Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your guide meets you at Istanbul International Airport and takes you to your hotel. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to do what you'd like. You can walk around the neighborhood nearby or just relax at the hotel and get some rest after your flight.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore the surrounding area at your own pace
- Day 2
Istanbul
Following breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Istanbul's historic center starting with the Hippodrome, then the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Lunch happens at a local spot where you'll have Turkish food, then you'll head to Asil Efendi Bazaar to see all the colors and catch the different smells. If you're interested, there's an optional Bosphorus dinner cruise in the evening with traditional Turkish meze, live music, and belly dancing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Turkish lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- Explore Asil Efendi Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with traditional Turkish mezes, live music, and belly dance shows
Landmarks/POIs Hippodrome of Constantinople Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Asil Efendi Bazaar - Day 3
Istanbul to Bodrum
This morning includes a private luxury cruise along the Bosphorus Strait where you'll see Ottoman palaces and mansions from the water. After lunch, you transfer to the airport for your flight to Bodrum, a seaside resort town on the Aegean coast. Once you check in at your hotel, you can spend the evening relaxing by the sea.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private luxury cruise along the Bosphorus Strait
Landmarks/POIs Bosphorus Strait - Day 4
Bodrum
Today you explore Bodrum, the ancient city once known as Halicarnassus. The Castle of St. Peter overlooks the harbor and contains the Museum of Underwater Archaeology inside. You'll also see the ruins of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and walk through the Ancient Amphitheatre which offers views over the city and water. The whole area has a relaxed Mediterranean feel, and you return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Castle of St. Peter with Museum of Underwater Archaeology
- Visit Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
- Visit Ancient Amphitheatre
Landmarks/POIs Castle of St. Peter Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Ancient Amphitheatre - Day 5
Bodrum to Fethiye
After breakfast, you travel south along the coast heading toward Fethiye, one of Turkey's most beautiful seaside towns. The drive takes you through olive groves, pine forests, and small villages where mountains drop down toward the sea, so the whole route has plenty of nice scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6
Fethiye
You have the full day to explore Fethiye however you like. The famous Blue Lagoon of Oludeniz is there with its clear turquoise water and white sand beaches. If you want more action, consider paragliding from Babadag Mountain, or taking the 12 Islands Boat Cruise which stops at hidden coves and smaller beaches. There are also ancient Lycian rock tombs carved into the cliffs above town if history interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz
- Paragliding from Babadag Mountain
- 12 Islands Boat Cruise with stops at hidden coves and beaches
- Explore ancient Lycian rock tombs
Landmarks/POIs Blue Lagoon of Ölüdeniz Babadag Mountain Lycian rock tombs - Day 7
Fethiye to Antalya
Traveling along the coastal route takes you to Antalya on the Turkish Riviera, and the four hour drive includes several scenic stops. When you arrive at your hotel, you'll have time to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 8
Antalya
Antalya is yours to explore at your own pace today. The area has lush mountains, golden beaches, and old ruins nearby. You can wander through the narrow cobblestone streets of Kaleici in the Old Town, check out the Roman Hadrian's Gate, or just relax on Konyaalti Beach. Optional activities include rafting in Koprulucanyon, jeep safaris, or horseback riding through the pine forests if you want something more organized.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kaleici (Old Town) with narrow cobblestone streets
- Admire the Roman Hadrian's Gate
- Relax on Konyaaltı Beach
- Rafting in Köprülü Canyon
- Jeep safaris
- Horseback riding through pine forests
Landmarks/POIs Kaleici Hadrian's Gate Konyaaltı Beach Köprülü Canyon - Day 9
Antalya to Home
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and head to the airport for your flight home, finishing up your trip through Turkey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
