Büyük Türkiye

Bodrum

  • Expose your senses to the fragrant aromas and delicious flavors of Turkey at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.
  • Discover the remarkable grandeur and beauty of the Blue Mosque.
  • Rise into the skies & marvel over sweeping views of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys in a hot air balloon.
  • Sail along the Turquoise Coast in style aboard a traditional Turkish gulet boat.
  • Featuring a handpicked selection of luxury accommodations.
  • Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

14 days

Starting from
$11,578
per person*

A travel experience like no other

This sample itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire your next trip. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose.

DAY 1          ISTANBUL Bonjour

Welcome Package
Private Transfer – Airport
Traditional Welcome Bath ( Private Hamam Experience )

DAY 2          ISTANBUL Cultural

Private Tour – Full day – Historical Peninsula of İstanbul

DAY 3          ISTANBUL xxx

Private Tour – Dolmabahce Palace. Grand Bazaar. Taksim Square & Galata Tower
Boat Tour – Private – Bosphorus Tour

DAY 4           ISTANBUL TO CAPPADOCIA XXX

Private Transfer – Airport
Flight – Istanbul – Cappadocia [Direct – 1 hr] – Economy
Private Transfer – Hotel
Home Cooking Class

DAY 5          CAPPADOCIA xxx

Hot Air Baloon – Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia (3-4 hrs) (with Private Transfers) – Shared Tour
Private Cappadocia Tour – Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley & Kaymakli (5.5 hrs)

DAY 6          CAPPADOCIA xxx

Private Cappadocia Tour – Pasabag Valley. Ortahisar, Fair Chimneys. Red Valley,
Wine House Visit
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony with Private Transfers

DAY 7          CAPPADOCIA TO IZMIR

Private Transfer – Airport
Flight – Cappadocia – Izmir [Direct – 1 hr] – Economy 
Private Izmir City Tour

DAY 8          IZMIR

Private Tour of Pergamum with Private Transfer – Full Day

DAY 9          IZMIR TO BODRUM

Private Transfer to Bodrum ( via Ephesus ) ( Private Ephesus Tour )

DAY 10          BODRUM

Private Bodrum City Tour – Full Day

DAY 11          BODRUM

Private Didyma, Priene and Miletus Tour – Full Day

DAY 12          BODRUM

Private Boat Tour 9 hrs ( including lunch )

