Private Tour

Istanbul-Ephesus-Pamukkale (5 Days Private Tour)

Overview

Available languages

English

120 hours

Mobile ticket

You can visit Istanbul, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale and Hiearapolis. This is a perfect tour option for our guests who would like to see the best ancient sites of Turkey and meet with the local people, experience the life and taste the local cuisine. Different hotel options are available depending on your budget.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival

Accommodations

3-4-5 Star hotel options are available

Istanbul

Arrival to Istanbul; your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel

Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Full day walking tour in Istanbul

Accommodations

3-4-5 Star hotel options are available

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Sultanahmet District

During this tour you will visit St. Sophia (Hagia Sofia), Underground Byzantine Cistern (Yerebatan), Hippodrome of Istanbul, Blue Mosque (The Sultan Ahmed Mosque), Topkapi Palace including Harem section and Grand Bazaar.

6 hours • Admission Included

Day 3

Full day walking tour in Istanbul

Accommodations

3-4-5 Star hotel options are available

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Bosphorus Strait

You will have Bosphorus cruise by ferry to see the Anadolu Hisari, Rumeli Hisari (no interior visits to medieval fortresses), old mansions, waterfront wood houses, imperial palaces, hunting lodges, modern villas on both the European and Asians shores of the strait while cruising.

2 hours • Admission Included

Taksim Square

You will visit Taksim and Istiklal Street, the modern center of Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

You will visit the Old Spice Bazaar, one of the main attractions for tourists in Istanbul

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Istanbul to Kusadasi and Ephesus tour

Accommodations

3-4-5 Star hotel options are available

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

you will have lunch in a local house in Sirince village

Ancient City of Ephesus

Early departure to airport for Izmir flight, Your tour guide is going to meet you at Izmir airport and you will have 1 hour driving to Ephesus; you will first visit Ephesus ancient city (Grand Theatre, Odeon, Celsus Library and other highlights of the site)

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

House of Mother Mary is today an active catholic church. It is believed that the Mother of Jesus spent some time there.

40 minutes • Admission Included

Basilica of St. John

You will visit the ruins of the Basilica of St John and his tomb. After the tour we will transfer you to the port town of Kusadasi for an overnight stay

40 minutes • Admission Included

Day 5

Aphrodisias and Pamukkale

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Aphrodisias

Departure from Kusadasi and 2 and half hour driving to visit ancient Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite famous for its well preserved stadium

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

after lunch and 1 hour driving from Aphrodisias, we arrive to Pamukkale. You will visit the Hierapolis ancient city and walk in the hot-springs. After the tour you will be transfered to Denizli airport and flying to Istanbul.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private airport transfers

Private tour (transport, guiding, entrances, parking fees)

Domestic flights (Istanbul-Izmir / Denizli-Istanbul)

3-4-5 Star Hotels are available to choose

Gratitudes, dinner and drinks

Options

With 4 star Hotels

4 star Hotels : 4 Star Hotel is included. you can contact us for hotel names.
Comfort
Breakfast & Lunch
Mercedes: Mercedes Vito 9+1 seat Mercedes Sprinter 15+1 All our vehicles are nunsmoking
Pickup included

With 5 star Hotels

5 star hotels: 5 Star Hotels are included. Please contact for Hotel details.
Mercedes Vito & Sprinter: Mercedes Vito 9+1 seater Mercedes Sprinter 15+1 seater
Pickup included

Tour Without Accommodation

No Accommodation: You can arrange Accommodation yourself.
Pickup included

With 3 Star Hotels

3 Star Hotels: 3 Star Hotels are included. Please contact us for Hotel details
Lunch & Breakfast
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Turkey trip
pemrosal,,Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best ever tour! Well managed and excellent tour experience and well thought out. Highly recommend. Ertunga and maria were very professional and kind
First family trip overseas
Gajain,,Dec 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is my second trip to Turkey but my first trip with family. Both of the trips were arranged by Ertunga and Maria. My first trip in 2018 left a lasting impression on Turkish culture and hospitality thanks to Ertunga 😄. So much so for my second trip I contacted Ertunga and he arranged all my tours from Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Pamukkale. He made everything so smooth. I would like to give a fair review on the following:- Professionalism-10/10 Honesty -10/10 Hospitality-10/10 Price -10/10 Ease of communication-10/10 They are the best and they have best team supporting them. A special thanks to my guide Volkran Akalin. He was amazing with my children. He was engaging with my teenage children which is a challenge. He went above and beyond his call of duty to make sure their trip to Ephesus and Pamukkale unforgettable. He was very detailed in his explanation. He made every fact fun and realistic. If u are looking for a memorable trip, fun and trouble free trip please Ertunga and team. I highly recommend them. They are simply the best people to be with 😄
It's ok to Travel to Turkey in a Pandemic and do Tours with Ertunga!
paoladfraire,,Jul 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ertunga was God sent! We did a lot of research on tours and we picked him because he was very responsive and attentive to our needs. We were able to travel to all the sites safely and although we traveled in a Pandemic, Ertunga was always very good in making sure we enjoyed our tours. He is extremely knowledgeable and even my 10 month old daughter loved being around him that she cried when we finished the 5 day tour. Thank you Ertunga for taking care of us so well. To those afraid to do tours or travel to Turkey in a Pandemic, don't be afraid! Just use precaution and wear a Mask!
Tour of the seven churches of Asia minor
saltcrib,,Jan 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing time in Turkey and our guide Ertunga was incredibly knowledgeable. We were able to see so much in the short time we had and enjoy each place without feeling rushed. Ertunga was by far the best host-tour guide and felt privileged to spend time with him. We had such a great time that we are planing a second trip this year!
First Class all the way!!
434joaquins,,Nov 19, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have been everywhere and we always hire private tours (for my wife and I). Never I have found such professionalism in a tour provider. 5 Days is not enough. We spent 2 days in istanbul, then we flu to Capapdocia, Izmer (Ephesus) and Hierapolis. In every place we had an almost new Mercedes Van, Driver (very decent guys) and the tourist Guide (2 of them with 2 college degrees). Best hotels Istambul Ritz Carlton, Cappadocia Kayakapi and Kusadasi Charisma de Luxe. (google them) FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY.