6 Days Private Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale

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6 Days Private Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale

Travel to some of Turkey's most famous locations on our 6-day private trip. Travel around Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale where culture, history, and stunning scenery combine. It is a 3 in 1 tour to make for an experience that will never be forgotten. Enjoy strolling around the energetic streets of Istanbul, where Byzantine and Ottoman legacy is evident in sites like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.

Explore the historic wonders of Ephesus, which is home to the magnificent Celsius Library and House of the Virgin Mary. Lastly, relax on Pamukkale's breathtaking white travertine terraces, which are a natural wonder known as the Cotton Castle while listening to your private guide's narration. 

If you are looking for a contentful, hassle-free, and private experience, this tour is just for you with its private transportation and knowledgeable local guides. Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, explore Istanbul's historic bazaars, and tread the paths of ancient civilizations all with the hospitality of Turkey.

Let us handle every aspect of your private tour to Turkey as you create memories that will last a lifetime.

Tour Info
  • Destinations: Istanbul - Ephesus (Kusadasi) - Pamukkale
  • Duration: 6 Days
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Inclusions: Private Tours, Local Tour Guides, Domestic Flights (Economy Class), Transportation by Private Van, Airport Transfers (Mentioned), Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • Exclusions: International Flights, Hotel Bookings (Available Upon Request), Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested), Personal Expenses
  • Sight to See: Hierapolis Ancient City, Hagia Sophia, Celsius Library, Hierapolis Theater, Topkapi Palace Museum, House of the Virgin Mary, Travertines (Cotton Castle), Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Temple of Hadrian, Cleopatra Antique Pool, Great Theater, Bosphorus Cruise, Necropolis, Temple of Artemis, Hierapolis Cathedral, Hippodrome Square, Isa Bey Mosque, Agora, Harbor Street of the Ancient City, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), Byzantium Gate, Domitian Gate, Dolmabahce Palace, Frontinus Street, Latrina, Temple of Apollo in Hierapolis, Plutonium, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Taksim Square, Galata Tower, 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.

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!

*Please note that we will assign local tour guides for your Private Turkey Tour, which means that you will have many friends in every city. The local expert guides will make it more informative for your Private Turkey Tour and show the best points to take photos in each destination.

Inclusions
  • Private Tours
  • Local Tour Guides
  • Domestic Flights (Economy Class)
  • Transportation by Private Van
  • Airport Transfers (Mentioned)
  • Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
Exclusions
  • 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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