When we talk about Turkish gulet trips I think that it is more important to talk about cruise concept, rather than the places itself. Turkey is an amazing country with lots of history, amazing cuisine and very friendly and hospitable.
From USD 1,290 per person sharing a Double Room
Package Description
Day 1 - Istanbul
Arrive Attaturk meet & greet and transfer to Hotel Tonight , optional whirling dervishes show is available
Overnight in Istanbul Sirkeci Mansion hotel
Day 2 - Istanbul
(Breakfast & Lunch Included)
After breakfast , we will be visiting Topkapi Palace , Blue Mosque ,Hipodromme , St Sophia Museum and Grand Bazaar
Overnight in Istanbul Sirkeci Mansion hotel
Day 3 - Istanbul
(Breakfast, & Lunch Included)
After breakfast , we will visit the famous Spice Market and Eminonu ,afterwards take a Bosphorous Cruise and sailing between Europe and Asia . In the afternoon , we will visit Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica hill .
Overnight in Istanbul Sirkeci Mansion hotel
Day 4 - Istanbul to Kusadasi
(Breakfast & Dinner Included)
After breakfast at the hotel, we will be transferred to airport for the flight to Izmir . Upon arrival to Izmir , we will be transferred to Kusadasi .
Overnight in Kusadasi Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Day 5 - Ephesus Ancient City and House of Virgin Mary
(Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included)
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of the site of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of theworld, the site of Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You will also have the chance to experience some Turkish handicrafts and to visit the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary and your last visit will be Sirince village which is located on the top of a mountain
After the visit of Sirince you will turn back to your hotel.
Overnight in Kusadasi Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
DAY 6 - Pamukkale and Marmaris
(Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included)
After breakfast, you will visit Pamukkale, cotton castles and Heirapolis,including magnificently preserved necropolis, the main steet, gates, the thermal baths, the Greco Roman theatre and the Basilica of St. Philippe. Swim in a theraputic bath of hot spring mineral waters.
End of the tour, transferred to Marmaris and getting on to the gulet . Relax at the pre-cruise information session. Enjoy an onboard dinner while meeting the other passengers.
Overnight Marmaris harbour
Day 7 - On Gulet
(Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included)
After breakfast we cruise to Ekincik and the beautiful beach of Izturu, which is famous for the sea turtle called Carette. The ancient city of Caunos is closeby where you can take a boat trip up the Dalyan river, passing Lycian rock tombs on the way to the sulphurous mud baths and hot springs.
Overnight Ekincik Bay
Day 8 - On Gulet
(Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included)
We will sail towards world-famous Gocek Gulf and anchor at Tersane Island for breakfast and swimming break. We will cruise to Monastery Bay which is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath.
Overnight Kizil Ada
Day 9
(Breakfast Included)
Arrive at Fethiye Harbour and transferred to Dalaman airport and flight to
Istanbul for departure home
Inclusions:
- Accommodation at the mentioned hotels & Gulet Cabin
- Transportation with new model vehicles
- Meals as per mentioned on itinerary
- Entrance fees of the sites and museums
- Airport transfers
- Domestic flight tickets
Excludes
- Return Flights with approximate airport taxes
- Porterage, phone calls, bar bills, tips/ gratuities, Laundry, curios, and anything personal
- All extras not specified are for the individual account
- Suggested optional activities
Tips – driver and guide