Luxury Turkey tour

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Visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. Visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, the Chora Museum, and embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Stay in the luxurious Shangri-La on the Bosphorus in the heart of Istanbul.
    • Explore highlights such as the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
    • Sleep in a deluxe cave hotel with glorious views in Cappadocia.
    • Relax in style on the Turquoise Coast in the Kempinski Barbaros Bay.

What's this trip about?

    Visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. Visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, the Chora Museum, and embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityIstanbul
End CityBodrum

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Nature
  • Safari

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Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

Accommodation options: Shangri-La Bosphorus, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Park Hyatt Istanbul, Hotel Sultanhan

Upon arrival into Istanbul, you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel, located right on the shores of the Bosphorus.

Day 2: Istanbul

Accommodation options: Shangri-La Bosphorus, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Park Hyatt Istanbul & Hotel Sultanhan

Today you embark on a tour of some of the main highlights of Istanbul with your private guide, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Spice Market.

Day 3: Istanbul

Accommodation options: Shangri-La Bosphorus, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Park Hyatt Istanbul & Hotel Sultanhan

Another day exploring with your guide; today you'll visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.

Day 4: Istanbul

Accommodation options: Shangri-La Bosphorus, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Park Hyatt Istanbul & Hotel Sultanhan

This is your final day in Istanbul. Today you'll visit the Dolmabahce Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque, the Chora Museum, and embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus.

Day 5: Cappadocia

Accommodation options: Argos in Cappadocia, Kayakapi Premium Caves, Yunak Evleri & Esbelli Evi

You'll be taken to the airport by your private driver ready for your flight to Cappadocia. Here, you'll be met and driven to your hotel, situated within the bizarre rock formations that comprise the Cappadocia area.

Day 6: Cappadocia

Accommodation options: Argos in Cappadocia, Kayakapi Premium Caves, Yunak Evleri & Esbelli Evi

Rise early this morning to go hot air ballooning over the striking Cappadocian landscape at sunrise. Later, explore the cave churches of Goreme Open Air Museum with your guide, then embark on a jeep safari to some of the area's best panoramic viewpoints.

Day 7: Cappadocia

Accommodation options: Argos in Cappadocia, Kayakapi Premium Caves, Yunak Evleri & Esbelli Evi

Today you'll take part in a traditional cookery course in a local family home.

Day 8: Bodrum

Accommodation options: Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Serenity 70, Palmalife Bodrum Resort & Spa & Azka Otel

Transfer to the airport and fly south to the Bodrum Peninsula for some rest and relaxation. You'll be met at the airport and driven to your deluxe hotel on the coast, overlooking the nearby Greek islands.

Day 9: Bodrum

Accommodation options: Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Serenity 70, Palmalife Bodrum Resort & Spa & Azka Otel

At leisure to soak up the sun. Your hotel has a fantastic range of facilities to make use of, including a private beach and marina.

Day 10: Bodrum

Accommodation options: Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Serenity 70, Palmalife Bodrum Resort & Spa & Azka Otel

Another day at leisure at your hotel, enjoying the views and the wonderful hospitality.

Day 11: Bodrum

Accommodation options: Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Serenity 70, Palmalife Bodrum Resort & Spa & Azka Otel

A final day at leisure on the Bodrum Peninsula. If you want to explore the surrounding area, there is a small village close to your hotel or alternatively transport can be booked into Bodrum town, where there is a plethora of shops and restaurants.

Day 12: Return home

You'll be driven to the airport, ready for your flight back to Istanbul. Here, you will catch your return flight home.

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