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Sights Visited |
ÜIstanbul
including Hagia Sophia Museum,
Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque,
Hippodrome
ÜBandirma
ÜAncient
city of Ephesus
ÜPamukkale
ÜFethiye
ÜOludeniz
ÜGulet
Cruise from Fethiye to Demre
visiting Butterfly Valley, St.
Nicholas Island, Aquarium Bay,
Kalkan, Kas, Kekova, Simena,
Gokkaya, Pirates Cave, Demre
ÜAntalya |
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12 Days from £499 + Local payment £140 |
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Brief Itinerary |
Day 1 Istanbul
Day 2 Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi
Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum
Day 3 Istanbul, Bandirma, Selcuk Speed ferry from
IStanbul to Bandirma
Day 4 Selcuk, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Day 5 Pamukkale, Fethiye
Day 7 Fethiye, Gulet Cruise
Day 8 Gulet Cruise
Day 9 Gulet Cruise
Day 10 Gulet Cruise, Antalya
Day 11 Antalya
Day 12 Antalya, Istanbul by air
Day 13 Istanbul |
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Detailed Itinerary |
Day 1 Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul, the only
city in the world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe.
Our representative will transfer you from the airport to
your hotel. This evening you will meet with your tour leader, who will brief you on the next
days of our journey. You have the evening free to explore
Istanbul on your own.
Day 2 Istanbul After breakfast we begin to experience
the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town
visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace
and the Hagia Sophia Museum.
Day 3 Istanbul, Bandirma, Selcuk Today we depart Istanbul for
the fantastic Aegean coast. We take the speed ferry to
Bandirma and then drive to Selcuk, a small village by the
world famous ancient city of Ephesus. Free time to rest by
the pool of your hotel before dinner.
Day 4 Selcuk, Ephesus, Pamukkale The best preserved ancient
town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our first stop. In the
afternoon we depart for Pamukkale and visit the ancient city
of Hierapolis, which was the cure centre founded in around
160 BC by the king of Pergamum. Our day continues as we take
in the unusual and beautiful landscape of the “Cotton Castle”.
Day 5 Fethiye, Gulet Cruise (L, D) Today we board our
Gulet at the Fethiye harbor. Before noon we begin cruising
in the tranquil waters ofthe Mediterranean Sea. We first
sail to Butterfly Valley for a swimming and lunch break and
then continue to the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz where you
can also join adventure activities like paragliding and
microlighting. St. Nicholas Island will be the last stop of
the day.
Day 6 Gulet Cruise (B, L, D) Early in the morning we
depart for the famous Aquarium Bay near the charming village
of Kalkan for breakfast and a swim in the glittering waters.
We then cruise to the fishing village of Kas where we stop
for shopping and lunch before sailing on to one of the
relaxing bays near Kekova.
Day 7 Gulet Cruise (B, L, D) Today we visit the
Sunken City of Kekova and the traditional fishing village of
Simena famous for its Byzantine & Ottoman castle. We trek to
the castle with its fantastic view of Kekova Bay and then
sail on to Gokkaya Bay where we remain overnight.
Day 8 Gulet Cruise, Antalya (B, L) After
breakfast we stop at Pirates Cave for a break before
disembarking the boat in Demre. We then make our way to Antalya, the most popular sea
resort in Turkey.
Day 9 Antalya Free day in Antalya. Today you can
spend lazy hours by the pool or visit the popular beaches of
Antalya or explore the historical sights around the town.
Day 10 Antalya, Istanbul by air Today we fly to
Istanbul and check into our hotel in this impressive city.
Day 12 Istanbul Our tour concludes after breakfast in
Istanbul. Today
you can shop for keepsakes in the old town, visit the
splendid Ottoman palaces or discover its many evocative
mosques. |
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Inclusions |
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Accommodation |
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4 star hotels |
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Airport Transfer |
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From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports on
arrival day |
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Meals |
11 breakfasts
4 lunches
8 dinners |
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Transportation |
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus
Speed ferry (Istanbul-Bandirma)
Gulet
Flight (Antalya-Istanbul economy class) |
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Guide |
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Services of experienced guide |
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Activities |
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Gulet cruise between Fethiye and Demre |
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Excursions |
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As per the itinerary |
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Entrance Fees |
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Entry fees to historical sights mentioned in the
itinerary |
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Not included |
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Any
flights, insurance, meals not stated in the
itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa
fees, other
services not stated in the itinerary, optional
activities |
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Local Payment |
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We ease your cash needs by dividing the tour cost
into two payments : tour price and local payment.
You just need to pay the tour price to purchase your
travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid
when you join the trip. Please view
"Frequently Asked Questions" section for
the details of the local payment.
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