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Here is some recommendations about your tour of Turkey. We assume it is your first time in Turkey. (Old Turkey hands may move on.) We assume you are driving. We assume you want to see a lot, but you also need some time to rest and savor. We offer four touring plans according to how many days you can spend. The shortest combines a few days in hectic Istanbul with a few days in the peaceful hills of Ephesus. The longest covers practically all of western Turkey. Click the links for a lot more detail. Visit our other website to choose from over 300 hand-picked small hotels around the country.

Argonaut Escapades is a small and friendly travel agency in Selçuk that has effectively become our sister company. The Argonaut Escapades office (ie. Sevim, Çetin and Tugba) will make all your reservations for you if you do not want to be bothered with the petty detail. They will also rent a car, supply English-speaking guides, book your domestic flights and answer your questions.

Sevim's rentacar service SHoT domestic flights
Tour 1 : 7 days
Day 1. Arrive in Istanbul (3 nights).
Day 2. Guided city tour.
Day 3. Free day in Istanbul.
Day 4. Rent car. Drive to Ephesus/Şirince. Stay at Nişanyan Houses. (3 nights)
Day 5. Guided tour of Ephesus.
Day 6. Free day in Şirince/Ephesus area.
Day 7. Depart from Izmir Airport.
(click here for tips & details)
Tour 2 : 10 days
Day 1. Arrive in Istanbul (3 nights).
Day 2. Guided city tour.
Day 3. Free day in Istanbul.
Day 4. Fly to Cappadocia. Rent car. Drive to hotel. (3 nights)
Day 5. Guided tour of Cappadocia.
Day 6. Free day in Cappadocia.
Day 7. Drive to Ephesus/Şirince. Stay at Nişanyan Houses. (3 nights)
Day 8. Guided tour of Ephesus.
Day 9. Free day in Şirince/Ephesus area.
Day 10. Depart from Izmir Airport.
(click here for tips & details)
Tour 3 : 12 days
Day 1. Arrive in Istanbul (3 nights).
Day 2. Guided city tour.
Day 3. Free day in Istanbul.
Day 4. Rent car. Drive to Assos area. (1 night)
Day 5. Drive to Ephesus/Şirince. Stay at Nişanyan Houses. (3 nights)
Day 6. Guided tour of Ephesus.
Day 7. Free day in Şirince/Ephesus area.
Day 8. Drive to Bodrum. (2 nights)
Day 9. Free day in Bodrum area.
Day 10. Drive to Marmaris/Dalyan area. (2 nights)
Day 11. Free day in Marmaris/Dalyan area.
Day 12. Depart from Dalaman Airport.
(click here for tips & details)
Tour 4 : 18 days
Day 1. Arrive in Istanbul (3 nights).
Day 2. Guided city tour.
Day 3. Free day in Istanbul.
Day 4. Fly to Izmir airport. Tour Ephesus. Stay at Nişanyan Houses. (2 nights)
Day 5. Free day in Şirince/Ephesus area.
Day 6. Drive to Dalyan (2 nights).
Day 7. Free day in Dalyan.
Day 8. Drive to Fethiye area (2 nights).
Day 9. Free day in Fethiye area.
Day 10. Drive to Kas/Kalkan area (2 nights).
Day 11. Free day in Kas/Kalkan area.
Day 12. Drive to Antalya (1 night).
Day 13. Drive to Cappadocia (2 nights).
Day 14. Guided tour of Cappadocia.
Day 15. Free day in Cappadocia.
Day 16. Drive to Safranbolu (1 night).
Day 17. Drive to Istanbul (1 night).
Day 18. Depart from Istanbul Airport.
(tips & details will be here soon)

The Argonaut Offer!
  • Select one of these itineraries. Fill out the form below or send us an email.
  • We'll make you a good offer covering all your hotel reservations, your airport transfers, car rental, guided tours and domestic flight tickets. It is simple. You save the hassle. You may even save some money.

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