(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ankara, Izmir, Ephesus,
Aphrodisias, and Pamukkale
This tour features the highlights of Turkey: the romance and sophistication of Istanbul, the great ancient ruins in Ephesus and Aphrodisias, the mineral pools in Pamukkale, the rock formations in Cappadocia, and the turquoise waters off the coast of Bodrum.
Istanbul
- Begin with comprehensive city touring in Istanbul with flexible touring tailored to your interests — be they art, cuisine, history, architecture, religion, or shopping.
- Visit the city's beautiful palaces, mosques, and ancient underground cisterns.
- Take in Istanbul's café culture, and browse for carpets, jewelry, textiles, and culinary delights in the Grand Covered Bazaar.
- Cruise the Bosphorus, the mighty waterway that divides the city and separates Asia from Europe, and old Istanbul from modern Istanbul.
- Retreat at night to the exclusive Four Seasons Istanbul, located just steps from the city's main attractions.
Cappadocia, Ankara
- Visit the cave churches and vast underground cities in Cappadocia.
- Journey on to Ankara, Turkey's capital city, and visit the colorful old town district and renowned Anatolian Civilizations Museum.
Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale
- Continue to Izmir, your base for exploring the ruins of Ephesus and Aphrodisias. In classical times, this region was a thriving metropolis that served as the center of the world's commerce, linking the Royal Road to Babylon with Mediterranean sea trade.
- Also visit the mineral pools in Pamukkale before returning to Istanbul for two nights in an elegant room overlooking the Bosphorus at the prestigious Ciragan Palace Hotel.
Itinerary Overview
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| Day 01 | Arrive
Istanbul
Arrival transfer to the
Four Seasons Istanbul for 3 nights. |
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| Day 02 | Istanbul
Full-day private tour:
Aya Sofya, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Suleymaniye Mosque, Yerebatan
Saray, and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. (B,L) |
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| Day 03 | Istanbul
Continue touring: Spice
Market, Bosphorus cruise, and the Rumeli Fortress. Afternoon visit
to the Grand Covered Bazaar. (B,L) |
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| Day 04 | Istanbul
- Cappadocia
Transfer and flight to
Cappadocia for touring: Göreme Open Air Museum, Pasabagi and Zelve,
Avanos region. 2 nights at Dedeman Cappadocia Hotel. (B,L,D) |
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| Day 05 | Cappadocia
Continue touring: Uçhisar,
Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, Soganli Village, and regional carpet and
pottery shops. (B,L,D) |
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| Day 06 | Cappadocia
- Ankara - Izmir
Drive to Ankara, visiting
Seljukian Caravanserai Agzikarahan en route. Visit Ankara's old
town, the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, and the Mausoleum of Ataturk
before the flight to Izmir. Transfer and 2 nights at the Izmir Hilton.
(B,L) |
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| Day 07 | Ephesus
Excursion
Touring: House of Virgin
Mary, Ephesus Antique City, St. John's Basilica, the temple of Artemis,
and the Ephesus Museum. There will also be a short visit to Kusadasi.
Return to the Izmir Hilton later this afternoon. (B,L) |
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| Day 08 | Izmir
- Aphrodisias - Pamukkale - Istanbul
Touring to Pamukkale.
En route visit Aphrodisias, the museum, the Temple of Aphrodite,
the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon,
and the Bishop's Palace. After lunch, continue to Pamukkale. Tour
the Necropolis, the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the
Apollo Temple, and the Theatre. Late afternoon return to the Izmir
Airport for the flight to Istanbul, transfer to the Ciragan Palace
Hotel for a 2 night stay. (B,L) |
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| Day 09 | Istanbul
Touring: Topkapi Palace,
Taksim Square, Galata Tower, and Ortakoy. (B) |
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| Day 10 | Depart
Turkey
At leisure until airport
transfer. (B) |
Accommodation
| Istanbul: |
Four Seasons Istanbul
Ciragan Palace Hotel |
| Cappadocia: | Dedeman Cappadocia Hotel |
| Izmir: | Izmir Hilton |
Cost
Per Person Cost (double occupancy): $6,370
* Optional surcharge for regional business class flights (when available):
From $210 per person
To request the complete itinerary for the above tour, or to begin customizing
your own itinerary, please contact
an Artisans of Leisure travel expert.
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