Greece & Turkey Discovered by Gulet
Greece & Turkey Discovered by Gulet
Greece & Turkey Discovered by Gulet
15 Days Starting in Mykonos and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: Mikonos, Thera, Athens, İstanbul, Gelibolu, Troy, Kuşadası, Ephesus ancient greek city, Fethiye, Gulet, Yassi Ada Island, Göcek, Tersane, Bedri Rahmi Koyu, Cleopatra Antique Pools, Boncuklu, Pamukkale, Cappadocia
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MTA2
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
18 - 59 years
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
15-day Greece & Turkey Discovered by Gulet is the perfect summer trip.
Lose yourself in mazes of white-washed streets in Mykonos before swimming the volcanic beaches of Santorini.
Fly off to Istanbul for some cultural discovery, amazing landmarks and bazaar shopping.
Drive through the impressive must-see sites of Turkey including Gallipoli, Troy and ancient Ephesus.
Then aboard your gulet cruise for 3 days and recharge sailing under the sun.
Soak in the magical landscape at Pamukkale before flying over Cappadocia decorated by fairy-chimneys
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Mykonos
Location: Mikonos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Giannoulaki Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to Greece! We meet at 2pm in the lobby for a fast and informal meeting where you will be given some country information and the lowdown of how the week will unfold.
There is an optional group dinner tonight to meet your fellow travellers.
Day 2 : Mykonos
Location: Mikonos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Giannoulaki Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
You have a free day in Mykonos.
Mykonos Town (Chora) is the picturesque Greek island, with fishing boats bobbing side by side with luxury boats, the whitewashed streets, beaches, restaurants and bars; you will not be short of things to explore.
Day 3 : Mykonos, Santorini
Location: Mikonos, Thera
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: New Haroula Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Next up: Santorini! After our ferry ride, we will wander through the old town of Fira to get our bearings.
Santorini is an island formed by volcanic activity.
It has been said that the sunsets here are the best in the world.
From the Caldera, watch an epic sunset with breathtaking views of the volcano & neighbouring islands.
 See why the white-washed houses and blue domed churches make Santorini the iconic postcard city of Greece.
Day 4 : Santorini
Location: Thera
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: New Haroula Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we have free time to explore the Island.
Santorini has a number of gorgeous beaches, of every different colour – black beach, red beach, white beach, Vlichada (nude beach)… and it is known to have some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world; sip on a cocktail while watching mother nature's artistic talent displayed across the sky! Take an optional quad biking tour around the island or see an active crater and hot springs on an optional volcano tour.
Day 5 : Santorini, Athens , Istanbul ( By Flight )
Location: Thera, Athens, İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
It's time to say goodbye to Greece and hello to Turkey.
In the morning we will take a ferry from Santorini back to Athens and from there we will fly to Istanbul.
Once we land, keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Istanbul hotel.
 The evening is free for you to explore the magnificent city of Istanbul.
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Day 6 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meet at the hotel lobby at 6:30pm as for a fast and informal meeting with the your tour guide including some information about the adventures ahead.
Later, there will be an optional group dinner to get to know the rest of your group.
Day 7 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul.
We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia.
In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.
Day 8 : Istanbul, Gallipoli
Location: İstanbul, Gelibolu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Kolin Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we depart Istanbul for the shores of Gallipoli.
We will pay our respects to those who have fallen as we visit all the important memorial sites in the region including Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Day 9 : Gallipoli, Troy, Kusadasi
Location: Gelibolu, Troy, Kuşadası
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Marina Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, it's time to hit the road for our first stop of the day, the ancient city of Troy.
More than just a Hollywood blockbuster, visit the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, and see the ancient city ruins.
Don't forget to get a pic of the famous wooden horse.
In the evening we arrive to the coastal town of Kusadasi.
Day 10 : Ephesus, Fethiye, Gulet, Yassı Islands
Location: Ephesus ancient greek city, Fethiye, Gulet, Yassi Ada Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our first stop today is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus.
Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here.
Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
In the afternoon we will depart for Fethiye where we will embark on our traditional Turkish gulet boat and sail to amazing Yassica Islands for a swim.
We will have dinner and stay overnight on our boat.
Day 11 : Gulet Cruise, Gocek Gulf, Tersane, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sunken Bath/Cleopatra
Location: Göcek, Tersane, Bedri Rahmi Koyu, Cleopatra Antique Pools
Accommodation: Turkish Traditional Gulet Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at Yassi Islands we will cruise to Tersane for a swimming break and lunch.
We will then sail to Bedri Rahmi Bay for another swimming stop.
 We'll sail to yet another amazing spot at Sunken Bath area for dinner and place for our Gulet to spend a night.
This place is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay, due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath.
Day 12 : Gulet Cruise, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye Marina
Location: Boncuklu
Accommodation: Turkish Traditional Gulet Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Another day in paradise! After breakfast, we will anchor at Boncuklu Bay for our last swimming break and lunch.
We will the make our way to Fethiye for you to explore its shops and buzzing atmosphere.
After dinner back on the boat, get amongst Fethiye famous nightlife.
Day 13 : Fethiye, Pamukkale
Location: Fethiye, Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hierapark Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's time to get your cameras out, because today is a photographers dream! Today we will visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle' in Turkish.
Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.
Spend time bathing in its pools, or explore the natural and unusual landscape.
Day 14 : Pamukkale, Cappadocia
Location: Pamukkale, Cappadocia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Avrasya Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is a big day, as we jump on the road to Cappadocia where we visit the world famous Underground City.
A region of exceptional natural and man-made wonders, characterised by fairy chimneys and unique historical and cultural heritage.
Day 15 : Cappadocia, Istanbul ( By Flight )
Location: Cappadocia, İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we begin exploring all the important sights in Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley.
In the evening we fly to Istanbul, your tour ends in Istanbul Airport at 9:30pm, please book your flights accordingly.
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 & 4 star hotels in Turkey, 4 & 3 star hotels in Greece
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners
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Transportation
A/C coach, economy class ferry, flight from Greece to Turkey.
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Tour Leader
Services of experienced Travel Talk tour leaders | Services of experienced Travel Talk guide, licenced by the Ministry of Tourism in Turkey
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Flight
International Flight between Athens and Istanbul. Domestic Flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul.
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Transfers
Arrival airport transfer in Turkey
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival Airport transfer on first day of the tour.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local tour leaders
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Port Transfers
Transfers from the ferry ports to the hotels and from hotels to the ferry ports
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under age 18.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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