Luxury Europe travel - Artisans of Leisure - Luxury tour operator for Turkey

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Istanbul, Bodrum

This tour combines two of Turkey's most popular destinations: fascinating Istanbul and picturesque seaside Bodrum. One day is also spent on an excursion to Ephesus to see the important ruins.

First, explore Istanbul according to your interests—art, architecture, cuisine, history, religion and/or shopping. During flexible private touring with your own guide, visit sights such as the Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and its Harem, ancient underground cisterns, and Istanbul's Spice Market. Shop for carpets and kilim, jewelry, glass, textiles and antiques at the Grand Bazaar. Also visit the city's most interesting museums and vibrant neighborhoods.

Continue to Bodrum, an ancient harbor town featuring beautiful whitewashed backsteets, a Roman amphitheatre, the Castle of St. Peter and the remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Accommodation in Bodrum is at one of Turkey's premier resorts. If desired, take a private full-day excursion to the magnificent ruins of Ephesus to see the Library of Celsus, the Terrace Houses and Ephesus Museum, as well as the nearby House of the Virgin Mary.

Finally, fly back to Istanbul for two more nights in Turkey's most sophisticated city.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1	Arrive Istanbul VIP airport assistance. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 night stay
Day 2	Istanbul Full-day private city tour
Day 3	Istanbul Full-day private city tour
Day 4	Istanbul - Bodrum Private transfer to flight to Bodrum. Private transfer to resort for 3 night stay
Day 5	Bodrum Half-day private tour of Bodrum
Day 6	Bodrum At leisure (or optional full-day excursion to Ephesus - additional cost applies)
Day 7	Bodrum - Istanbul Private airport transfer to flight to Istanbul. Private transfer to hotel for 2 night stay
Day 8	Istanbul Half-day private city tour
Day 9	Depart Turkey Private airport transfer

Hotels

Istanbul:	Four Seasons Sultanahmet or Park Hyatt (first stay) Four Seasons at Bosphorus or Ciragan Palace (second stay)
Bodrum:	Mandarin Oriental Bodrum or Amanruya* (*supplement applies for the Aman resort)

Cost

$9,780

Per person (double occupancy)

The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world

Booking Information

All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Please Contact Us for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

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