Private Tour · Archaeology & History
Discover the stories etched into ancient stones, walk through cities that shaped civilizations, and explore the cultural treasures of a land where East and West have met for thousands of years.
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From the world's earliest monumental sanctuaries to magnificent Roman cities and timeless Ottoman towns, Turkey offers an extraordinary journey through human history. Choose a theme to discover its sites, each with a map and a short introduction.
20 sitesAncient Cities of TurkeyMarble streets, great theatres and temples, from Ephesus to Zeugma.
5 sitesPrehistoric Sites & Early CivilizationsThe first temples, towns and empires, from Göbekli Tepe to the Hittites.
8 sitesAncient Kingdoms & Sacred SitesMount Nemrut, Lydian Sardis and the sanctuaries of Lycia.
5 sitesByzantine & Christian HeritageHagia Sophia, Sumela and the rock-cut churches of Cappadocia.
6 sitesHistoric Cities & Ottoman-Seljuk HeritageIstanbul, Mardin, Safranbolu and the masterpieces of the Seljuks.
2 sitesLycian Civilization & Ancient Coastal CitiesAncient harbours between pine forests and turquoise bays.
4 sitesArchaeological Wonders of Southeastern TurkeyKarahantepe, Harran, Dara and the Commagene tombs of Perre.
3 sitesAncient Trade Routes & Caravan CitiesCities that grew rich on gold, silk and caravans.
5 sitesArchaeological Museums & Ancient TreasuresThe collections that bring Turkey's ancient sites to life.
6 sitesPrivate Archaeological Discovery ToursSites paired into private journeys, shaped around you.Recommended tours
Our favourite routes, tried and tested. Book one as it is, or use it as a starting point and we will adjust it for you.
3 days · 2 nightsSelçuk
A private Ephesus tour from İzmir, with the planned city of Priene and the great theatre of Miletus.
From €1,735 per person
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3 days · 2 nightsPamukkale
Pamukkale and Hierapolis, the marble city of Aphrodisias and Laodicea on a private 3-day tour.
From €1,735 per person
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4 days · 3 nightsAntalya · Çıralı · Kaş
Perge, Phaselis, Olympos, Myra, Xanthos and Patara on a private Lycian coast tour from Antalya.
From €2,340 per person
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4 days · 3 nightsŞanlıurfa
Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Harran: a private 4-day tour to the world's oldest monuments.
From €2,340 per person
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4 days · 3 nightsÇanakkale · Bergama
A private tour from Istanbul to Troy, the clifftop temple of Assos and the acropolis of Pergamon.
From €2,340 per person
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10 days · 9 nightsIstanbul · Çanakkale · Selçuk · Pamukkale · Konya · Cappadocia
Istanbul, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Hierapolis and Cappadocia on one private journey.
From €5,985 per person
View the programmeAncient sites reveal far more when you explore them at your own pace, with someone who knows every stone.
Licensed guides with a passion for archaeology and history, who bring each site to life with context, stories and the latest discoveries.
We plan your visits around the quieter hours of the day wherever possible, so you can enjoy the great sites in calm.
No group to keep up with. Stay as long as you like in a theatre, a museum gallery or a temple that captures your imagination.
Pair the sites with the museums that hold their treasures, so each place comes together as a whole.
A comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle reserved only for you, making it easy to reach sites off the usual routes.
Lunch in a village among the olive groves, a quiet tea with a view of the ruins, the small moments that make a journey memorable.
Let's plan your holiday
Mix eras and regions as you like: Göbekli Tepe with the Lycian cities, Troy with Cappadocia, or anything in between. Tick the sites that inspire you, tell us how many of you are travelling and how long you have, and we will email you a private itinerary with a personal price.
Choose the places you would love to see, how many of you are travelling and for how long.
We write a private programme just for you and email it with a personal price.
Change anything you like. We refine the programme with you until it feels just right.
There is no fixed programme. We begin with a conversation about you, and shape every part of the journey from there.
Classical Greece, Roman cities, early Anatolia or Byzantium. We focus on the eras and stories that fascinate you most.
Full days of exploration or a gentler rhythm with long lunches and free afternoons. You decide how each day feels.
From a few days on the Aegean to a longer journey across Anatolia, we design the route around the time you have.
Boutique hotels, restored stone houses or elegant resorts. We match your accommodation to the way you like to travel.
More ways to discover Türkiye
Turkey HighlightsIstanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale, designed around your pace.
Christian HeritageFollow the footsteps of the apostles through the Seven Churches and beyond.
Hidden Gems of TurkeyQuiet villages, forgotten valleys and places most visitors never see.
Turkish RivieraTurquoise coves, private gulet days and coastal luxury from Antalya to Bodrum.
Lycian Way HikeWalk the 509 km Lycian Way in a small group, privately or self-guided, with your luggage carried for you.Ready when you are
Tell us which places and eras inspire you. We will design your private itinerary and send you a personal proposal.
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