Private Istanbul & Ephesus Tour Package 8 Days 7 Nights
Overview
Private Istanbul & Ephesus Tour Package 8 Days 7 Nights
This eight-day package pairs Istanbul's heritage with the ancient city of Ephesus. It includes hotels with daily breakfast, airport transfers, a domestic flight, guided tours and lunch on tour days.
In Istanbul you tour the Old City with a professional guide, join a Bosphorus dinner cruise, explore Galata, Balat, Dolmabahce and Ortakoy by private car with a driver, have a free day with an optional Turkish bath, and take a morning cruise on the Bosphorus.
You then fly to Izmir and spend a full day in Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world, before flying back to Istanbul.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
You arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), where our team welcomes you and takes you by private transfer to your hotel in central Istanbul. After check-in the rest of the day is free.
- Airport transfer included
- Free time in Istanbul
Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast your professional guide takes you through the highlights of Istanbul's historic Old City, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Basilica Cistern
- Grand Bazaar
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch included
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Free Day and Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
The day is free for shopping, cafes or optional activities in Istanbul. In the evening you join a Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish shows and entertainment.
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free time in Istanbul
- Optional shopping time
- Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Turkish shows and entertainment
- Dinner included
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Private Istanbul City Tour by Car
A flexible day with your own vehicle and professional driver. The driver drops you at each stop, waits nearby while you explore on your own and then takes you on to the next one.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 - Pick-up from the hotel by private vehicle
- 09:30 - Galata Tower and the surrounding area
- 11:00 - The colourful streets of Balat and Fener
- 12:30 - Lunch at a local restaurant
- 14:00 - Dolmabahce Palace area
- 15:30 - Ortakoy and Bosphorus views
- 17:00 - Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
- 18:30 - Return transfer to the hotel
- 19:00 - Free time and optional dinner
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5 - Free Day and Optional Turkish Bath
A free day in Istanbul with no scheduled tours. Relax at your hotel, explore the city at your own pace, visit local cafes or go shopping. In the evening you can try an optional traditional Turkish bath and spa.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 - Free time in Istanbul
- 11:00 - Optional shopping or a cafe visit
- 13:00 - Optional lunch at a local restaurant
- 14:00 - Explore Istanbul at your own pace
- 17:00 - Return to the hotel and relax
- 19:00 - Optional Turkish bath and spa experience
- 21:00 - Return to the hotel and free time
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6 - Bosphorus Morning Cruise and Flight to Izmir
This morning you join a group Bosphorus cruise and see Istanbul's waterfront landmarks from the water. Afterwards you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir, followed by hotel check-in and free time.
- 07:30 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 08:30 - Pick-up from the hotel
- 09:00 - Bosphorus morning cruise (group tour)
- 13:00 - Cruise ends and return to the hotel
- 13:30 - Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the airport
- 16:00 - Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
- 17:15 - Arrival in Izmir and transfer to the hotel
- 18:30 - Check-in at Seaport Hotel
- 19:30 - Optional dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant
Overnight at Seaport Hotel.
Day 7 - Ephesus Ancient City Tour
A full-day tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. After the tour you return to your hotel and the evening is free.
- 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:30 - Departure for the Ephesus tour
- 10:00 - Explore Ephesus Ancient City
- 13:00 - Lunch at a local restaurant
- 14:00 - Ephesus tour continues
- 16:30 - Tour ends and transfer to the hotel
- 17:00 - Arrival at the hotel and free time
- 19:00 - Optional dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 8 - Flight to Istanbul and End of Services
After breakfast and check-out you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. From there you can continue your journey home or, if your plans allow, add an optional extra night in Istanbul.
- Flight to Istanbul
- Optional extra night in Istanbul
- End of services
Important Notes
Prices per person (without hotel)
- Adult: from $700
$860 - Child: from $630
$1,060
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
The package uses carefully selected 4-star hotels, chosen for comfort, location, cleanliness and guest satisfaction:
- Istanbul: Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Old City or a similar 4-star hotel
- Izmir / Ephesus area: Seaport Hotel
All hotel stays include daily breakfast. The final hotel choice depends on availability for your travel dates.
Good to know
- Accommodation: 4-5 Star Hotels (Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Old City or Similar, Seaport Hotel)
- Best Season: August - November
- Tour Type: Culture & Holiday
- Meals: Breakfast Daily, Lunch on Tour Days
- Languages: English, Spanish, Russian
- Group Size: Private and Group Tours
- Transfers: Mercedes-Benz Vito
- Guide: Included on Tour Days
- Departure From: Istanbul
- Arrival City: Istanbul
Notes
On day 4 the car comes with a driver only; you explore each stop independently. The Bosphorus morning cruise on day 6 is a group tour. The Turkish bath on day 5 is optional.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Domestic Flight Tickets
- ✓Airport Transfers
- ✓Professional Tour Guide on Tour Days
- ✓Istanbul Old City Tour
- ✓Private Istanbul City Tour by Car with Driver
- ✓Bosphorus Morning Cruise
- ✓Ephesus Ancient City Tour
- ✓Lunch on Tour Days
- ✓Free Day in Istanbul
- ✓Optional Turkish Bath & Spa Experience
- ✓Transportation During Tours
- ✓All Local Taxes & Service Charges
- ✕Hotel Accommodation (optional – you can add it if you wish)
- ✕International Flights to and from Turkey
- ✕Personal Expenses
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.