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Ancient Turkey & Gulet

Ancient Turkey & Gulet

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.

Day(s) : 16 Countries : Turkey Start City : Istanbul End City : Fethiye
Meals : 15 Breakfast(s),6 Lunch(es),13 Dinner(s)

Itinerary

Day 1FridayIstanbul Down

Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Day 2SaturdayIstanbul Old City Breakfast Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 2

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.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Day 3SundayIstanbul Bosphorous Cruise Breakfast, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 3

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.
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Cave Hotel : Gamirasu Hotel

Day 4MondaySultanhani Caravansary, Konya Breakfast, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 4

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.
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Cave Hotel : Gamirasu Hotel

Day 5TuesdayPamukkale, Hierapolis Breakfast, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 5

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.
Overnight : Konya Category : 4 star Hotel : Spark Hotel Konya

Day 6WednesdayLaodicea, Kusadasi Breakfast, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 6

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.
Overnight : Pamukkale Category : 4 star Hotel : Adem Pira Hotel

Day 7ThursdayEphesus, Sirince Breakfast, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 7

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.
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Day 8FridayFethiye Breakfast, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 8

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.
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Day 9SaturdayOludeniz, Butterfly Valley, St.Nicholas Island Breakfast, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 9

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.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 10SundayYesilkoy, Kas Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 10

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.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 11MondaySimena, Ucagiz Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 11

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.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 12TuesdayKekova, Tersane Bay, Gokkaya Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 12

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.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 13WednesdayBayindir Limani, Kalkan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 13

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.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 14ThursdayCamli Burun, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Down
Ancient Turkey & Gulet Day 14

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.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 15FridayFethiye Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Down

We disembark at approximately 09:00 am after breakfast.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 16 Breakfast Down

Notes

  1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 6. Maximum Group Size of 16.
  2. Age : Minimum Age of 12. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
  3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room and/or gulet cabin to themselves.
  4. Gulet itineraries are subject to change without notification. The captain of the craft will decide the program at the time.
  5. This tour is an 'On Request' tour. That means that we need to confirm availability before confirming the booking.
  6. Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote.

Inclusions

Tour includes

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Wine Tasting
  • Bosphorus Cruise
  • Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers
  • Transportation by Gulet boat
  • Entrance fees
  • Services of Captain and supporting crew
  • Tips except Driver and Guide
  • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew
  • 14 nights - accommodation
  • 13 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 12 Dinners

Tour does not include

  • Suggested optional activities
  • Tips - Driver and Guide
  • Tips - Captain and Gulet crew

Highlights

  • Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum
  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque
  • Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)
  • Istanbul - Hippodrome
  • Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace
  • Göreme - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Göreme - Open Air Museum (Dark Church)
  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City
  • Sultanhani Caravansary
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Tour
  • Laodicea - Ancient Site
  • Site of the Temple of Artemis
  • Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Sirince - Village
  • Sirince - Wine Tasting
  • Fethiye - Harbour - Overnight
  • Fethiye - Ölüdeniz Beach
  • Butterfly Valley
  • Islands and Secluded bays
  • St. Nicholas (Gemiler) Island - Overnight
  • Gulet Cruise
  • Kaş
  • Swimming, sunbathing, relaxing
  • Simena - Castle
  • Kekova - Simena Sunken City
  • Fethiye - End of Tour

Map

Ancient Turkey & Gulet

Accommodations

This is intended to give an idea of the type of accommodation that may be expected. The actual hotels used for any given tour may change due to many reasons such as group size, availability, time of year, hotel standard has dropped or simply we found a better hotel. We update the website immediately if and when any changes take place. If and when we do change hotels it will be to a hotel of equal or higher standard and will be at no extra cost.

Where more than one hotel is shown for a given an overnight stop this means that one of those hotels will be used.

Istanbul - 4 star - Port Bosphorus Hotel

Port Bosphorus Hotel
Port Bosphorus Hotel
Port Bosphorus Hotel

Kuşadası - Boutique - Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Pamukkale - 4 star - Adem Pira Hotel

Adem Pira Hotel
Adem Pira Hotel
Adem Pira Hotel

Cappadocia - Boutique Cave - Gamirasu Hotel

Gamirasu Hotel
Gamirasu Hotel
Gamirasu Hotel

Fethiye - Harbour - Gulet Cabin - Gulet

Konya - 4 star - Spark Hotel Konya

Departure Dates

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Prices

Date Between :
From 25 Apr 2025 to 05 Jun 2025
Category :
Standard
Per Person in Double :
2.655 $
Single Suplement :
2.460 $
15% Early Bird - Book By 31st Jan 2025

Date Between :
From 06 Jun 2025 to 03 Jul 2025
Category :
Standard
Per Person in Double :
2.865 $
Single Suplement :
2.630 $
15% Early Bird - Book By 31st Jan 2025

Date Between :
From 04 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2025
Category :
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Per Person in Double :
3.075 $
Single Suplement :
2.784 $
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Date Between :
From 01 Aug 2025 to 28 Aug 2025
Category :
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Per Person in Double :
3.185 $
Single Suplement :
2.860 $
15% Early Bird - Book By 31st Jan 2025

Date Between :
From 29 Aug 2025 to 25 Sep 2025
Category :
Standard
Per Person in Double :
3.075 $
Single Suplement :
2.784 $
15% Early Bird - Book By 31st Jan 2025

Date Between :
From 26 Sep 2025 to 25 Oct 2025
Category :
Standard
Per Person in Double :
2.655 $
Single Suplement :
2.460 $
15% Early Bird - Book By 31st Jan 2025


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