Private luxury tours in Turkey

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Luxury travel - Deluxe Turkey tours
Turkey in a Week
(7 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus


Best of Turkey
(13 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Bodrum


Classical Turkey
(8 Days)
Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus, Pergamon, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale & Hierapolis)


Istanbul in Depth
(6 Days)

Historic Turkey
(11 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi (Ephesus, Didyma, Priene, Miletus, Pergamon)


Journey Through Turkey
(18 Days)
Istanbul, Troy, Gallipoli, Kusadasi (Ephesus & Pergamon), Pamukkale (Aphrodisias & Hierapolis), Bodrum, Turquoise Coast, Antalya, Cappadocia


Essence of Turkey
(13 Days)
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus


City & Sea
(9 Days)
Istanbul, Bodrum


Journey Through Turkey

(18 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Istanbul, Troy, Gallipoli, Kusadasi (Ephesus & Pergamon), Pamukkale (Aphrodisias & Hierapolis), Bodrum, Turquoise Coast, Antalya, Cappadocia

This is our most comprehensive private tour of Turkey, and it’s an ideal combination of the country’s most rewarding experiences: fascinating cultural sites, exciting cities, stunning landscapes, relaxing resorts, beautiful beaches and compelling attractions off the beaten path.

In Istanbul, stay at the Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet, a historic courtyard building steps from the city's main attractions. With your expert private guide and driver, tour Istanbul’s most interesting sights, such as the Aya Sofia (Hagia Sophia), Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace (including the Harem), Yerebatan Saray and Spice Market. Shop for carpets, kilim, jewelry, glass, textiles and antiques at the Grand Bazaar, and visit vibrant neighborhoods and the city’s most interesting museums.

Travel along the shores of the Sea of Marmara to tour the monuments in Gallipoli. Sail across the Dardanelles to Troy, Homer’s fabled city. Also visit the sprawling ruins of the ancient city of Pergamon, including the Altar of Zeus, Acropolis, Library, Temple of Trajan, and theater, as well as the Asklepion and Red Basilica.

Continue down the coast of the Aegean Sea to Kusadasi, a resort town on the Aegean. With your expert private guide, tour the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, the Terrace Houses and Ephesus Museum, as well as the nearby House of the Virgin Mary. Tour the important ruins of Aphrodisias en route to Pamukkale to enjoy the hot spring pools and white mineral terraces, and visit the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient thermal spa. Next, drive to Bodrum, where whitewashed homes overlook the water. Explore the Roman amphitheater, Castle of St. Peter, and remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Venture south to the unspoiled Turquoise Coast, taking in views of bays, small islands and clear blue water. See rock-cut tombs and other fascinating Lycian ruins in Myra, Xanthos and Patara. Enjoy a cruise to Kekova Island to see the underwater ruins of an ancient city. Discover the Dalyan Delta, a conservation area of reeds and waterways that’s home to sea turtles, water birds and blue crabs. Continue to Antalya to stay at a relaxing beach resort on the Mediterranean and enjoy touring of the ruins of the ancient cities of Termessos, Perge and Aspendos.

Next, drive inland to Cappadocia to explore ancient subterranean cities filled with frescoed churches and cave dwellings in Goreme, Kaymakli and other locations. While there, stay in a luxury cave-style hotel. En route, stop in Konya to see the green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes).

Finish your tour in Istanbul with two final nights in Turkey’s most exciting city.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Arrive Istanbul
Arrival transfer to Four Seasons Hotel for 3 night stay
Day 2 Istanbul
Full-day private tour
Day 3 Istanbul
Full-day private tour
Day 4 Istanbul - Canakkale
Private transfer to Canakkale for 1 night. En route, tour Gallipoli and Troy
Day 5 Canakkale - Kusadasi
Private transfer to Kusadasi for 2 nights. Tour Pergamon en route
Day 6 Kusadasi & Ephesus
Private excursion to Ephesus
Day 7 Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Private transfer to Pamukkale for 1 night. Tour Aphrodisias and Hierapolis en route. Private touring of Pamukkale
Day 8

Pamukkale - Bodrum

Private transfer to Bodrum for 2 nights
Day 9 Bodrum
Morning private city touring
Day 10 Bodrum - Gocek
Private transfer to Gocek for 1 night. Tour Dalyan Delta and Kaunos en route
Day 11

Gocek – Kalkan

Private touring of Xanthos, Patara and Saklikent Canyon. Afternoon private transfer to Kalkan for 1 night
Day 12 Kalkan - Antalya
Full-day touring of Myra, Kekova Island and Kale. Private transfer to Antalya for 2 nights
Day 13 Antalya
Full-day private tour of Antalya, Termessos and Perge
Day 14

Antalya – Konya – Cappadocia

Private transfer to Cappadocia for 2 nights, with touring of Konya and Aspendos en route
Day 15

Cappadocia

Full-day private tour
Day 16 Cappadocia - Istanbul
Morning private touring around Cappadocia. Private transfer and flight to Istanbul for 2 nights
Day 17 Istanbul
At leisure
Day 18 Depart Istanbul
Private airport transfer

Hotels
Istanbul: Four Seasons Istanbul and Ciragan Palace Hotel
or Four Seasons Bosphorus
Canakkale: Kolin Hotel
Kusadasi: Kismet Hotel
Pamukkale: Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal
Bodrum: The Marmara Bodrum
Gocek: Swissotel Gocek
Kalkan: Patara Prince Hotel
Antalya: Mardan Palace Hotel
Cappadocia: Anatolian Houses

Cost
$13,885 Per person (double occupancy)
Optional surcharge for regional business class flights: $250 per person

All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

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Ancient ruins in Turkey, Head of Medusa Bodrum harbor Ceiling of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Old cave dwellings in Cappadocia Temple of Apollo, Side (near Antalya) View from room at Four Seasons Hotel, Istanbul
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