6 DAYS PRIVATE LUXURY TURKEY TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Private Istanbul City Tour
(Breakfast included)
We depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul city tour. We will begin with ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We will then continue with Sultanahmet Mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decorated with blue Iznik tiles, we then head to our last stop which is the famous Hagia Sophia:. This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Private Istanbul - Cappadocia
(Breakfast included)
Enjoy a magical Istanbul Bosphorus cruise and Spice Market tour in the morning. Evening domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Egyptian Bazaar: The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
Bedesten exhibits the traditional silk weaving courses and carpet weaving courses authorised by the Ministry of National Education. Possibility to see jewellery, handicrafts centre and leatherwear show. Free time provided for shopping.
Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
Rumeli Fortress: Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
Beylerbeyi Palace: The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Bosphorus Bridge: Enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe).
Camlica Hill is highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style.
Shopping at Bedesten: Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show.
After the tour we will transfer to the Ataturk Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. On arrival we will check in to your hotel. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy at your own leisure.
Day 4 - Private Cappadocia Tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast we shall start our Cappadocia tour including Goreme Open Air Museum, Dervent Valley, Pasabaš Valley. After lunch, we will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid being hassled which will enable you enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Free evening. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - Private Cappadocia Tour - Return flight to Istanbul
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast we head to one of the most interesting sites of Cappadocia: Kaymakli Underground City. The Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. The second part of our Cappadocia Tour will include Uchisar Castle, Avcilar, and Pidgeon Valley. After the tour we will rest at the hotel and have a free afternoon until transfers to the airport for our flight back to Istanbul.
Day 6 - Istanbul - End of Tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from your hotel. We hope your private luxury Turkey tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our private luxury tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
6 DAYS PRIVATE LUXURY TURKEY TOUR INCLUDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk Airport
- Domestic flights Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Domestic flights Cappadocia to Istanbul
- 3 nights in Istanbul at 5 star hotel including breakfast
- 2 nights hotel in Cappadocia at cave hotel including breakfast
- Guided private 2 full days Istanbul City Tours
- Guided private 2 full days Tours in Cappadocia
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Return airport transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport
PRIVATE LUXURY TURKEY TOUR HOTELS:
6 DAYS PRIVATE LUXURY TURKEY TOUR PRICES IN EURO:
Per Person |
Shared Double |
Single |
min. 2 - 3 people |
€ 2,099.00 |
€ 2,970.00 |
4 - 6 people |
€ 1,920.00 |
€ 2,790.00 |
7 - 10 people |
€ 1,770.00 |
€ 2,650.00 |