"Best of Turkey" Small Group Tour
Most of our tours are private but because of the occasional requests to travel with small groups we are giving our guests in 2013 an excellent small group tour option without lowering the quality of a single one of our services. The Best of Turkey small group tour will focus on the classics in a 10 day time frame but with add on private touring options. You will have an in-depth look into Istanbul, Cappadocia, and the Ephesus region together with a small group (maximum 12 people). Once your small group 10 day classic tour is finished we would be happy to add some additional time of private touring along the beautiful Turkish coastline, extra time back in Istanbul, or any other area in Turkey of interest. We have a very limited number of these small group tours scheduled so reserve your spot as soon as possible! CLICK HERE TO REQUEST INFORMATION
FEATURES:
- An excellent English speaking guide with very comfortable newer model vans.
- Short domestic flights that allow you to spend more time in these amazing regions and less time on long 10+ hour transfers.
- Hotels that are a mix of hand picked high quality boutiques with authentic Turkish charm and rooms that are hand picked by our owners.
- Breakfasts are included but we like to give our guests the freedom to choose most of their Turkish savory cuisine for lunch and dinner.
SCHEDULE:
Day 1: Istanbul - Arrival and Orientation
Day 2: Istanbul - "Old City" Sultanhamet Tour (Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Bascilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar
Day 3: Istanbul - Bosphorus Boat Trip, Topkapi Palace, Spice Market
Day 4: Cappadocia - Direct 1 hour morning flight to Cappadocia/Afternoon at leisure (optional culinary, wine tasting, shopping, or hiking)
Day 5: Cappadocia - Ortahisar Village, Uchisar Fortress, Red Valley
Day 6: Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum, Zelve, Kaymakli Underground City, Fairy Chimneys, Pasabag Tour
Day 7: Ephesus Region - Flight to Izmir/Sirince Village Tour and some time at leisure
Day 8: Ephesus Region - Ancient Ephesus, St. John's Basilica, and Virgin Mary's House
Day 9: Ephesus Region - Pamukkale and Hierapolis (option swimming in hot springs)
Day 10: Return Flight back to Istanbul in time to connect with your international flight (or add some optional private touring)
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST INFORMATION
PRICING: $2,950 (PER PERSON) W/ SINGLE EXTRA $750 (if 1 in a room)
INCLUDED: All airport transfers, Hotels mentioned below (upgrades available upon request), All breakfasts, All museum entry fees, Transportation in non-smoking minibus, Excellent English speaking guide, All domestic flights, Basic Travel Insurance
NOT INCLUDED: International flights, visas, tips to guide and driver, luxury hotel upgrade, and personal items
OPTIONAL: We can arrange private tours before or after the small group tour as well as any touring additions such as a Cappadocia Balloon trip
LUXURY HOTELS FEATURED:
Istanbul: Ottoman Imperial, Sultanhan, Sultania, Sirkeci Konak, Darusaadde, and Golden Horn Sultanhamet (highest luxury hotels: Four Seasons, Old City Hagia Sofia)
Cappadocia: Sira Cave Hotel, Gamirasu, Yunak Evleri, Perimasali Cave Hotel, Sultan Cave Suites (highest luxury hotels: Museum Cave Hotel, Argos Hotel)
Ephesus Area: Nisanyan Evleri or Markiz Konaklari (Sirince Village), La Vista, Charisma, Korumar, Kismet