8-Day Private Tour of Turkey from Istanbul

Day 1: Istanbul arrival - Istanbul - Bolu (D)

1. Blue Mosque
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival Istanbul Ataturk Airport, meet our representative and proceed to "Old City" for a city tour that includes visit to the Blue Mosque (entrance included), famous for its blue tiles and unique with its six minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmed I.
2. Abant Golu Tabiat ParkI
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next we will transfer to Bolu. Upon arrival, visit Abant Nature Park & Abant Lake.
3. Bolu
   2h
   Later, enjoy some free time in Bolu.

Day 2: Bolu - Ankara - Cappadocia (B, L, D)

1. Anitkabir
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, proceed to Ankara for visiting the Anıtkabir Mausoleum - the impressively grand memorial site in Ankara honoring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, modern Turkey's revered founder and first president.
   
   The transportation time from Bolu is around 2 hours.
2. Cappadocia
   5h
   Then, continue the journey to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, enjoy some free time at the city.
   
   The transportation time from Ankara to Cappadocia is around 3 hours.

Day 3: Cappadocia (B, L, D)

1. Cappadocia
   30m
   Today we will have a full-day Cappadocia Tour. First, we will stop at Carpet Center.
2. Pigeon Valley
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Then We will visit Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Town, Devrent Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum.
3. Cappadocia
   1h
   Later, have another free time at Pottery Workshop and Jewellery Center for shopping.

Day 4: Cappadocia - Pamukkale (B, L, D)

1. Selcuk
   8h
   After breakfast, depart to Pamukkale.
   
   On way, we will visit Underground City, where early Christians lived secretly in order to survive and keep their faith and Caravansarai.
   
   Transportation time from Cappadocia to Pamukkale will be around 7 hours.

Day 5: Pamukkale - Kusadasi (B, L, D)

1. Pamukkale
   4h
   Breakfast at hotel. Then we will Ancient City of Hierapolis today called Pamukkale where Calcareous hot springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertines in the form of white terrace and basins.
2. Kusadasi
   4h
   Then we will drive to Kusadasi. Upon arrival Kusadasi, we will visit Sirince Village.
   
   Before go to hotel, free time at Candy Shop and Olive Oil Center. Dinner and overnight at Kusadasi.
   
   Transportation time from Pamukkale to Kusadasi will be around 2.5 hours.

Day 6: Kusadasi - Canakkale (B, L, D)

1. Kusadasi
   5h
   After breakfast, join a live fashion show at Leather Outlet Center. Free time for shopping then visit Ephesus as well as viewing one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the Temple of Artemis (One of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity) and the Basilica of St. John from a distance, followed by lunch in the township of Selcuk.
2. Canakkale
   5h
   After lunch, drive to Canakkale. Upon arrival Canakkale, transfer to hotel for overnight.
   
   Transportation from Kusadasi to Canakkale will be around 5 hours.

Day 7: Canakkale - Istanbul (B, L, D)

1. Canakkale
   1h
   Following breakfast, drive to City Center to see Wooden Horse which is used in Troy Movie which is star is Brad Pitt.
2. Istanbul
   5h
   After some free time, we will drive to Istanbul and use ferry to cross other side. Upon Arrival Istanbul, we will have free time at Taksim Square.
   
   Following dinner, transfer to hotel for overnight.
   
   Transportation time from Canakkale to Istanbul will be around 4 hours.

Day 8: Istanbul departure (B)

1. Istanbul
   3h
   Breakfast at hotel and free time till check out time. After check out, we will join Bosphorus Cruise. Then, drop to Spice Market, Grand Bazaar, and a shopping mall for free time.

Pickup details

The person who picks up the travelers will hold a signage with the lead traveler's name at the airport arrival hall.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels