10-Day Classic Turkey Tour
Tour Style: Private Tour (No Join-in Group Tour)
- Wander around the Topkapi Palace, the former Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans
- Learn about the stories of Christian cave churches in the Goreme Open Air Museum
- Get fantastic views from the ramparts to the bay when standing in the Bodrum Castle
- Marvel at the magnificent architecture in the ruins of Ephesus



Itinerary
Show/Hide all days- Day 1
International Arrival, Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
- Day 2
Istanbul Tours (Bosphorus Cruise)
After breakfast, be transferred to a 1-hour scenic cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, which is boundary of Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Later, you will visit the Rumeli Fortress, built in an incredibly short time in 1452. Continue on to explore the Covered Bazaar, an age-old labyrinth of streets filled with all sorts of tempting items to purchase.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast - Day 3
Istanbul Tours, Blue Mosque
This morning, ascend to Topkapi Palace, and take in the views of its fabulous collections of jewels and other artifacts. Continue to visit the Imperial Harem, another palace inside the Topkapi. Explore the Hagia Sophia, which is a museum encompassing both Christianity and Islam nowadays. Next visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles decorating interior walls, considered the landmark of Istanbul. Discover the Basilica cistern, was constructed by Justinian in 532 to supply water to the Byzantine Palace primarily. Later, you will visit the highlights of the ancient hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and others.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast - Day 4
Istanbul - Cappadocia
After breakfast, drive to the airport for a short flight to Capadoccia. Upon your arrival at Cappadocia, be met and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy a private tour to discover the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia at Devrent Valley and Pasabagi Valley. In the afternoon, you will depart from Avanos to see the beautiful examples of Byzantine art in the cave-churches of the Goreme Open Air Museum. Continue to drive to the Uchisar Castle, to enjoy a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. The tour will be concluded with a visit to Pigeon Valley.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meal: Breakfast - Day 5
Cappadocia, the Subterranean City
Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight is available, regular 1 hour flight, join-in tour with 14-20 people capacity Balloons, balloon flight pick up is at 04.30 am in the morning. Ticket not included.
Today you will visit the Ortahisar, a natural citadel carved in rocks. Then descend into the subterranean city of Kaymakli, caved in the 7th century by Christians fleeing persecution. Continue to drive to Cavusin Valley to uncover the troglodyte dwellings where people lived for centuries. After lunch pay a visit to the Red Valley and Wine House, where is known for its fertile vineyards benefit from the mineral-laden volcanic soil of the area.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meal: Breakfast - Day 6
Cappadocia - Bodrum
Enjoy time of leisure in Cappadocia before drive to the airport for a direct flight to Bodrum with a stopover in Istanbul. Upon arrival at Bodrum airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in.
Overnight: Bodrum
Meal: Breakfast - Day 7
Bodrum City Tour
Enjoy a private city tour of Bodrum and visit St. Peter's Castle, a beautiful castle built by the Knights of St. John. After you will go to the remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then proceed to see one of the windmills, a symbol of the region. En route, you will visit the ancient amphitheatre. (Karia Princess and Underwater Museum's entrance fees at the castle are not included and need to be paid on the spot.)
Overnight: Bodrum
Meal: Breakfast - Day 8
Bodrum - Izmir
Be transferred to Izmir from Bodrum (about 3.5 hours drive) in the morning by private vehicle. You will then have a full day tour in Ephesus en route, including the Arcadian Way, the Antique Theater, the Roman Baths, and the Celcus Library. After the tour, drive to your hotel in Izmir for overnight.
Overnight: Izmir
Meal: Breakfast - Day 9
Izmir City Tour
After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour with a drive to the Agora, the celebrated marketplace of old Smyrna located at the foot of the Pagos Hills and now been arranged into the Open Air Museum of Izmir. Next visit the Kizlaragasi Hani, originally an inn for trade caravan from the East carrying silk and spices, and the Asansör, and old water operated elevator system. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Shrine of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John. After the tour, drive back to Izmir for overnight.
Overnight: Izmir
Meal: Breakfast - Day 10
Izmir, Departure
Enjoy time of leisure in Izmir before drive to the airport for your onward flight.
Meal: Breakfast
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How Private Tour Works
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at competitive rates and with the insider bonus of our partnership with international and local hotel chains. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspections to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote areas cannot usually maintain the same standard as those in the cities.
Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in the hotel. To make the trip go smoothly, lunch is recommended to be included for a set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give a recommendation or offer assistance. In remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options, in remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family's home.
Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfers in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.

Any part of this itinerary can be altered to fit your needs, e.g.accommodation, add/skip city, tour length...

- Hierapolis
- Pasha mosque
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys
- Grand Bazaar
- the Blue Mosque
- ephesus
