Ultimate Turkey: 15-Day Private Tour Package

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Duration15 days
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the very best of Turkey on this comprehensive 15-Day Private Turkey Tour, designed for travelers who want to experience history, culture, local cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes in one seamless journey.

From the historic treasures of Istanbul to the legendary ruins of Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, and Pamukkale, this journey connects Turkey’s most important UNESCO sites and archaeological wonders.

Explore the Mediterranean coast in Antalya, discover spiritual heritage in Konya, and admire the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia with guided North and South tours included.

Concluding with a flavorful Istanbul food tour, this private 15-day adventure delivers history, scenery, and cuisine in a well-curated cultural experience.

What's included

  • Museum/Attraction Tickets
  • Airport Transfers
  • Whirling Derwish Show
  • Food Tour Experience (food and drinks)
  • Hamam Experience
  • Private Guiding & Transportation
  • Hotel Bookings
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
  • Domestic Flights

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel
  1. Istanbul
    1h
    You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel
Day 2: Istanbul Old City
  1. Istanbul
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am for Istanbul tour to visit; Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Hagia Irene Church, Theodosius Cistern Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Sogukcesme Street, Grand Bazaar. After tour your guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel. Overnight stay in your Istanbul hotel.
  2. Sultanahmet District
    2h
    Sultanahmet District and Old City of Constantinople
  3. Blue Mosque
    1h
    Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Mosque
  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h
    Hagia Sophia / Santa Sofia / Ayasofya
  5. TopkapI Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Topkapi Palace / Topkapı Sarayı
  6. Hagia Irene Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Hagia Irene Church
  7. Hippodrome
    30m
    Hippodrome Square / At Meydanı
  8. Grand Bazaar
    30m
    Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı
Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorus Area
  1. Istanbul
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am for Istanbul tour to visit; Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Taksim Square with Istiklal Street. After tour transfer back to your hotel. Turkish Hamam Experience to relax and enjoy your time after a long day . Overnight stay in your Istanbul hotel.
  2. Dolmabahce Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Dolmabahce Palace / Dolmabahçe Sarayı
  3. Bosphorus Strait
    1h · Admission ticket included
    2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise with public ferry
  4. Misir Carsisi
    1h
    Spice Market / Mısır Çarşısı / Egyptian Bazaar
  5. Taksim Square
    1h
    Taksim Square / Taksim Meydanı
  6. Istiklal Caddesi
    1h
    Istiklal Street / Istiklal Caddesi
Day 4: Istanbul Fener-Balat Area
  1. Istanbul
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am for Istanbul tour to visit; Pierre Lotti Hill, Iron/Bulgarian Church, Rahmi Koc Museum, Fener-Balat District Walk, Suleymaniye Mosque. After tour transfer back to your hotel. 1 hour Whirling Dervish Show experience to have an idea about Sufism. Overnight stay in your Istanbul hotel.
  2. Pierre Loti
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Pierre Loti Hill / Pierre Loti Tepesi with Cable Car
  3. Bulgarian Orthodox Church
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Sveti Stefani Bulgarian Church / Iron Church
  4. Suleymaniye Mosque
    1h
    Suleymaniye Mosque
  5. Fener & Balat
    2h
    Fener-Balat Districts
Day 5: Troy-Pergamon Tour
  1. Troy (Truva)
    1m · Admission ticket included
    You will be picked up from your hotel by your private tour guide at 08:00am for tour to Troy and Pergamon to discover the ancient cities and legends to see; The Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, The 3700 year old city walls, Houses of Troy I, The Bouleuterion (Senate Building), The Odeon (Concert Hall), Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX. After tour transfer to your Kusadasi hotel. Overnight stay in your Kusadasi hotel.
  2. Troy (Truva)
    3h · Admission ticket included
    The Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, The 3700 year old city walls, Houses of Troy I, The Bouleuterion (Senate Building), The Odeon (Concert Hall), Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX
  3. Truva Sehir Maketi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Troy Museum and relics
  4. Canakkale
    3h
    City of Dardanelles
Day 6: Sirince-Smyrna Tour
  1. Sirince
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 11:00am for Smyrna & Sirince tour to visit; Authentic Ottoman Village of Sirince, Biblical Smyrna Ancient Town. After tour transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight stay in Kusadasi hotel.
  2. Sirince
    3h
    Authentic Ottoman Village of Sirince
  3. Izmir Province
    3h
    Biblical Smyrna Ancient Town
Day 7: Ephesus Tour
  1. Ephesus Ancient City
    1m · Admission ticket included
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am for Ephesus for tour to visit; Temple of Artemis, Great Theater, Celsius Library, Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus, Harbor Street of Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary, Isa Bey Mosque. After tour transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight stay in Kusadasi hotel.
  2. Ephesus Ancient City
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Celsius Library, Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian in Ephesus, Harbor Street of Ancient City
