Overview
Duration: 6 days
Tour starting point: Istanbul Airport
Tour ending point: Same with departure point
Includes: Private tours, officially licensed local tour guides, private transportation, domestic flight tickets, entrance tickets, all mentioned airport transfers
Excludes: International Flights, hotel booking, lunch, drinks, gratitudes (recommended)
Sights to see: Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Inclusions
Private Tours in English
Professional Local Guides
Domestic Flight Tickets
Airport Transfers
Museum/Attraction Tickets
Transportation With Private Vans
Exclusions
International flights
Hotel Bookings
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Gratitude (suggested)
Itinerary
Day 1: Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be met by our representative at the airport holding name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your hotel with private van. After check in to your hotel free day to enjoy the Istanbul on your own. Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.
Day 2: You will be picked up from your hotel by your private tour guide at 09:00am for a walking tour in Old City of Istanbul to discover the relics of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. As sites of visit are near to each other tour will be operated as walking tour, van service is not provided.
Sights to see: Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace Museum, Basilica Cistern Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.
After tour your tour guide will drop you off to your hotel. Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.
Day 3: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van service and private tour guide at 09:00am for tour on the Bosphorus to discover the jewels of Istanbul.
Sights to see: Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Taksim Square with Istiklal Street.
After tour you will be transferred to Istabul Airport for flight to Izmir (Smyrna). Upon arrival in Izmir you will be met by our representative at the airport holding name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your Ephesus hotel with private van. Overnight in your Ephesus hotel.
Day 4: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van and private tour guide at 09:00am for Ephesus tour to discover the ancient city.
Sights to see: Temple of Artemis, Great Amphitheater, Celsius Library, Temple of Hadrian and Ephesus Amphitheater, Harbor Street of Ephesus Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque.
After tour your driver and tour guide will drop you off to your hotel. Overnight in your Ephesus hotel.
Day 5: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van and private tour guide at 09:00am for Pamukkale tour to enjoy the natural calcium pools created by thermal water. As Ephesus is far away from Pamukkale there will be a 3-hours-long drive with private van however you will be accompanied by a local tour guide and informed about the following sites of visit in advance.
Sights to see: Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Cleopatra Antique Pool, Hierapolis.
Note: As you will have free time to swim in the Cleopatra Pool please take your swimsuit with you.
After tour you will be transferred to Denizli Airport for flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be met by our representative at Istanbul Airport holding name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your Istanbul hotel with private van. Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.
Day 6: Free day in Istanbul to discover the city on your own. According to your international flight time you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport. Our service ends here, we hope to have you as our guest again.
F.A.Q.
Q: Is it possible to change the tour route?
A: Of course, as this is a private tour we can change the tour route and make a new program according to your wish.
Q: What are the language options?
A: We can operate your tour in English, Spanish and Italian upon request. Please contact us for other language options.
Q: Why hotels are not included?
A: As hotels offer good rates in online booking platforms we don't include hotel booking service however we will suggest you the central locations in each destination to book your hotel, so you can make your hotel booking in accordance with your priorities.
Q: What is the pick up time from my Istanbul hotel?
A: Depending on the flight time, hotel pick up changes however in order to make a satisfying tour program and not to spend your day on the road, you can fly to Ephesus with an early morning flight.
Q: Can we finalize my tour in Kusadasi?
A: Of course, if you would like to end your tour in Kusadasi we can drop you to the hotel or Kusadasi port.
Q: How to meet my tour guides?
A: Your tour guides will be waiting you at the lobby of your hotels for departure. Also you will see our represantatives with name signs at each airport to meet you for transfer.
Q: Can we add another site or choose the sites of visit to our program?
A: Please advise us in advance if you would like to choose the sites of visit or add another site of visit to your tour itinerary, so we can revise it accordingly.
Q: Are we alone with the guide or will there be a group?
A: As this is a private tour service, you/your family will be alone with your tour guide.
Q: What kind of vehicle is used for transportation?
A: Depending on your number vehicle choice is managed however our tours are generally operated with Mercedes vito or Mercedes Sprinter for larger groups.
