Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul
Upon your arrival to ISTANBUL Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), please follow the exit signs after collecting your luggage. Our representative will meet you inside the terminal at the arrivals area, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour
Meet with your guide and driver at the hotel. Together, we’ll explore the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and iconic landmarks while enjoying the comfort and luxury of a personalized experience.
Visit the historic Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the center of public life and chariot races in the Byzantine era. Continue to the magnificent Blue Mosque, famous for its elegant domes and blue Iznik tiles. Then explore the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of architecture with a rich history as a church and mosque. Visit the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an underground water reservoir supported by impressive columns.You will be given the opportunity to experience the best examples of the Ottoman cuisine, during lunch (not included).
End your day at the lively Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays), one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. A unique atmosphere that offers an almost endless selection of Turkish carpets, gold, jewellery and artworks available across approximately 4,000 shops. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 : Istanbul Tour – Bosphorus Cruise
After breakfast, meet with your guide and driver at the hotel. First, we will explore Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays), the extraordinary Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans. Explore its rooms, stunning courtyards, and the impressive Harem as you learn about the lavish lifestyle of the Ottoman rulers. You will have a lunch break (not included) at a nice local restaurant in the area.
After lunch visit Old Spice Market where you can find a vast diversity of spices, many varieties of oils and herbs, and of course the best Turkish delight. It is a perfect place to shop for unique spices and souvenirs. Then your guide will take you for a 2 hours cruise on the Bosphorus. As we sail along the iconic strait that divides two continents, Asia and Europe, you’ll be treated to panoramic views of the city’s stunning skyline, historical palaces, charming waterfront mansions, and magnificent bridges. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 : Flight to Antalya / Perge – Aspendos – Duden Waterfalls Tour
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to ANTALYA. You’ll meet with your guide and driver at the airport and start your tour. We’ll drive through scenic countryside to Perge. After that, continue to Aspendos, passing through the Anatolian countryside. The site features Roman ruins and dates back to the Hittite Empire.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, at your own cost.
Then you will continue to Duden Waterfalls which is formed over thousands of years through a geological process involving the dissolution of limestone rocks by rainwater. The water flows off cliffs directly into the Mediterranean Sea, offering stunning views both from land and by boat. It’s a perfect spot for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to relax in a peaceful setting surrounded by natural beauty. After the tour transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Antalya.
Day 5: Full Day Antalya Tour
After breakfast, you will be on the road to visit Cirali, a peaceful coastal village known for its beach and natural beauty. Then continue to Yanartas, famous for its eternal natural flames on the mountainside. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, at your own cost. After that, explore the ancient city of Olympos, where forest scenery and historical ruins are combined. After the tour, you’ll head back to the hotel. Stay overnight in Antalya.
Day 6 : Flight to Izmir – Ephesus Tour
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Meet with your guide and driver at the airport and drive to one of Turkey’s most famous archaeological sites, Ephesus – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ephesus is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world. Once a bustling Greek district, it is home to impressive ruins including the majestic theatre and the well-known Library of Celsus.
Visit Artemis Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and House of Virgin Mary (a few kilometres away from Ephesus). This site is believed to be the place where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years after the crucifixion. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 7 : Sirince Village Tour – Wine Tasting
Pick-up from your hotel and drive to Sirince village, which is one of the perfect examples of Turkish-Greek synthesis, was settled in the village after the Greeks left the village after the Independence War in the 1920’s. The houses with Greek architecture in the village preserve their originality. In addition to the Greek houses, you can explore the Orthodox church in the village. Another thing that makes Sirince village popular is Sirince wines. The wines distributed all over Turkey and even the world are quite famous. You are free to try as many of these wines as you want in the wine shops. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 8 : Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
Depart from your hotel early in the morning for Pamukkale (approx. 2,5 hours drive away). Upon your arrival in Pamukkale, enjoy the spas, pools and terraces of this natural wonder, called the “Cotton Castle”. This name is truly fitting, the brilliant white calcified terraces do truly resemble a castle made of cotton. We will also spend time in Hierapolis, with one of the largest and most diverse Necropolis in the world. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 9 : Drive to Bodrum – Bodrum Tour
After breakfast drive to Bodrum (approx. 2,5 hours drive away), visit Bodrum castle, Museum of Underwater Archaeology (inside bodrum castle), Windmills, Amphi Theather,Myndos Gate and Bodrum Bazaar. Transfer to your hotel, stay overnight in Bodrum.
Day 10: Bodrum
Enjoy a full free day in Bodrum to spend as you wish—whether relaxing by the sea, shopping or discovering the town. Stay overnight in Bodrum.
Day 11: Departure – Flight to Istanbul
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the Bodrum Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul airport, the end of our services.
NOTES:
** Our package tours include quality hotel accommodations we’ve selected for your comfort and convenience. However, if you’d like to upgrade to higher-category hotels, we’re happy to customize your stay to match your preferences.
** Feel free to reach out if you’d like any adjustments or more recommendation!
** If any of the above sites in Istanbul are closed on your tour day, they will be substituted with alternative locations.
PRIVATE TOUR – AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND!
| Pax | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 – 4 Pax | 4100 $ pp |
| 5 – 8 Pax | 3720 $ pp |
| 9 – 14 Pax | 2800 $ pp |
Istanbul Hotels (4* boutique hotels): Romance Istanbul Hotel, Sultania Hotel, Sokullu Pasa Hotel, Celal Sultan Hotel, Yasmak Sultan Hotel
Antalya Hotel (5* hotels): Ramada Plaza by Wyndam or similar
Kusadasi Hotel (4* hotels): Elite World Hotel, La Vista Boutique Hotel, Suhan Seaport Hotel or similar
Bodrum Hotel (boutique hotels): Bodrium Hotel & Spa, Ena Boutique Hotel or similar
