US, Sept. 22 -- Turkey is one of those destinations where private arrangements can make a noticeable difference, particularly when an itinerary combines a large city, archaeological sites and time on the coast.

A journey might begin with a luxury transfer from Istanbul Airport, continue with a private yacht rental in Istanbul, and later move south toward Ephesus and Bodrum.

For travelers continuing to the Aegean, Ephesus private tours from Kusadasi fit easily into a cruise or coastal itinerary. A few days later, a Bodrum private boat tour offers a very different experience, with swimming stops, quiet bays and a full day on the water.

Distances between Turkey's major attractions are not always short, and traffic can quickly affect a day...