11 Days Private Turkey Tour 4

You will arrive to the New Istanbul Airport. Here, you will meet your warm travel agent employee to get a transfer to your authentic hotel. You will stay in Istanbul for that night.
Meals : Dinner
Hotels : Kalyon Hotel – Legancy Ottoman Hotel

Start 11 Days Private Turkey Tour
After breakfast meet at the reception with your private driver for transfer to Istanbul airport, Flight to Izmir. Arrival in Izmir and continue our Private Turkey Tour.
On this day, you will continue your travel to Turkey. you will visit Ephesus. You will follow the footsteps of famous ancient individuals such as Alexander the Great, Caesar, Cicero, Apostles Paul and John and many others in this city. Terrace Houses which require an extra entry fee shows the wealthiest Roman. The terrace houses are in an amazing condition. The mosaics and frescos in these houses are incredible. It is believed that the Virgin Mary was brought here by St John after the Crucifixion. It is believed that she spends her last years near Ephesus on an isolated mountaintop. For commemorate her, Franciscans constructed a chapel. The chapel is open for visitors. Pope has designated this chapel as a pilgrimage site for the Christians. You will visit the Temple of Artemis which is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will stay in Kusadasi for the night as it is close to Ephesus
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Charisma De Luxe Hotel - LaVista Boutique Hotel & Spa

On your way, Aphrodisias is one the places you will see. Aphrodisias cist is famous for being a centre for arts. Especially, sculpture was a top characteristic. The Aphrodisias School of Sculpture had a unique style and was well-known across the Greek and Roman world. You will move to Priene. Although Ephesus is the most famous cities in the Aegean region, Priene which is not as popular is an important ancient settlement in this region. Priene is located to view the Meander Valley and the amazing temple in the city is in a good condition. On this day, you will continue your travel to Turkey with travertine terraces and Hierapolis city. The travertine terraces are located in Pamukkale. These terraces are among the spectacular wonders of nature with their white colour. The terraces are formed by the minerals in the springs. They form a 200 m calcite waters ponds in the terraces. This look gives a fairyland-like look with different terrace levels and shell-shaped basins. This scene looks like a snow-covered hills or cotton cover terraces. This is why this region is called Pamukkale which means cotton castle in Turkey. The colour of the basin changes depending on the angle of the sunrays. You will stay in Pamukkale for the night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Doga Thermal Health & Spa - Hotel Colossae Thermal Spa

Here is a beautiful Turkey tourism tour in Eğridir Lake. After breakfast, we will drive to Konya from Pamukkale. After three hours of driving, we will have arrived at Eğridir Lake. Lunch will be held in one of the most popular fish restaurants with appetizers from Turkish cuisine. We will drive to Konya for five hours after lunch to visit Konya Mevlana Museum and Aladdin Tepesi. Then we will transfer to a luxurious hotel in Konya to spend the night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Konya - Bayır Diamond & Convention Center

After breakfast , you will continue your private tour with 13th-century Seljuk works such as Seljuk Ince Minaret Medrese and the Sultanhan Caravanserai. Your continue to experience today will be hiking in Ihlara canyon. You will drive to the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Here, you will hike in Ihlara canyon. The canyon is like a “mirage” at the heart of Anatolia. Belisirma village which is an ancient peristrema is also offers an amazing beauty. This village is known as the “valley of the sky” lying along the Melendiz river. Here, you will see churches cut from rocks and wild plantation. The view will amaze you as well as the churched ornamented with the representations from the bible. You will have your lunch in a local river-side restaurant in Belisirma. You will go back to the city center via Selime village that has carved houses and an amazing landscape. You will transfer to your amazing and comfortable hotel. You will spend the night in Cappadocia.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Cappadocia Cave Suites - Anatolian Houses

After breakfast, you will continue to discover Cappadocia. You will go to Devrent valley to see the rock formations. You will go back in time with troglodyte houses. Then, you will visit Pasabag which has “fairy chimneys”. Here, you can even hear the “songs of fairies” near Zelve. You will take your lunch in Avanos which is the centre of red pottery since 3000 BC. Here, you will witness the traditional pottery craftsmanship. In the afternoon, you will go to Goreme Open Air Museum. The museum is home to incredible examples of the Byzantine art in Cappadocia. There are churches carved in the rocks with frescoes and paintings created betyouen the 10th and the 13th century. Our next stop in your tour will be Uchisar Rock-Castle which gives a panoramic view of the Cappadocian valleys. You will stay in Cappadocia for the night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Cappadocia Cave Suites - Anatolian Houses

After having your breakfast.Transfer to Cappadocia airport.Flight to Istanbul. Arrival and you will start your amazing tour. You will visit Dolmabahçe Palace with an amazing Bosporus view. The interior decoration of the palace is impressive with 14- ton gold ornaments. The rich and comprehensive collection includes paintings, furniture and Bohemian crystals. Also, this palace has a Harem section where you can see other important collections. Next, you will go to Kabatas pier to start your 2- hour private Bosporus Tour. After having your dinner, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Legancy Ottoman Hotel – Kalyon Hotel

Your private guided Turkey tours will start with the Ottoman heritage in Istanbul. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the tour from Blue Mosque completed in 1616. Next, you will visit the famous Topkapi Palace. This palace has a comprehensive collection of the belongings of the sultans for the last five centuries. You can visit the Harem to witness the imperial lifestyle. You will walk the road to the Imperial Council called Divan Yolu. Next, you will have your lunch in a local restaurant. You will walk on the cobble stones streets to see the Rustem Pasha Mosque completed in 1561 by Sinan the Architect. Next, you will go to the famous Spice Market where the goods of the Venetians and Genoese and eastern spice were sold in the ancient times. Your tour will end at Grand Bazaar which was the most important shopping area of the ancient todays. You can shop in this amazing bazaar. After having your dinner, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Legancy Ottoman Hotel – Kalyon Hotel

On this day of your private tour, you will visit the Byzantine Relics. When you travel to Turkey, you can see different cultures across the country. Byzantine culture is one of them. You will start your tour with the Hippodrome at the middle of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Cisterns. Here, you will see the Serpentine Columns and Egyptian Obelisk. You will also visit the nearby Wilhelm German fountain. You will take your lunch in a local restaurant. Next, you will go to Chora Museum also known as Kariye Museum to see the amazing Byzantine frescoes. Your tour will end in the Basilica Cistern known as the Yerebatan Cistern. After having your dinner, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Legancy Ottoman Hotel – Kalyon Hotel

This is the last day of your private travel Turkey tour. You will transfer you to the New Istanbul Airport three hours before your international flight.

Meals : Breakfast