Private Excursions & Bespoke Turkey Packages
Your journey, your way. We design fully private itineraries across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and beyond. Tell us your dates and we handle every detail.
Turkey is not a destination you experience from a checklist. It is a country that rewards curiosity, detours and personal connections. That is exactly what we do.
Our team in Istanbul, Kusadasi and Cappadocia designs fully private journeys built entirely around your dates, your interests and your pace.
No fixed groups. No rigid schedules. Just your trip, designed from the ground up by the people who will actually be guiding you through it.
Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a family adventure, a milestone celebration or simply want to see Turkey properly for the first time, we will put together a proposal you will not find on any booking platform.
Ready to start planning? Tell us your dates and we will design something just for you.
WhatsApp: +90 538 439 39 63 - Email: info@tourofistanbul.com
No commitment required. We love designing journeys, even the ones that start with "we are just exploring ideas."
Every itinerary is different, but here is what we work with:
Destinations: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Antalya, Gallipoli, Troy and the wider Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Single city or multi-destination, domestic flights included.
Hotels: Hand-picked boutique properties, Michelin-selected restaurants and unique stays. Cave mansions in Cappadocia, seafront boutiques on the Aegean, historic residences in Istanbul. We know every room in every hotel we recommend.
Experiences: Sunrise hot air balloon flights, private Bosphorus yacht cruises, ancient Ephesus with a licensed archaeologist guide, underground cities, thermal pools at Pamukkale, local cooking experiences, street food walks, rooftop dinners with Bosphorus views. If it exists in Turkey, we can arrange it.
Transport: All domestic flights, private airport transfers, air-conditioned vehicles with professional drivers. CIP airport lounge access available on request.
One of our recent guests asked for a 10-day private journey covering Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia. Here is what we built for them:
Day 1-3: Istanbul - Private airport transfer, check-in at a Michelin Guide selected boutique hotel in Beyoglu. Full-day private Old City tour covering Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Luxury sunset yacht cruise on the Bosphorus with live guide, welcome drinks and canapes.
Day 4: Pamukkale - Early morning domestic flight with CIP lounge access. Private guided visit to the white travertine terraces and ancient Hierapolis. Scenic transfer to a clifftop boutique hotel overlooking the Aegean in Kusadasi.
Day 5: Ephesus - Private guided tour of ancient Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Afternoon at leisure on the Kusadasi promenade. Evening dinner at a seafront restaurant with the company founder.
Day 6-8: Cappadocia - Domestic flight to Kayseri, private transfer to a UNESCO-listed cave mansion in Urgup. Sunrise hot air balloon flight over the fairy chimneys. Full-day private North (Red) and South (Green) Cappadocia tours including Goreme Open Air Museum, Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley and Selime Monastery.
Day 9: Istanbul - Return flight, private walking tour of modern Istanbul including Balat, Karakoy and Nisantasi. Farewell rooftop dinner with Bosphorus views.
Day 10: Departure - Private transfer to Istanbul Airport.
Three boutique hotels, three domestic flights, all private tours and transfers, balloon flight, yacht cruise, all entrance fees, daily breakfast and lunches on tour days. One booking, one team, no stress.
Step 1: Tell us your dates and interests. Send us a message on WhatsApp or email with your travel dates, group size and anything you would love to experience. Even if you are not sure yet, we are happy to suggest.
Step 2: We design your journey. Within 48 hours, you will receive a detailed private itinerary with hotel options, day-by-day programme, domestic flights and a clear price. No hidden fees.
Step 3: Review and refine. Want to swap a hotel? Add a day in Cappadocia? Remove the balloon? Everything is flexible until you are completely happy.
Step 4: Book with confidence. Secure your trip with a deposit. We handle every reservation, every flight, every transfer. Your dedicated contact is available on WhatsApp from the moment you book until the moment you fly home.
We are not a booking platform. We are the team on the ground. The insider guides walking beside you through Hagia Sophia, the driver waiting at Galataport, the voice on WhatsApp at midnight when your flight changes.
Licensed since 1999. TURSAB registered operator (No: 2290) with local offices in Istanbul, Kusadasi and Cappadocia.
Travelers' Choice every year since 2013. Over 500 verified five-star reviews from guests in the UK, USA, Australia and Canada.
No booking fees. No middlemen. You deal directly with the people who design and deliver your trip.
Start and finish your journey in style. As part of any private itinerary, we can arrange VIP Airport Concierge and CIP Lounge access at every Turkish Airlines and AJet domestic airport across Turkey.
What is included:
Fast Track security clearance, exclusive CIP Lounge access with gourmet food and beverages, premium seating and complimentary Wi-Fi. Available at Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), Izmir (ADB), Kayseri (ASR), Denizli (DNZ), Antalya (AYT) and all other Turkish Airlines and AJet destinations.
Why it matters:
Early morning balloon flights mean pre-dawn departures. Long multi-destination itineraries mean multiple airports. CIP Lounge access turns every transit into a moment of calm. No queues, no stress, just comfort between destinations.
This service is available as an add-on to any private package. Ask us when planning your itinerary.