul on your own.

Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Old City Tour;

Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapi Sarayi): More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans. It was the seat of Supreme Executive Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles power of Ottoman Empire.

Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square: Here is the square where chariot races were held in Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time. Today German Fountain is the cornerstone of square.

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia): Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic world. After Ottoman conquest, the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to convert church into a mosque.

Blue Mosque: Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of Ottoman Empire. Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture, with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.

Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi): The largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops. You can find colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.

After completing your private Istanbul tour here, your private guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel.

*If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour;

Spice Market,

Bosphorus Cruise: Cruise tour is operated with public ferry to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian side. On the way you'll see Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus Bridge, and mosques. Your best Istanbul tour memories will be in Bosphorus.

*Please advise if you prefer Private Yacht option for Bosphorus Cruise.

Dolmabahce Palace,
Taksim Square,
Cicek Passage,
Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi).


After completing your private Istanbul tour here, your private guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel.

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Golden Horn Tour;

Suleymaniye Mosque,
Fener District,
Balat District,
St. Stephen Church,
Pierre Lotti Hill & Cable Car,
Chora Church (Kariye Mosque).


After completing your private Istanbul tour here, your private guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel.

Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00 am for Asian Side Tour of Istanbul.

During the tour you will visit:

Beylerbeyi Palace,
Cengelkoy and Cinaralti,
Traditional Kuzguncuk Houses,
Camlica Hill,
Panoramic View over Bosphorus
with the explanations of your private guide.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for a flight to Nevsehir city. The next step of our Private Turkey Tour will be Cappadocia.

Upon arrival in Nevsehir, you will be met by our representative at the airport holding a name sign with your name on it.

You will be transferred to your Cappadocia hotel with a private van.

Overnight in your Cappadocia hotel.

(Optional) In the early morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a Balloon Ride over the valleys of Cappadocia for a duration of 1-hour.

After the balloon flight, you will have a celebration in the valley and a ceremony of flight certificate. After the ceremony, you will be transferred back to your hotel for breakfast.

You will be picked up from your hotel with a private van and private tour guide at 10:00 am for the tour in the North Cappadocia.

This tour includes visits to;

Uchisar Castle,
Goreme Open Air Museum,
Avanos,
Valley of Monks (Pasabag),
Devrent Valley.


After the tour, your driver and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight in your Cappadocia hotel.

Your private tour guide and the driver will meet you at your hotel at 10:00 am for South Cappadocia Tour.

This tour includes visits to;

Kaymakli Underground City,
Rose Valley,
Love Valley,
Pigeon Valley,
Ortahisar Castle,
Mustafapasa – Sinasos
with the explanations of your private guide.

After the tour, your driver and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight in your Cappadocia hotel.

Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00 am and drive to Hattusa and Yazilikaya.

During the tour you will visit:

Ancient towns of Central Anatolia to discover prehistoric sites which are listed by Unesco.

After the tour, you will be transferred to your Ankara hotel.

Overnight stay in the capital of Turkey, Ankara.

Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00 am for the Ankara tour.

This tour includes visits to:

Mousaleoum of Ataturk (Anitkabir),
Anatolian Civilizations Museum,
Ankara Castle,
Ankara Vakif Eserleri Museum.

After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Izmir city. Upon arrival in Izmir, you will be met by our representative at the airport holding a name sign with your name on it.

You will be transferred to your Kusadasi hotel with a private van.

Overnight in your Kusadasi hotel.

You will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel for an Ephesus tour with your guide who will inform you about the history of Ephesus before discovering the ancient city.

During the tour you will visit;

Temple of Artemis,
Great Theater,
Celsius Library,
Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus,
Harbor Street of Ancient City,
House of Virgin Mary,
Isa Bey Mosque
with the explanations of your private guide.

After the tour, your driver and tour guide will drop you off at your hotel.

Overnight in your Ephesus hotel.

You will be picked up from your hotel with a private van and private tour guide at 09:00 am for the Pamukkale tour to enjoy the natural calcium pools created by thermal water.

As Ephesus is far away from Pamukkale there will be a 3-hours-long drive with a private van service however you will be accompanied by a local tour guide and informed about the following sites of visit in advance.

During the tour you will visit;

Calcium Pools,
Necropolis,
Roman Baths,
Domitian Gate,
Latrina,
Frontinus Street,
Agora,
Byzantium Gate,
Triton Fountain,
Cathedral,
Apollon Temple,
Plutonium (explanation will be made from outside due to ongoing excavations),
Theater,
Cleopatra Antique Pool,
Hierapolis.


*As you will have free time to swim in the Cleopatra Pool, please take your swimsuit with you.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Denizli Airport for a flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met by our representative at Istanbul airport holding a name sign with your name on it.

You will be transferred to your Istanbul hotel with a private van.

Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.

Free day in Istanbul to discover the city on your own.

According to your international flight time, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport.

This is the end of our service.

We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!

Inclusions
  • Private Tours
  • Local Tour Guides
  • Domestic Flights (Economy Class)
  • Transportation by Private Van
  • Airport Transfers (Mentioned)
  • 1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)
  • Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
Exclusions
  • Optional Activities & Tours
  • International Flights
  • Hotel Bookings (Available Upon Request)
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Gratuity (Suggested)
  • Personal Expenses
7 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation

You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 7 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.

However, if you cancel within 7 days of the tour day, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.

Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.

 
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