Price : 3750 €
Private Turkey Discovery
The Private Turkey Discovery begins in Istanbul, where we will see the most major sites of Constantinople’s earlier fame. We will get about the battles attacked in Turkey by hitting Gallipoli, Dardanelles and Canakkale. Explore Troy, and the remains left over from the Trojan, War. Walk through the Biblical city of Ephesus; we will see the white limestone waterfalls of Pamukkale.. We will go to Cappadocia, the land of Fairy Chimneys, before returning to Istanbul where the tour ends.
Highlights
Included Services
- Inbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
- Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
- Professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
- Domestic flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul and transfers
- Domestic flight between Cappadocia and Dalaman (via Istanbul) and transfers
- Tips except driver and guide
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips – driver and guide
- Entrance fees
- 14 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
What is not Included
- Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)
- Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.
- Items of a personal nature
- Medical services.
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul! You will meet and transported to your hotel, and the balance of the day is free to travel. Overnight Istanbul
After breakfast, you have a fully guided tour of the only city to cross two continents, hitting the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul
One of the most remarkable sights in the world, the Bosphorus, is the channel separating two continents - Europe and Asia. Today we leave for both as we travel the Spice Bazaar, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Camlica Hill and take a Bosphorus Cruise. Overnight Istanbul
Today we will take to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. On arrival, we will meet you and transport to Cappadocia. Cappadocia is an amazing national wealth and is perhaps even the jewel in Turkey's famous crown. Our first station is Esentepe, followed a stay to Uchisar Castle. We then hike through Rose Valley to Cavusin, where we stay for lunch and learn about hand-made ceramics. Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, followed by Devrent Valley and Urgup Winery to enjoy the delicious vines of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia
This morning, we travel to Pigeon Valley and then Red Valley. After hitting cave churches, we head to Kaymakli Underground City, the biggest in the region. Overnight Cappadocia
Today you will be transported to the airport for your flight to Dalaman via Istanbul. Upon arrival, you'll met and transported to Fethiye - about 1 hour east along the Mediterranean coast and the rest of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Fethiye
We get on the Gulet at Fethiye around 9 am and cruise to Gocek. Have a relaxing afternoon swimming and tanning before cruising to Yassica Island. Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D)
After breakfast, sail to the magnificently Bedri Rahmi Bay then to Sarsala Bay. Sail to Aga Limani for overnight stay. Overnight Aga Limani
This morning we cruise to Iceada Cebekilise, cruising through Turunc for our swim break in either Kadirga or Kumlubuk. Late this afternoon we reach in Marmaris dock for our final night onboard the yacht. Overnight Marmaris Harbour
After breakfast, we leave the boat. Depart from Marmaris for the road trip to Pamukkale and spend this afternoon at rest. Overnight Pamukkale
Resting morning before we hit Pamukkale’s cotton castles. We tour of Roman health spa of Hierapolis, including the superbly preserved Necropolis, gates, the Main Street, thermal baths, the Greco-Roman Theatre and the Basilica of St. Philippe. Dip in a therapeutic bath of hot spring mineral waters. Then we head to resort town Kusadasi. Overnight Kuşadası
Visit Ephesus with its well preserved collonaded Arcadian Way, Hadrians Temple, Celsus Library, market and theatre. Also visit Ephesus Museum and the site of the Temple of Artemis. We will also visit the fruit wine making town, Sirince. Overnight Kusadasi
Visit Ephesus with its well preserved collonaded Arcadian Way, Hadrians Temple, Celsus Library, market and theatre. Also visit Ephesus Museum and the site of the Temple of Artemis. We will also visit the fruit wine making town, Sirince. Overnight Kusadasi
Rest and search the coastal town of Canakkale before passing the Dardanelles to the World War I battlefields of Gallipoli. Tour the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery, Johnston's Jolly (where you'll tour original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels), 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and The Nek. Return to Istanbul after the tour. Overnight Istanbul
After breakfast our tour ends and we transfer you the airport for your onward flight.
Notes
- The itinerary is subject to change without notification. The captain of the craft will decide the program at the time.
- All cabins have double beds. Most people choose to sleep under the beautiful Mediterranean sky on mattresses on the deck, and only use their cabins as a wardrobe.
- This cruise has an age limitation of 12 years old.