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Explore Turkey like never during this private, guided, 13-day tour. Take in the sights and sounds of Istanbul with your tour guide during two full-day tours before heading for Cappadocia, the land of fairy chimneys and ancient churches.
Uncover the myths and legends surrounding Christianity in Ephesus. See its ancient ruins, including the House of the Virgin Mary. Continue to Pergamon, yet another historic destination and home to one of the Seven Churches of Asia according to the Book of Revelation. See the calcium terraces of Pamukkale before heading for the coastal city of Bodrum, the final destination in the itinerary.
Unlike most other Turkey tours, this trip includes a visit to Prince's Islands in Istanbul. Domestic flights are included in the tour price. Please note that we can also customize the itinerary as per your requirements.
In 2 Days you can visit the most popular places in Istanbul. The first-day itinerary includes the best of the Old City like Hagia Sophia Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrom of Constantinapolis, and more. The second-day itinerary includes the Bosphorus, Dolmabahce Palace, and more.
At the end of the tour, you will be enchanted by the information was given by your local guide.
With the tickets, already have for you, you will skip all the lines at the entrance of the museums, and easily start to visit. Transportation and Local guide is included. Entrance fees are also included.
Pick-up and Drop off are included.
Enjoy a mix of culture, adventure and relaxing moments as you discover the Unesco-listed sites of Romania during this guided, 14-day tour.
Included in the itinerary is the famous Horezu Monastery, the fortified churches of Transylvania, the old wooden churches of Maramures and an ancient fortress in the Orastie Mountains. Discover the painted monasteries of Bucovina as well as Sighisoara, the only medieval citadel in Europe that is still inhabited.
This trip starts and ends in Bucharest, the capital city, which you will explore on the second day of this trip. Also included in the itinerary is a guided walking tour of Cluj Napoca. Scroll down to the itinerary section for more details.
Are you looking for something unique out of Istanbul? This seven-day West Black Sea Tour offers an amazing route, which will take you away from the stressful city environment.
Starting from amazing Sile, we head to Agva to discover its pure natural beauty. Then, we will drive east along the West Black Sea toward Akcakoca, enjoying the beautiful scenery on the way. We will visit the old city of Akcakoca and other local attractions, including Genoese Castle.
Next up in our destinations are Bolu, home to the beautiful Lake Abant, and then the town of Safranbolu, famed for Ottoman architecture. The last stop of our tour is Amasra, a beautiful Black Sea port town, where we will tour its local attractions before returning to Istanbul to end our trip.
Sightseeing ToursWalking tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
1-85 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Istanbul, Black Sea Region, Ağva
Istanbul, Black Sea Region, Ağva, Akcakoca, Lake Abant, Safranbolu, Amasra
This ten-day, private, guided tour takes you to some of the most beautiful castles of Transylvania and offers you a relaxing holiday in this enchanting land. Your journey starts from Bucharest, the capital city. From there you will head for Sibiu, the former cultural capital of Europe. See the magnificent Alba Carolina, a citadel decked in white, followed by a one-night-stay in Haller Castle. See the big fortified church in Biertan and visit Sighisoara, the only medieval citadel in Europe that is still inhabited, along with Peles and Bran castles
Learn more about the myths and legends surrounding these fairy tale castles and fortresses. Wander down the streets of medieval cities and take in the beautiful landscape of Romania along the way. For more details, scroll down to the itinerary section below.
Spend a week tracing the shared history of three nations.
Travel to Tirana, Prishtina, Skopje, and the UNESCO site of Ohrid and Prizren to understand how the area’s complex past has shaped each destination’s culture. As you venture from city to countryside, learn about the local traditions from the resilient people who call this region home.
Day 1:
Early morning pick up from city center hotels and transfer to airport in Istanbul for flight to Cappadocia. Meeting at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport and transfer to Cappadocia to meet with the group and guide.
Departure and walk through the “Fairy Chimneys” in Devrent Valley, Paşabağ (Monks’) Valley, practice pottery production with the ancient technique in Avanos. Visit to Göreme, the "open-air museum“ holding the earliest churches and chapels carved in fairy chimneys presenting finest examples of frescoes. Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in the region.
Lunch will be during the tour.
Dinner and overnight at a 4* hotel in Cappadocia
Day 2
Departure after breakfast for panoramic view of the Hospital Monastery. Walk into the “wonderland” at Kızılçukur (Red Valley) and the village of Çavuşin with rock-cut dwellings. Underground City of Kaymaklı, rock-cut city beneath the earth up to 8-9 levels where early Christians used to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecution. Explore the rock formations in Çatalkaya. A fantastic overview of the fairy chimneys from Esentepe. Pigeon Valley, greatest collection of pigeon nests in the world
Evening transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for flight back to Istanbul. Arrive to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotels
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through pristine landscapes and cultural treasures of Trabzon, Rize and Artvin—the hidden gems of Turkey’s Eastern Black Sea region.
Visit popular attractions like Green Kackar Mountains, Uzungol and Ayder Highland. Discover majestic waterfalls like Mencuna, Palivot and Gelintülü amidst lush green forests and explore Zilkale—the most romantic castle in Turkey. Enjoy local delicacies like Hamsikoy Sutlacı and Muhlama.
With expert guides, comfortable accommodations and a carefully curated itinerary, this tour promises great opportunities to immerse in the local culture, nature, cuisine and lifestyle of Turkey.
Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Black Sea
Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Black Sea Region, Ayder Plateau, Karagol
Explore the highlights of Turkey's Aegean Coast and Istanbul In five days with this private, guided tour.
Soak up the highlights of Istanbul and see important monuments in the city like Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Sail down the Bosphorus after that. Up next are the white terraces of Pamukkale formed by calcium-rich water cascading downhill.
Discover the magnificent ruins of Ephesus on the last day of this tour. Legends say that Virgin Mary lived in this place. See the House of the Virgin Mary as well as the Temple of Artemis. Fly back to Istanbul after the tour is over.
Discover a piece of Ancient Grecian history on this private, full-day tour that starts from Athens! Explore West Greece Aitolia and Akarnania, two great ancient states that bordered the Acheloos River. Impressive hidden gems lesser-known by tourists, this tour to these spots is for adventurous visitors looking for something new and alternative!
The area we visit is considered one of the most virgin areas across Greece. Its residents have remained with their roots and have cultivated the land for ages, and love showing the "true identity" of Greece to curious visitors. This is a relatively untouched area, away from the spotlights and current affairs, waiting for travelers to explore!
This is an excellent tour if you have just a day in Athens or are short on time.
•For 7-10 travelers, we will use 2 transfers for your transportation:
A) Mercedes Benz Vito Tourer (capacity: 7 travelers),
B) Scoda Octavia yellow cab taxi (capacity: 3 travelers)
•If travelers are more than 10, you can send us a request and we will check the available dates in order to make your tour.