Myths of Central Anatolia and Istanbul: 10-Day Private Tour
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OVERVIEW
A Journey Through Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya & Antalya
Myths of Central Anatolia and Istanbul is a 10-day, 9-night private guided tour from Istanbul and back, covering Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya and Antalya. You travel with your own guide and driver for the whole trip, not as part of a shared group, and pricing starts from 1,890 USD per person for parties of 10 or more.
10 Days / 9 Nights
Duration
Istanbul
Departure
Istanbul
Return
Private, guided
Style
✓ 100% private tour, no joining a group
✓ Licensed local guides
✓ Flexible dates & group sizes
✓ Free, no-obligation quote
FROM
$1,890 per person
For groups of 10 or more. See the full price table below.
Tailored to your dates and group size
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What the Price Covers
Here is what the price includes, and what it does not.
What's Included
9 nights accommodation at selected hotels
10 breakfasts and 6 dinners at hotels, as marked B, L and D in the itinerary
Admission fees, tax and service charges
Complete program of tours as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide who is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture
Local transportation by a private chauffeur driven deluxe van with A/C
All transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure
Airfare for the flight from Istanbul to Ankara; Antalya to Istanbul
Flight for guide from Istanbul to Ankara; Antalya to Istanbul
Accommodation for guide and driver at a lower category hotel including their meals
VAT
What's Not Included
International airfare and related taxes
Customary end-of-tour gratuities to the guide and drivers
Bottled beverages or alcohol
Travel insurance and visas, laundry and personal items
Final pricing depends on season, group size and hotel category.
DAY BY DAY
10 days and 9 nights from Istanbul.
Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival Day
Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel located in the city center. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 2: Istanbul
Guided Day
A full day visit ot Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, hippodrome, underground cistern and the Church of St. Sophia with its world famous mosaics and architecture. After lunch within the Topkapi Palace complex, we continue our tour of the palace, one time residence of the Ottoman emperors and now a museum housing extraordinary collections of jewellery, armor and imperial costumes. We will finish the tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar before returning to our hotel.
Day 3: Istanbul
Guided Day
Today we continue to explore more of Istanbul including the Chora Church (Kariye Camii), one of the most important monuments in Istanbul and famous for its mosaics. Visit the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent. After lunch, drive along the ancient walls of Constantinople before returning to your hotel.
Day 4: Istanbul and Ankara
Travel + Guided Day
Transfer to Istanbul airport for our morning flight to Ankara. Upon arrival drive to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations which houses the richest collection of artifacts brought from various parts of the country. These artifacts include pre-historical materials, Neolithic cave drawings, utensils from Catalhoyuk, the earliest known city in the world. We will see thousands of objects which give us an overall picture of Hittite, Phrygian, Lydian and Urartian civilizations. Then we will proceed to the Temple of Augustus. After lunch, we will visit the Mausoleum of the founder of Modern Turkey, Ataturk. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Ankara.
Day 5: Cappadocia
Guided Day
Today we drive south to Cappadocia, the land of fairy-chimneys via the Salt Lake. After lunch at a local restaurant, we proceed to explore the region including the Pigeons’ Valley and the Castle of Uchisar before we get to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Cappadocia
Guided Day
We continue for our full day tour of the region. Our first stop is at Goreme where we will see a lot of rock cut churches with beautiful frescoes. Then we will drive to see the Pashabagi Valley before we arrive at Zelve Open Air Museum which was one of the earliest monastic settlements in the area. Time to visit local craftspeople before we get to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Cappadocia and Konya
Travel + Guided Day
We will visit one of the Underground cities of Cappadocia which was used in times of danger. Lunch in Konya which was the capital of the Selcuk Empire and adorned with elaborate monuments of the 12th and 13th century. We visit the Mevlana Museum which houses the tomb of the world famous mystic philosopher, Mevlana. A sacred Islamic shrine and object to pilgrimage from all over Turkey. Proceed to Karatay Museum which was a theological school and displays the most exquisite Selcuk tiles of the 13th century. Dinner and Overnight in Konya.
Day 8: Konya and Antalya
Travel + Guided Day
Drive to Antalya, the most famous resort center on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Continue to Aspendos, visit the best preserved Roman Theatre built by Marcus Aurelius in Asia Minor. Then we drive to the impressive aqueducts of the city better preserved than the ones in France, Campagna Lunch at a local restaurant. Drive to Perge which was once the greatest learning center and visited by St. Paul. It is still one of the most impressive Greco-Roman sites of Turkey. Arrive Antalya, dinner at hotel. Overnight in Antalya
Day 9: Antalya
Travel + Guided Day
Leave hotel for our visit to the Archeological Museum which houses an elaborate collection of statues and artifacts from Perge and surrounding cities. Lunch at a local restaurant. Remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the old section of the city or take an optional tour of Termessus, known as the Eagle’s Nest. It is one of the most memorable experiences of archeology, fauna and flora in the entire Mediterranean. Late afternoon flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 10: Departure from Istanbul
Departure Day
Transfer to the international airport for your outgoing flight. End of our services.
TOUR MAP
Where This Tour Takes You
The route of the Myths of Central Anatolia and Istanbul on the map.
PHOTO GALLERY
Moments From the Route
A few photographs from the places this tour passes through.
ACCOMMODATION
Where You’ll Stay
The hotels named for this route. Your exact rooms depend on your dates and availability.
Sultanhan Boutique Hotel
Istanbul
A museum hotel in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula, built to preserve its historical architecture and texture.
Argos Cave Hotel
Cappadocia
A boutique hotel in Cappadocia, set in the region’s landscape of volcanic tuff shaped by wind, snow and rain.
PRICING
Prices
2 Participants
$3,850
4 Participants
$2,560
6 Participants
$2,190
8 Participants
$1,950
10+ Participants · Best Value
$1,890
Prices change with the season and the month of travel. Please ask for the real price valid for the time you are planning to travel.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers about what is included, how the days run and how to adjust this trip to you.
What does the price cover?
The price covers: 9 nights accommodation at selected hotels; 10 breakfasts and 6 dinners at hotels, as marked B, L and D in the itinerary; admission fees, tax and service charges; complete program of tours as specified in the day-by-day itinerary; services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide who is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture; local transportation by a private chauffeur driven deluxe van with A/C; all transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure; airfare for the flight from Istanbul to Ankara; Antalya to Istanbul; flight for guide from Istanbul to Ankara; Antalya to Istanbul; accommodation for guide and driver at a lower category hotel including their meals; vAT.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Your own guide and driver travel with just your party for all 10 days, with no joining a shared bus or group itinerary.
Are internal flights included?
Yes. The price includes the flights Istanbul to Ankara; Antalya to Istanbul. Your guide’s flights are covered too.
How is the price calculated?
Price depends on group size, from 1,890 USD per person for 10 or more travelers up to 3,850 USD per person for a party of 2. Prices vary by season, so ask for the exact rate for your travel dates.
What is not included?
International airfare and related taxes; Customary end-of-tour gratuities to the guide and drivers; Bottled beverages or alcohol; Travel insurance and visas, laundry and personal items.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Istanbul and ends back in Istanbul.
Which hotels are used on this route?
Named hotels on this route include Sultanhan Boutique Hotel (Istanbul), Dedeman Hotel (Ankara), Argos Cave Hotel (Cappadocia), Hilton Inn (Konya), Tuvana Boutique Hotel (Antalya). Your exact rooms depend on your dates and availability.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes. This is our standard plan, and dates, pace and stops can be adjusted around your interests. Tell us what you want when you request your quote.
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