11-Day Heritage Exploration of Turkey & Jordan

Tour Style: Private Tour (No Join-in Group Tour)

Tour Route: Istanbul - Cappadocia - Izmir - Istanbul - Amman - Jerash - Amman - Mt. Nebo - Petra - Amman

Tour Code: ODY-ME-005

Highlights :

Skip the line to visit famed landmarks of Turkey with the private guide
Appreciate the well-preserved Roman ruins in the ancient city of Ephesus
Take excellent pictures with the amazing architecture in the rose city of Petra

Any part of this itinerary can be tailor-made to fit your needs, e.g. tour length, activities, destinations, hotels.

Travelers' rating: 4.9/5

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Based on 4 reviews

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival in Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey! Once your flight lands on Istanbul, your private driver is waiting to greet you and escort you to your hotel. The remaining time can be spent at leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 2

Istanbul

Today, you will visit several famed landmarks of Istanbul. The tour will conclude the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica cistern. After the tour, take a relaxing walking around the ancient Hippodrome to see the German Fountain, the Theodosius Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the Walled Obelisk.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3

Istanbul - Cappadocia

After breakfast, fly to Cappadocia for its unique heritages. Upon arrival, head to your hotel for a short rest. Later, you will marvel at the natural wonder - fairy chimneys in the Devrent Valley and the Pasabag Valley. Continue to appreciate the man-made cave churches in the Goreme Open Air Museum. Finally, relax with the stunning sights of the Pigeon Valley, and take a panoramic view of Cappadocia from the top of the Uchisar Castle.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4

Cappadocia

Your tour today will conclude the Ortahisar - a citadel carved into rocks, the subterranean city of Kaymakli, and the troglodyte dwellings in the Cavusin Valley. After these cultural heritages, you will enjoy the nature beauty of the Red Valley, with a stopover at a Wine House.
Optional: Taking a sunrise hot air balloon flight might give you a wonderful view from a special perspective.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5

Cappadocia - Izmir

After breakfast, you will fly to Izmir with a stopover in Istanbul. Upon arrival, pay a visit to the Open Air Museum of Izmir for its famous Agora. Continue to visit the Kizlaragasi Hani, one of the rarest works of architecture in Izmir. Finally, head to the Asansor to watch the old water-operated elevator system.
Overnight: Izmir
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6

Izmir - Istanbul

You will spend a full day to explore the ancient city of Ephesus. As one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean, it shows extensive ruins including the Arcadian Way, the Antique Theater, the Roman Baths, and the Celsus Library. At the same time, Ephesus is an important center of Early Christianity. Therefore, you can also visit the Shrine of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John. After the tour, fly to Istanbul for overnight.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7

Istanbul - Amman

After breakfast, you will say goodbye to Turkey and fly to Jordan. Upon arriving in Amman, our representative will assist in custom formalities and then escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Amman
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8

Amman - Umm Qais - Jerash - Amman

This morning, you will drive to Jerash for its ancient Roman ruins including the spectacular forum, Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis. On the way, make a stopover in a small town of Umm Qais, overlooking the North Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. After visiting Jerash, you will continue your exploration to the Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan.
Overnight: Amman
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9

Amman - Mt. Nebo - Dead Sea - Petra

Today, your private driver will take you from Amman to Petra. While en route, make a stopover at the Mt. Nebo, where you can overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho, and Jerusalem. The next stop will be Madaba for its old mosaic map of Palestine in St. George’s Church. Before arriving in Petra, enjoy some leisure time at the Dead Sea.
Overnight: Petra
Meal: Breakfast
Day 10

Petra - Amman

You will spend a full day to explore Petra, a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Passing through the Siq canyon, the amazing architecture will unfold before your eyes. This city has another name, the rose city, due to the buildings carved into the rose-red rocks. After the tour, you will be transferred to Amman for overnight.
Overnight: Amman
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11

Amman, Departure

Enjoy the last minute of your Jordan vacation until our representative escorts you to the airport to board your homebound flight.
Meal: Breakfast

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Reviews on This Tour

Odyssey tours mentioned by some of our clients was the former name of Odynovo.
Durations might be different as each trip is customizable.

This tour rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 4 reviews.

December 31, 2018

They work very hard to create the trip of your dreams! Reinself is great, be sure to ask for him!

January 20, 2018

Joan Qin has been amazing! She has worked with us on each step of the process and helped tailor our tour to meet just what we were looking for.

May 13, 2017

What an incredible experience! We had such a great time in Istanbul. The city is amazing. The people are friendly. The food is delicious. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming as I looked across the city and saw the famous domes and minarets. This was a big item on my bucket list. I can't thank My Odyssey Tours, Mason (our travel consultant), and Ozgur (our tour guide) enough for such a wonderful trip.We are already planning our next trip with My Odyssey Tours (and Mason)!Ozgur was a terrific tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and took us to many off-the-beaten path locations in the city in addition to the items on the official itinerary. He is a tour guide that My Odyssey Tours should always use. Mason was an excellent conustant. Even though this was the trip we won from the the Facebook giveaway, Mason treated us like we were paying customers. He was so helpful in customizing the itinerary and consistently followed up with us throughout the lead up to the trip and during the trip itself. He is a young man with a bright future in the travel industry because he knows how to work with clients and make their travel dreams come true. He is a perfect example of your motto "You are not alone with Odyssey."

November 19, 2015

Karen did a great job of booking hotels, travel and guides. At first the tours suggested did not meet what I wanted, mainly no shopping tours. I researched the suggested hotels and found others more to my liking. Karen quickly booked those hotels.

How Private Tour Works

Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at competitive rates and with the insider bonus of our partnership with international and local hotel chains. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspections to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote areas cannot usually maintain the same standard as those in the cities.

Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in the hotel. To make the trip go smoothly, lunch is recommended to be included for a set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give a recommendation or offer assistance. In remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options, in remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family's home.

Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfers in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.