16 Day Turkey Tour

Grand Turkey - Immerse Yourself in Turkey on our 16 Day Tour

After Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale take a relaxing cruise along the sapphire coast by gulet and then on to amazing Cappadocia!

This tour has it all! Istanbul Gallipoli and the best of the ancient sites of the Aegean PLUS 3 wonderful days on a Turkish Gulet on the Sapphire Coast. Cruise over a sunken city and enjoy quiet coves and Lycian Caves along the Mediterranean. Stay in the old city of Kaleici in Antalya before continuing on to finish your trip with two full days of adventure in Cappadocia. For those with extra time this tour is the pick of them!

Day by Day Itinerary

EXPAND DESCRIPTIONS

DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul

Transfer to your hotel. Evening in Istanbul.

DAY 2 - Private Istanbul Old City Tour

Visit; Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Byzantine Hippodrome with its Obelisks, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 - Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace Tour

Visit Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), Rustem Pasha Mosque. Then we embark on the Bosphorus Ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, Camlica Hill, Dolmabahce Palace, Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4 - Travel to Canakkale/Gallipoli Tour

Check-out and travel to Gallipoli. Lunch on arrival in Eceabat. After lunch visit Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly, The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Brighton Beach. Overnight in Canakkale.

DAY 5 - Troy,Pergamon Tour/Travel to Selcuk

Visit the ancient ruins of Troy,one of the world's most important archaelogical sites.After Troy your tour proceeds to Pergamon. Explore Athena and Trojan Temples, Temples of Zeus and Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre, Roman Bath and view Asclepion. Drive to Selcuk. Overnight in Selcuk.

DAY 6 - Ephesus Ancient City Tour

Visit to the House of Virgin Mary, the City of Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and Ephesus Museum. Overnight in Selcuk.

DAY 7 - Pamukkale Tour/Travel to Fethiye

Check out and drive to Pamukkale. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis with its Temple of Apollo, the Theatre, Necropolis and baths of Hierapolis Antique City. Finally visit the calcium terraces and pools. After tour bus to Fethiye. On arrival in Fethiye you will take a taxi to your hotel.Overnight in Fethiye.

DAY 8 - Fethiye to Olympos (Demre) Gulet Cruise

Transfer from your hotel to Fethiye Harbour.Embark on your gulet and cruise to Samanlik Bay for swimming, lunch or depending on the sea conditions to Butterfly Valley. A swim and optional visit of this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Afterwards we cruise to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) again sea conditions permitting. Option for paragliding available. Last stop of the day is St.Nicholas Island with its Byzantine ruins. Chance for swimming followed by dinner on board.

DAY 9 - Fethiye to Olympos (Demre) Gulet Cruise

Around sunrise departure to Aquarium or Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast and a swim. Cruising

Inclusions

* Airport transfers on tour
* Hotel accommodations
* Internal flight tickets
* Regular group tours
* Gulet Cruise (Fethiye to Olympos –4 Days/3 Nights )
* TURSAB Licensed Guides for all tours
* Entrance Fees

Exclusions

*Meals and drinks other than specified
*Tips for drivers and guides

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