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12 Days Private Tour of Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey
  • 12 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Relish the grand archeological sites and natural splendor of Turkey at your own pace on a private 12-day tour from Istanbul. Receive undivided attention from a private guide as you visit iconic cities like Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale. See a selection of ancient monuments and dramatic natural landscapes while enriching your knowledge of Turkey’s history and culture. Enjoy transportation by luxury vehicle and relish the freedom to choose your own accommodation throughout the tour.
  • Private 12-day tour of Turkey's natural and cultural highlights from Istanbul
  • Visit historically and culturally rich locations like Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale
  • Marvel at UNESCO-listed monuments like the Blue Mosque and experience a hot-air balloon ride over spectacular scenery
  • Receive undivided attention from your private guide throughout the tour
  • Relish the freedom to select your own accomodation n each location

What's Included

  • Domestic flight ticket (Cappadocia - Istanbul)
  • Private airport transfers and daily tours (transport, guiding, entrances)
  • 3-4-5 Star Hotels are available to choose
  • Lunch (11)
    Lunch
  • Hot-air balloon ride in Cappadocia

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Meeting point

  • Istanbul Airport
    Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival and airport transfer

1 Stop

Istanbul (Pass By)

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Istanbul Old City Tour

1 Stop

1

Historic Areas of Istanbul

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 3

Istanbul City tour

4 Stops

1

Bosphorus Strait

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

3

Suleymaniye Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Istanbul Archaeological Museum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 4

Gallipoli and Troy

2 Stops

1

Gallipoli Battlefield

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Troy (Truva)

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 5

Pergamon and transfer to Kusadasi

1 Stop

1

Pergamon Parchment

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 6

Ephesus area

3 Stops

1

Ancient City of Ephesus

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

The Temple of Artemis

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 7

Aphrodisias, Pamukkale and Hierapolis

2 Stops

1

Aphrodisias

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

Pamukkale

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 8

Antalya City Tour

1 Stop

1

Antalya

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 9

Aspendos and Konya

2 Stops

1

Aspendos Ruins

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2

Mevlana Muzesi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 10

Ihlara Valley and Cappadocia

1 Stop

1

Ihlara Valley

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 11

Cappadocia Tour

1 Stop

1

Cappadocia

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 3-4-5 star hotel options are available

Meals: Lunch

Day 12

Cappadocia tour and flight to Istanbul

1 Stop

1

Cappadocia

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Lunch

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Infant seats available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

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