Private Grand Turkey Tour Package: 10 Days, 9 Nights
Overview
Private Grand Turkey Tour Package: 10 Days, 9 Nights
This 10-day, 9-night journey covers the highlights of Turkey. In Istanbul you join a private Old City tour, cruise the Bosphorus with lunch on board, relax at a Turkish hammam and spa, and explore the city your own way on a private tour by car.
Cappadocia Red and Green Tours
In Cappadocia you take the Green and Red Tours through valleys, underground cities, fairy chimneys and cave churches, with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight, an evening ATV or horse ride and a Turkish Night Show with dinner.
Ephesus and Pamukkale
You then fly to Izmir and stay in Kusadasi to visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary, and the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale with the ruins of Hierapolis, before flying back to Istanbul.
Hotels, Flights and Support
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
Choose your hotels
A middle-class hotel is included in this package. If you wish another hotel, we can change it: choose it below and only the price difference is added. Availability is confirmed with you.
Choose your check-in date to see the exact prices for your dates.
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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 - Return to Istanbul and End of Services
After breakfast you check out and transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. From there you can continue to your international flight, or extend your stay in Istanbul with an extra hotel night.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 - Hotel check-out
- 11:00 - Transfer to Izmir Airport
- 13:00 - Flight to Istanbul
- 14:15 - Arrival in Istanbul
- End of services
Optional: an extra night in Istanbul is available.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓9 Nights Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast – a Middle-Class Hotel from Our Selection, Confirmed by Availability and with Your Approval
- ✓Lunch on Tour Days
- ✓All Airport Transfers
- ✓All Domestic Flights
- ✓Professional Group Tour Guide
- ✓Private Istanbul Old City Tour
- ✓Bosphorus Cruise with Lunch
- ✓Turkish Hammam and Spa Experience
- ✓Private Istanbul City Tour by Car
- ✓Cappadocia Green Tour
- ✓Cappadocia Red Tour
- ✓Turkish Night Show with Dinner
- ✓Ephesus Ancient City Tour
- ✓Pamukkale Tour
- ✓All Museum and Attraction Entrance Tickets
- ✓Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- ✓Transportation During Tours
- ✓24/7 Personal Travel Assistant and WhatsApp Support
- ✓All Taxes and Service Charges
- ✕Personal Expenses
- ✕Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)
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.
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Grand Turkey tour package for 10 days: what you need to know
This private ten-day journey covers the highlights of Turkey with extra time and experiences in each region, from $2,800 per person. In Istanbul you have a private Old City tour, a Bosphorus cruise with lunch, a Turkish hammam and spa session and a private city tour by car; in Cappadocia the Green and Red tours and a Turkish night show with dinner; and from Kusadasi, Ephesus and Pamukkale. Nine hotel nights with breakfast, all domestic flights, all airport transfers and lunch on tour days are included.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 days, 9 nights |
| Price | from $2,800 per person |
| Route | Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Pamukkale, back to Istanbul |
| Hotels | 9 nights with breakfast, middle-class hotels from our selection, confirmed with your approval |
| Included | All domestic flights and transfers, private Old City tour, Bosphorus cruise with lunch, hammam, private car tour, Red and Green tours, Turkish night show, Ephesus, Pamukkale, lunch on tour days |
| Not included | International flights, hot air balloon (optional), personal expenses |
What does the 10-day itinerary include?
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Istanbul, private transfer |
| Day 2 | Private Old City tour with a licensed guide |
| Day 3 | Free morning; Bosphorus cruise with lunch past Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque and Rumeli Fortress; Turkish hammam and spa |
| Day 4 | Private car tour on your own route: Galata Tower, Balat and Fener, Istiklal Street, Galataport, Nisantasi; flight to Cappadocia |
| Day 5 | Green Tour; optional evening ATV or horse ride |
| Day 6 | Optional sunrise balloon; Red Tour; Turkish night show with dinner |
| Day 7 | Flight to Izmir, free time in Kusadasi |
| Day 8 | Ephesus: Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, House of the Virgin Mary |
| Day 9 | Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis |
| Day 10 | Flight from Izmir to Istanbul and end of services |
Grand Turkey or the 8-day private Turkey tour?
| Turkey package | Length | What is different | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Turkey tour | 8 days | The same four regions, faster | $2,250 per person |
| This package | 10 days | Private Old City tour, hammam, private car day, Turkish night, a free afternoon in Kusadasi | $2,800 per person |
| Best of Turkey timeless journey | 10 days | An alternative 10-day route | $3,299 per person |
| Best of Turkey tour package | 15 days | The slowest, most complete version | $3,980 per person |
The two extra days make the difference between a fast overview and a trip with time to enjoy each place, including a relaxing afternoon on the Aegean coast before Ephesus.
Is 10 days the right length for Turkey?
For a first visit, ten days is ideal: long enough for Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale without rushing, short enough to fit into two weeks of holiday with travel days.
What can you add?
| Optional extra | Price from |
|---|---|
| Standard sunrise balloon flight | $199 |
| Premium luxury balloon flight | $399 |
| Bosphorus private yacht for up to 12 | $299 per hour |
When is the best time to go?
April to June and September to November are the best months for touring all four regions. July and August are hot on the Aegean and busy everywhere; winter is mild on the coast and cold, often snowy, in Cappadocia.
What should you bring?
Comfortable walking shoes, swimwear for the hammam and the Pamukkale pools, a hat and sunscreen, warm layers for Cappadocia mornings, smart-casual clothes for the Turkish night, modest clothing for mosques, and your passport for the domestic flights.
How do you book?
Choose your dates on this page and send the form, or message us on WhatsApp with your flights. We confirm the hotels with your approval and send the plan in writing; you pay only after confirmation. For more ideas see our Turkey tour packages.
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.
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