DAY 13          BODRUM

Leisure

DAY 14          BODRUM – İSTANBUL

Private Transfer – Airport
Flight – Bodrum – Istanbul [Direct – 1 hr] – Economy

DAY 1Upon your arrival in İstanbul, your tour guide and driver will greet you in front of terminal building with a sign board and accompany you to your accommodation. Once your check in process is done, you will start to your first visit!
It is refreshment time with a traditional body scrub and soap foam massage while fascinating yourself in local culture. There is no better place than Cemberlitas where you can have the best traditional Turkish Bath experience. After you have relieved your worn of journey by the bath joy, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
DAY 2Lets step back in time as you go on a discovery of Sultanahmet Square, the historic hub of the city. Start your day by visiting the ornate residence of the sultans of the past, the Topkapi Palace by the accompanied by your guide. Admire its breath taking architecture and sumptuous adornments as your guide introduces you to the history of the Ottoman Empire. Next, take a walk to the Basilica Cistern of Yerebatan, the largest of the hundreds of reservoirs built beneath the city to provide its residants with water. Stroll through the pillars and keep an eye out for the Medusa heads -the proud guard of this ancient engineering wonder. The Hippdrome of Constantinople, former host of the chariot races in antiquity, synthesizes a mosaic of relics from both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Here you can admire the ancient Obelisk of Theodosius, a 60-foot-tall Egyptian pillar, as well as the coiled Serpent Column, a Greek monument from ancient Delphi, both re-located to Istanbul by Emperor Constantine the Great during its period of transition from Byzantium to Constantinople. Reflecting the religious changes of the city, the iconic Hagia Sophia is the perfect spot to understand the synthesis of Ottoman and Byzantine influences in the city. You’ll visit this glorious 1,500-year-old mosque and enjoy in the breath taking mosaic accens of its domed ceiling. You’ll continue with a visit of the wonderful Blue Mosque, a marvel in architectural design aimed to be outstriped that of the Hagia Sophia. Dating to the early 17th century, with its 6 minarets and the largest courtyard in the Ottoman Empire, this building has perfect proportions! Once you get inside, have a look at the intricate patterns of over 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles, from which the mosque derives its name.
DAY 3Istanbul is a crossroad of two continents where rich Ottoman history is in harmony with modern metropol life. Start your day with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world. Accompanied by your private guide, stroll through the vivacious streets stand in line with numerous stores and expose your senses to this harmony of colors, sounds and scents. Witness the talented local artisans and craftsmen work on their masterpieces and try out your bargaining skills. Continue your day with a visit to Taksim Square. Get a glance of Istanbul’s trendiest neighborhoods. Take a funcy walk through the pedestrian Istiklal Street dotted with too many boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars to glimpse where Istanbulites like to spend their leisure. Next stop is Galata Tower, a graceful medeveal watchtower built to help defend the city from its enemies. Have a look at this thrilling bird’s-eye view of Istanbul from upper balcony. Take the priceless opportunity to see both the Asian and European continents at the same time and be amazed at the iconic scenery of the Golden Horn with domes and minarets dotting its legendary skyline. Next stop is the precious Dolmabahce Palace proudly standing on the shores of the Bosphorus accompanied by your private driver and guide. Marvel at the amazing neoclassical façade of this former imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans before entering inside to explore its flamboyant interiors. Admire the grandiose crystal stair rails and listen to your guide explain the history of this royal home as you make your way through the grounds.
Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks by cruising down through Bosphorus on a private boat between two continents. Among the wooden mansions and posh marble palaces lining up next to each other on Istanbul’s shoreline and look out for the remarkable mosques of the Golden Horn with their minarets reaching up into the sky. Enjoy the views of the old Ottoman fortresses and sail past the city’s fascinating neighborhoods. A cruise down the Bosphorus allows you to experience this magnificent metropolis in a whole new way. Upon the end of your tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
DAY 4A private transfer will be provided from your hotel in Istanbul to the airport. 
Board a flight in Istanbul with service to Cappadocia. The flight duration is approximately one hour. 
A private vehicle with driver and guide will provide a transfer between the airport and your hotel. 
Get a unique experience to learn the tips and hints of Turkish cuisine in a cooking class hosted by a Cappadocian local. Besides learning how to prepare traditional and local dishes, you will also be discovering desserts and pastries.
DAY 5

The best way to experience Cappadocia and its extraordinary landscapes is aboard a hot air balloon. Before the daybreak, meet your private driver for a transfer to the launch site where you’ll join some adventurers and get an opportunity to witness one of the most lyrical sunrises of your lifetime. Energize on a light complimentary breakfast while your crew completes the necessary preparations before take-off. Once everyone is on board, the baloon raises slowly into the morning sky and the magnificent landscape of Cappadocia suddenly reveal in front of your eyes. Watch dozens of harmoniously flying balloons above the horizon during one of Nature’s greatest shows. As the sun smoothly climbs up, the daylights warm up your tranquil surroundings. Glide over the sublime hills and valleys of Cappadocia and get a real sense of the region’s fairy tale terrain. After about an hour journey in the air, your pilot gently descent down and lands the balloon. Enjoy a glass of nonalcoholic champagne as keepsake certificates are distributed to all guests. Afterward, return to your hotel by private transfer.
(P.S. Weather dependent. This decision is made by an organized weather organization in Cappadocia & can be cancelled within 24 hrs of ride)

Cappadocia’s fairy tale scenery has sparked the imaginations of adventure seekers from around the globe for years. Discover the highlights of this breathtaking geography accompanied by your private driver and guide. The journey begins with a visit of the Goreme Open Air Museum. This UNESCO World Heritage Site exhibits some amazing examples of Byzantine art and stunning frescos in a series of churches carved into the rocky surroundings. Let your guide inform you to the rich history of this breath taking area as you walk around the epic landscape. Your next stop is the Uchisar Castle, the highest point in the region. Take in the matchless panoramic views of Cappadocia with stupendous Mount Erciyes proudly standing in the background Continue to the spectacular Pigeon Valley, yet another natural beauty of Turkey. Enjoy its panoramic view and don’t forget to take plenty of photographs. Keep an eye out for the countless pigeon houses and admire at the extraordinary rock formations and sculpted into the hillsides around you. Your next stop is Kaymakli, one of Cappadocia’s underground cities. Walk down through the underground labyrinth and find out the history of the 7th century Christians who created these settlements in an attempt to escape persecution. Feel amazed at this surreal underground dwells and appreciate the intelligence of its past habitants as you make your way through the narrow passages. After the visit, you are transferred back to your hotel.

