Crossroads of Civilizations
Turkey's densely layered cityscapes, magnificent ruins, chaotic bazaars, and rich, complex cuisine stem from the country's unique position at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. Relish in discovering the exotism, style and culture of this special destination with classictravel.com. Stay in Deluxe rooms in Turkey's premier luxury hotels and resorts. Enjoy your own private guide and driver, your own yacht, regional flights and private airport transfers, restaurant reservations at the top dining establishments, shopping recommendations, tickets to cultural events, and exclusive access to local activities. The only way it should be done — in style.
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Why travel with us
Private Yacht Experiences
Cruise the Bosphorus and Princes' Islands aboard your own luxury yacht M/S Süreyya V.
Private Jets & Transfers
Seamless travel between Istanbul, Cappadocia and Bodrum via private jet.
Top Dining & Access
Reservations at Istanbul's trendiest restaurants and exclusive access to local hotspots.
Day 1: Istanbul
You will be picked up this morning by your private driver and escorted to the Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski. Private guides will take you on a journey that will submerse you into the history of the city. Your first stop will be the Haghia Sophia, the largest church in the world. Next, you will visit the Blue Mosque, namely the Mosque of Sultan Ahmet. Lunch will be served at Zeyrekhane Restaurant overlooking the Golden Horn. Afterwards, you will be immersed into one of the most mystical atmospheres, notably that of the Underground Cistern. Later that evening you will be chauffeured to Ulus 29.
- Private driver & guide
- Entrance fees to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cistern
- Lunch at Zeyrekhane
- Dinner at Ulus 29
Day 2: Istanbul
Today, enjoy a full day cruise to Prince's Islands with your private yacht M/S Süreyya V which will be waiting for you at the quay of the hotel. On your way, you will have a chance to discover Burgaz Ada, Heybeli Ada and finally Büyük Ada (Big Island). Around noon, enjoy lunch at a typical local fish restaurant: Milto. Experience a traditional private electric carriage tour of the island. Later enjoy the night life at Oligark Istanbul and finally make a nightcap stop at Ruby, another hot spot.
- Private yacht charter M/S Süreyya V
- Lunch at Milto
- Private electric carriage tour
- Evening access to Oligark & Ruby
Day 3: Istanbul
At 1.00p.m. lunch at Pandeli Restaurant. Afterwards, take a stroll around the colorful Spice Bazaar. Then visit one of the world's largest covered bazaars; the Grand Bazaar – a labyrinth of over 4,000 little shops. This afternoon your last stop will be at the hippest shopping district in the city, Maçka. Dinner on your private yacht tonight. Enjoy an hour long sunset champagne cruise along the Bosphorus where you will disembark at a 200-year-old private Ottoman mansion. The grand-daughters will show you around the property and invite you for dinner.
- Lunch at Pandeli
- Visits to Spice Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Maçka
- Sunset champagne cruise
- Private dinner at Ottoman mansion
Day 4: Istanbul – Kayseri
Your private jet will take you to Kayseri. Once you arrive in Kayseri, your private guide and driver will transfer you to the Anatolian House Hotel. After lunch at the hotel's Alaturka Restaurant your private guide will take you to the Uchisar Castle, a rocky volcanic outcrop located in the village of Uchisar. The next stop will be Goreme, an open-air Museum, the cradle of Christianity with 1600 year old rock carved churches and monasteries. Then on to the town of Avanos. The town's cobbled streets have superb views of the river. Back to hotel and then dinner at Elai's.
- Private jet Istanbul – Kayseri
- Private guide & driver
- Lunch at Alaturka, dinner at Elai's
- Visits to Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos
Day 5: Kayseri
This morning you will discover the Kaymakli Underground City, carved by the early Christians. After lunch at Bizim Ev Restaurant you will visit a rock carved house still inhabited by a local farmer. Return to hotel and then dinner at Lil'a Restaurant at the Museum Hotel.
- Visit Kaymakli Underground City
- Lunch at Bizim Ev
- Visit local rock‑carved house
- Dinner at Lil'a (Museum Hotel)
Day 6: Kayseri – Bodrum
Participate in the rounding up of the wild Turkoman horses, namely the Akhal-Teke breed also called the "golden-horses" which are said to be one of the oldest surviving horse breeds. Later transfer to Kayseri airport where your private jet will fly you to Bodrum. After arriving in Bodrum you will be transferred to Kempinski Barbaros Bay Bodrum. The rest of day will be at leisure. Later that evening enjoy dinner at one of the best fish restaurants in Bodrum, MEY.
- Turkoman horse experience
- Private jet Kayseri – Bodrum
- Transfer to Kempinski Barbaros Bay
- Dinner at MEY
Day 7: Bodrum
Spend the day at the trendiest beach club of Turkbuku: Ship Ahoy where a lounge will be waiting for you. That evening you will dine at the famous fish restaurant Sait in Yalikavak.
- Lounge at Ship Ahoy beach club
- Dinner at Sait
Day 8: Bodrum
After breakfast, your private gulet will be waiting to take you on a journey where you will have the opportunity to discover the most magnificent bays of the Bodrum Peninsula. That evening you will be dining at the Maki Restaurant.
- Private gulet charter
- Lunch onboard
- Dinner at Maki
Day 9: Private Jet Home
After check-out, you will be transferred to the airport where your private jet will be waiting to take you to Istanbul (40 minute flight) in time for your connecting flight home.
- Private jet Bodrum – Istanbul
- Connection to international flight
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