Turquoise Waters & Ancient Wonders

After breakfast, enjoy a fully guided tour of Istanbul, the only city in the world that spans two continents. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the historic Hippodrome.

In the afternoon, you may choose to join an optional half-day Bosphorus cruise, sailing between Europe and Asia along the stunning waterway that divides the continents.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : The Halich Hotel

Today you’ll visit one of Turkey’s most moving historic sites: the WWI Gallipoli battlefields. Explore key ANZAC locations and memorials including Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, and Johnston’s Jolly, and see original trenches and tunnels that bring the Gallipoli Campaign into powerful focus.
Overnight : Çanakkale Category : Special Class Hotel : MD Barbaros Hotel

Depart Çanakkale for legendary Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll explore the ancient ruins and visit the award-winning Troy Museum for deeper insight into the region’s myths and history.

Next, continue to Behramkale (Assos), a charming stone village with narrow lanes and traditional homes that capture authentic Turkish village life. Enjoy free time to wander, take in the views, and relax with Turkish tea or coffee at a local café.

Later, travel south along the Aegean coast to Kusadasi.
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : 4 star Hotel : Proxima Hotel

Step back in time on a guided tour of Ephesus, once a thriving trade hub and religious center of the ancient world. Explore its most famous landmarks, including the site of the Temple of Artemis, the iconic Library of Celsus, and the impressive Great Theater. Continue to the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, where outstanding artifacts help bring the city’s story to life. Then visit a traditional carpet weaving village to see how Turkish rugs are handmade and learn what determines their quality and value. Later, head to charming Şirince to finish the day with a relaxed wine tasting.
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : 4 star Hotel : Proxima Hotel

Start the day with a brief showcase of locally handcrafted leather goods, then continue to Fethiye to begin your gulet cruise. Board your gulet at Fethiye Harbour around 3:00 PM, then set out for your first swim and snorkel stop in Turunç Bay or Tarzan Bay. Cruise past a scattering of islands en route to Tersane Island (Dockyard Island), where you can explore atmospheric ruins of a former Greek settlement and the remains of an old naval shipyard.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

After breakfast, cruise to Hamam Bay for a swim beside the evocative ruins of ancient Roman baths, traditionally linked to Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Continue on to beautiful Sarsala Bay, a pine-fringed inlet where you can take an optional 45-minute hike to the remains of an ancient Lycian settlement, known for its inscribed walls dating to the 3rd century BC. Later, anchor at Bedri Rahmi Bay, named after the celebrated Turkish painter. Enjoy the crystal-clear water for swimming, or explore the small island and shoreline.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

Today we cruise back toward Fethiye, sailing past the Yassıca Islands and the Göcek Islands. Many of these small, uninhabited islets offer sheltered anchorages, quiet coves, and sandy beaches—perfect for swimming, snorkeling, or simply relaxing in the sun. Enjoy a final stop for a swim at Red Island before returning to Fethiye.
Overnight : Fethiye - Harbour Category : Gulet Cabin Hotel : Gulet

This morning, discover Pamukkale’s dazzling white travertine terraces and tour the ancient spa city of Hierapolis. If you’d like, enjoy a relaxing soak in the warm thermal springs—including the historic pool where you can swim among ancient columns, just as visitors did in Roman times.
Overnight : Pamukkale Category : 4 star Hotel : Adem Pira Hotel

Travel the historic Silk Road today, stopping at Sultanhani Caravanserai, a beautifully preserved medieval inn once used by merchants and traders. Continue to Konya to visit the Mevlana Museum, dedicated to the great Sufi poet Rumi and the traditions of the Whirling Dervishes. This evening, you can also join an optional Turkish folklore show for a fun cultural night out.
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Hotel : Remus and Romulus Hotel

Explore the otherworldly, “lunar” landscapes of Cappadocia today. Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum, see the region’s iconic fairy chimneys, and descend into a fascinating underground city carved deep into the rock.
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Hotel : Remus and Romulus Hotel

Depart early this morning for Ankara, Turkey’s capital, to visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. After the visit, return to Istanbul.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : The Halich Hotel

After breakfast, your tour comes to an end. Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and depart with lasting memories.