Private Best of Turkey Tour Package 15 Days 14 Nights
Overview
Private Best of Turkey Tour Package 15 Days 14 Nights
This 15-day, 14-night journey brings together the best-known places in Turkey. You begin in Istanbul with a private Old City tour, a Bosphorus cruise with lunch, a Turkish hammam and spa session and a flexible private city tour by car.
You then fly to Cappadocia for the Green and Red Tours among fairy chimneys, valleys and cave churches, with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight, an evening ATV or horse ride and a Turkish Night Show with dinner.
From Kusadasi you explore the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, and visit the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis. The trip ends with five nights on the Mediterranean coast in Antalya, with a boat trip, the Kaleici old town, the Duden Waterfalls and free beach days.
Hotels are 4 and 5 star, all domestic flights and airport transfers are included, breakfast is served daily and lunch is included on tour days. A personal travel assistant is available 24/7 throughout your trip.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey. Our team meets you at Istanbul Airport and takes you to your hotel by private transfer. The rest of the day is free, so you can rest after your flight or start exploring the city at your own pace.
- Arrival at Istanbul Airport
- Private airport transfer
- Hotel check-in
- Free time in Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Private Istanbul Old City Tour
Your private licensed guide shows you the historic heart of Istanbul and explains the history of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires at each landmark.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 - Meet your private tour guide
- 09:30 - Hagia Sophia
- 11:00 - Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
- 13:00 - Lunch (included)
- 14:00 - Topkapi Palace
- 16:00 - Grand Bazaar
- 17:30 - Return to the hotel
- 18:00 - Free time in Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Bosphorus Cruise and Turkish Hammam
After a free morning you cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. From the water you see Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus Bridge and historic Ottoman mansions, with wide views over the city. Lunch is served on board. In the evening you relax at a traditional Turkish hammam and spa.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 - Free time in Istanbul
- 13:00 - Bosphorus cruise with lunch
- 14:00 - Ortakoy Mosque
- 14:30 - Rumeli Fortress
- 15:00 - Bosphorus Bridge and waterfront mansions
- 16:00 - Return to the hotel
- 19:00 - Turkish hammam and spa experience
- 20:30 - Return to the hotel
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Private Istanbul City Tour and Flight to Cappadocia
Today you have a private vehicle and driver to explore Istanbul your way. You choose the route according to your interests, from historic landmarks and shopping districts to local neighbourhoods, viewpoints and photo spots. The driver stays with you throughout, so you can spend as long as you like at each stop.
Popular places you may visit:
- Galata Tower
- The colourful streets of Balat and Fener
- Karakoy district
- Ortakoy Mosque
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
- Galataport
- Luxury shopping in Nisantasi
- Bosphorus viewpoints
- The Asian side of Istanbul
Suggested schedule:
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 - Private city tour begins
- 11:00 - Galata Tower and Karakoy
- 12:30 - Balat and Fener
- 14:00 - Lunch break
- 15:00 - Ortakoy and Bosphorus views
- 16:00 - Return to the hotel
- 18:30 - Airport transfer
- 21:00 - Flight to Cappadocia
- 22:30 - Arrival in Cappadocia
- 23:00 - Hotel check-in
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - Cappadocia Green Tour and Optional Activities
The Green Tour takes you through the valleys, underground cities and unusual landscapes of southern Cappadocia. In the evening you can ride an ATV or a horse through the valleys and watch the sunset over the region (optional).
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:30 - Green Tour departure
- 10:30 - Kaymakli Underground City
- 12:00 - Ihlara Valley
- 13:00 - Lunch (included)
- 14:30 - Selime Monastery
- 16:30 - Pigeon Valley
- 17:30 - Return to the hotel
- 18:30 - ATV tour or horse riding
- 21:00 - Return to the hotel
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Optional Hot Air Balloon, Red Tour and Turkish Night Show
You can start the day with an optional hot air balloon flight before joining the Red Tour, which covers Cappadocia's best-known fairy chimneys, cave churches and viewpoints. In the evening you attend a traditional Turkish Night Show with dinner and local performances.
