(7 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus
This tour moves quickly to cover the highlights of Turkey in one week. Stay in Turkey's best hotels and tour the country's most important and diverse locations, including the fascinating city of Istanbul, ancient underground cities in
Cappadocia, and the impressive ruins in Ephesus.
Begin in Istanbul. Stay at the Four Seasons Hotel, an historic courtyard building steps from the city's main attractions. During flexible private touring with your own guide, visit sights such as the
Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the beautiful tiles in 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.
Next, fly 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.
Continue to Kusadasi. 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.
Finally, fly back to Istanbul for two more nights, including a half-day of flexible city touring.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Istanbul
Arrival transfer to hotel for 2 night stay
Day 2
Istanbul
Full-day private city touring
Day 3
Istanbul - Cappadocia
Transfer and morning flight to Cappadocia for 1 night. Full-day private touring of underground cities and caves
Day 4
Cappadocia - Kusadasi
Morning private touring. Afternoon flight to Kusadasi for 1 night stay
Day 5
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Istanbul
Private excursion to Ephesus. Evening flight to Istanbul for 2 night stay
Day 6
Istanbul
Half-day private city touring
Day 7
Depart Istanbul
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Istanbul:
Four Seasons Istanbul
Cappadocia:
Anatolian Houses
Kusadasi:
Kismet Hotel
Cost
$6,330
Per person (double occupancy)
Optional surcharge for regional business class flights:
$375 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.