DAY 6Meet your private driver and guide for a great day in wonderful Cappadocia. Take a guided walk among Devrent Valley’s unique, sculpturesque rock formations and figure out why this area is also known as ‘Imagination Valley’. Take a short journey to Pasabag Valley and explore this geological wonder surrounded by ubiquitous fairy chimneys. Ortahisar, a natural citadel carved rocks and learn the history accompanied by your private driver and guide. Admire the town’s charming stone houses and its narrow alleys and visit the fortress that has become an significant landmark of the region. Enjoy the celebrated views of the phenomenal fairy chimneys and the glorious Mount Erciyes in the background. Next, transfer to Cavusin Valley for an opportunity to see the peculiar troglodyte settlements that stayed inhabited until the mid-20th century. After the lunch, head to the Red Valley. Feel like you are in a fairy tale as you marvel at the beauty of the surreal geography around you. Nothing better than ending your day with a visit to Wine House! Celebrate the day goes by and get a better understanding why Cappadocia is famous for its fertile vineyards. Upon the conclusion of the tour, you will be dropped off back at your hotel.
Evening: Activity – Whirling Dervishes Ceremony –
Meet your private driver and tour guide for a transfer to the Sarihan Caravansarai where to witness a traditional Whirling Dervishes Ceremony tonight. Before the ritual begins, take some time to explore the Saray, believed to have been built in 1249. The Whirling Dervish Ceremonies are an important part of Turkish culture and have been placed among the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This epic form of spiritual meditation and worship symbolizes the human’s mystical journey and spiritual ascent to perfection. Watch the dervishes perform this stunning, solemn dance and their beautiful garments come to life as they continue to spin to the sounds of traditional music. This memorable ceremony ends approximately in an hour and you will be transferred back to your hotel.
DAY 7A private transfer will be provided from your hotel in Cappadocia to the airport. 
Board a flight in Nevsehir Airport with service to İzmir. The flight duration is approximately one hour. 
Meet your private driver and guide in front of teminal building of domestic lines for a half day tour of Izmir. Start your day with a visit to the Agora, the famous marketplace of old Smyrna, for a glimpse into Izmir’s distant past. Next stop is Kizlaragasi Hani, a caravanserai dating back to the 18th century. This typical Ottoman inn features a 4,000 square meter courtyard that today hosts a vibrant bazaar full of stalls selling souvenirs and handicrafts. Stroll through this lively, labyrinthine marketplace and expose your senses to the heart and soul of Izmir. Shop for gifts to take back home to your loved ones, or grab a decadent cup of Turkish coffee and simply watch the hustle and bustle around you. Today the Open Air Museum of Izmir, this historical site is believed to have been built during the reign of Alexander the Great. Accompanied by your guide, wander down the ancient colonnades and learn about life in the city as it was thousands of years ago. Final stop of the day is the Historical Elevator built in 1907 to allow Izmirians to get from the seaside to the higher portions of the city. Take a ride to the terraces up top for an opportunity to marvel at the panoramic views of Izmir and its surrounding mountains and bays. Your tour concludes when you are dropped off at your hotel in İzmir.
DAY 8Get an intimate insight into Turkey’s distant past on this full day tour of Pergamum. This morning, meet your private driver and guide and travel north towards the district of Bergama. Upon arrival, visit the Sanctuary of Asclepius located on the outskirts of the ancient city. Stroll through this mysterious historic complex and learn how it became one of the most prominent healing centers of the Roman empire. Make your way to Pergamum Acropolis, perched on a local hilltop. Led by your guide, explore the timeworn and historically-rich ruins. Head to the Temple of Trajan proudly dominating the summit. Marvel at the remnants of beautiful colonnades and take in the splendid views of the nearby town of Bergama. See the famous foundations of the monumental altar dedicated to Zeus, where once stood Satan’s throne, the remains of which have been reconstructed and are displayed in Berlin’s Pergamom Museum, before visiting Pergamum Theater, considered to be the World’s steepest ancient theater. Walk down the aged steps or simply sit back and relish in the magnificent vistas. Today’s adventure concludes when you are transferred back to your hotel in Izmir.
DAY 9After the check out from the your hotel, meet your driver and tour guide to hit the road again for Ephesus where you’ll embark on a fascinating tour. The ruins were designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, is considered to be one of the World’s greatest classical sites. Take a guided hike through this historical metropolis surrounded by ruined marble buildings and gain insight into the Ephesians’ life as it was thousands of years ago. Walk down through the Arcadian Way lined with ancient columns and visit the the Terrace Houses, the Roman Baths and harvest the day at the striking façade of the Celsus Library. Admire the beauty of glorious Grand Theatre of Ephesus. Continue your day with a visit to the Shrine of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to live out her final years, and the Basilica of St. John. After the conclusion of the tour, continue on to Bodrum where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
DAY 10

