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7 DAYS MARVELS OF TURKEY TOUR

7 Days Private Turkey Tour Package – Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus Tours. Enjoy the highlights of Turkey during the 7 Days Private Turkey Tour and book the Turkey Private Tours.

 

7 Days Private Turkey Tour Package

ISTANBUL → CAPPADOCIA → EPHESUS

Day 1 – Arrive in Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Where the continents meet.

Meet at Istanbul Airport: Once you arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport, after the luggage claim, you will be greeted by a Romos Travel Representative at the meeting area.

Private Transfer to the hotel: You will be taken to your hotel, and after check-in, you will have time for leisure, and the rest of the day is yours.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Private Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Private Istanbul Old City tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing the ancient sights of Istanbul.

Today you will explore the following highlights of Istanbul.

Hippodrome: An ancient Roman and Ottoman square where the chariot races were held. Within the square is some Roman remains, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Constantine Columns.

The Blue Mosque: An Ottoman Imperial mosque built by Sultan Ahmet I in 1609-1616 CE, famous for the blue Ottoman tiles.

Hagia Sophia: Once the largest cathedral of Christianity when it was built in 532-537 CE by the Roman Emperor Justinian; later converted into a mosque by the Ottomans.

Topkapi Palace: The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built the palace after the conquest of Constantinople. Topkapi Palace was the home of the royal family and the headquarters for the Ottoman Empire’s administrative center.

Basilica Cistern: Was built by the Roman Emperor Justinian in 6C CE. The Basilica Cistern was the main water supply to the Roman Palace and the churches. It has over three hundred columns within and houses the head of the ancient Greek figure Medusa. The head is the base of two columns and is viewed upside down and right-side down.

Grand Bazaar (Covered Market): The largest and oldest functioning shopping center in the world. The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II built the Grand Bazaar in the 15th century. The market consists of 5,000 stores, 66 streets, 24 gates, and much more eye-pleasing architecture. Within the bazaar are many Turkish handicraft stores such as rugs, carpets, kilims, and beautiful Turkish tiles. Upon your request, our guide will be more than happy to help you find your masterpiece of Turkish art.

After the Private Istanbul Old City sightseeing tour, you will be driven back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Note: Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise, Two Continents Tour
After breakfast, your pick-up will be scheduled for 8:30 am from the hotel to start the Private Guided Bosphorus tour. Our professional tour guide will be introducing you to the Bosphorus.

Today you will explore the following highlights of the Bosphorus:

Spice Market ( Egyptian Bazaar): The Ottomans built the market in the 17th century. Unlike the Grand Bazaar, the Spice market is much smaller but full of beautiful fragrances of mixed spices, herbs, and traditional sweets. It consists of around 100 stores, 2 streets, and 5 gates.

Bosphorus Cruise: The channel divides Istanbul into two continents and stretches about 32 km between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Along the Bosphorus, there are many settlements to see, such as great Palaces, hotels, yali (private houses), etc. While you are on the boat, you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus including the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Çırağan Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Küçüksu Palace, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge ( the second bridge on the Bosphorus), Maiden’s Tower to name a few.

Beylerbeyi Palace: After the sultans westernized the Ottoman Empire, they built some Palace’s modern-western architectural styles. The Beylerbeyi Palace is one of them, located on the Asian side by the Bosphorus. The garden is full of statues, and the rooms with handcrafted art will take you back in time to the 19th century.

Çamlıca Hill: The highest hill of Istanbul, situated on the Asian side. The walking path with 360 panoramic views will let you take the best pictures of Istanbul and the Bosphorus.

After the Private Guided Bosphorus sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Note: Breakfast at the hotel and lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Day 4 – Flight to Cappadocia/ Private Cappadocia Tour
After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and head towards the airport for the domestic flight to Cappadocia. At Cappadocia (Kayseri) Airport, you will meet with your professional guide and start the tour.

Devrent Valley is known as imagination valley or pink valley. The geological situation of Cappadocia gives different shapes and colors to the rocks. Some of them look like animals or humans. Here, prominently, there is a camel-shaped rock formation. Dervent Valley is located in the North of Cappadocia between Urgup and Avanos roads.

Love Valley the valley is situated a few kilometers away from Goreme. Mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys are located here. Some of those cones split into several cones on the upper side of the valley.

Avanos is situated on the North of Cappadocia by the Red River, the longest river in Turkey. The river’s name derives from its red clay, which still makes the most beautiful potteries in Turkey. Avanos is a local town where you can see ancient streets, dwellings, and artisans.

Goreme Open-air Museum dates back to the 2nd century when the ascetic monks who adopted seclusion lived. They had their own independent churches and monasteries where they created a community. Today, the museum houses St. Basil’s Church, Elmalı Church, Boys and Girls, St. Barbara Church, Serpent Church, etc.…

Esentepe Hill, located on the way to Goreme and Avanos Road. As an observation hill, it allows you to explore the landscape of Cappadocia, where you can see the fairy chimneys and take remarkable photos.

