2024 - Ancient Turkey & Gulet
2024 - Ancient Turkey & Gulet
2024 - Ancient Turkey & Gulet
16 Days Starting in Istanbul and ending in Fethiye
Visiting: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kuşadası, Fethiye - Harbour, St. Nicholas (Gemiler) Island, Limanagzi Bay, Üçağız Bay, Gökkaya Bay, Yeşilköy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ATTB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 16
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
12-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishFrom:
$2332
$2215 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$117
Tour Overview
This 16 day tour, starts from Istanbul, Turkey, and ends at Fethiye, Turkey. See all that is iconic to Turkey, magnificent Istanbul, ancient Ephesus, unique Cappadocia and dream-like Pamukkale. Then the tour ends with total relaxation sailing on the Mediterranean visiting secluded coves and islands, swimming, sunbaking and relaxing. All meals are cooked and served for you.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Levni Hotel (Boutique)
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Levni Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome.
Day 3 : Istanbul Bosphorous Cruise
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transfrred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.
Day 4 : Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.
Day 5 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Location: Konya
Accommodation: Novotel Konya (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.
Day 6 : Laodicea, Kusadasi
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Day 7 : Ephesus, Sirince
Location: Kuşadası
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus a once a bustling trade hub and religious center, Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from site of the Temple of Artemis to the Library of Celsus's grand facade and the grand amphitheatre.
Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
We continue on to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Here we will visit a local vineyard and learn about local production techniques. You will taste 3 local wines from the region at the garden of the vineyard before returning to our hotel.
Day 8 : Fethiye
Location: Kuşadası
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We begin boarding the Gulet at Fethiye Harbour after 17.00pm. Relax at the pre-cruise information session. Enjoy an onboard dinner while meeting the other passengers.
Day 9 : Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, St.Nicholas Island
Location: Fethiye - Harbour
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast set off along the coast of Fethiye Peninsular to Oludeniz and Butterfly Valley for visit and swim.
The night is spent at St.Nicholas Island, where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement as the sun sets.
Day 10 : Yesilkoy, Kas
Location: St. Nicholas (Gemiler) Island
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early start for Yesilkoy, where we have breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it's off to Kas, for a 1-2 hours visit, a small harbour town with a charming bohemian atmosphere. Afterwards, we cruise to Limanagzi Bay for another swim, dinner and overnight.
Day 11 : Simena, Ucagiz
Location: Limanagzi Bay
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we cruise to Cayagzi, Demre. Optional transfer by car to Myra and St Nicholas Church (please inform your captain if you would like to visit at an extra fee).
Climb up to the castle on Simena for a spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theatre carved into the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestal in the water. The night is spent in the wide bay surrounded by green hills, at nearby Ucagiz.
Day 12 : Kekova, Tersane Bay, Gokkaya
Location: Üçağız Bay
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins at Kekova - the Sunken City. Swim and lunch at Tersane Bay where you'll see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. Sailing to Gokkaya to spend the night.
Day 13 : Bayindir Limani, Kalkan
Location: Gökkaya Bay
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we cruise to the sheltered Firnaz Bay for a swim. We will spend 1-2 hours in Kalkan, a picturesque harbour town set on the hillside. Swim, dinner and overnight in Yesilkoy.
Day 14 : Camli Burun, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye
Location: Yeşilköy
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early start to Camli Burun, a natural bay edged with pine-clad hills, for breakfast and a swim. Then we cruise to Boncuklu Bay. Your last night on board is spent here or in Fethiye harbour, depending on the weather conditions.
Day 15 : Fethiye
Location: Fethiye - Harbour
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We disembark at approximately 09:00 am after breakfast.
Day 16 :
Accommodation: ()
Meals Included: Breakfast
What's Included
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Meals
15 breakfasts, 6lunches, 13dinners -
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
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Transportation by Gulet boat
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Entrance fees
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Services of Captain and supporting crew
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Tips except Driver and Guide
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Tips except Captain and Gulet crew
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Wine Tasting
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Bosphorus Cruise
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Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
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Tips - Driver and Guide
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Tips - Captain and Gulet crew
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