14 Day Luxury Turkey Tour | Art, Gastronomy & Heritage

After breakfast, meet your private licensed guide to explore the timeless treasures of Istanbul's Historic Peninsula.

Visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the elegant Blue Mosque, the historic Hippodrome, and the atmospheric Basilica Cistern, before discovering the splendor of Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly four centuries.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Matbah Restaurant

Enjoy an authentic Ottoman dining experience inspired by recipes once served in the imperial kitchens of Topkapi Palace. Matbah is renowned for its refined palace cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and exceptional service.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the legendary Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets. Browse thousands of shops offering handwoven carpets, fine jewelry, İznik ceramics, leather goods, spices, antiques, and traditional Turkish handicrafts—perfect for finding unique souvenirs and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of old Istanbul.

Dinner Recommendation

🍽 Seven Hills Restaurant

End the day with dinner overlooking the illuminated Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Sea of Marmara, while enjoying fresh seafood and contemporary Turkish cuisine.

Accommodation: Amira Hotel or Hotel Sultania

After breakfast, meet your private guide for a fascinating day exploring Istanbul beyond its iconic monuments. Today's journey combines Byzantine heritage, vibrant local neighborhoods, authentic gastronomy, and the timeless beauty of the Bosphorus.

Begin with a visit to the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, home to one of the world's finest collections of Islamic manuscripts, carpets, ceramics, calligraphy, and ethnographic treasures.

Continue to the magnificent Chora Church (Kariye Mosque), internationally renowned for its breathtaking Byzantine mosaics and frescoes, regarded as masterpieces of late Byzantine art.

Your journey then continues through the historic districts of Fener & Balat, where colorful Ottoman houses, hidden churches, charming cafés, antique shops, and narrow cobblestone streets reveal the multicultural history of old Istanbul. Visit the remarkable St. Stephen Bulgarian Church, better known as the famous Iron Church, one of the world's few prefabricated cast-iron churches.

From Balat, continue to the historic Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), one of Istanbul's most atmospheric markets. Before exploring the colorful stalls filled with spices, Turkish delights, teas, dried fruits, and local delicacies, visit the beautiful Rüstem Pasha Mosque, celebrated for its magnificent İznik tile decorations.

🍽 Lunch Experience

Pandeli Restaurant or Hamdi Restaurant

Pandeli Restaurant, located above the historic Spice Bazaar, has welcomed distinguished guests for decades and remains one of Istanbul's most iconic dining establishments. Enjoy classic Turkish cuisine in a beautiful historic setting overlooking the bustling market.

Alternatively, Hamdi Restaurant, overlooking the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus, is one of Istanbul's most famous culinary institutions. Renowned for its exceptional kebabs, traditional Southeastern Anatolian cuisine, and spectacular panoramic views, it has been a favorite of both locals and international visitors for generations

After lunch, board your private motor yacht for a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise. Sail between Europe and Asia while admiring magnificent Ottoman palaces, elegant waterfront mansions, Rumeli Fortress, the Bosphorus bridges, and Istanbul's unforgettable skyline from the water.

Your tour will finish slightly earlier today, allowing plenty of time to relax before an unforgettable evening.

Dinner Experience

🍽 Kumkapı Meyhane Experience

For dinner, we would love to introduce you to one of our favorite local traditions. If you enjoy a lively atmosphere, we'll take you to one of the famous meyhanes in Kumkapı, where you can savor freshly grilled fish, an extensive selection of traditional Turkish mezes, and a glass of rakı while local street musicians perform from table to table, creating a uniquely Istanbul evening.

If you prefer a quieter and more refined atmosphere, we recommend Balıkçı Sabahattin, one of Istanbul's most beloved seafood restaurants, renowned for its exceptional fish, classic mezes, warm hospitality, and intimate setting.

As a small welcome gift from our family to yours, we would be delighted to host your dinner this evening. We hope this special experience will be one of the unforgettable memories of your journey through Türkiye.

Accommodation: Amira Hotel or Hotel Sultania

After breakfast, meet your private guide and begin the day with a visit to Istanbul Modern, Türkiye's leading contemporary art museum overlooking the Bosphorus. Continue to the nearby Galata Mevlevi Museum, an atmospheric historic dervish lodge offering insight into Sufi culture, music, and the Mevlevi tradition.

Afterwards, cross the Bosphorus by public ferry to Kadıköy, one of Istanbul's most vibrant and authentic neighborhoods, where locals gather to enjoy the city's renowned food culture.