- 05:00 - Hot air balloon flight (optional)
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:30 - Red Tour departure
- 10:00 - Goreme Open Air Museum
- 11:30 - Uchisar Castle
- 13:00 - Lunch (included)
- 14:00 - Pasabag fairy chimneys
- 15:30 - Devrent Valley
- 17:00 - Return to the hotel
- 19:30 - Turkish Night Show with dinner
- 22:30 - Return to the hotel
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 7 - Flight to Izmir and Free Time in Kusadasi
After breakfast you check out and transfer to Cappadocia Airport for your flight to Izmir. Our team meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel in Kusadasi. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the sea, use the hotel facilities or explore the town.
- 10:00 - Hotel check-out
- 11:00 - Airport transfer
- 13:00 - Flight to Izmir
- 14:30 - Arrival in Izmir
- 15:30 - Transfer to Kusadasi
- 16:00 - Hotel check-in
- 17:00 - Free time in Kusadasi
- 19:00 - Dinner and leisure time
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 8 - Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Today you visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, including the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre and other Roman-era monuments, followed by the House of the Virgin Mary.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 - Hotel pick-up
- 10:00 - Ephesus Ancient City
- 11:30 - Library of Celsus
- 12:30 - Great Theatre
- 13:00 - Lunch (included)
- 14:30 - House of the Virgin Mary
- 17:00 - Return to the hotel
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 9 - Pamukkale Tour
You travel to Pamukkale to see its white travertine terraces and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a place where natural beauty and thousands of years of history meet.
- 07:30 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 08:30 - Departure for Pamukkale
- 11:00 - Pamukkale travertines
- 13:00 - Lunch (included)
- 14:00 - Hierapolis Ancient City
- 15:30 - Cleopatra Pool (optional)
- 17:00 - Return to the hotel
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 10 - Flight to Antalya
After breakfast you check out and transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight to Antalya. On arrival you are taken to your hotel, and the rest of the day is free to enjoy the Mediterranean coast.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 - Hotel check-out
- 11:00 - Transfer to Izmir Airport
- 13:00 - Flight to Antalya
- 14:30 - Arrival in Antalya
- 15:30 - Hotel check-in
- 16:00 - Free time on the Mediterranean coast
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 11 - Free Beach Day and Resort Time
A full day at leisure. You can relax on the beach, use the resort facilities, go shopping or explore Antalya on your own.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 - Free beach day
- 12:00 - Free time and shopping
- 17:00 - Leisure time at the resort
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 12 - Antalya Boat Trip on the Mediterranean
You spend the day on the Mediterranean Sea, with swimming stops, views of the coastline and lunch on board.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 - Boat trip departure
- 12:00 - Swimming stops
- 13:00 - Lunch on board
- 16:00 - Return to the marina
- 17:00 - Return to the hotel
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 13 - Antalya Old Town and Waterfalls Tour
Today you explore the historic centre of Antalya, its narrow streets and marina, and the well-known Duden Waterfalls.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:30 - Antalya city tour departure
- 10:00 - Kaleici old town
- 11:30 - Hadrian's Gate
- 13:00 - Lunch (included)
- 14:30 - Duden Waterfalls
- 16:00 - Antalya Marina
- 17:30 - Return to the hotel
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 14 - Free Day in Antalya
Your last full day is free to enjoy Antalya's beaches, cafes and Mediterranean atmosphere before departure. Optional activities are available in the afternoon.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 - Free time
- 13:00 - Optional activities available
- 18:00 - Sunset by the Mediterranean
Overnight in Antalya.
Day 15 - Departure from Antalya
After breakfast you check out and transfer to Antalya Airport. You can fly home directly from Antalya, or request an additional flight to Istanbul before your international departure.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 - Hotel check-out
- 11:00 - Airport transfer
- End of services
- Optional: flight to Istanbul available on request
- Optional: direct international departure from Antalya
Important Notes
Prices per person (without hotel)
- Standard option - Adult: from $1,500
$1,840; Child: from $760$1,840 - Option 2 - Adult: from $650
$990; Child: from $510$1,500
The package price does not include hotels. Choose your hotel for each city on this page and its price for your dates is added; you can also book the package without hotel. Prices are per person based on a minimum of two travellers.
