12 day Turkey tour and Gullet Cruise
This tour is available for 15th May to 15th October.
This tour can be customized.
Highlights of the Tour
- Explore Istanbul’s landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
- Discover Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and cave dwellings.
- Visit Ephesus’ ancient ruins, such as the Library of Celsus.
- Relax in Pamukkale’s thermal terraces.
- Enjoy a Gullet cruise along Turkey’s stunning coastline.
- Experience guided tours and comfortable accommodations throughout the journey.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Istanbul (IST-OR Saw Airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel. (Check-In after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Remaining day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No)
Breakfast, 08:30am visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt . After lunch, visit the Topkapi Palace, residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visit Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Back to hotel and 15:30pm Transfer to airport for flight to Nevsehir at 18:55pm. 21:05pm, Arrival to Nevsehir, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, 09:30am, start visit Goreme Open Air Museum consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches. And visit Uchisar to take pictures of “The Castle” and sightseeing. And visit Avanos which is famous for its potteries. After that a visit to the valley of fairy chimney, the name is Pasabagi and then we see Cavusin (Rose Valley) which has amazing beautiful red rock formations. Next is the Devrent Valley and Urgup. Panoramic view point to observe the fairy chimneys..Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
- OPTINAL: This morning an hour hot-air balloon available with extra cost.
Breakfast, 09:30am, start to visit Ortahisar we can have good photo opportunity of Ortahisar rock castle. Mustafapasa which was old Greek Village once called Sinasos and then visit a roman ruins of Sobesos which is recently excavated that has very nice ground mosaics. Soganli Valley We walk 2 km in the valley. And Still pigeons live in the holes of caves. Some part is called as Pigeon Valley. Then Kaymakli Underground City that is the deepest underground city in Cappadocia. Transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir at 22:30pm 23:55pm Arrival to Izmir, meet and transfer to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 07:30am head to Pamukkale and enjoy a visit to the natural travertens (Cotton Castle) formed by lime deposits, one of the most visted of Turkey's natural wonders. Also explore the ruins of Hierapolis. Then If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool which is also called Cleopatras Pool they charge extra entrance fee.Please note that drive to/from Pamukkale is around 3hours each way. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:00am, visit Ephesus Ancient City - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity. Next we will visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. Lunch then visit the House of the Virgin Mary's. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, drive to Marmaris. You then have some free time at leisure to explore around the center before afternoon boarding of the gulet. Enjoy dinner onboard. Overnight in Marmaris Harbour.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Dinner)
Breakfast, cruise towards Ekincik Gulf. On arrival you can opt to join on a tour of Dalyan cross to Caretta-Caretta (turtle) Beach and time for a swimming break; then enjoy the natural beauty of the delta as you cruise along the river and see the the ancient Rock Tombs of Kaunos; finally arrive at the mud baths to relax and rejuvene. A fishing village called Dalyan will be final stop before returning to the gulet by piyade boat). Overnight in the Gulf of Ekincik.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
Because of the wavy seas of Disibilmez and Kurtoglu capes that have to be crossed, cruise earlier than the other days and reach the world-famous Gocek Gulf. Anchor at Sunken Bath for breakfast and swimming break. Also known as Cleopatra Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath. Then cruise to Tersane Island. This naturally protected harbour was used as a shipyard in Byzantine and Ottoman times. Overnight at Kizil Island.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
Arrive Fethiye Harbor early in the morning. Fethiye, known as Telmessos in ancient times, was the most important city situated on LyKia's western border with Caria. Here you have the chance to join on a jeep safari tour or for those the prefer to stay onboard the boat will cruise to Samanlik Bay for lunch and swimming. Then it is time to say farewell, disembark and transfer to Dalaman airport for flight to Istanbul On arrival to Istanbul, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Istanbul airport as per your flight departure time.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Included
- 08 Nights Hotel Accommodation In Chosen Category
- 03 Nights on Board Blue Voyage on-board (Marmaris, Ekincik Gulf, Kizil Island)
- 06 day regular small Group Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportiton
- Oneway domestic flight From Istanbul to Kayseri
- Oneway domestic flight From Kayseri to Izmir
- Oneway domestic flight From Dalaman to Istanbul
- All airports/hotels/airports transfer within Turkey
Excluded
- Items Of A Personal Nature
- Gratuities For Driver & Guide
- Meals Not Mentioned
- Drinks Of Any Kind
- Hot Air Balloon Ride In Cappadocia
- Travel Insurance
- - This tour is available for Daily Between 15th May to 15th October
- - Tour Can be customized.-Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
- - Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
- - Domestic flights / Ferries schedule may change.
- - DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (100% cancellation fees apply)
- - If cancelled up to 31 days before date of arrival, no fee applies.
- - If cancelled 30-21 days before date of arrival, 25% cancellation fees apply.
- - If cancelled 20-14 days before date of arrival, 50% cancellation fees apply.
- - If cancelled 13 -days before date of arrival OR in case of no-show, 100% cancellation fees apply
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