This is a customized 10 days Land tour & Blue cruise package by plane - start and end in Istanbul. This package gives you an opportunity to explore the UNESCO sights of Turkey and cruising the most beautiful turquoise bays of the Mediterranean. Visit Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe, Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean holds Mary House and the temple of Artemis, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Fethiye; where green meets Blue. Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights to cruise down to Gocek, which is the most popular route along the Turquoise Coastline. Traveling on a Turkish gulet, this blue cruise has something for everyone. From the ancient cities and sights to crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkeling.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 2
Hagia Sophia
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China....
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period
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Day 2
Topkapi Palace
Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
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Day 2
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held
Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held
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Day 2
Blue Mosque
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
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Day 2
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
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Day 3
Spice Market
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, leave your luggage at the lobby. According to your pick up a time to meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptia...
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, leave your luggage at the lobby. According to your pick up a time to meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia.
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Day 3
Cruising on Bosphorus
Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history and beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villag...
Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history and beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace.
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Day 3
Flight to Izmir
After tour drive you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Izmir.
After tour drive you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Izmir.
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Day 4
HOuse of Virgin Mary
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1...
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days
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Day 4
Ancient Ephesus
Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. Ephesus...
Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250.000 citizens. Ephesus is also well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.
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Day 4
The Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. ...
Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
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Day 5
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been ...
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a world's heritage site by UNESCO.
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Day 5
Hierapolis Ancient City
Ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over ...
Ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
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Day 5
Travel to Fethiye
After tour transfer to DEnizli bus station for your 5h coach journey to Fethiye. Upon arrival in Fethiye bus station greeted by your driver and transfer to your hotel.
After tour transfer to DEnizli bus station for your 5h coach journey to Fethiye. Upon arrival in Fethiye bus station greeted by your driver and transfer to your hotel.
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Day 6
Fethiye Port
(15:00)
According your pick up time meet your driver and drive to Fethiye Port for boarding.
(15:00)
According your pick up time meet your driver and drive to Fethiye Port for boarding.
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Day 6
Turuncpinari
Once every guest completes boarding, the boat will depart from Fethiye Port to ‘’Turuncpinari cove’’ for swimming and overnight stay. Overnight on board.
Once every guest completes boarding, the boat will depart from Fethiye Port to ‘’Turuncpinari cove’’ for swimming and overnight stay. Overnight on board.
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Day 7
Merdivenli Cove - Kleopatra Bath Cove
After breakfast on board sail to ‘’Merdivenli cove’’ for swimming break in the crystal clear water,Later sail to ‘Kleopatra Bath Cove’’ where you will have walk Tea break and dinner. ...
After breakfast on board sail to ‘’Merdivenli cove’’ for swimming break in the crystal clear water,Later sail to ‘Kleopatra Bath Cove’’ where you will have walk Tea break and dinner. You can walk to the ancient city, spend time at the beach and swimming in crystal clear water.
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Day 8
Tershane Island
After breakfast sail to ‘’Tershane Island’’ where you can swim in turquoise water and enjoy walking at the beach.
After breakfast sail to ‘’Tershane Island’’ where you can swim in turquoise water and enjoy walking at the beach.
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Day 8
Bedri Rahmi Cove-Yassicilar
Later sail to ‘’Bedri Rahmi Cove’’ where you will Explore Likya Ancient City. Swim in the turquoise water and enjoy tea break. Later sail to ‘’Yassicilar cove’’ and overnight on Boa...
Later sail to ‘’Bedri Rahmi Cove’’ where you will Explore Likya Ancient City. Swim in the turquoise water and enjoy tea break. Later sail to ‘’Yassicilar cove’’ and overnight on Board.
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Day 9
Gocek
After breakfast, sail to Gocek port. Here is our last stop.
After breakfast, sail to Gocek port. Here is our last stop.
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Day 9
Flight to Istanbul
You will be greeted by your driver and drive to Dalaman Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival greeted by your driver and drives to your hotel. Check-in.
You will be greeted by your driver and drive to Dalaman Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival greeted by your driver and drives to your hotel. Check-in.
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Day 10
Departure Day
According your pick up time meet your driver and transfer to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
According your pick up time meet your driver and transfer to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
3 night accomodatıon in Istanbul
2 night accomodatıon in Kusadasi
1 night accomodatıon in Fethiye
7 night accomodatıon on board
Economic class domestic flight tickets
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Drinking water on board
Port & Marina fees, taxes and fuel
Transfer services from/to Airports
Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Beverage during the tour
Tips for the guides & drivers (0ptional)
Personal Expenses
Entry tickets to historical sites