Explore the lively Kadıköy Market, famous for its artisan cheesemakers, olive vendors, spice merchants, fishmongers, and traditional delicatessens. Continue through the colorful streets of Moda, known for its elegant cafés, boutique shops, bookstores, and relaxed seaside atmosphere.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Çiya Sofrası

One of Turkey's most celebrated restaurants, Çiya Sofrası is internationally recognized for reviving forgotten regional Anatolian recipes. Enjoy a remarkable selection of authentic dishes prepared from seasonal ingredients collected from across Turkey.

After lunch, visit Ali Muhiddin Hacı Bekir, Turkey's oldest confectionery, founded in 1777, to sample traditional Turkish delight. Continue to the legendary Karaköy Güllüoğlu, where you'll discover why Gaziantep-style baklava is considered one of Turkey's greatest culinary treasures.

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Dinner Recommendation

🍽 Mikla Restaurant

One of Istanbul's Michelin-starred dining destinations, Mikla combines contemporary Turkish cuisine with breathtaking panoramic views over the Bosphorus and the historic skyline, offering an unforgettable finale to your stay in Istanbul.

Accommodation: Amira Hotel or Hotel Sultania

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your morning flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, meet your private guide and begin discovering the highlights of Northern Cappadocia. Your first stop is the remarkable Göreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut churches, monasteries, and some of the finest Byzantine frescoes in Anatolia. Continue to the historic village of Çavuşin, one of Cappadocia's oldest settlements, famous for its cave dwellings and early Christian churches.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Dibek Restaurant Housed in a beautifully restored traditional Cappadocian home, Dibek Restaurant is renowned for its authentic regional cuisine, slow-cooked pottery kebab, homemade mezes, and warm local hospitality. In the afternoon, visit Avanos, the pottery capital of Cappadocia, where you'll explore the fascinating Güray Ceramic Museum, the world's first underground ceramic museum. Enjoy a private pottery demonstration and learn about the region's 4,000-year-old ceramic tradition using the red clay of the Kızılırmak River. Before returning to your hotel, stop at Göreme Panorama and Uçhisar Castle for breathtaking views across Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and volcanic valleys.

Dinner Recommendation

🍽 Seten Anatolian Cuisine Enjoy refined Cappadocian cuisine accompanied by spectacular views over Göreme Valley while sampling regional wines and seasonal local specialties. Accommodation: Sultan Cave Suites or Via Regia Cappadocia

Before sunrise, enjoy an unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Flight (optional), as hundreds of colorful balloons rise above Cappadocia's spectacular valleys and fairy chimneys.

After breakfast, meet your private guide and drive to the beautiful Ihlara Valley, where you'll enjoy an easy 3 km (approximately 2-hour) walk along the scenic Melendiz River. The trail passes through lush greenery, dramatic canyon walls, and several remarkable rock-cut Byzantine churches decorated with well-preserved frescoes.

Continue to the impressive Selime Monastery, the largest rock-carved monastery in Cappadocia, followed by a visit to one of the region's remarkable Underground Cities, where early Christian communities lived in safety for centuries.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Ihlara Han Restaurant

Enjoy authentic regional cuisine in a peaceful setting near the entrance to Ihlara Valley. The restaurant is known for its traditional Anatolian dishes, freshly prepared local specialties, and warm hospitality, making it an ideal stop after the valley walk.

In the afternoon, visit Kocabağ Winery, one of Cappadocia's finest boutique wineries. Learn about the region's centuries-old winemaking traditions before enjoying a guided tasting of premium wines produced from indigenous Anatolian grape varieties.

Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Accommodation: Sultan Cave Suites or Via Regia Cappadocia

After breakfast, meet your private guide for a journey through the lesser-known cultural treasures of Cappadocia, where history, craftsmanship, and local traditions come together.

Begin in the beautifully preserved Greek village of Mustafapaşa (Sinasos), renowned for its elegant stone mansions, historic churches, and rich architectural heritage. Stroll through its charming streets while discovering the fascinating story of Cappadocia's Greek and Turkish communities.

Continue to the nearby Sobesos Ancient City, a rarely visited archaeological site featuring beautifully preserved Roman mosaics and the remains of an early Byzantine settlement.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Old Greek House Restaurant

Located in a restored 19th-century Greek mansion, this family-run restaurant is one of Cappadocia's finest culinary gems. Enjoy authentic regional specialties, homemade mezes, and the famous Cappadocian pottery kebab in a historic setting.

