In this private guided tour you will explore the splendid monuments and historical places of Istanbul -ancient named Constantinople , the underground cities and the magic landscape of Cappadocia with its hot air balloon experinces ,Konya famed with its sufi dervisches and the waterfalls of Antalya called Pamphlyia in the ancient Roman era then visit the mauseloum of Ataturk - the founder of Republic of Turkey with one of the famous arheological museum which exhibits the artifacts dating from Paleothic Age to Roman era, in the capital city of Turkey, Ankara...
Day 1 : ISTANBUL –Private Tour (B)
Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel located in the city center. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 2 : ISTANBUL–Private Tour (B)
A full day visit ot Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, hippodrome, underground cistern and the Church of St. Sophia with its world famous mosaics and architecture. After lunch within the Topkapi Palace, we continue our tour of the palace, one time residence of the Ottoman emperors and now a museum housing extraordinary collections of jewellery, armor and imperial costumes. We will finish the tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar before returning to our hotel.
Day 3 : ISTANBUL–Private Tour (B)
Today we continue to explore more of Istanbul including the Chora Church (Kariye Camii), one of the most important monuments in Istanbul and famous for its mosaics. Visit the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent. After lunch, drive along the ancient walls of Constantinople before returning to your hotel.
Day 4 : ISTANBUL - ANKARA–Private Tour (B,D)
Transfer to Istanbul airport for our morning flight to Ankara. Upon arrival drive to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations which houses the richest collection of artifacts brought from various parts of the country. These artifacts include pre-historical materials, Neolithic cave drawings, utensils from Catalhoyuk, the earliest known city in the world. We will see thousands of objects which give us an overall picture of Hittite, Phrygian, Lydian and Urartian civilizations. Then we will proceed to the Temple of Augustus. After lunch, we will visit the Mausoleum of the founder of Modern Turkey, Ataturk. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Ankara.
Day 5 : CAPPADOCIA Private Tour (B,D)
Today we drive south to Cappadocia, the land of fairy-chimneys via the Salt Lake. After lunch at a local restaurant, we proceed to explore the region including the Pigeons' Valley and the Castle of Uchisar before we get to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 : CAPPADOCIA Private Tour (B,D)
We continue for our full day tour of the region.Our first stop is at Goreme where we will see a lot of rock cut churches with beautiful frescoes. Then we will drive to see the Pashabagi Valley before we arrive at Zelve Open Air Museum which was one of the earliest monastic settlements in the area. Time to visit local craftspeople before we get to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7 : CAPPADOCIA - KONYA–Private Tour (B,D)
We will visit one of the Underground cities of Cappadocia which was used in times of danger. Lunch in Konya which was the capital of the Selcuk Empire and adorned with elaborate monuments of the 12th and 13th century. We visit the Mevlana Museum which houses the tomb of the world famous mystic philosopher, Mevlana. A sacred Islamic shrine and object to pilgrimage from all over Turkey. Proceed to Karatay Museum which was a theological school and displays the most exquisite Selcuk tiles of the 13th century. Dinner and Overnight in Konya.
Day 8 : KONYA - ANTALYA–Private Tour (B,D)
Drive to Antalya, the most famous resort center on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Continue to Aspendos, visit the best preserved Roman Theatre built by Marcus Aurelius in Asia Minor. Then we drive to the impressive aquaducts of the city better preserved than the oneg in France, Campagna Lunch at a local restaurant. Drive to Perge which was once the greatest learning center and visited by St. Paul. It is still one of the most impressive Greco-Roman sites of Turkey. Arrive Antalya, dinner at hotel. Overnight in Antalya
Day 9 : ANTALYA–Private Tour (B,D)
Leave hotel for our visit to the Archeological Museum which houses an elaborate collection of statues and artifacts from Perge and surrounding cities. Lunch at a local restaurant. Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the old section of the city or take an upliunal of the Termessus, known as the Eagle's Nest. It is one of the most memorable experiences of archeology, fauna and flora in the entire Mediterranean. Late afternoon flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel.Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 10 : ISTANBUL-HOME– (B)
Transfer to the international airport for your outgoing flight. End of our services.
We offer you many hotel options we selected out of more than 25000 hotels.
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The prices are per person in USD (based on the number of the participants):
1 Persons
from 4890$
2 Persons
from 3290$
3 Persons
from 2850$
4 Persons
from 2590$
5 Persons
from 2290$
6 Persons
from 1890$
7 Persons
from 1690$
8 Persons
from 1450$
All Baby
0$
All Child
300$
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:
9 nights accomodations at our best selected hotels with the 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 Ankara // Antalya to Istanbul
• Flight for guide from Istanbul to Ankara // Antalya to Istanbul
• Accomodation for guide and driver at a lower category hotel including their meals
• 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.