Itinerary
- Day 1
Fethiye to Tersane Bay
You'll arrive in Fethiye and board your gulet around 3 PM. From there, the boat heads out for swimming and snorkeling in Turunc Bay or Tarzan Bay as you cruise past several islands. Before settling in for dinner, you'll stop at Tersane Island to walk through the ancient ruins of a former Greek town and explore an old naval shipyard. Overnight on the gulet.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in the comfortable surroundings of cabin on gulet)
Included Activities
- Board gulet at Fethiye harbour
- Swim and snorkel in Turunc Bay or Tarzan Bay
- Cruise past islands
- Explore ruins of former Greek town at Tersane Island
- Explore old naval shipyard at Tersane Island
Landmarks Turunc Bay Tarzan Bay Tersane Island - Day 2
Tersane Bay to Gocek Bay
The boat sets sail for Hamam Bay where you'll swim among ancient Roman baths that Mark Antony built for Cleopatra. Later, you'll head to scenic Sarsala Bay surrounded by pine trees, and there's an optional 45-minute hike to an ancient Lycian town with 3rd-century BC walls if you're interested. After that, you'll cruise to Bedri Rahmi Bay (named after a Turkish painter) for more swimming and exploration before spending the night on the gulet.
Included Activities
- Swim at Hamam Bay among ancient Roman Baths ruins
- Visit Sarsala Bay
- Visit Bedri Rahmi Bay
- Swim at Bedri Rahmi Bay
Optional Activities
- 45-minute hike to ancient Lycian town with 3rd-century BC walls from Sarsala Bay
- Explore Bedri Rahmi Bay island
Landmarks Hamam Bay Roman Baths Sarsala Bay Ancient Lycian Town Bedri Rahmi Bay 
- Day 3
Gocek Bay to Fethiye
You'll sail back towards Fethiye, navigating past Yassica and Gocek Islands with their secluded sandy beaches for swimming and snorkeling. A final stop at Red Island gives you a refreshing swim before you return to Fethiye. Dinner happens on the gulet to wrap up the sailing portion of your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on the gulet)
Included Activities
- Navigate past Yassica and Gocek Islands
- Swim at Yassica and Gocek Islands
- Snorkel at Yassica and Gocek Islands
- Swim at Red Island
Landmarks Yassica Islands Gocek Islands Red Island - Day 4
Fethiye to Pamukkale
After breakfast, you'll travel to Pamukkale to see the striking white travertines. From there, you'll explore Hierapolis, a Greco-Roman spa town with a well-preserved theatre, thermal baths, and necropolis. You can swim in hot springs surrounded by ancient Roman columns, and by evening you'll check into your hotel for dinner and relaxation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit white Travertines at Pamukkale
- Explore ancient city of Hierapolis
- View theatre at Hierapolis
- View thermal baths at Hierapolis
- View necropolis at Hierapolis
- Swim in hot springs with ancient Roman columns
Landmarks Pamukkale Travertines Hierapolis 
- Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
This morning takes you along the historic Silk Road to Sultanhani Caravanserai, which once provided crucial shelter and rest for traders. Next, you'll visit the Mevlana Museum in Konya to see the mausoleum of Rumi, the 13th-century poet and Sufi mystic. Later you'll travel to Cappadocia for the evening, and there's an optional traditional Turkish folklore evening with music and dance if you're interested.
Included Activities
- Visit Sultanhani Caravanserai
- Visit Mevlana Museum in Konya
- View mausoleum of Rumi
Optional Activities
- Attend traditional Turkish folklore evening
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravanserai Mevlana Museum 
- Day 6
Cappadocia
After breakfast, you'll check out Cappadocia's striking landscapes starting at the Goreme Open-Air Museum with ancient cave churches decorated with well-preserved frescoes. You'll see the region's famous fairy chimneys, those remarkable rock formations shaped by centuries of erosion. Then you'll explore one of Cappadocia's multi-level underground cities that once served as refuge for early Christian communities. There's plenty of time for photography throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum
- View ancient cave churches with frescoes
- View fairy chimneys rock formations
- Explore multi-level subterranean city
Landmarks Göreme Open-Air Museum Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys - Day 7
Cappadocia to Istanbul
You'll head out early from Cappadocia and travel to Ankara, Turkey's capital, to visit Anitkabir, the impressive mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic. After exploring the museum with its displays of Ataturk's life, the War of Independence, and the founding principles of modern Turkey, you'll continue to Istanbul by bus (or fly for an additional cost).
Included Activities
- Visit Anıtkabir mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
- Explore Anıtkabir museum
Optional Activities
- Take flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul instead of bus
Landmarks Anıtkabir 
- Day 8
Istanbul
You'll start at the Blue Mosque with its elegant domes, six minarets, and intricate Iznik tiles. Then you'll visit St Sophia Museum, which has layers of religious and architectural history from its time as both a church and mosque. After that, you'll tour Dolmabahce Palace, the opulent final residence of the Ottoman sultans. You'll also see remnants of the ancient Hippodrome chariot racing arena including the Obelisk of Theodosius and Serpent Column. There's an optional half-day Bosphorus Cruise in the afternoon if you want to explore the waterway.
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit St Sophia Museum
- Tour Dolmabahce Palace
- View Hippodrome
- View Obelisk of Theodosius
- View Serpent Column
Optional Activities
- Half-day Bosphorus Cruise
Landmarks Blue Mosque St Sophia Museum Dolmabahce Palace Hippodrome Obelisk of Theodosius Serpent Column - Day 9
Istanbul Departure
After your final breakfast, you'll have free time for last-minute shopping, exploring, or relaxing before heading to the airport for your onward flight, depending on what time your flight departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Istanbul
- Explore Istanbul
- Relax before departure