Uchisar Castle, almost the peak point of Cappadocia, which can be seen miles away, is about 60 meters high and located on the edge of Goreme. It served as a residential place for the locals for many years. The caves and the dwellings still exist on the slopes.

After the Private Cappadocia sightseeing tour, we will drive you back to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Note: Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 5 – Private Cappadocia Day Tour
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and start the Private Cappadocia Day Tour.

We will now be visiting other highlights of Cappadocia.

Fairy Chimneys: What makes Cappadocia so popular are those rock formations, called “ fairy chimneys” by the people. Those different rock formations result from millions of years of natural events, such as; rain, wind, and erosion. The fairy chimneys had been dwellings, churches, shelters, and natural fortresses for many years. Although the locals live in the town today, the fairy chimneys can be visited by travelers/tourists.

Red Valley: a hiking trail and famous for its red-rose color. The valley is located in the middle of Goreme town, where they appreciate sun-rise and sunset. The Red Valley houses some abandoned churches, Uzumlu Church, Hacli Church, and Direkli Church, with murals and frescoes.

Cavusin Village: located on the way to Avanos. The rarest residents were still some people follow the ancient attitudes by using the old stuff. You can see those villagers farming, making potteries, and carving. Cavusin Village houses two churches; one dedicated to St. John the Baptist and the other Nicephorus Phocas. Until the 1920’s the Turks and The Greeks were living there together. After the exchange population, The Greeks left the village.

Kaymakli Underground City: rather than Derinkuyu and the other underground cities, Kaymakli Underground City is different as it has much lower and narrower passageways. But it has more levels than the others. In recent years, four other floors have been unearthed, and some chapels, wineries, kitchens stalls have also been discovered.

Pigeon Valley: one of the panoramic spots of Cappadocia, which is located between Uchisar and Goreme. Since ancient times, there has been feeding the pigeons resulting in the carved soft tuff on the slopes to make dovecotes. You can also see Uchisar Castle from a different perspective and may feed the pigeons around you.

After the Private Cappadocia sightseeing tour, we drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Note: Breakfast & Dinner at hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 6 – Private Transfer to Izmir/ Private Ephesus Tour
After breakfast and check-out, we will pick you up from the hotel and head towards the domestic flight airport to Izmir. At Izmir Airport, your professional guide will start the tour.

We will drive to Virgin Mary’s House, upon the dream of German nun Anna Katherina Emerich, the Lazarist priests followed the descriptions and the signs and then discovered the house in 1891 CE. According to Catholic belief, Mary was taken here by St. John, and she spent the rest of her earthly life there. After the Virgin Mary’s House, we proceed to Ephesus Ancient City, the capital city of Asia Minor during the Roman era. According to myth, Ephesus was founded by the Greek commander Androculos around 1,000 BCE. Moreover, Alexander the Great, Lysimachus, Coressus, and Antiochus II either invaded or ruled in this city. While the excavations are still going on, you will see the ancient remains such as the State Agora (a marketplace and meeting point), Odeon (Bouleuterion) concert house and council, Town Hall and Artemis Sanctuary, Domitian Square, a complex consisting of temple fountain and a bath, Curetes Street colonnaded and monumental Street in Ephesus, The Hadrian Temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian dating to 200 BCE, Latrines the public toilets, Celsus Library proves us that how Ephesians were intellectual and dates back to 200 BCE with the library having had 12,000 scrolls, Forum a commercial center located by the port and finally The Great Theater the largest ancient theater with 25,000 capacity.

After Ephesus ancient city, we drive to lunch at a local restaurant, and thereafter, the next stop is Isa Bey Mosque, built-in 1375 by the Anatolian Seljuks. Unlike Modern Ottoman architecture, it has a geometrical architecture roof and two minarets. The mosque is still functioning today for the five-time prayers. After Isa Bey Mosque, we drive to the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven ancient wonders of the World.

After the Private Ephesus sightseeing tour, drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Note: Breakfast & Dinner at the hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.

Day 7 – Private Transfer to Airport
Breakfast at the hotel, Pick up from the hotel, and private transfer to the airport for a flight to Istanbul to connect to your International flight.

After completing the amazing 7 Days Private Marvels of Turkey Tour, Package Tour Turkey wishes all guests a very healthy and wonderful life ahead…

7 Days Marvels of Turkey Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

 

Istanbul Airport & Sabiha Gokcen Airport – Can be supplied depending on your International flight details.