Bodrum, the sun-drenched Turkish Riviera, is a gateway to famous Turquoise Coast. Besides hosting remarkable bays, this city is a place where you can observe the traces of history. Accompanied by your private guide, start your day with a visit to the Ancient Theater of Halicarnassus. This age-old structure is picturesquely standing on a hillside and offers view of the city below. Contuniue to the Myndos Gate, the only surviving entrance of ancient Halicarnassus. It is that used to be a part of the city’s walls, built by a local king in the IV century. Your next stop are the historical Windmills. A symbol of the region, the windmills stand proudly on top of a hill overlooking the islands on horizon and the downtown at the same time. This place is the best spot to take plenty of photographs. In order to put a check mark on your bucket list, head to the remains of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Listen to your guide speak to the past grandeur of the site and explain its story. Making your way into the city make a stop at Saint Petrium, a medieval fortress, built by the Hospitaller Knights of St John. This building is also home to Turkey’s unique Underwater Archeology Museum which hosts many ancient shipwrecks and artifacts obtained during the first underwater archaeological excavations in human history.

After some free time shopping for souvenirs your tour concludes back to your hotel.

DAY 11Enjoy a full day tour to Ionian antique cities of Didyma, Priene and Miletus. Start your tour with Didyma an ancient Ionian sanctuary containing a temple and oracle of Apollo. Continue exploring the antique cities with Priene, an ancient Greek city of Ionia and Miletus, an ancient city on the western coast of Anatolia. Lunch is included in the tour price as well as entrance fees to the sights.
DAY 12Explore Turkey’s Turquoise Coast in style from abroad a private traditional Turkish gulet boat. After a transfer to the local harbour, board your vessel and start your day by sailing along the unspoiled shorelines of the Turkish Riviera to Aquarium Cove, known for its crystal-clear waters and abundance of fish. Take a refreshing swim in this secluded bay or simply unwind and bask in the warm Aegean sun. Contuniue to Kara Ada, the Black Island famous for its healing mineral springs. Bathe in the soothing thermal waters and head to the nearby caveto treat your skin with mud believed to have been used by Cleopatra herself to preserve her famed beauty. After getting back on your boat sail South past a rockyoutcrop towards the Poyraz Cove. Its georgeous clear waters have made it one of the most popular diving spots in the area. Take in tranquil scenery as you make your way to the nearby Meteor Bay. Jump into its irresistible blue waters and get unique opportunity to swim in a hole created by a meteorite impact. Your day at sea also wouldn’t be complete without a delicious lunch. The excursion ends when you travel back to the harbour and are transferred back to your hotel in Bodrum.
DAY 13Relax and enjoy with the facilities of your resort in Bodrum.
DAY 14A private transfer accompanied by your guide will be provided from your hotel in Bodrum to the airport. Board a flight in Bodrum Airport with service to İstanbul . The flight duration is approximately one hour.

SAFE JOURNEY BACK HOME! 

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