About this trip
This six-day tour starts and ends in Istanbul, with a private guide taking you through Turkey's classic sights at an easy, unhurried pace.
It's set up as a fully guided, private experience, with hotel accommodation, meals and transport included throughout, and it's designed to work well for families.
The focus is on Turkey's ancient wonders, with the option to travel over the Christmas and New Year period.
What you'll do
- Explore Istanbul with an expert local guide
- Visit sites tied to Turkey's ancient history
- Travel as a private group rather than joining strangers
- Hotel stays, meals and transport handled for you throughout
- Private tour, so the pace and focus can suit families or those wanting an easier trip
- Available over Christmas and New Year for travellers wanting to be away over the holidays
- Source details focus on Istanbul; confirm the full day-by-day route before booking
Worth it if you get a good guide like Hugo or Diego and book private tours. Think twice if you're relying on tour-recommended shops or expecting itinerary changes to happen automatically.
- Guides Hugo, Diego and Ümit delivered exceptional historical knowledge, professionalism and attentiveness throughout.
- Tour guide directed customer to gem shop where fake Zultanite stone was sold for $250 as authentic.
- Hotel downgrade created 5-hour driving days instead of staying next to sites as promised in original terms.
- Private group tours ran smoother than larger groups; guide quality varies significantly between individuals.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Istanbul · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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