Ancient Turkey and Gulet
Ancient Turkey and Gulet
$2880
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey with the "Ancient Turkey and Gulet" tour. This adventure begins in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where you'll explore iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Travel to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, visiting the Goreme Open Air Museum and the underground city of Kaymakli. Discover the ancient wonders of Pamukkale and Ephesus, and indulge in a wine tasting in Selcuk. The tour culminates with a serene Gulet cruise along the Turkish coast, offering opportunities to swim, sunbathe, and explore secluded bays and historical sites like the sunken city of Kekova. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including a unique stay in a Gulet cabin, and savor delicious meals throughout this culturally rich and scenic expedition. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hagia Irene, Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome.
Day 3 : Istanbul Bosphorous Cruise
Location: Istanbul, Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way. This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transfrred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.
Day 4 : Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Location: Cappadocia, Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, Fairy Chimneys, Underground City
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers. a night you won't forget!
Day 5 : Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya
Location: Konya, Çatalhöyük
Accommodation Name: Spark Hotel Konya
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We will visit the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, the great 13th-century Sufi mystic and poet, whose teachings continue to inspire people worldwide. Inside the Mevlana Museum, we will explore his beautifully adorned tomb, ancient manuscripts, and exhibits on the Whirling Dervishes and their spiritual traditions.Continuing our journey along the legendary Silk Road, we will visit the Çatalhöyük Museum, which brings to life the fascinating history of one of the world’s oldest and most advanced Neolithic settlements.
Day 6 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Location: Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Temple of Apollo, Necropolis
Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.
Day 7 : Laodicea, Kusadasi
Location: Laodicea, Kusadasi
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Day 8 : Ephesus
Location: Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, Ephesus Amphitheater, Ephesus Archaeology Museum, Selçuk
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus, once a bustling trade hub and religious center. Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from the site of the Temple of Artemis to the grand facade of the Library of Celsus and the impressive amphitheater. 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 Turkey, and at the carpet village, we will learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Afterward, we head to Selçuk for a wine tasting experience.
Day 9 : Fethiye
Location: Fethiye
Accommodation Name: Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We begin boarding the Gulet at Fethiye Harbour after 17.00pm. Relax at the pre-cruise information session. Enjoy an onboard dinner while meeting the other passengers.
Day 10 : Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, St.Nicholas Island
Location: Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, St. Nicholas Island
Accommodation Name: Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast set off along the coast of Fethiye Peninsular to Oludeniz and Butterfly Valley for visit and swim.The night is spent at St.Nicholas Island, where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement as the sun sets.
Day 11 : Yesilkoy, Kas
Location: Yesilkoy, Kas, Limanagzi Bay
Accommodation Name: Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early start for Yesilkoy, where we have breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it's off to Kas, for a 1-2 hours visit, a small harbour town with a charming bohemian atmosphere. Afterwards, we cruise to Limanagzi Bay for another swim, dinner and overnight.
Day 12 : Simena, Ucagiz
Location: Cayagzi, Demre, Myra, St Nicholas Church, Simena, Ucagiz
Accommodation Name: Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we cruise to Cayagzi, Demre.Optional transfer by car to Myra and St Nicholas Church (please inform your captain if you would like to visit at an extra fee).Climb up to the castle on Simena for a spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theatre carved into the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestal in the water. The night is spent in the wide bay surrounded by green hills, at nearby Ucagiz.
Day 13 : Kekova, Tersane Bay, Gokkaya
Location: Kekova, Tersane Bay, Gokkaya
Accommodation Name: Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins at Kekova - the Sunken City. Swim and lunch at Tersane Bay where you'll see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. Sailing to Gokkaya to spend the night.
Day 14 : Bayindir Limani, Kalkan
Location: Firnaz Bay, Kalkan, Yesilkoy
Accommodation Name: Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we cruise to the sheltered Firnaz Bay for a swim. We will spend 1-2 hours in Kalkan, a picturesque harbour town set on the hillside. Swim, dinner and overnight in Yesilkoy.
Day 15 : Camli Burun, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye
Location: Camli Burun, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye
Accommodation Name: Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early start to Camli Burun, a natural bay edged with pine-clad hills, for breakfast and a swim. Then we cruise to Boncuklu Bay. Your last night on board is spent here or in Fethiye harbour, depending on the weather conditions
Day 16 : Fethiye
Location: Fethiye
Meals Included: Breakfast
We disembark at approximately 09:00 am after breakfast.
What's Included
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Meals
15 breakfasts, 6lunches, 13dinners -
Professional English-speaking tour guide
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you for the duration of the tour.
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Transportation
Travel in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Wine Tasting
Enjoy a wine tasting experience in Selcuk.
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Bosphorus Cruise
Experience a Bosphorus cruise during the tour.
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Domestic flight
Includes a domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers.
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Gulet Cruise
Transportation by Gulet boat along the Turkish coast.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to various sites are included.
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Services of Captain and supporting crew
The services of a captain and supporting crew are included during the Gulet cruise.
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Tips
Tips are included except for the Driver and Guide, and the Captain and Gulet crew.
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
Suggested optional activities are not included in the tour.
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Tips for Driver and Guide
Tips for the Driver and Guide are not included.
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Tips for Captain and Gulet crew
Tips for the Captain and Gulet crew are not included.
Meals
15 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 13 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia, and a memorable Gulet cruise along the Turkish coast.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 14 nights of accommodation, including stays at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, Gamirasu Hotel, Spark Hotel Konya, Adem Pira Hotel, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, and a unique experience aboard a Gulet cabin.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour includes travel in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia, and a Gulet cruise along the Turkish coast.
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What kind of accommodation is provided on this tour?
The tour provides 14 nights of accommodation, including stays at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, Gamirasu Hotel, Spark Hotel Konya, Adem Pira Hotel, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, and a unique experience aboard a Gulet cabin.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 15 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 13 dinners.
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Is there a professional guide available during the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is available for the duration of the tour.
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What activities are included in the Gulet cruise?
During the Gulet cruise, you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The cruise also includes visits to places like Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, St. Nicholas Island, and the Sunken City of Kekova.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to attractions are included in the tour package.
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Is wine tasting included in the tour?
Yes, wine tasting is included in the tour during the visit to Selçuk.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.
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Low Deposit
Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 43 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.
Up to 43 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 13 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Ancient Turkey and Gulet
16 Days Starting in Istanbul, Turkey and ending in Fethiye, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hagia Irene, Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, Fairy Chimneys, Underground City, Konya, Çatalhöyük, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, Laodicea, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, Ephesus Amphitheater, Ephesus Archaeology Museum, Selçuk, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, St. Nicholas Island, Yesilkoy, Kas, Limanagzi Bay, Cayagzi, Demre, Myra, St Nicholas Church, Simena, Ucagiz, Kekova, Tersane Bay, Gokkaya, Firnaz Bay, Kalkan, Camli Burun, Boncuklu Bay ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ATTB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
0-99