Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Turkey and get settled into your hotel, then meet your guide and group at 7:00 PM. That evening involves a walk through Taksim Square and down Istiklal Street, where you'll ride the second-oldest metro in the world. Afterward, head to the historic Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage) for Turkish tavern night with traditional mezes, kebabs, and desserts, plus street music and time to get to know your fellow travelers.
Included Activities
- Evening stroll through Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
- Ride the second-oldest metro in the world
- Turkish Tavern Night in Cicek Pasajı (Flower Passage)
- Traditional Turkish dinner with mezes, kebabs, and desserts
Optional Activities
- Private airport transfer (extra charge)
Landmarks/POIs Taksim Square Istiklal Street Cicek Pasajı (Flower Passage) - Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, join a guided tour of Istanbul's old city covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market by tram and on foot. It's a long walking tour so bring comfortable shoes. The day wraps up with a Bosphorus cruise where you'll enjoy the scenic views and connect more with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul's old city
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- Visit Spice Market
- Travel via tram and walking
- Bosphorus cruise with guide commentary
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome of Constantinople Grand Bazaar Spice Market Bosphorus - Day 3
Gallipoli Peninsula
You'll travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula for a guided historical tour of the battlefields from the campaign that began April 25, 1915. Stop at ANZAC Cove, the ANZAC Commemorative Site, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair where the August Offensive occurred. Later, meet local villagers at Mustafa Kemal's former headquarters in Bigali Village and see Turkish positions from the beach.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli battlefields
- Visit ANZAC Cove
- Visit ANZAC Commemorative Site
- Visit Lone Pine
- Visit Chunuk Bair
- View Turkish positions from ANZAC beach
- Meet local villagers at Mustafa Kemal's former HQ in Bigali Village
Landmarks/POIs ANZAC Cove ANZAC Commemorative Site Lone Pine Chunuk Bair Bigali Village - Day 4
Troy to Pergamon to Ephesus
Start your morning exploring the ancient city of Troy, visiting the Trojan Horse, sacrificial altars, 3,700-year-old city walls, and Houses of Troy I. Then continue to Pergamon to see the Temple of Athena, Acropolis, Ancient Library, Altar of Zeus, lower Agora, Gymnasium, Hellenistic Theater, and Temple of Dionysus. Travel to Ephesus for an overnight stay and relax after checking in.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy
- Visit Trojan Horse
- Visit Troy city walls
- Visit Houses of Troy I
- Guided tour of Pergamon
- Visit Temple of Athena
- Visit Pergamon Acropolis
- Visit Ancient Library of Pergamum
- Visit Altar of Zeus
- Visit lower Agora
- Visit Gymnasium
- View Hellenistic Theater
- Visit Temple of Dionysus
Landmarks/POIs Troy Trojan Horse Pergamon Temple of Athena Pergamon Acropolis Ancient Library of Pergamum Altar of Zeus Hellenistic Theater Temple of Dionysus - Day 5
Ephesus to Fethiye
You'll start early with a full-day tour exploring Selcuk and the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the world's most beautifully preserved ancient cities from the 10th century BC. See the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), Temple of Hadrian, and the Library of Celsus. In the afternoon, travel to Fethiye and check into your hotel. You can optionally visit the fish market for dinner in the city centre.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ephesus
- Visit Temple of Artemis
- Visit Temple of Hadrian
- Visit Library of Celsus
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Fethiye Fish Market
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Temple of Artemis Temple of Hadrian Library of Celsus - Day 6
Fethiye Gulet Cruise to Blue Lagoon and St. Nicholas Island
After breakfast, store your luggage and spend time exploring Fethiye. Around noon, board a gulet from Fethiye Harbour headed toward Blue Lagoon and Oludeniz Beach. You'll have the option to try tandem paragliding with views from over 2000 meters. That evening, the gulet anchors at St. Nicholas Island where you can hike through the ruins, visit the hidden Amphitheatre, and catch one of Turkey's best sunsets.
