Highlights of Turkey

Turkey, straddling Europe and Asia, has been the crossroads of multiple civilizations for more than 2,000 years providing one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting melting pots of culture and history. Turkey is not just about historical sites, it offers something for everybody from natural beauty, to sports activities (hot air ballooning, rafting, biking, skiing, windsurfing, rock climbing) and turquois beaches. Don’t forget their world-famous food which range from gourmet dinner and fine wine to street food.

Explore the many diverse experiences Turkey has to offer and take the time to enjoy Turkish profound hospitality.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Istanbul. VIP airport service and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2Private city tour visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hipodrome, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar and an experience a local hammam (traditional Turkish bath / SPA).

Day 3Private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus. Visit Topkapi Palace, walk through Nisantasi (trendiest shopping district), explore Ortakoy neighborhood (offers different religious structures as well as popular spot for locals).

Day 4Transfer to airport and flight to Kayseri. Visit the Devrent Valley (landscape with rock formations), Pasabag Valley (formation of “fairy chimneys”), Zelve (where 3 canyons meet).

Day 5Enjoy Cappadocia’s spectacular views on a hot air balloon ride. Private sightseeing of Kaymakli Underground city, Goreme Open Air Museum and Goreme Valley. Visit a pottery workshop and meet the artisans. Enjoy a wine tasting with a wine expert.

Day 6Morning hike in the Pigeon Valley, visit the picturesque village of Mustafapasa (preserved Greek village), and participate in a cooking class with a local family.

Day 7Transfer to airport and flight to Izmir. Transfer to hotel

Day 8Private sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City (Celsus Library is the best-preserved structure built in 117 AD), House of the Virgin Mary, and Ephesus Museum

Day 9Private visit of Pamukkale, Turkey’s foremost mineral-bath spa, and the ancient city of Hierapolis

Day 10Drive from Izmir to Bodrum

Day 11Day at leisure. Enjoy the beach

Day 12Day at leisure. Enjoy the beach

Day 13Enjoy a private adventurous sailing experience in a gullet (typical wooden sailing boat) and enjoy a gourmet lunch on-board

Day 14Transfer to airport and flight to your destination

Suggested Additional Experiences

Take a street food tour and eat your way through Istanbul.
Shop antiques and fine art with an expert.
Stay at a museum hotel perched over 2,000 year old Roman mosaics and ruins.
Dine at the unique Santralistanbul (former Ottoman Empire’s power station).
Enjoy a private Whirling Dervish Ceremony.
Experience Hagia Sophia with exclusive after-hours access.

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