Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get settled at your hotel. Later at 7:00 PM, your guide meets you for an evening walk through Taksim Square and along Istiklal Street, including a ride on the second-oldest metro in the world. Then you'll head to the historic Çicek Pasajı (Flower Passage) for Turkish tavern night, where you can try traditional mezes, kebabs, and desserts while live musicians play. The evening wraps up with time in local bars hanging out with your group.
- Start point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Istanbul Airports)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Evening stroll through Taksim Square
- Walking tour of Istiklal Street
- Ride on second-oldest metro in the world
- Turkish Tavern Night in Çicek Pasajı (Flower Passage)
- Traditional Turkish mezes, kebabs, and desserts
Optional Activities
- Private airport transfer (extra charge)
Landmarks Taksim Square Istiklal Street Çicek Pasajı (Flower Passage) 
- Day 2
Istanbul
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour through Istanbul's old city, hitting the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market by tram and on foot. It's a long walking day, so comfortable shoes matter. By evening, you'll take a scenic Bosphorus cruise with your guide talking about the history of this important waterway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul's old city
- Hagia Sophia entrance
- Blue Mosque visit
- Hippodrome of Constantinople visit
- Grand Bazaar exploration
- Spice Market visit
- Tram and walking transportation
- Bosphorus cruise
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Hippodrome of Constantinople Grand Bazaar Spice Market 
- Day 3
Gallipoli
You'll spend the day at Gallipoli's historic battlefields, looking at the campaign from Turkish and Allied viewpoints. The main stops include Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, ANZAC landing beaches, original trenches, and communication tunnels. Later you'll meet local villagers at Mustafa Kemal's former headquarters in Bigali Village to learn about the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli battlefields
- Visit to Lone Pine memorial
- Visit to Chunuk Bair
- ANZAC landing beaches tour
- Walking through original trenches
- Exploration of communication tunnels
- Meeting with local villagers at Mustafa Kemal's former HQ in Bigali Village
- View Turkish positions from ANZAC beach
Landmarks Lone Pine Chunuk Bair ANZAC Cove 
- Day 4
Pergamon - Ephesus
Morning starts at Troy where you'll walk through the ancient city, seeing the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, 3,700-year-old walls, and Houses from Troy I. Then you're heading to Pergamon to check out the Temple of Athena, Acropolis, Ancient Library, Altar of Zeus, lower Agora, Gymnasium, Hellenistic Theater, and Temple of Dionysus. After that, you'll travel to Ephesus and settle in for the night with free time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy
- Trojan Horse visit
- Sacrificial Altars
- 3,700-year-old city walls exploration
- Houses of Troy I
- Temple of Athena visit
- Acropolis tour
- Ancient Library of Pergamum
- Altar of Zeus
- Lower Agora exploration
- Gymnasium situated on terraces
- Hellenistic Theater tour
- View from world's steepest theater
- Temple of Dionysus
Landmarks Troy Trojan Horse Pergamon Temple of Athena Acropolis (Pergamon) Ancient Library of Pergamum Altar of Zeus Temple of Dionysus 
- Day 5
Fethiye
An early pickup gets you started on a full day exploring Selcuk and Ephesus, one of the world's most well-preserved ancient cities from the 10th century BC. You'll visit the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders), Temple of Hadrian, and the Library of Celsus. In the afternoon, you're heading to Fethiye and checking in with time to rest. There's an optional fish market visit for dinner if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Selcuk and Ephesus
- Temple of Artemis visit
- Temple of Hadrian visit
- Library of Celsus visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Fethiye Fish Market
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Temple of Hadrian Library of Celsus Fethiye Fish Market 
- Day 6
Butterfly Valley - Oludeniz - St. Nicholas Island