Included Activities
- Gulet cruise from Fethiye Harbour to Blue Lagoon
- Visit Oludeniz Beach
- Hike through St. Nicholas Island ruins
- Visit hidden Amphitheatre at St. Nicholas Island
- Sunset viewing at St. Nicholas Island
Optional Activities
- Tandem paragliding at Blue Lagoon (180 €, approximately 40 to 45 minutes flight from 1,700 to 2,000 meters altitude; pre-booking recommended)
Landmarks/POIs Fethiye Harbour Blue Lagoon Oludeniz Beach St. Nicholas Island - Day 7
Patara to Aquarium Bay to Kas
The gulet travels early toward the Patara stretch and Aquarium Bay. Have breakfast and swim time before heading to Kas, a small fishing village known for its shopping. Wander through shops with unique jewelry or check out the ancient theatre west of town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise along Patara stretch
- Visit Aquarium Bay
- Swimming at Aquarium Bay
- Visit Kas village
- Shopping in Kas
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient theatre
- Scuba diving in Kas (100 €, additional cost)
Landmarks/POIs Aquarium Bay Kas - Day 8
Sunken City and Kekova
Your first stop is the Sunken City, an ancient Lycian settlement destroyed by earthquake in the 2nd century. Cruise alongside the ruins without swimming or snorkelling due to World Heritage Site status. Then anchor at Kekova and Simena Castle where you can walk to the top for a view over the bay. Try homemade dried fig ice cream at Simena Castle.
Included Activities
- Cruise past Sunken City ruins
- Hike to top of Simena Castle
- Enjoy bay views from Simena Castle
- Try homemade dried fig ice cream at Simena Castle
Landmarks/POIs Sunken City Simena Castle Kalekoy - Day 9
Demre and Gokkaya Bay
Start your morning with swimming and breakfast. The gulet cruises to Demre Cayagzi Harbour where four-day cruise guests disembark. Other passengers transfer there to shop, get cash, and explore nearby Lycian tombs. Lunch happens on the gulet. That afternoon, cruise back to the Sunken City and World Heritage site, anchor near Kekova to visit Simena Castle again or view the casket in the water, then anchor in Gokkaya Bay where you can watch for sea turtles while swimming.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning swim
- Visit Demre Cayagzi Harbour
- Explore Lycian tombs
- Cruise to Sunken City
- Visit Kekova area
- Swim in Gokkaya Bay
- Watch for turtles in Gokkaya Bay
Landmarks/POIs Demre Cayagzi Harbour Gokkaya Bay Karemlik Turtles Bay - Day 10
Gokkaya Bay to Kas
Cruise back to Kas for more shopping or relax at a local cafe with good coffee and watch the world go by. Optional scuba diving is available again in Kas if you book online beforehand for a discount.
Included Activities
- Cruise back to Kas
- Shopping in Kas
Optional Activities
- Relax at local cafés in Kas
- Scuba diving in Kas (100 €, additional cost)
Landmarks/POIs Kas Gokkaya Bay Firnaz Bay Liman Agzi - Day 11
Butterfly Valley to Oludeniz to St. Nicholas Island
Wake up to vivid blue ocean at Butterfly Valley with time to swim or take an optional hike to the waterfall. Then visit Oludeniz, the most photographed beach in the world, with optional paragliding available for panoramic views. That evening, anchor at St. Nicholas Island where you can walk through the island's ruins or head to sunset point to enjoy the view.
Included Activities
- Visit Butterfly Valley
- Swimming at Butterfly Valley
- Visit Oludeniz Beach
- Visit St. Nicholas Island
- Walk through St. Nicholas Island ruins
- Sunset viewing at St. Nicholas Island
Optional Activities
- Hike to Butterfly Valley waterfall
- Tandem paragliding at Blue Lagoon (180 €, approximately 40 to 45 minutes flight from 1,700 to 2,000 meters altitude; pre-booking recommended for special online rates)
Landmarks/POIs Butterfly Valley Oludeniz Gemiler Island St. Nicholas Island - Day 12
St. Nicholas Island to Fethiye Disembark
Your last day on the boat starts relaxed at St. Nicholas Island with a morning swim and breakfast before the gulet cruises to a bay near Fethiye for lunch and a final swim. You'll disembark at Fethiye Harbour between 12:30 and 1:30 pm to say goodbye to your new friends and the crew.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning swim at St. Nicholas Island
- Cruise to bay near Fethiye
- Final swim before disembarkation
Landmarks/POIs St. Nicholas Island Samanlik Bay Fethiye Harbour
