ISTANBUL , CAPPADOCIA, EPHESUS & PAMUKKALE PRIVATE TOUR WITH CHAUFEURED MINIVAN

Day 1: Private Byzantine and Ottoman Heritage Tour with Professional Guide

This is a full-day walking city tour starting from your hotel. Your tour guide (and driver if your hotel is far away from Sultanahmet downtown) will pick you up at around 9:00 a.m., and they will be at your service throughout the day, for about 8-9 hours. Your private licensed tour guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to downtown Sultanahmet.

The guide will explain the history and significance of the monuments in detail. Having a private tour guide can be beneficial, as you will not need to wait in long queues at major museums. With your guide, you will proceed quickly, saving time and avoiding the crowds that are often found in regular tours. Additionally, you will not have to wait for other people in your group, as is common with larger group tours.

During the tour, you will visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Obelisks, Topkapı Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. You will have a lunch break at a time that suits you, and your guide will also give you free time at the Grand Bazaar and local outlets for shopping. They can assist with bargaining, which is common in Turkish culture. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. You will gain a deeper understanding of "Sultanahmet Old City," the historic center of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The grandeur of these sites will surely leave a lasting impression.

What is included: Tour guide fee, all transfers., all museum fees.

Day 2: Private Two Continents Istanbul City Tour of Europe and Asia with Turkish Night Show on the Bosphorus

This is a full-day private city tour by Mercedes Vito van and a profesisonal guide at your disposal. The tour starts by picking you up from your hotel at about 9:00 a.m. and ends by dropping you back at your hotel at about 5:30 p.m. During the tour, you will visit some of Istanbul's most remarkable highlights. First, you'll visit the Asian side to see the highest point in Istanbul, Çamlıca Hill. You will experience crossing from one continent to another. Afterward, you will visit Beylerbeyi Palace, a former residence of many Ottoman sultans. Next, you'll return to the European side to visit Pierre Loti Hill and take a cable car ride. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Ancient City Walls. Throughout the tour, your private licensed guide will provide detailed explanations about the history and significance of the monuments.

That evening, you will join a Dinner Cruise with a Turkish Night on the Bosphorus. We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 p.m. and return you by 11:30 p.m. You will be transferred to the ship and given a table, where you will be served dinner with a choice of fish, meat, chicken, or vegetarian options. During dinner, there will be 20 different shows, including Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Arabic, Balkan, and Caucasian performances, along with belly dancers and whirling dervishes. The ship will sail along the European side, reaching the Black Sea, and then return along the Asian side. You will have plenty of opportunities for photos and videos. There will also be a DJ performance and some additional surprises. You are sure to have a great time.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

What is included: Tour guide fee, all transfers, all museum fees, Turkish night dinner cruise on the Bosphorus.

Day 3: Transfer from Istanbul to Izmir by Car

We will pick you up from your hotel in İstanbul and transfer you to your hotel in Izmir near Ephesus. The distance between Istanbul and Izmir is roughly 500km and it will take about 6 hours by car.

You will experience stunning views of mountains, rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and coastal landscapes all the way from İstanbul along the Aegean Sea. The drive is a visual treat that constantly changes from lush greenery to charming coastal towns. Unlike air travel, a road trip offers the freedom to stop and explore hidden gems, small villages, and picturesque viewpoints along the way.

At the end of the trip, you will be transferred to your hotel and given free time.

What is included: Transfer from Istanbul to Izmir.

Day 4: Private Ephesus Tour

The tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast and transfer you to Ephesus for a fully guided private tour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The guide will explain the history and significance of the monuments. Some of the most important highlights will be visited. On the way back, you will have a great collection of pictures and videos. Below is a summary of the places you will visit during the Ephesus Tour: Ephesus Ancient City, Celsus Library, the House of Virgin Mary, the Temple of Artemis, and İsa Bey Mosque.

After the tour, back to hotel and free time.

What is included: Tour guide fee, all transfers, museum fees.

Day 5: Private Pamukkale Tour

The tour guide and driver will pick you up again early in the morning from your hotel and transfer you to the sightseeing area for the fully guided private Pamukkale Tour. The guide will explain the history and significance of the monuments. Some of the most important highlights will be visited. On the way back, you will have a great collection of pictures and videos. Below is a summary of the places you will visit during the Pamukkale Tour: Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Red Water Springs.

After the tour, back to the hotel and free time.

What is included: Tour guide fee, all transfers, all museum fees.

Day 6: Transfer from Izmir to Cappadocia by Private Minivan

We will pick you up from your hotel in İzmir and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia. The distance between Izmir and Cappadocia is roughly 850km and it will take about 10-11 hours by car.

You will travel through a stunning variety of landscapes, from the lush Aegean coast near Izmir to the rolling plains and rugged mountains of Central Anatolia. Each segment of the journey offers unique, picturesque views that you can’t experience from the air.

Unlike air travel, a road trip offers the freedom to stop and explore hidden gems, small villages, and picturesque viewpoints along the way.

At the end of the trip, you will be transferred to your hotel and given free time.

What is included: Transfer from Izmir to Cappadocia.

Day 7: Private South Cappadocia Tour

Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel at about 10:00 a.m. for the South Cappadocia tour, also known as the Green Tour. Below is a brief summary of the places you will visit during the Green Tour: Paşabağ Valley, Çavuşin Old Greek Village, pottery demonstration in Avanos, Devrent Valley, Ürgüp Fairy Chimneys, Love Valley, and a traditional Turkish carpet demonstration.

What is included: Tour guide fee, all transfers, all museum fees.

Day 8: Hot Air Balloon Ride and Private North Cappadocia Tour

We will pick you up from the hotel early in the morning for a one-hour hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia. If the weather permits, this once-in-a-lifetime experience will be unforgettable. At the end of the flight, we will have a small celebration, then drive you back to your hotel. Later, at around 10:00 a.m., your private tour guide and driver will pick you up for the Red Tour, also known as the North Cappadocia Tour. Here's a brief summary of the places you will visit during the Red Tour: Göreme Panorama (photo and video break), an underground city, a 3 km hiking trail, an ancient monastery, Pigeon Valley, and an onyx stone demonstration.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel and have free time. 

What is included: Hot air balloon ride, tour guide fee, all transfers, all museum fees.

Day 9: Transfer from Cappadocia to Istanbul by Private Minivan

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cappadocia and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul. The distance between Cappadocia and Istanbul is roughly 750km and it will take about 8-9 hours by car.

You will witness a diverse array of scenery, from Cappadocia’s surreal fairy chimneys and valleys to Central Anatolia’s vast plains, and eventually to the lush green hills and coastal regions as you approach Istanbul. The changing landscapes make the journey visually engaging and memorable.

Unlike air travel, a road trip offers the freedom to stop and explore hidden gems, small villages, and picturesque viewpoints along the way.

At the end of the trip, you will be transferred to your hotel and given free time.

What is included: Transfer from to Cappadocia to Istanbul.

Please Contact us for a personalized quote. The cost of private  itineraries in Turkey varies based on the number of guests. Our Whatsapp / İmessage available phone number is +90 544 657 3616 and email address is : [email protected]

Please note: Due to varying hotel preferences, guests must arrange their accommodations in advance. Children over 7 years of age are considered adults and will be treated as such. Children under 2 years are free, and those between 3 and 7 will receive a 25% discount. Children over 5 years old can participate in the hot air balloon ride.