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Timeless Turkey: Nature, Culture & History

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

7 Days / 5 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 7-day route by road, rail, and air from Istanbul to the Aegean coast at Kuşadası and Ephesus, an overnight sleeper train to Konya, the Red Valley and underground cities of Cappadocia, and Anıtkabir in Ankara on the high-speed rail journey back to Istanbul. Adapted from a small-group experience — Voyzo runs the road transfers and guiding exclusively as a private tour for your group only. The domestic flight, the overnight sleeper train to Konya, and the high-speed train from Ankara stay on regular scheduled services shared with other passengers, as rail and air travel in Turkey works.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Istanbul Airport (IST).

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Day 1 — Welcome to Istanbul

A welcome meeting and a guided street food tour.

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Day 2 — Istanbul

Sightseeing at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar, with a Bosphorus cruise.

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Day 3 — Kuşadası & Ephesus

A flight to Izmir and a transfer to Kuşadası, with a stop in the village of Şirince and a visit to the ruins of Ephesus.

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Day 4 — Overnight Train to Konya

A tour of Izmir's Kemeraltı Bazaar, then an overnight sleeper train to Konya.

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Day 5 — Konya to Göreme

A Turkish brunch, a visit to the Sultan Han Caravanserai, and a hike through Cappadocia's Red Valley.

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Day 6 — Göreme

An optional hot-air balloon ride, a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum, an underground city, and a pottery and carpet-weaving demonstration.

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Day 7 — Ankara to Istanbul

A visit to Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, followed by a high-speed train back to Istanbul.

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Departure

The trip ends in Istanbul after the high-speed rail journey from Ankara, with a private transfer for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the source itinerary runs as a joined small-group departure. Voyzo runs the road transfers and guiding exclusively as a private tour for your group only; the domestic flight, sleeper train, and high-speed train remain regular scheduled services, as they would for any traveler.
The high-speed rail line back to Istanbul runs through Ankara, so this itinerary uses the stop to include Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Turkey's founding president — a landmark most standard Istanbul-Cappadocia routes miss entirely.
It mixes road, rail, and air more than Voyzo's other Turkey routes — an overnight sleeper train to Konya and a high-speed train from Ankara back to Istanbul, alongside the usual private transfers.
Pricing depends on your group size, choice of vehicle, and hotel category. Send a quote request and we'll follow up with the details.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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