15 Days Turkey Excursion Package on Private Basis
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15 Days Turkey Excursion Package on Private Basis
Live the magic of Turkey with this 15-day private tour, perfect for you, if you are looking for something different than a vacation, and instead want to experience history, culture, and beautiful landscapes of Turkey.
Start your trip from Istanbul, the city where East meets West.
In this city, you will explore the century-old sites such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. You can also enjoy the splendor of Istanbul with a cruise on Bosphorus.
After that, you will head towards Cappadocia to enjoy the amazing hot air balloon rides, famous underground cities and surreal rock formations.
The tour does not stop here. After Cappadocia, you will continue with archaeological sites of Ephesus, Pergamon, and Troy to uncover the worlds that are thought to be lost.
Relax in Pamukkale’s hot springs, get amazed at the glory of Aspendos Theater, and dive into the astonishing coastline of Antalya, including Kekova Sunken City.
Tour does not only offer attraction visits, but you'll also experience the traditional activies of Turkish culture by getting a Hammam spa session, witnessing the enthralling Whirling Dervish performance, and going on a guided street food tasting in Istanbul.
This trip is designed to provide a nice blend of comfort and excitement.
Without worrying about anything- guides who know what they're doing, seamless transfer, and the handpicked accommodation will take care of it all.
Let the hospitality, rich culture, and incredible sights of Turkey give you memories to treasure for the rest of your life.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul - Cappadocia - Ephesus (Kusadasi) - Pamukkale - Troy - Antalya - Pergamon (Bergama) - Konya
- Duration: 15 Days
- Start Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Airport
- End Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Airport
- 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, Whirling Derwish Show (Optional), Food Tour Experience, Hamam Experience (Optional), Toll & Fuel Fees, Local Taxes
- Exclusions: Optional Activities & Tours, International Flights, Hotel Bookings (Available Upon Request), Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested), Personal Expenses
- Sight to See: Galata Tower (from outside), Troy Ancient City, Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi Museum, Remains of Troy Cities ( I to IX ), Hierapolis Ancient City, Pergamon Ancient City, Hagia Sophia, Celsius Library, Hierapolis Theater, Topkapi Palace Museum, Perge Ancient City, Trojan Horse, House of the Virgin Mary, Travertines (Cotton Castle), Troy Museum, Acropolis of Pergamum, Demre (Myra), Goreme Open Air Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Sirince Town, Temple of Hadrian, Kaymakli Underground City, Troy Sacrificial Altars, Cleopatra Antique Pool, Ancient City Walls of Troy, Great Theater, Smyrna Ancient City, Ince Minaret Madrasah (Wooden Art Museum), Bosphorus Cruise, Altar of Zeus, The Bouleuterion (Senate Building), Karatay Madrasah, Necropolis, Temple of Artemis, Uchisar Castle, Kekova Sunken City, The Odeon (Concert Hall), Hierapolis Cathedral, Hippodrome Square, Isa Bey Mosque, Love Valley, Aspendos Theatre, Agora, Harbor Street of the Ancient City, Ramp of Troy ll, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), Aspendos Ancient City, Byzantium Gate, Domitian Gate, Avanos Town, Dolmabahce Palace, Frontinus Street, Rose Valley, Church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus), Latrina, Devrent Valley, Kekova Island, Temple of Apollo in Hierapolis, Pasabag : Monks Valley, Plutonium, Suleymaniye Mosque, Pierre Lotti Hill, Pigeon Valley, Manavgat Waterfalls, Chora Church (Kariye Camii), Sinasos (Mustafapasa), Istiklal Street, Side Ancient City, Aspendos Ancient Stadium, Cicek Passage, Taksim Square, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Ortahisar Castle, Houses of Troy I, 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.
In the evening, you will join a 1 hour Whirling Dervish Show experience to have an idea about Sufism.
Overnight stay in your Istanbul hotel.
You will be picked up from your Istanbul hotel by your private van and tour guide at 08:00 am for a tour of Troy to discover the ancient city and Legend of Trojan Horse in the home of Helen.
This tour includes visits to:
Trojan Horse,
Troy Museum,
Sacrificial Altars,
The 3700-year-old City Walls,
Houses of Troy I,
The Bouleuterion (Senate Building),
The Odeon (Concert Hall),
Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX,
Pergamon Ancient City,
Altar of Zeus,
Acropolis.
After the tour transfer to your Kusadasi hotel.
Overnight stay in your Kusadasi hotel.
Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 11:00 am for Smyrna & Sirince tour to visit:
Authentic Ottoman Village of Sirince,
Biblical Smyrna Ancient Town.
After the tour transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Overnight stay in 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 transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi 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, we will have 4 hours drive to Antalya.
Overnight stay in your Antalya hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel with a private van and private tour guide at 10:00 am for Aspendos and Perge Tour to discover the ancient city.
During the tour you will visit;
Ancient Pamphilian City of Perge: This city was on the route of St. Paul.
Stadium,
Aspendos Theatre: It is one of the most complete Roman theaters.
Manavgat Waterfalls,
Side Town and it's gorgeous streets.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your Antalya hotel with a private van service.
Overnight in your Antalya hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel with a private van and private tour guide at 10:00 am for the Antalya tour to discover the ancient cities.
During the tour you will visit;
Demre: Here is where you can see Lycian Tombs of Myra.
Church of St. Nicholas: This is the church which is known as Santa Claus.
Cruise to Kekova Island: This chance is what you can discover the sunken city.
*Remember to bring your swimsuit as you will have time to swim.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your Antalya hotel with a private van service.
Overnight in your Antalya hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel with a private van service and private tour guide at 09:00 am for a drive to Cappadocia via spiritual Konya city.
On your route, you will have time to visit the Sultanhan Caravansarai, one of the largest and most important caravansaries of central Anatolia.
As Konya is far away from Antalya there will be a long drive with a private van however you will be accompanied by a local tour guide and informed about the following sites of visit in advance.
This tour includes visits to:
Mevlana Museum,
Karatay Madrasah (Tile and Stone Art Museum),
Ince Minaret Madrasah (Wooden Art Museum).
Lunch in Konya we keep driving to Cappadocia. Upon arrival to Cappadocia, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay 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 tour transfer to airport for Istanbul flight. Upon arrival in Istanbul, pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 11:00 am for a 4-Hours Food Tour Experience in Istanbul to taste local Turkish cuisine on foot and cross Kadikoy with a public ferry.
After the tour, your guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel.
Overnight stay 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
- Whirling Derwish Show (Optional)
- Food Tour Experience
- Hamam Experience (Optional)
- Toll & Fuel Fees
- Local Taxes
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.