10 Days Private Tour of Turkey

Day 1: Arrival

1. Istanbul
   Pass by
   Arrival to Istanbul, transfer from airport to hotel and overnight stay

Day 2: Istanbul old city tour

1. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We will visit the famous palace of ottoman sultans
2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Haghia Sophia used to be the biggest church in the world and nowdays it is a mosque/museum
3. Hippodrome
   1h
   Hippodrome was a social and sporting centre of Constantinople, and nowdays it is a square called Sultanahmet
4. Blue Mosque
   45m
   Blue Mosque or Sutan Ahmed Mosque is the most visited historical mosque in Istanbul, famous for its handmade blue tiles
5. Grand Bazaar
   Pass by
   We will walk in the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and the biggest open market in the world. If you are interested in shopping, we can give some free time

Day 3: Istanbul full day tour

1. Istanbul Archaeological Museum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We will visit one of the most important museums in Istanbul.
2. Basilica Cistern
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Our next stop is the largest ancient basilica in the city.
3. Bosphorus Strait
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Bosphorus boat trip is the best way to see the historical buildings and beautiful houses along the strait.
4. Misir Carsisi
   1h
   We will visit another historical open market

Day 4: Istanbul to Cappadocia

1. Uchisar Castle
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Transfer to airport to fly to Cappadocia, arrival and Cappadocia tour: Our first stop is Esentepe, followed by a visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point in the area.
2. Goreme Open Air Museum
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   We then visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the main stop in the area.
3. Zelve Open Air Museum
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Zelve is the perfect place to see some of the best rock formations in Cappadocia
4. Devrent Valley
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Afterwards we visit the fairy chimneys of Pasabag and Devrent Valley and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 5: Cappadocia tour

1. Pigeon Valley
   30m
   Optional hot-air balloon ride early in the morning; Then we start the tour by walking in the Pigeon valley.
2. Red Valley
   1.3 days
   We will also spend some time walking in Red valley
3. Kaymakli Underground City
   1h · Admission ticket included
   We head to Kaymakli undergound city, one of the biggest in the area.
4. Cavusin
   2h
   Afterwards we visit Cavusin village, Sinasos and finally the town of Avanos where we learn about hand-made pottery.

Day 6: Cappadocia to Ephesus

1. Izmir
   Pass by
   Private transfer to Kayseri airport to fly to Izmir then transfer to Kusadasi and stay overnight stay

Day 7: Ephesus tour

1. Ephesus Ancient City
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We will visit the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most visited sites in Turkey
2. The House of the Virgin Mary
   45m · Admission ticket included
   It is believed that the mother of Jesus spent some time in a house close to Ephesus; nowdayse you can visit a catholic church there.
3. The Temple of Artemis
   30m
   We will visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of ancient world.

Day 8: Priene - Miletus - Didyma

1. Priene Antik Kenti
   1h · Admission ticket included
   You will visit the ancient Greek city of Priene from the 4th cent B.C
2. Milet Antik Kenti
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   We will visit the ruins of Miletos, famous for its philosophy school.
3. Temple of Apollo
   45m · Admission ticket included
   We will visit one of the best preserved ancient temples in the world; we will return to Kusadasi at the end of the tour

Day 9: Aphrodisias and Pamukkale

1. Aphrodisias
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Departure from Kusadasi and 2 and half hour driving to Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite famous for its very well preserved stadium
2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   3h · Admission ticket included
   drive 1 more hour to Pamukkale; during Pamukkale and Hierapolis sightseeing, you will have chance to see the ruins of the ancient city and to swim in thermal pools; transfer to Denizli airport for Istanbul flight; arrival to Istanbul and transfer to your Hotel in Istanbul

Day 10: Transfer to airport

1. Istanbul
   Pass by
   you will be transferred to airport for your return flight. End of tour

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness