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Stay in two prestigious hotels in Istanbul to experience the different facets of the city: the new Four Seasons Hotel at the Bosphorus and the Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet
Miss the crowds when the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and Chora Church Museum in Istanbul open their doors just for you
Lunch at the home of a local family in Cappadocia
private dinner amid the ruins of Ephesus while musicians from the Izmir Symphony Orchestra entertain you
Private hands-on class at a 16th-century school to learn about Turkish art and a private boat ride on the Bosphorus
Land arrangements
Double occupancy..... $9,765 per person
Signature Turkey - An Independent Itinerary
This program is a fast, easy-to-book itinerary for independent travelers, offering a private alternative to popular group destinations. Choose this itinerary for an independent holiday. With your own exclusive party of family or friends, you'll enjoy the best destinations, finest hotels, "must-see" sights and the services of expert local guides - as well as private
PRICE PER PERSON
Land arrangements
Double occupancy..... $7,915 per person
The prices shown are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy, and do not include international or internal air. Departures are limited to 24 passengers.
Istanbul
Both friendly and cosmopolitan, Turkey abounds with fascinating destinations. Istanbul’s Aya Sofia museum, a Byzantine church converted to an Islamic mosque and now a secular museum, encapsulates the historical currents that have shaped this country. Other important sites include Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace (home of Ottoman sultans and Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey), the Blue Mosque, and the bustling Grand Bazaar.
Featured Properties
Four Seasons
Fine dining and first-class lodging in Old Istanbul
This century-old building between Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque has the feel of a boutique hotel.
65 guestrooms with individual decor have marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, plus courtyard or city views.
A central courtyard, lobby lounge, and health club with massage services offer an elegant oasis in the heart of the Old City
Ciragan Palace
A restored palace and an adjacent modern hotel offer a mix of old and new Istanbul on the banks of the Bosphorus
284 guestrooms and 31 suites have antique-style furnishings and views of the strait or Yildiz Park.
Guests can swim in indoor and outdoor pools, reserve a massage or other spa treatment, and dine like a sultan
Hotel Eresin Crown
Set in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, this boutique hotel features a white stucco façade and is located within 500 meters of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
The 60 guestrooms feature modern decor and incorporate bathrooms with jetted tubs; all are equipped with Internet connections, satellite television and minibars.
The hotel boasts a private museum housing Byzantine and Hellenistic artifacts; Mediterranean dishes are served al fresco against a backdrop of sea views at the Terrace Restaurant
Hotel Sultanhan Istanbul
 Charming, historic hotel with Turkish hospitality
Traditional Turkish hotel with a white façade, situated in the Sultanahmet district, within 300 meters of the Blue Mosque.
Guestrooms are decorated in Ottoman style with patterned fabrics; all include Internet connections and satellite television.
Guests can unwind in the sauna and Turkish bath before sampling international dishes and local specialties in the restaurant
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