Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul airport and get transferred to your hotel. This is your chance to settle in and recover from the journey, so take it easy and get some rest.
- Day 2
Istanbul
A guided tour takes you through Istanbul's most significant landmarks. You'll start with Hagia Sophia, then head to Topkapi Palace, move on to the Hippodrome and Blue Mosque, and finish at the Grand Bazaar before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
- Guided tour of Hippodrome
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Guided tour of Grand Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Hippodrome Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Canakkale
The drive to Canakkale gets you to the ANZAC Battlefields, where you'll walk through Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, and Beach Cemetery while visiting various memorials. After that, the UNESCO-recognized Troya Archaeological Site is next, letting you see Troy's ancient ruins including the famous Trojan Horse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ANZAC Battlefields including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, and Beach Cemetery
- Visit Lone Pine Australian Memorial
- Explore Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston's Jolly
- Visit 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
- Guided tour of Troya Archaeological Site
Landmarks/POIs ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Australian Memorial Chunuk Bair Troya Archaeological Site - Day 4
Canakkale to Kusadasi
After breakfast you'll check out and drive toward Pergamum. There you'll explore this ancient capital and see the Asklepion ruins, an old medical center. The drive offers great views of the Aegean Sea with olive groves and Greek and Turkish islands visible. You'll end your day in Kusadasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pergamum
- Visit ruins of Asklepion
Landmarks/POIs Pergamum Asklepion - Day 5
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
A full-day guided tour starts at the House of Virgin Mary, then moves to Ephesus, one of the Eastern Mediterranean's best-preserved classical cities. You'll see the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then drive to Pamukkale.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of House of Virgin Mary
- Guided tour of Ancient Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis
Landmarks/POIs House of Virgin Mary Ancient Ephesus Temple of Artemis - Day 6
Pamukkale to Fethiye
After breakfast you'll check out and explore Pamukkale's distinctive white terraces created by warm spring water. The ancient city of Hierapolis comes next with its impressive necropolis, followed by the Sacred Pool where thermal waters flow over old Roman ruins. From there it's a drive to Fethiye for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale terraces
- Guided tour of Hierapolis
- Visit Sacred Pool at Hierapolis
Landmarks/POIs Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 7
Fethiye to Turuncpinari Cove
You'll meet your driver and transfer to Fethiye Port where your Gulet cruise boat is waiting. Once aboard, you'll sail to Turuncpinari cove, swim in the water, and settle in for your first night on the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Swimming at Turuncpinari cove
- Day 8
Kleopatra Bath Cove
After breakfast the boat sails to Merdivenli cove for a swimming break in clear water. Later you'll reach Kleopatra Bath Cove where there's time to walk around, have tea, and explore the ancient city before swimming again and having dinner on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Swimming at Merdivenli cove
- Visit Kleopatra Bath Cove
- Explore ancient city at Kleopatra Bath Cove
- Swimming at Kleopatra Bath Cove
- Tea break at Kleopatra Bath Cove
- Day 9
Bedri Rahmi Cove - Yassicilar Cove
Following breakfast, the boat heads to Tershane Island for swimming and beach walks along turquoise water. Then you'll sail to Bedri Rahmi Cove to explore the old Likya city, swim, and take a tea break before sailing on to Yassicilar cove for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Swimming at Tershane Island
- Beach walk at Tershane Island
- Explore Likya Ancient City at Bedri Rahmi Cove
- Swimming at Bedri Rahmi Cove
- Tea break at Bedri Rahmi Cove
Landmarks/POIs Likya Ancient City - Day 10
Yassicilar Cove to Istanbul
After breakfast the cruise ends at Gocek port. Your driver will meet you and transfer you to Dalaman Airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul. Once you land, you'll be picked up and driven to your hotel to check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Istanbul
Your driver picks you up for the transfer to Istanbul Airport and your departure. The tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
