Best of Turkey by Gulet

Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide. Until then, you can start to explore Istanbul like climbing to the top of the Galata Tower for epic views or splash some cash at the Grand Bazaar. After the meeting, join in an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get to know your new travel mates.

• Accommodation
  Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
• Included Activities
  Welcome Meeting
• Optional Activities
  Group Dinner

After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.

• Accommodation
  Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
  Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
  Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
• Optional Activities
  Bosphorus Boat Cruise – EUR 10
• Entrance Fees
  Blue Mosque – Free
  Hagia Sophia – Free
  Topkapi Palace Museum 500 TL

Today we depart for the shores of Gallipoli. A place of important significance for Aussies and Kiwis, we will visit the beach and cemeteries at ANZAC Cove, before paying our respects at memorial sites Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.

• Accommodation
  Kolin Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Anzac Cove
  Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery
  Sightseeing of Lone Pine
  Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair
  Sightseeing of War Trenches

You may of heard of Troy from Greek mythology or maybe just watched the Brad Pitt movie, but now you will visit the ruins and archaeological site of the city of Troy, and of course the famous wooden horse. Spend the afternoon in the the seaside town of Kusadasi.

• Accommodation
  Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Troy Ancient City
• Entrance Fees
  Troy Ancient City – 100 TL

Our first stop today is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In the afternoon we will depart for Fethiye where we will embark on our traditional Turkish gulet boat and sail to amazing Yassica Islands for a swim. We will have dinner and stay overnight on our boat.

• Accommodation
  Turkish Traditional Gulet
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
• Entrance Fees
  Ephesus Ancient City – 200 TL

After breakfast at Yassi Islands we will cruise to Tersane for a swimming break and lunch. We will then sail to Bedri Rahmi Bay for another swimming stop.  We’ll sail to yet another amazing spot at Sunken Bath area for dinner and place for our Gulet to spend a night. This place is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay, due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath.

• Accommodation
  Turkish Traditional Gulet
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean
  Bedri Rahmi Bay
  Cleopatra/Sunken Bath

Another day in paradise! After breakfast, we will anchor at Boncuklu Bay for our last swimming break and lunch. We will the make our way to Fethiye for you to explore its shops and buzzing atmosphere. After dinner back on the boat, get amongst Fethiye famous nightlife.

• Accommodation
  Turkish Traditional Gulet
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean
  Boncuklu Bay
  Fethiye Marina

It’s time to get your cameras out, because today is a photographers dream! Today we will visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. Spend time bathing in its pools, or explore the natural and unusual landscape.

• Accommodation
  Hierapark Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
• Entrance Fees
  Pamukkale White Terraces – 200 TL

Today we sit back and relax on the coach, as we head to Cappadocia. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground. End the day with an optional traditional Hamman (Turkish bath).

• Accommodation
  Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
  Sightseeing of Ihlara Valley
• Optional Activities
  Turkish Bath Experience – 30 EUR
• Entrance Fees
  Derinkuyu Underground City – 100 TL

Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Göreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin. In the afternoon we will visit local handicraft manufacturers and learn about traditional art. Tonight get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish night.

• Accommodation
  Avrasya Hotel – 4 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities
  Goreme Open Air Museum Visit
  Sightseeing of Cavusin
  Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley
  Sightseeing of Uchisar
• Optional Activities
  Turkish Night Show – 30 EUR
  Hot Air Balooning – 220 EUR
• Entrance Fees
  Goreme Open Air Museum – 150 TL

This morning we visit the dramatically beautiful Ihlara Valley before departing for Istanbul where we arrive late in the evening.

• Accommodation
  Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included
  Breakfast

Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, bid you safe travels, and check-out of the hotel (11:00am).

• Meals Included
  Breakfast