Hotel options
You stay in Hilton hotels or premium hotels of a similar category (4-5 star), depending on availability and your travel dates. The Istanbul hotels are chosen for their central location, with easy access to the main sights, restaurants, shopping areas and public transport.
Other room categories and hotel upgrades are available on request.
Good to know
- Accommodation: 4-5 star hotels (Hilton or similar)
- Best Season: June - August
- Tour Type: Cultural, historical and sightseeing tour
- Meals: Daily breakfast and lunch on tour days
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Transfers: Hotel and tour transfers included; private transfers and domestic flights
- Guide: Private professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide
- Departure From: Istanbul
- Arrival City: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi and Pamukkale
Notes
The hot air balloon flight, the Cleopatra Pool, scuba diving and water sports in Antalya are optional and not included. On the last day you can fly home directly from Antalya or ask for an extra flight to Istanbul before your international departure.
After booking, a dedicated travel assistant contacts you and sends all hotel confirmations, domestic flight details, pick-up times and a day-by-day itinerary within 24 hours.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Lunch on Tour Days
- ✓All Airport Transfers
- ✓All Domestic Flights
- ✓Professional Group Tour Guide
- ✓Meet and Greet Service at Airports
- ✓Private Istanbul Old City Tour
- ✓Bosphorus Cruise with Lunch
- ✓Private Istanbul City Tour
- ✓Turkish Hammam and Spa Experience
- ✓Cappadocia Green Tour
- ✓Cappadocia Red Tour
- ✓Turkish Night Show with Dinner
- ✓Antalya Old Town Tour
- ✓Antalya Boat Trip with Lunch
- ✓Mediterranean Coast Experience
- ✓Free Beach and Resort Days
- ✓Ephesus Ancient City Tour
- ✓Visit to the House of the Virgin Mary
- ✓Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
- ✓All Museum and Attraction Entrance Tickets
- ✓Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- ✓Transportation During Tours
- ✓Air-Conditioned Vehicles
- ✓English-Speaking Local Guides
- ✓24/7 Personal Travel Assistant and WhatsApp Support
- ✓All Taxes and Service Charges
- ✕Hotel Accommodation (optional – you can add it if you wish)
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)
- ✕Scuba Diving in Antalya (Optional)
- ✕Water Sports Activities (Optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do US citizens need a visa to visit Turkey?
No. US citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. You only need a US passport that is valid for at least six months from your date of entry. There are no forms, fees or advance applications.
Which flights go direct from the USA to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul every day from 13 US cities: New York JFK, Newark, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC and Detroit. The flight takes about 10-13 hours depending on your departure city. From New York JFK, flight TK2 leaves at 20:00 and lands in Istanbul the next morning; the return flight TK1 leaves Istanbul at 15:10. If you are flying from another US city, we can help you arrange the tour from there.
Is the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride included in the tour?
No, the balloon ride is an optional add-on and is not part of the base package, but we recommend it. At sunrise you drift over the fairy chimneys with around 100 other balloons, and many guests say it was the highlight of their trip. Tell us when you book and we reserve it for you in advance. Flights sell out quickly in peak season, so early booking is essential.
What happens after I book, and can I contact you beforehand?
You can message us on WhatsApp before booking. We go through the full programme with you, answer your questions and confirm the details before you commit. Once you book, your dedicated travel assistant contacts you straight away, and within 24 hours you receive all hotel confirmations, domestic flight details, pick-up times and your day-by-day itinerary as a PDF. You can still adjust the programme, for example with extra nights, a balloon ride, different hotels or a slower pace. We stay in touch on WhatsApp from booking until you are back home.
Can you create a fully customised Turkey tour for me?
Yes. You may want more time in Istanbul, or to add the Antalya coast, Bodrum, Gallipoli or a gulet cruise; you may prefer 5-star hotels or a slower pace with more free time. Tell us your destinations, dates, budget, travel style and group size, and your travel assistant will build a personal itinerary from scratch. Contact us on WhatsApp and you will receive a custom proposal within 24 hours.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.