 

Price Include

 

Flight tickets from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Flight tickets from Cappadocia to Izmir
Flight tickets from Izmir to Istanbul
Entrance fees, mentioned in the itinerary
Private professional tour guide at tours
Private air-conditioned vehicle for tours and transfers
Accommodations are as below:
Istanbul: Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel or a similar hotel
Cappadocia: Diamond of Cappadocia or a similar hotel 
Kusadası: Efe Boutique Hotel or a similar hotel
6 Breakfasts at hotel
5 Lunch at tours
3 Dinners as mentioned in the itinerary

 

Price Exclude

 

Gratuities to guide and driver
Personal expenses
Visa & International flight tickets

PER PERSON PRICE IN SINGLE ROOM

$3935

PER PERSON PRICE IN DOUBLE ROOM

$2435

PER PERSON PRICE IN TRIPLE ROOM

$1935

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    Discovering Turkey: A Comprehensive Guide to Private Tours

    Introduction to Turkey

    Turkey has long been a popular tourist destination because of its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Everybody may find something to enjoy in this fascinating and diverse country, which includes the bustling metropolis of Istanbul, the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus. The advantages of taking a private Turkey trip, the best places to visit on your private Turkey tour itinerary, and advice for organizing the ideal Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus tours are all covered in this article.

    Why choose a private tour in Turkey

    A private tour may give a distinctive and individualized experience when it comes to discovering the finest that Turkey has to offer. But why should someone choose a private tour over a group tour or a self-guided excursion?

    Advantages of private tours

    A private trip allows you to create a customized schedule that fits your interests, pace, and travel preferences. This allows you to make decisions without having to make compromises for the benefit of other tourists in a group on the places, things to do, and sights that most interest you.

    Flexible schedule: Private excursions provide you the opportunity to explore at your leisure, in contrast to group tours, which frequently have set departure times and rigid schedules. You can stay as long or as short as you desire at each location, and you can even make last-minute alterations to your itinerary if you learn something new while traveling.

    Personalized service: A private tour guide will give you individualized service and in-depth knowledge of the places you are visiting. This entails that you can learn more about each site’s history and culture and have a greater grasp of Turkey’s rich cultural heritage by asking as many questions as you wish.

    Privacy and comfort: Traveling in a private group allows you to escape crowds and experience a more relaxing, personal trip. Additionally, you’ll get more chances to talk to locals and find hidden gems that bigger tour groups might miss.
    Discovering Turkey’s Best Locations

    After discussing the advantages of a private tour, let’s look at some of the top locations you should include in your private Turkey trip itinerary.

    Istanbul

    Istanbul is a crucial stop on any private tour of Turkey because it is the largest city and its cultural center. Istanbul is a city that effortlessly combines the old and new, delivering an unforgettable combination of historic sites, lively markets, and contemporary attractions. Istanbul’s rich history spans more than two millennia.

    Must-see attractions in Istanbul

    Hagia Sophia is a magnificent example of Byzantine architecture and a well-known symbol of Istanbul. It was first a cathedral, then a mosque, and is now a museum.

    Explore Topkapi Palace, the sumptuous home of the Ottoman sultans, and be in awe of the priceless items kept there.

    Blue Mosque: The Blue Mosque is an architectural wonder and a must-see location with its six minarets and spectacular blue-tiled interior.

    Grand Bazaar: Get lost in the maze-like lanes of the Grand Bazaar, where you may shop for anything from jewelry and textiles to spices and clothing.

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia, renowned for its unearthly vistas, is a must-visit location on every private tour of Turkey. Cappadocia offers a genuinely remarkable experience with its distinctive geological formations, cave houses, and underground cities.

    Unforgettable experiences in Cappadocia

    Hot air balloon ride: Experience a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise hot air balloon trip over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and enchanting scenery.

    Explore the historic cave cathedrals, monasteries, and frescoes that make up this UNESCO World Heritage site at Göreme Open-Air Museum.

    Discover the remarkable underground settlements of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli, which once offered early Christians shelter.

    Ephesus

    On your Turkey, Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus tour, Ephesus is a must-stop location because it is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Ephesus provides a fascinating look into the past with its stunning ruins and extensive history.

    Exploring ancient ruins in Ephesus

    The magnificent exterior of the Library of Celsus, which originally housed more than 12,000 manuscripts, is something to behold.

    Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis to discover more about one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and its interesting past.

    Imagine the concerts that previously took place in this enormous theater, which had seating for up to 25,000 people.

    Planning Your Private Turkey Tour Package

    Customizing your itinerary

    Choosing the ideal private Turkey tour package might be difficult because there are so many amazing places to go and things to do. Start by taking your interests, spending capacity, and free time into account to make the process simpler. From there, you may collaborate with your tour guide to create a unique itinerary that includes all the attractions that are a must-see for you as well as lesser-known jewels.

    Accommodation and transportation options

    Your lodging and travel alternatives should be taken into account while organizing your private Turkey tour. Turkey has a variety of housing options, including luxury hotels, boutique inns, and quaint cave motels in Cappadocia. Your tour guide can assist you in choosing the ideal lodgings for your needs and interests.

    Depending on your plan and the distance between cities, you can select private vehicles, domestic aircraft, and trains for transportation. Your tour guide will be able to suggest the most practical and accommodating form of transportation for your unique requirements.

    A private tour of Turkey offers an unmatched opportunity to experience the country’s diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture at your own pace. You can design an ideal Turkey, Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Ephesus tours that will leave you with priceless memories by carefully organizing your schedule, picking the best tour operator, and personalizing your tour package.

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