What’s Included

Welcome to your Turkiye experience. We have designed a curated tour specifically for people who want to experience the highlights of Turkiye while having a one on one experience with local people and customs.

You will receive as much or as little support as you desire. Once you clear passport control and retrieve your baggage we will be waiting for you at Istanbul Airport.  Istanbul Airport is one of the largest in the world.  We planned a packed itinerary. You are always welcome to take a day off to wander on your own.  We choose hotels based on design, service, comfort, and authenticity. Limit luggage to one checked item, and one small day pack or shoulder bag.  Bring only what you can comfortably carry.

A two-week tour is the standard duration for most travelers, offering a well-rounded experience that allows you to explore multiple destinations at a comfortable pace. Shorter options are also available, with seven-day tours providing a more focused itinerary, and four-day tours offering a quick getaway. For those with more time, extended tours beyond two weeks can be arranged, allowing for deeper exploration and a more leisurely travel experience.  We can discuss in detail, if this is something you are considering. 

Standard tours operate with six guests. A group of four can be accommodated with a surcharge. You can gather your own family and friends or join a group.

Included

  • Pick up at Istanbul Airport – Day of arrival 

  • Drop off at Istanbul Airport  - Day of departure

  • All transportation within Turkiye including luxury 9 seat van, buses, trams, ferryboats, cable car. 

  • All accommodation - including four star city hotel, cave hotel, mountain lodge, boutique hotels, yacht marina hotel and old city Istanbul hotel.

  • Entrance fees for 15+ attractions. May include: an ancient Ottoman town, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle, Zelve Valley, Sultanhani Kevansary, Catalhoyuk archeological site, Mevlana Museum, Rumi’s tomb, Mevlana Sema, Sagallassos Roman Ruins, Kayakoy, Oludeniz lagoon, Uzumlu village with lunch prepared by our family, Pamukkale travertine pools, Ephesus, St John's Basilica, Ephesus Archeological Museum, Issa Bey Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Sultanahmet Blue Mosque, Egyptian/Spice Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii with panoramic views..

  • Whirling Dervish ceremony

  • Expert guide at Ephesus

  • Hamam experience 

  • 13 Turkish breakfasts

  • 7 authentic, local lunches

  • Village lunch prepared by family members

  • Welcome dinner 

  • Authentic specialty restaurant dinner 

  • Final night celebratory dinner

  • Direct experience with local people 

  • Personalized attention prior to and during tour

Not Included: 

  • Airfare 

  • Change fees 

  • Visa application fee (currently not applicable)

  • Miscellaneous meals 

  • Personal items

  • Hot Air Balloon flight 

  • Alcoholic Drinks 

  • Massages 

  • Tips and appreciations

  • Add on days - if applicable

We will show you a side of Turkiye most are unable to experience. Included are all accommodation, all breakfasts, 7 lunches, 3 dinners, admission to sights seen as a group, including the whirling dervish ceremony and a hamam visit, and all transportation within Turkiye. We focus on authentic cultural experiences. We bring you up close to the people and places of Turkiye.