In the afternoon, explore Ortahisar, famous for its impressive rock castle and traditional cave houses, before visiting the peaceful Pancarlık Valley, home to beautifully preserved rock-cut churches decorated with Byzantine frescoes.

If visiting during the September–October harvest season, enjoy a memorable grape harvest experience at a local vineyard. Learn about Cappadocia's ancient winemaking traditions, meet local producers, and, if timing permits, take part in the grape harvest before sampling regional wines.

Complete your day with a visit to a traditional Turkish Carpet Weaving Atelier, where master artisans demonstrate the centuries-old art of hand-knotting carpets using natural silk, wool, and vegetable dyes while explaining the cultural significance of Anatolian carpet making.

Dinner Recommendation

🍽 Lil'a Restaurant – Museum Hotel

One of Cappadocia's most prestigious fine-dining restaurants, Lil'a offers contemporary Anatolian cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and paired with exceptional Cappadocian wines, all overlooking one of the region's most spectacular sunset panoramas.

Accommodation: Sultan Cave Suites or Via Regia Cappadocia

06:30 – Private transfer from your hotel to Kayseri Airport for your 08:40 Pegasus Airlines flight to İzmir.

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your private guide and driver before setting off to explore one of the greatest archaeological sites of the ancient world.

Discover the magnificent Ancient City of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street, Agora, and the beautifully preserved Terrace Houses (optional).

Continue to the sacred House of the Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site, before visiting the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Agora Restaurant – Selçuk

Enjoy a relaxing lunch featuring authentic Aegean cuisine, fresh seasonal ingredients, locally produced olive oil, and traditional Turkish hospitality in the heart of historic Selçuk.

In the afternoon, visit the charming hillside village of Şirince, famous for its beautifully restored Greek houses, boutique wineries, artisan shops, fruit wines, and cobblestone streets. Enjoy free time to stroll through the village before continuing to Kuşadası.

Evening Recommendation

After check-in, enjoy a relaxing evening at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel. If you wish, dinner can be enjoyed at the hotel's elegant Rooftop Restaurant, offering panoramic views over the Aegean Sea, Pigeon Island, and Kuşadası Marina.

Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

After breakfast, meet your private guide for a fascinating journey through the ancient civilizations of Ionia.

Begin at the remarkably preserved Ancient City of Priene, beautifully situated on the slopes of Mount Mykale. Explore the Temple of Athena, designed by the famous architect Pytheos, together with the theatre, agora, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the fertile Büyük Menderes Valley.

Continue to Miletus, one of antiquity's greatest port cities and home to renowned philosophers including Thales. Visit the impressive Great Theatre, the Roman Baths, and the ancient harbour district while discovering the city's extraordinary influence on philosophy, science, and trade.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Agora Pansiyon Restaurant – Didim

Enjoy traditional Aegean cuisine featuring seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood, locally produced olive oil, and regional specialties in a peaceful garden setting.

In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Temple of Apollo at Didyma, one of the largest and most important oracle sanctuaries of the ancient world, admired for its monumental columns and remarkable architecture.

Complete the day with an authentic Aegean Olive Oil Experience at a traditional olive estate. Learn how premium extra virgin olive oil is produced using centuries-old methods, walk through the olive groves, discover the production process from harvest to bottling, and enjoy a guided tasting of award-winning olive oils paired with local bread, herbs, and regional delicacies.

Return to Kuşadası in the late afternoon.

Dinner Recommendation

Enjoy dinner at one of Kuşadası Marina's elegant waterfront restaurants or relax at your hotel while overlooking the beautiful Aegean coastline.

Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

After breakfast, depart with your private guide for the spectacular white terraces of Pamukkale, one of Turkey's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, founded as a Roman spa city over 2,000 years ago. Visit the impressive Roman Theatre, Temple of Apollo, Frontinus Gate, Necropolis, Roman Baths, and stroll through the remarkably preserved ancient streets before walking barefoot across the dazzling white travertine terraces, formed by mineral-rich thermal waters over thousands of years.

Guests may also enjoy an optional swim in the famous Cleopatra Antique Pool, where ancient marble columns lie beneath the warm thermal waters.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Kayas Wine House Restaurant

One of Pamukkale's best-loved restaurants, Kayas Wine House serves authentic Aegean cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients. The restaurant is especially known for its homemade olive oil, regional wines, and warm Turkish hospitality.

Following the tour, transfer to your thermal hotel and enjoy the hotel's spa facilities, natural thermal pools, and a relaxing evening.