  3. The House of the Virgin Mary
    1h · Admission ticket included
    House of the Virgin Mary
  4. Isa Bey Mosque
    1h
    Isa Bey Mosque
  5. Selcuk
    30m
    Selcuk Town
  6. Ephesus Terrace Houses
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Ephesus Terrace Houses feature well-preserved Roman mosaics and frescoes, revealing the luxurious lifestyle of elite families in ancient Ephesus. They provide unique insight into daily life and advanced Roman architecture.
Day 8: Pamukkale Tour
  1. Pamukkale
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am and transfer to Pamukkale for tour to visit; Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Theater and Cleopatra Antique Pool which are all located in Hierapolis. After tour we will have 4 hours-drive to Antalya. Overnight stay in your Antalya hotel.
  2. Pamukkale
    3h
    Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral,
  3. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Pamukkale Travertines
  4. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Ancient City of Hierapolis
  5. Cleopatra Pools
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Cleopatra Pools
Day 9: Perge & Aspendos Tour
  1. Antalya
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am for Perge, Aspendos tour to discover; Ancient Pamphilian city of Perge which was on the route of St. Paul, Stadium, Aspendos theater which is one of the most complete Roman theaters, Manavgat Waterfalls, Side town and gorgeous streets. After tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Antalya hotel.
  2. Perge Antik Kenti
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Ancient Pamphilian city of Perge which was on the route of St. Paul
  3. Aspendos Ruins
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Aspendos theater which is one of the most complete Roman theaters
  4. Manavgat Waterfall
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Manavgat Waterfalls
  5. Side
    1h
    Side town and gorgeous streets
Day 10: Antalya Tour
  1. Antalya
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am for city tour to see; Demre where you can see Lycian Tombs of Myra, Church of St. Nicholas which is known as Santa Claus, Cruise to Kekova Island where you can see sunken city. After tour transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Antalya hotel.
  2. Demre (Kale)
    1h
    Demre where you can see Lycian Tombs of Myra
  3. Rock tombs in Myra
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Lycian Tombs of Myra
  4. Myra Antik Kenti
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Ancient City of Myra and Rock Tombs
  5. Church of St. Nicholas
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Church of St. Nicholas which is known as Santa Claus
  6. Kekova Island
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Cruise to Kekova Island where you can see sunken city
Day 11: Konya Tour
  1. Konya
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am and drive to Cappadocia via Konya city. On your journey you will have time to see; Mevlana Museum, Alaaddin Hill, Ince Minare Madrasah. Upon arrival to Cappadocia you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay in your Cappadocia hotel.
  2. Denizli
    2h
    Departure from Denizli city
  3. Mevlana Muzesi
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Mevlana Museum
  4. Konya Province
    1h
    Alaaddin Hill
  5. Ince Minare Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Ince Minare Madrasah
  6. Cappadocia
    2h
    Cappadocia town
Day 12: North Cappadocia Tour
  1. 1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am for Cappadocia tour to visit; Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos, Valley of Monks, Pasabaglar, Devrent Valley. After tour transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
  2. Uchisar
    1h
    Uchisar Town
  3. Uchisar Castle
    1h
    Uchisar Castle
  4. Goreme Open Air Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Goreme Open-Air Museum
  5. Avanos
    1h
    Avanos District
  6. Pasabag Vadisi
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Valley of Monks, Pasabaglar
  7. Devrent Valley
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Devrent Valley
Day 13: South Cappadocia Tour
  1. Cappadocia
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 09:00am for Cappadocia tour to visit; Kaymakli Underground City, Soganli Valley, Sobesos Roman Bath, Taskinpasa Madrasah, Mustafapasa – Sinasos. After tour transfer back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. After tour transfer to airport for Istanbul flight. Upon arrival in Istanbul, pick up from airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
  2. Kaymakli Underground City
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Kaymakli Underground City
  3. Rose Valley
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Rose Valley
  4. Pigeon Valley
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Pigeon Valley
  5. Mustafapasa
    1h
    Mustafapasa – Sinasos
  6. Ortahisar Kalesi
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Ortahisar Castle
Day 14: Istanbul Food Tour
  1. Istanbul
    1m
    Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel at 11:00am for 4-Hours Food Tour Experience in Istanbul to taste local of Turkish cuisine on foot and crossing Kadikoy with public ferry. After tour your guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel. Overnight stay in your Istanbul hotel.
  2. Karakoy
    1h
    Karaköy District and food tasting
  3. KadIkoy CarsIsI
    1h
    Kadıköy District and food tasting
  4. Kadikoy Iskelesi
    1h
    Kadıkoy Eminönü Ferry
  5. Uskudar
    1h
    Uskudar District and food tasting
Day 15: Departure from Istanbul
  1. Istanbul
    1h
    Pick up from your hotel and transfer to New Istanbul Airport for your international flight.

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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