11-Day Turkey Explorer Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's historic sites
- Visit the ancient city of Ephesus
- Discover the unique landscapes of Cappadocia
- Relax on the beaches of Antalya
- Experience the ancient ruins of Troy
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 10 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Guided tours of major attractions
- International flights to and from Turkey
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour requires a minimum of two participants to operate.
- Single travelers may be subject to a single supplement fee.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or special requirements in advance.
Know before you go
- Pack comfortable walking shoes for exploring ancient sites.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection during outdoor activities.
- Carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
- Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
- The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
- Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
- Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
- Important Note: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
- For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
- Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
- The tour combined with individual transfers, Domestic flights and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Traveler reviews
Highly recommend!
Great trip. Good companions. Efe is an excellent guide. Wonderful itinerary. Everything was well planned out by the tour company.
Fabulous private winter tour through Turkey
We had a 7 night/8 day private tour through Turkey in January 2022, starting and ending in Istanbul, and it was absolutely amazing! From the WWI memorials in Gallipoli, to the impressive ancient Roman cities of Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Hierapolis, followed by the beautiful pools of Pamukkale, the large tombs of Rumi in Konya and Atatürk in Ankara, and the magical landscape of Cappadocia. All these sights were very impressive, with a lot of variety in setting and background, and some nice surprises. In just one week we traveled back through centuries of history. And Turkey is a beautiful country, perhaps even more when most of it is covered by a thick blanket of snow. The two of us were taken around by guide Metin and driver Emin and both did a fabulous job. Metin was able to tell us many fascinating stories at the various sights, and gave us plenty of time to explore. He also brought us to various local eateries for some delicious and varied Turkish food. Emin was a friendly driver who drove us safely from one place to the other, even when we had to face quite some snow along the road. Also kudos to Kerem through whom we booked our trip, with swift and clear replies to our questions. The hotels we stayed in (ranging between 3 and 5 stars) were good as well. And with the tour being private, we were more flexible than with a standard package, and always felt safe in these times of COVID-19. Do expect to be on the road for quite some hours though, as Turkey is a big country. But don’t let that put you off from visiting, and definitely consider Tour Altinkum because of their professionalism and perfect service!
A trip to remember.
Our recent trip to turkey, a most memorable experience. All thanks to our wonderful tour guide Emre and outstanding driver Okan.Emre our tour guide during our stay in turkey was amazing!!! It was our pleasure and priviledge to explore turkey with such a seasoned guide.He was courteous knowledgeable,polite and all the time a perfect gentleman, attentive to all our needs and our safety.He is a first class tour guide.He has a terrific sense of humor and his photography skills were an added bonus.Our tour driver Okan was the master of the turkish roads.Everyday was filled with adventure and laughter. Emre and Okan made our visit to Turkey a memorable experience.I Learned so much about history and culture of your great country. I highly recommend this tour company. My family, friend and i can not wait to visit again.
My unforgettable Turkey escapade
The entire trip was absolutely amazing thanks to our excellent tour guide Emre and driver Okan!!! They were both awesome and made our trip so memorable. Emre with his vast and immeasurable knowledge of Turkey and Okan with his driving expertise going through the narrow, cobble stone streets of Istanbul. They were both so hospitable and warm, treated us like family.