Be at Fethiye Harbour by 10:00 AM for a briefing before boarding your gulet sailboat. You'll cruise to Butterfly Valley for swimming and lunch, with an optional waterfall hike. Next stop is Oludeniz (Blue Lagoon), Europe's most photographed beach, where paragliding from Babadag Mountain at 2,000 meters (40-45 minutes) is available if you want it. You'll anchor at St. Nicholas Island for the night with time to explore ruins and catch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Gulet)
Included Activities
- Briefing at Fethiye Harbour
- Gulet cruise to Butterfly Valley
- Swimming at Butterfly Valley
- Lunch at Butterfly Valley
- Visit to Oludeniz (Blue Lagoon)
- Visit to St. Nicholas Island
- Walk through St. Nicholas Island ruins
- Sunset viewing at St. Nicholas Island
Optional Activities
- Hiking to waterfall at Butterfly Valley
- Paragliding in Blue Lagoon from Babadag Mountain (180€ per person) - approximately 40-45 minutes flight
- Pre-booking paragliding online for special rates recommended
Landmarks Fethiye Harbour Butterfly Valley Oludeniz (Blue Lagoon) Babadag Mountain St. Nicholas Island 
- Day 7
Kas - Kekova
Early morning brings you cruising along the Patara stretch toward Aquarium Bay. You'll have breakfast and swimming time before reaching Kas, a small fishing village known for unique jewelry shopping and an ancient theatre to the west. Scuba diving is available here for both certified and beginner divers. The night is spent anchored in secluded bays between Kas and Kekova.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Gulet)
Included Activities
- Gulet cruise to Aquarium Bay
- Breakfast at Aquarium Bay
- Swimming at Aquarium Bay
- Visit to Kas
- Exploration of Antiphellos ancient theatre in Kas
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving in Kas (100€ per person) - for certified and beginner divers
- Shopping for jewelry and local crafts in Kas
- Pre-booking scuba diving online for special discounted rates recommended
Landmarks Aquarium Bay Kas Antiphellos 
- Day 8
Simena Castle - Kekova
Your first stop is the Sunken City, an ancient Lycian settlement from 2,000 years ago that was destroyed by earthquake in the 2nd century. You'll cruise past the ruins (no swimming or snorkeling allowed since it's a World Heritage Site). Then you're heading to Kekova and Simena Castle, where you can walk to the top for views over the bay. Try the homemade dried fig ice cream available at Simena Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Gulet)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Sunken City
- View of Sunken City ruins from boat
- Visit to Simena Castle
- Walk to top of Simena Castle for panoramic bay views
- Tasting of homemade dried fig ice cream at Simena Castle
Landmarks Sunken City Simena Castle 
- Day 9
Sunken City - Gokkaya Bay
The morning starts easy with swimming and breakfast. You'll cruise toward Demre Cayagzi Harbour and moor before lunch. Guests on the 4-day cruise depart here while others transfer to check out shops, cash facilities, and nearby Lycian tombs. After lunch back on the gulet, you're cruising to the Sunken City and World Heritage site again. Later you'll anchor near Kekova with optional visits to Simena Castle or the ancient casket in the water. Evening finds you anchored in Gokkaya Bay, a turtle breeding ground.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Gulet)
Included Activities
- Morning swim
- Transfer to Demre Cayagzi
- Exploration of Demre shops
- Viewing of nearby Lycian tombs
- Cruise back to Sunken City
- Visit to Kekova
- Optional visit to Simena Castle
- Viewing of ancient casket in water at Kalekoy
- Evening anchor in Gokkaya Bay
- Potential swimming with turtles in Gokkaya Bay
Optional Activities
- Visit to Simena Castle ruins
- Viewing of ancient casket (Kalekoy) from water
Landmarks Demre Demre Cayagzi Harbour Lycian tombs Sunken City Kekova Simena Castle Kalekoy Gokkaya Bay - Day 10
Kas
You'll cruise back to Kas for more shopping or kick back in local cafes with good coffee and people-watching. Another scuba dive is available if you're interested in more time underwater. Pre-booking online is recommended before the cruise since there are special discounts available that way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Gulet)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Kas
- Shopping in Kas
- Time in local cafes
Optional Activities
- Scuba diving in Kas (100€ per person) - for certified and beginner divers
- Pre-booking scuba diving online for special discounted rates recommended
Landmarks Kas Firnaz Bay Liman Agzi 
- Day 11
Oludeniz - St. Nicholas Island
