A Signature 15-Day Private History Tour of Turkey: Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus & Cappadocia
This is a sample itinerary.
It is based on a real journey we organized.
Every part of it can be customized: route, hotels, pace, dates and group size.
This 15-day, 14-night private tour follows Turkey’s history from Neolithic settlements and the Hittite capital to Greek, Roman and Byzantine cities and Ottoman Istanbul. You travel with a licensed guide in a private Mercedes Vito or Sprinter.
The sample dates are September 25 to October 9, 2027, for 4 adults at $26,000 in total ($6,500 per person).
Tour Highlights at a Glance
Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Sagalassos, Termessos, Antalya, Aspendos, Konya, Çatalhöyük, Cappadocia, Hattusas
15 days / 14 nights
September 25 to October 9, 2027
100% private, with a licensed guide and private vehicle
History and archaeology enthusiasts, couples, families, small groups
Seven Hills Palace Hotel (Istanbul, 3 nights)
DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale (1 night)
QLUSIVE HOTEL (Kuşadası, 2 nights)
Doğa Thermal Health & Spa (1 night)
Akra Hotel (Antalya, 2 nights)
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Konya (1 night)
Kayakapi Premium Caves (Cappadocia, 3 nights)
Hampton by Hilton - Airport (Istanbul, 1 night)
Breakfast daily, lunch on every tour day, dinner at Doğa Thermal and Ramada Konya
Private Mercedes Vito or Sprinter with a dedicated driver. One domestic flight, Ankara to Istanbul
$26,000 for 4 adults ($6,500 per person), valid for the sample dates
What makes this tour different
Private from start to finish - Only your party travels with your guide and driver.
Nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Istanbul's historic areas, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Çatalhöyük, Goreme and Hattusas.
Two lesser-visited ancient cities - Sagalassos Ancient City and Termessos Ruins both sit in the Taurus Mountains, away from the main tour routes.
Longer stays where it matters - Three nights each in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Two private boat trips - A Bosphorus tour on a private boat and the Antalya Boat Tour to Karpuzkıran Waterfall.
A Hittite capital - Yazılıkaya and Hattusas on day 14, followed by a flight to Istanbul.
Day-by-Day Overview of the 15-Day Signature History Tour of Turkey
ISTANBUL
Day 1 - Arrival and transfer to Seven Hills Palace Hotel
Day 2 - Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar Istanbul.
Day 3 - Süleymaniye Mosque, a Bosphorus tour (private boat), Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Market), Taksim Square and Beyoğlu.
GALLIPOLI and TROY
Day 4 - Gallipoli Battlefields, Troy and the Museum of Troy. Overnight at DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale.
PERGAMON
Day 5 - Asclepion Temple and Pergamon Ancient City. Overnight at QLUSIVE HOTEL in Kuşadası.
EPHESUS
Day 6 - House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Ancient City and Temple of Artemis.
APHRODISIAS and PAMUKKALE
Day 7 - Aphrodisias Ancient City, then Pamukkale. Overnight at Doğa Thermal Health & Spa.
SAGALASSOS
Day 8 - Sagalassos Ancient City, then on to Akra Hotel in Antalya.
TERMESSOS and ANTALYA
Day 9 - Termessos Ruins, Antalya Old Town and the Antalya Boat Tour (Karpuzkıran Waterfall).
ASPENDOS and KONYA
Day 10 - Aspendos Theater, Eşrefoğlu Mosque, Mevlana Museum and Karatay Madrasa Konya. Overnight at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Konya.
ÇATALHÖYÜK and CAPPADOCIA
Day 11 - Çatalhöyük, Sultanhanı, Selime Monastery and Kaymakli Underground City. Overnight at Kayakapi Premium Caves - Cappadocia.
Day 12 - Goreme Open Air Museum, Fairy Chimneys, Avanos Village (with a stop in a traditional pottery workshop), Devrent (Imaginary Valley) and Zelve Open-Air Museum.
Day 13 - Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle, Esentepe Viewpoint, Çavuşin, Love Valley, Rose Valley & Red Valley, and an optional Carpet Weaving Centre.
HATTUSAS and ISTANBUL
Day 14 - Yazılıkaya and Hattusas, then a flight from Ankara to Istanbul and a transfer to Hampton by Hilton
Day 15 - Airport transfer on day 15.
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Every client receives a fully customized, day-by-day detailed itinerary tailored specifically to their travel dates, pace, and preferences – just like the sample linked above.
Every detail of this bespoke Turkey tour sample itinerary can be adjusted to your dates and preferences.
All rates shown are for illustrative purposes and subject to change based on your preferred dates and requirements
What is included and what is not
Included in the sample price
Private airport transfers
A licensed English-speaking guide on all tour days
Entrance fees to all scheduled sites and parking fees
Private Mercedes Vito or Sprinter with a dedicated driver
Lunch on each tour day
Bed and breakfast in double rooms at the hotels listed above (Seven Hills Palace Hotel Deluxe, DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale Standard Room, QLUSIVE HOTEL Deluxe Seaview Room, Doğa Thermal Standard Room, Akra Hotel Deluxe Seaview Room, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Konya Standard Room, Kayakapi Premium Caves Glorious Cave Suite, Hampton by Hilton Airport Standard Room with King Bed)
Dinner at Doğa Thermal and at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Konya
One domestic flight, Ankara to Istanbul, with 20 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage
Not included
International flights to and from Turkey
Dinners other than the two above
Gratuities (see our guide to tipping in Turkey)
Optional hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia
Customize This Itinerary
THE SAMPLE PRICE IS VALID FOR THE SAMPLE DATES. FOR OTHER DATES, WE RECALCULATE. Tell us your dates, group size and intersets, and we will adapt the route.
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FAQ About 15-Day Signature History Tour of Turkey
- How much does a 15-day private tour of Turkey cost?
The sample itinerary costs $26,000 for 4 adults, or $6,500 per person, for travel from September 25 to October 9, 2027. The final price depends on group size, dates and hotel choices.
- What is included in the price?
Private airport transfers, a licensed English-speaking guide, entrance and parking fees, a private Mercedes Vito or Sprinter with a driver, lunch on each tour day, bed and breakfast at the hotels listed, dinner at two hotels and one domestic flight from Ankara to Istanbul.
- What is not included?
International flights, dinners other than at Doğa Thermal and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Konya, gratuities and the optional hot air balloon flight.
- How do I pay for the tour?
A 20% deposit confirms the booking, and the remaining balance is paid during your stay in Turkey. You can pay by Visa or Mastercard (2.9% fee), American Express (3.9% fee), a secure bank payment link or bank transfer (no fee).
- Is this a group tour?
No. It is a private tour. Only your party travels with your licensed guide and driver.
- Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. This is a sample. We can change the route, hotels, length, dates and pace.
- Can children join this tour?
Yes, sure!
- Which sites on this tour are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Istanbul's historic areas, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Çatalhöyük, Goreme and Hattusas.
- What is the best time of year for this route?
Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for a long itinerary across Anatolia. The sample dates fall in late September and early October.