Dinner Recommendation (Dinner included at the hotel )

Enjoy dinner at Colossae Thermal Hotel, featuring a generous buffet of traditional Turkish and international cuisine prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients. After dinner, relax in the hotel's thermal pools or wellness center.

Accommodation: Colossae Thermal Hotel

After breakfast, depart for an unforgettable journey through two of Turkey's most remarkable archaeological treasures. Your first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aphrodisias, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Mediterranean. Dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, the city is renowned for its extraordinary marble sculptures and one of the finest sculpture schools of the ancient world. Explore the magnificent Tetrapylon, Temple of Aphrodite, Sebasteion, Ancient Stadium, Odeon, and the outstanding museum, home to an exceptional collection of Roman marble masterpieces.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Armağan Park Restaurant – Karacasu Enjoy authentic Aegean cuisine prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients, locally produced olive oil, and traditional regional recipes in a peaceful countryside setting. Continue through the beautiful Taurus Mountains to the spectacular ancient city of Sagalassos, one of Anatolia's hidden archaeological gems. Explore the remarkably preserved Antonine Fountain, Upper Agora, Roman Theatre, Heroon, monumental temples, and enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery that has made Sagalassos one of Turkey's most impressive archaeological discoveries. Following your visit, continue to Antalya, arriving in the early evening.

Dinner Recommendation

🍽 Seraser Fine Dining Restaurant – Kaleiçi Located within Antalya's charming Old Town, Seraser is one of the city's finest restaurants, renowned for its elegant Mediterranean cuisine, refined atmosphere, and beautiful historic courtyard—an ideal way to conclude another unforgettable day of discovery. Accommodation: Puding Marina Residence, RuinAdalia Hotel or Tuvana Hotel

After breakfast, meet your private guide for a full-day exploration of the ancient wonders of Pamphylia, one of the Roman Empire's most prosperous regions.

Begin at the remarkable ancient city of Perge, famous for its impressive Roman Stadium, Theatre, Hellenistic Gates, Colonnaded Streets, Roman Baths, and beautifully preserved mosaics. Once the capital of Pamphylia, Perge is considered one of Turkey's finest archaeological sites.

Continue to the magnificent Aspendos Theatre, widely regarded as the best-preserved Roman theatre in the world. Built in the 2nd century AD, it still hosts concerts and performances thanks to its exceptional acoustics and remarkable state of preservation.

Lunch Experience

🍽 Side Ocakbaşı Restaurant

Enjoy authentic Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine overlooking the charming streets of Side. The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, grilled specialties, homemade mezes, and warm local hospitality.

In the afternoon, explore the beautiful seaside town of Side, where ancient ruins blend harmoniously with the Mediterranean coastline. Visit the spectacular Temple of Apollo, the Roman Theatre, Ancient Agora, and enjoy free time to stroll through Side's picturesque harbor, boutique shops, and charming cafés.

Return to Antalya's historic Kaleiçi, where you'll wander through its narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautifully restored Ottoman houses, boutique galleries, artisan shops, and the historic Hadrian's Gate before enjoying the atmosphere of the old harbor.

Dinner Recommendation

🍽 7 Mehmet Restaurant

One of Turkey's most celebrated restaurants, 7 Mehmet has been serving refined Mediterranean and Anatolian cuisine for generations. Overlooking Antalya Bay, it is renowned for its seasonal local ingredients, exceptional service, and elegant setting—an unforgettable finale to your journey through southern Turkey.

Accommodation: Puding Marina Residence, RuinAdalia Hotel or Tuvana Hotel

08:00 – Private transfer from your hotel to Antalya Airport for your 10:00 domestic flight to Istanbul.

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be welcomed by your private driver and transferred to your boutique hotel in the historic Sultanahmet district.

The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax or enjoy Istanbul at your own pace. Take a stroll through the charming streets of Sultanahmet, enjoy a traditional Turkish coffee at a local café, visit nearby boutiques, or simply unwind at your hotel after an unforgettable journey across Turkey.

Dinner Recommendation

🍽 Deraliye Ottoman Palace Cuisine or Olive Anatolian Restaurant

Enjoy your final evening in Istanbul with an elegant dinner featuring authentic Ottoman and Anatolian cuisine, accompanied by panoramic views of the city's historic skyline.

Accommodation: Amira Hotel or Hotel Sultania

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and some free time before departure.

10:00 – Your private driver will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST), allowing approximately 4 hours before your 2:00 PM international departure to ensure a comfortable and stress-free airport experience.

As your unforgettable journey through Turkey comes to an end, we thank you for choosing Travel Store Turkey and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future.

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