Land and Cruise,Escorted Tours
Welcome to İstanbul! Upon arrival, you will make your own way from the İstanbul Airport to our hotel in İstanbul. Tonight, your Tour Guide will hold a welcome meeting. Overnight stay in İstanbul.
After breakfast, enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Dolmabahçe Palace and the Hippodrome. Enjoy a cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional Half Day Bosphorus Cruise (not included). Overnight stay in İstanbul. Meals: Breakfast
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Today, we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli, which is one of the most emotionally touching places in Türkiye. We will visit the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the original trenches and tunnels. Overnight stay in Çanakkale. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy where we will explore the Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new award winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into Traditional Turkish Village life. You will have free time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish Tea or Coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we continue south to Kuşadası. Overnight stay in Kuşadası. Meals: Breakfast
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus, which was once a bustling trade hub and religious centre. Today, Ephesus whispers of ancient marvels, from the Site of the Temple of Artemis to the grand façade of the Library of Celsus and the impressive Amphitheatre. We will also visit the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, where artifacts from the ancient city bring its history to life. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Türkiye and at the carpet village, we will learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Afterward, we head to Şirince for a wine tasting experience. Overnight stay in Kuşadası. Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a display of locally handcrafted Leather goods before we head to Fethiye for our Gulet Trip. Boarding in Fethiye Harbour around 15:00pm, enjoy some swimming and snorkelling in Turunç Bay or Tarzan Bay. We will cruise past several islands towards Tersane Island (Dockyard Island), where the ruins of a former Greek Town and a once important naval shipyard may still be explored. Overnight stay in Tersane Island. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart for Hamam Bay. Along the way, enjoy a swim in the Ancient Ruins of these Roman Baths built by Mark Antony as a gift for Cleopatra. We then cruise to Sarsala Bay, a striking pine surrounded Bay, which you can take a 45 minute hike to an Ancient Town of Lycian and notable mostly for inscribed Walls dating from the 3rd Century B.C. Bedri Rahmi Bay is our next stop, which is named after a famous Turkish painter. Here, jump in the clear blue water or explore the island. Overnight stay in Bedri Rahmi Bay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we cruise towards Fethiye, passing the Yassıca Islands and Göcek Islands. Most of these small islands are unnamed but offer safe anchorage and secluded sandy beaches. Perfect for swimming, snorkelling or just soaking up some sun and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy a final stop and swim at Red Island before returning to Fethiye. Overnight stay in Fethiye, Harbour. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we will be heading to the magnificent white Calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the Ancient City of Hierapolis. Take a dip amongst Ancient Columns in the Hot Springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight stay in Pamukkale. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we travel the Ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravanserai and the Mevlana Museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish Folklore Evening. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast
Today, marvel at the Lunar landscape of Cappadocia as we visit the Göreme Valley Open-Air Museum and the Fairy Chimneys, and explore the many levels of an Underground City. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast
Early this morning, we depart to the Nation's Capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir and the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before returning to İstanbul. Overnight stay in İstanbul. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. We hope you have a safe onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Land and Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (fz)
