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Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour

9 Days • Start City: Fethiye • End City: Istanbul • Meals: 8 Breakfasts,2 Lunches,4 Dinners
Embark on an exhilarating 9-day "Turkey Gulet & Inland Wonders" tour, blending luxurious coastal cruising with magnificent historical discoveries! Begin by boarding your gulet in Fethiye for three unforgettable days of swimming, snorkeling, and exploring secluded bays and ancient Lycian ruins along the stunning Turquoise Coast. Journey inland to marvel at Pamukkale's dazzling white terraces, then trace the ancient Silk Road through Konya's Sufi traditions before being enchanted by Cappadocia's lunar landscape, fairy chimneys, and underground cities. Your adventure culminates in Istanbul, spanning two continents, where you'll explore the iconic Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Dolmabahce Palace. This unique tour promises an unparalleled blend of relaxation, ancient history, and vibrant Turkish culture.
INCLUDES
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Transportation by Gulet boat
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
EXCLUDES
ITINERARY
Day 1
Fethiye, Gulet Dinner
Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour Day 1

Today, we board our gulet at Fethiye Harbour around 15:00. We enjoy some swimming and snorkeling in Turunc Bay or Tarzan Bay. We'll cruise past several islands towards Tersane Island (Dockyard Island), where the ruins of a former Greek town and a once important naval shipyard may still be explored.
Overnight : Gulet Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 2
Gulet, Gocek Bay Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour Day 2

After breakfast we depart for Hamam Bay. Enjoy a swim in the ancient ruins of these Roman Baths built by Mark Antony as a gift for Cleopatra. We then cruise to Sarsala Bay, a striking pine-surrounded bay, from which you can take a 45-minute hike to an ancient Lycian town, notable mostly for inscribed walls dating from the 3rd century BC. Bedri Rahmi Bay is our next stop, named after a famous Turkish painter. Jump in the clear blue water or explore the island.
Overnight : Gulet Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 3
Gulet, Fethiye Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour Day 3

Today we cruise towards Fethiye, passing the Yassica Islands and Gocek Islands. Most of these small islands are un-named but offer safe anchorage and secluded sandy beaches. Perfect for swimming, snorkelling or just soaking up some sun and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. A final stop and swim at Red Island before returning to Fethiye.
Overnight : Gulet Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Day 4
Pamukkale, Hierapolis Breakfast, Dinner
Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour Day 4

This morning we will be heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight : Pamukkale Category : 4 star Hotel : Adem Pira Hotel

Day 5
Silk Road, Konya Breakfast
Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour Day 5

Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Hotel : Remus and Romulus Hotel

Day 6
Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City Breakfast
Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour Day 6

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Hotel : Remus and Romulus Hotel

Day 7
Ankara Breakfast
Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour Day 7

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : CSK The Halich Port

Day 8
Istanbul Old City Breakfast
Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour Day 8

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Dolmabahce Palace and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : CSK The Halich Port

Day 9
Istanbul Breakfast

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.

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Wonders of Anatolia With Gulet Tour
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.

Pamukkale - 4 star - Adem Pira Hotel
Adem Pira Hotel
Adem Pira Hotel
Adem Pira Hotel
Gulet - Gulet Cabin - Gulet
Gulet
Gulet
Gulet
Cappadocia - Boutique - Remus and Romulus Hotel
Remus and Romulus Hotel
Remus and Romulus Hotel
Remus and Romulus Hotel
Istanbul - 4 star - CSK The Halich Port
CSK The Halich Port
CSK The Halich Port
CSK The Halich Port
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
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Available Stop Sale Discounted Solo
Date Between From 09 May 2026 to 17 Oct 2026
Category Explorer
Per Person in Double 2.019 $
Single Supplement 806 $

Date Between From 01 May 2027 to 16 Oct 2027
Category Explorer
Per Person in Double 2.109 $
Single Supplement 840 $

IMPORTANT NOTES
  1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 14. (7 cabins)
  2. We offer three distinct tour categories to suit different travel styles and preferences. This tour is an Explorer Tour. For more information please click on Tour Categories
  3. 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.
  4. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room and/or gulet cabin to themselves.
  5. Gulet itineraries are subject to change without notification. The captain of the craft will decide the program at the time.
  6. This tour is an 'On Request' tour. That means that we need to confirm availability before confirming the booking.
  7. 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.
  8. Entrance fees are not included in the tour price and subject to change at any time without prior notice, as they are set by the authorities. You can see the list of the entrance fees as a guideline on Pre-departure Pack page.
  9. This tour is rated as Moderate, meaning it involves some walking, stairs, and longer travel days, and is suitable for travelers with a reasonable level of fitness.
  10. Your booking gives injured sea turtles a second chance. By choosing our tours, you are not only discovering Türkiye’s cultural and natural heritage, but also actively contributing to marine conservation. With every reservation of USD 1,000 or more, we make a donation to support the daily care and feeding of injured sea turtles, specifically Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtles). Read more about it on our Responsible Travel page
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