11-Day Turkey Explorer Tour from Istanbul with Sailing

Istanbul Trip Overview

This is a customized 11 days Land tour & Blue cruise package by plane – start and end in Istanbul. This package gives you an opportunity to explore the UNESCO sights of Turkey and cruising the most beautiful turquoise bays of the Mediterranean. Visit Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe, Gallipoli; home to one of the most dramatic battles in history, Pergamum; one of the Seven Churches of Revelation where John wrote his letter, Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean holds Mary House and the temple of Artemis, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Fethiye; where green meets Blue. Enjoy 5 days and 4 nights to cruise down to Gocek, which is the most popular route along the Turquoise Coastline. Traveling on a Turkish gulet, this blue cruise has something for everyone. From the ancient cities and sights to crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkeling.

Additional Info

Duration: 11 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey

This is a customized 11 days Land tour & Blue cruise package by plane – start and end in Istanbul. This package gives you an opportunity to explore the UNESCO sights of Turkey and cruising the most beautiful turquoise bays of the Mediterranean. Visit Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe, Gallipoli; home to one of the most dramatic battles in history, Pergamum; one of the Seven Churches of Revelation where John wrote his letter, Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean holds Mary House and the temple of Artemis, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Fethiye; where green meets Blue. Enjoy 5 days and 4 nights to cruise down to Gocek, which is the most popular route along the Turquoise Coastline. Traveling on a Turkish gulet, this blue cruise has something for everyone. From the ancient cities and sights to crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkeling.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul

Stop At: Tayakadın, Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Blue Mosque Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields Tour

Stop At: Anzac Cove, 17900 Canakkale Province, Gallipoli Turkey
According to your pick-up time meet your guide and drives on a comfortable road system for approximately 4 hours. Today you visit ANZAC Battlefields, Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly.
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Lone Pine Memorial, Canakkale 17900 Turkey
57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Canakkale

Day 4: Troy – Pergamum Tour

Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and start your full-day tour and visit Troya Archeological Site where we see the UNESCO recognized ruins of the Ancient kingdom of Troy. We stroll through the site where many worldwide used terms like the Trojan War, Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, Prince Paris comes from, Battle between Achilles and Hector, Walls of Troy II and Megaron House, The Ramp of Troy II, Roman bath, Odeon, The Temple of Athena and Ruins of Athena
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum, 8 km (5 mi) from Bergama, Bergama Turkey
Pergamum; When John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. There you explore the impressive Acropolis, the actual ancient city, and see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the throne of Satan’, Temple of Trajan, and the third biggest library of antiquity
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Asklepion, Zafer Mah. Prof. Dr. Frieldhelm Korte Cad. No:1, Bergama 35700 Turkey
visit the ruins of Asklepion; it was known under the name of “The Pergamum God of Health”. Asclepius the deity of health and medicine served the people for several hundred years; thus making Pergamum a medical center of very great importance. Famous medical Scholars, like Hippocrates and Galenus, were born in Pergamum and worked there
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day 5: Full-Day Ephesus Tour

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Visit The House of Virgin Mary; located 6km to the north of the ruins of Ephesus, a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West with its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. There were a total of 127 ionic columns with a height of 19m. The temple is also considered to be the earliest bank of the ancient world.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Pamukkale

Day 6: Pamukkale Tour / Sailing

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where, in history, people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gocek, Gocek, Mugla Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
After the tour drive to Gocek, boarding your boat
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gocek Adasi, Gocek 48300 Turkey
the boat will depart from Gocek Port to ‘’Gocek Island’’ for swimming. After dinner, free time at the Gocek.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on Board

Day 7: Sailing

Stop At: Tersane Island, 48770 Dalaman/Muğla, Turkey
After breakfast sail to ‘’Tershane Island’’ where you can swim in turquoise water and enjoy walking at the beach
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Bedri Rahmi Koyu, Kapıkargın Göcek, Dalaman/Muğla, Turkey
Later sail to ‘’Bedri Rahmi Cove’’ where you will Explore Likya Ancient City. Swim in the turquoise water and enjoy tea break.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board

Day 8: Sailing

Stop At: Butterfly Valley, Fethiye Turkey
Today early sail to ‘’Butterfly Valley’’ for breakfast. After breakfast, walk into the ‘’Butterfly Valley’’ where you will see the waterfalls, walk on the beach, and enjoy swimming in the turquoise water
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Gemiler Island, Fethiye Turkey
sail to ‘’Gemiler Island’’ to visit the ancient cities, walk on the beach and watch the sunset.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board

Day 9: Sailing

Stop At: Buyuk Samanlik Plaji, Keciler mahallesi, Fethiye 48300 Turkey
After breakfast onboard sail to ‘’Buyuk Samanlik cove’’ along the natural beauty of islands for a swimming break in the crystal clear water
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Buyuk Boncuklu Koyu, Keçiler Mah., Fethiye 48000 Turkey
sail to ‘Boncuklu Cove’’ where you will have Tea break and dinner.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on board

Day 10: Sailing / Flight to Istanbul

Stop At: Fethiye Port, Karagozler Mah, Fevzi Cakmak Cd., Fethiye 48300 Turkey
After breakfast, sail to Fethiye port. Here is our last stop.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Meet your driver and drive to Dalaman Airport for your flight to Istanbul, greeted your driver, and drive to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Istanbul

Day 11: Departure Day

Stop At: Tayakadın, Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
According to your pick-up time meet your driver and transfer to Istanbul Airport. End of our service
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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