Wake up in Butterfly Valley and start with a morning swim or optional waterfall hike. Then you're heading to Oludeniz, the most photographed beach around, with paragliding available again if you want another go. You'll anchor at St. Nicholas Island for the evening, with choices to explore island ruins or head straight to the sunset point for views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Luxury Gulet)
Included Activities
- Morning swim at Butterfly Valley
- Visit to Butterfly Valley
- Visit to Oludeniz (most photographed beach)
- Visit to St. Nicholas Island
- Exploration of St. Nicholas Island ruins
- Sunset at St. Nicholas Island
Optional Activities
- Hike to waterfall at Butterfly Valley
- Paragliding in Blue Lagoon from Babadag Mountain (180€ per person) - approximately 40-45 minutes flight
- Pre-booking paragliding online for special rates recommended
Landmarks Butterfly Valley Gemiler Beach Oludeniz (Blue Lagoon) St. Nicholas Island 
- Day 12
Fethiye
Your last gulet day starts relaxed at St. Nicholas Island with a morning swim and breakfast. You'll cruise to a nearby bay near Fethiye for lunch and a final swim before disembarking at Fethiye Harbour between 12:30 and 1:30 PM. After saying goodbye to your crew and fellow travelers, you'll transfer to your hotel with the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Morning swim at St. Nicholas Island
- Breakfast
- Cruise to nearby bay
- Final swim at Samanlik Bay
- Lunch at Samanlik Bay
Landmarks St. Nicholas Island Samanlik Bay Fethiye Harbour 
- Day 13
Saklikent Gorge - Pamukkale
You'll visit Saklikent Gorge Canyon, one of Turkey's longest and most impressive gorges where cold water flows through with imposing mountains creating dramatic scenery. Walking through the gorge, you can explore its features and optionally try river tubing or swimming in the cold water. Then you're traveling to Pamukkale for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Saklikent Gorge Canyon
- Walking through the gorge
Optional Activities
- Canyoning in Saklikent Gorge
- River tubing in Saklikent Gorge
- Swimming in cold water of the canyon
Landmarks Saklikent Gorge 
- Day 14
Cappadocia
You're heading to Pamukkale, known locally as the 'cotton castle' for its natural hot springs and travertine terraces made from carbonate minerals. Time for bathing in the pools or exploring the distinctive landscape. After that, you'll travel to Cappadocia through charming small towns and villages, arriving at your hotel with leisure time before tomorrow's exploration starts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pamukkale
- Bathing in Pamukkale hot springs
- Exploration of travertine terraces
Landmarks Pamukkale 
- Day 15
Cappadocia
You have an early option for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and landscapes, or sleep in and have a leisurely breakfast instead. Then you'll explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Goreme, visiting the Goreme Museum, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar, and Cavusin. In the afternoon, you'll check out local handicraft makers learning about traditional art forms. An optional Turkish night event in the evening offers cultural immersion and entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Goreme
- Goreme Museum visit
- Pigeon Valley birdwatching
- Visit to Uchisar
- Visit to Cavusin
- Exploration of fairy chimneys
- Visits to local handicraft manufacturers
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia
- Turkish night event this evening
Landmarks Goreme Goreme Museum Pigeon Valley Uchisar Cavusin - Day 16
Istanbul
You'll explore Derinkuyu Underground City, an extraordinary subterranean complex 60 meters below ground with a church, wells, food stores, and stables. Next is Salt Lake (Tuz Golu), a white and pink salt landscape with vast deposits and unique ecosystems serving as habitat for birds during migration. The striking white landscape with pink hues from salt-loving organisms makes for great photos. Later you'll travel to Istanbul, arriving late evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Derinkuyu Underground City
- Exploration of underground church
- Exploration of wells, food stores, and stables
- Visit to Salt Lake (Tuz Golu)
- Sightseeing at Salt Lake
Landmarks Derinkuyu Underground City Salt Lake (Tuz Golu) 
- Day 17
Istanbul
You'll have breakfast and check out. Your tour ends here. Take time to say goodbye to your new friends and reflect on the memories you've created during this trip together.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul)
- Meals
- Breakfast
