In this private tour you will be fascinated by the beauty of the four combined destinations including Ephesus Cappadocia Bodrum and Istanbul. One of the remarkable historical places are as follows in your private tour: Göreme Open Air Museum where we will see the beautiful frescoes dating back to 4-13. century A.D. , the Pigeon Valley and enjoy the breath-taking views of the different scenes ,Saint Saviour- Chora Church which is covered with the entricate golden mosaics inspired from the Bible and the life of Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Eyüp Mosque and witness the religious life and their ritual visits to tomb of beloved friend of Prophet Muhammed, Golden Horn in Pierre Loti Mausoleum of Halicarnasos known as one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World, the Castle of St.Peter built by the Knights of St. John ...
Welcome to Istanbul. After clearing customs and immigration, your guide meets you at the airport and helps you transfer to your hotel. After check-in to the hotel, afternoon is at leisure. You can rest in your room or you can take a walk around the hotel.
Firstly we visit The Topkapi Palace after the departure from your hotel, in the palace we will see the kitchens in where the second largest porcelain collection of the world is exhibited , then Council Hall,Treasury,Pavillions.Your guide will help you to have a lunch in your trip.Then we will see the Hagia Sophia which was the largest church in its era when it was built in 537 A .D under the reign of Justinian.On the opposite side of its location where we will discover the Blue Mosque with its beautiful Iznik tiles .And we come to Hippodrome to remember the history of the emperor Theodosius and see the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Greece, Byzantine column and Wilhemn Kaiser Fountain.Your guide will take you into the Basilical cistern.Overnight in hotel in Istanbul.
This morning we will visit Spice Market and the mosque of Rustem Pasha known with its famous Iznik tiles.The Bosphorus Cruise is one of the higlights of the city.Then we start sailing on the blue Marmara watersea by a local boat while we are watching the wooden houses called “yali” on the Bosphorus river.
After our sail, we arrive in Sariyer fish restaurants where we have lunch near the river close to Black Sea.We join with our driver here to go to Asian side to climb to the highest point called “ Çamlica Hill ” and we drive to Beylerbeyi Palace located on the shores of Bosphorus on Asia then we go across the Bosphorus Bridge to drive to our hotel.
This morning after breakfast we drive drive to Golden Horn . On the way we will see the ancient city walls then we will see The Saint Saviour- Chora Church which is covered with the entricate golden mosaics inspired from the Bible and the life of Virgin Mary, Jesus…Then we drive to see the Eyüp Mosque and witness the religious life and their ritual visits to tomb of beloved friend of Prophet Muhammed, then we climb up to hill to have a beautiful view over the Golden Horn in Pierre Loti Cafe.. After your lunch we go to see the local life of Istanbul citizens in Taksim. We guarantee that you will gain different perspectives of the life of this fabulous city throughout the day..
This morning after breakfast you will check-out and transfer to Istanbul Airport where you will board your flight to Kayseri for Cappadocia. Upon arrival, we start to discover the wonders of Cappadocia . Then we will arrive in Uçhisar , the highest point of the region where you can see all different valleys , rock dwelling houses, wineyards and the pigeonaries on the landscape..After our castle visit , we walk in the village which is really so rich with the volcanic houses.After lunch, wego to visit the Göreme Open Air Museum where we will see the beautiful frescoes dating back to 4-13. century A.D. Then your guide will take you to see the Pigeon Valley and enjoy the breath-taking views of the different scenes.Later today, you will have a chance to visit some local villages and craftspeople possibly including a traditional rug workshop.
Optional Tour:Hot air balloon ride in the early morning.This tour includes one hour balloon ride , a glass of champagne, transfer ,flight certificate.A hot air balloon flight is unique from all other experiences of flights because the feeling in balloon is one of peace and tranquility while floating over the rock formations in the various valleys of the splendid landscape of Cappadocia.
Today firstly we go to see the underground city of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu on the south part of the region .After one hour drive we arrive in Ihlara Valley where many kinds of flowers ,types of birds, a branch of the longest river in Turkey and frescoed churches will meet you ..Upon your request, we are ready to hike about 2 hours in the valley and visit some frescoed churches inside…Then we will have our lunch in the mid-valley near the Melendiz River.After lunch we drive to Avanos known as a Pottery village where we will visit a pottery workshop to see the local art crafts done by the Turkish masters.On the wayback to our hotel we will explore the volcanic structures made of tufa in Devrent Valley and carved to be used as church, refectory, dwelling rooms in Christian era and walk through the vineyards in the volcanic nature.
This morning after breakfast you will check out and transfer to Kayseri Airport where you will board your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Kusadasi. Visit the Ancienty city of Ephesus by learning the history and the importance of the historical monuments including library of Celcus, the Agora, Trojan Fountain, Hadrian's Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater.. Next, visit the house of Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life. After lunch, take a short walk in the village of Sirince, where you can see the wooden houses, a lovely green nature and taste some local wine. Finally see the church of St. John whose burial chamber is laid inside located on a hill overlooking the Artemis temple, the Isa Bey Mosque and the Aegean sea in further.We stay overnight in Kusadasi.
This morning we will drive to Bodrum.Our first stop is Priene which used to be a strategic port and trading center and nowadays hosts many examples of Hellenistic art and architecture.Then we drive to Didyma –an ancient Ionian sanctuary and temple which is known as one of the most renowned oracle of Hellenistic world in Didyma.After our lunch, we will head further south to Bodrum which is a holiday paradise with sandy beaches, lush forests and rocky hills.Then arrive at hotel.Overnight in Bodrum.
This morning your guide will meet you then drive to Mausoleum of Halicarnasos known as one of the Seven Wonders of Ancient World.After our archeological visit we go to visit the Castle of St.Peter built by the Knights of St. John to include five towers,representing the nationalities of its inhabitants.Nowadays the castle houses the famous Museum of Underwater Archaelogy in itself.You will be free to explore the city on your own.Overnight in Bodrum.
This morning after breakfast you will check out and transfer to Izmir Airport where you will board your flight to Istanbul.Upon arrival, we drive to see the splendid mosque called “Suleyman Magnicient” with its burial chamber with his wife, Roxelana. After our lunch we go to see Grand Bazaar where you can see many jewellery ,silver, leather , kilim shops.You will return to your hotel for an evening at your leisure.Overnight in Istanbul.
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The prices are per person in USD (based on the number of the participants):
1 Persons
from 3490$
2 Persons
from 3350$
3 Persons
from 2690$
4 Persons
from 2390$
5 Persons
from 2150$
6 Persons
from 1990$
7 Persons
from 1850$
8 Persons
from 1790$
9 Persons
from 1690$
All Baby
0$
All Child
750$
The prices are only valid for the early bookings. It may change with the high demand of the clients in the different seasons. For the further enquiries, please send us an email.
Price of the package includes:
10 nights accomodation at our best selected hotels with breakfasts
• Admission fees, tax and service charges
• Complete program of tours as specified in day by day itinerary but not limited
• Services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide who is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture.
• Local transportation by a private chauffeur driven deluxe van with A/C
• All transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure
• Airfare for the flight from Istanbul to Kayseri // Kayseri to Izmir // Bodrum to Istanbul
• VAT
Price of the package excludes:
• Airfare of international flights and related taxes,
• Customary end-of-tour gratuities to guide and drivers,
• Bottled beverages or alcohol,
• Travel insurance and visas, laundry and personal items.