Magical Turkey by Gulet(5 Star Hotels)
Magical Turkey by Gulet(5 Star Hotels)
Magical Turkey by Gulet(5 Star Hotels)
13 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Antalya, Olympos, Saklikent, Fethiye, Gocek Gulf, Pamukkale
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TM2
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey with the "Magical Turkey by Gulet" tour, where luxury meets cultural exploration. Begin in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where you'll marvel at iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Venture into the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia, exploring underground cities and soaring in a hot air balloon at sunrise. Discover the spiritual heart of Konya and the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos. Sail the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean on a traditional Turkish gulet, visiting secluded bays and historic sites. Relax in the thermal pools of Pamukkale and wander through the ancient city of Ephesus. With luxurious 5-star accommodations and expert local guides, this tour offers a seamless blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery, ensuring an enriching and memorable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide. Until then, you can start to explore Istanbul like climbing to the top of the Galata Tower for epic views or splash some cash at the Grand Bazaar. After the meeting, join in an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get to know your new travel mates.
Included Activities: Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities: Group Dinner
Meals: No
Day 2 : Istanbul, Antalya (By Flight)
Location: Istanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. In the afternoon transfer to airport for our flight to Antalya
Included Activities: Istanbul Guided City Tour
Optional Activities: Bosphorus Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Antalya, Perge, Aspendos
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: Overnight at Antalya
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, our first stop will be Perge located 15 km east of Antalya, and home to remarkable ruins of ancient Pamphylian city. The important city holds an acropolis dating back to the Bronze Age and incredible mosaics! In the afternoon we will visit Aspendos, sister town of Perge. Aspendos is known for having the best-preserved theatre of antiquity. Can you imagine a 2,000-year old, 12,000-person stadium made of rock? Overnight at Antalya.
Included Activities: Perge & Aspendos Guided Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 : Antalya, Olympos
Location: Olympos
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we depart for backpackers' paradise Olympos! The area is famous for its beautiful nature, beaches and treks. Make sure to have your swimsuit handy, we will discover Olympos beach in the afternoon. You can relax by the sea, sunbathe, go trekking or canoeing by the cliffs.
Day 5 : Olympos
Location: Olympos
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Eat up at breakfast, next destination is the ancient city of Olympos, home to charming ruins of Lycia. After you get your dose of history, drive to Yanartas national park and witness the Eternal Flames of Chimaera for some marvel. In the afternoon, you are free to enjoy this amazing region on your own terms. Why not trekking?
Day 6 : Olympos, Saklikent, Fethiye
Location: Saklikent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Next stop is the natural wonderland of Saklikent, home to one of the deepest canyons in the world. Make best of this famous trekking location and discover the stunning nature all around you. Pass through waterfalls, trek to hilltops and soak in the adventure. Late in the afternoon when energy is depleted, depart for Fethiye.
Day 7 : Fethiye, Oludeniz, Fethiye
Location: Fethiye
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Brace for spectacular beaches, glittering waters and breathtaking natural scenery at Oludeniz. Called the "dead sea" due to its calm turquoise waters, it is also a popular for water sport location. Here you can relax on the exquisite beach or join one of the adventure activities including rafting, paragliding and microlighting. Return to Fethiye late in the afternoon and put some cream on sunburns!
Day 8 : Gulet Cruise
Location: Fethiye
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we will embark on our traditional Turkish gulet boat and sail to amazing Yassica Islands for a swim. We will have dinner and stay overnight on our boat.
Day 9 : Gulet Cruise
Location: Gocek Gulf
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at Yassi Islands we will cruise to Tersane for a swimming break and lunch. We will then sail to Bedri Rahmi Bay for another swimming stop. We’ll sail to yet another amazing spot at Sunken Bath area for dinner and place for our Gulet to spend a night. This place is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay, due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath.
Day 10 : Gulet Cruise
Location: Fethiye
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Another day in paradise! After breakfast, we will anchor at Boncuklu Bay for our last swimming break and lunch. We will the make our way to Fethiye for you to explore its shops and buzzing atmosphere. After dinner back on the boat, get amongst Fethiye famous nightlife.
Day 11 : Fethiye
Location: Pamukkale
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, bid you safe travels, and disembark the boat (09:00am).
Day 12: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Signature Blue Resort – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Get your cameras ready, as it is time to visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle' in Turkish.
Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.
The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years.
Our next stop is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus.
Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here.
Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
We will sleep overnight in the seaside town of Kusadasi.
Accommodation
Signature Blue Resort – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
Entrance Fees
Pamukkale White Terraces – 30 EUR
Ephesus Ancient City – 40 EUR
Day 14: Kusadasi, Izmir, Flight To Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Ä°zmir airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Your tour ends in Istanbul Airport
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in luxurious 5-star hotels and enjoy a traditional Turkish gulet cruise, offering comfort and elegance throughout your journey.
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Meals
Enjoy 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 10 dinners during your tour.
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Transportation
Travel in style with air-conditioned coaches or mini-buses, and enjoy a domestic flight between Izmir and Istanbul for a seamless travel experience.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Receive airport transfers from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport on day 1.
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Tour Guiding
Benefit from the services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
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Domestic Flight
Enjoy a domestic flight between Izmir and Istanbul.
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Included Activities
Participate in a welcome meeting and enjoy sightseeing of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Derinkuyu Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar, Kaymakli Underground City, Karatay Madrasa, Mevlana Museum, Perge, Aspendos, Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Cleopatra/Sunken Bath, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye Marina, Pamukkale White Terraces, and Ephesus Ancient City.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as Group Dinner, Bosphorus Boat Cruise (10 EUR), Turkish Bath Experience (30 EUR), Turkish Night Show (35 EUR), and Hot Air Ballooning (290 EUR) are not included.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees for attractions such as Hagia Sophia (25 EUR), Topkapi Palace Museum (1700 TL), Derinkuyu Underground City (13 EUR), Goreme Open Air Museum (20 EUR), Pamukkale White Terraces (30 EUR), and Ephesus Ancient City (40 EUR) are not included.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with air-conditioned coaches or mini-buses, and enjoy a domestic flight between Izmir and Istanbul for a seamless travel experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in luxurious 5-star hotels and includes a traditional Turkish gulet cruise, ensuring comfort and elegance throughout the journey.
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Are there any domestic flights included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a domestic flight between Izmir and Istanbul to ensure a seamless travel experience.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Travel is conducted in style with air-conditioned coaches or mini-buses, and a domestic flight is included between Izmir and Istanbul.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 10 dinners.
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What activities are included in the tour?
Included activities are a welcome meeting, sightseeing of major attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Derinkuyu Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum, and more. The tour also includes a gulet cruise on the Mediterranean, visiting places like Bedri Rahmi Bay and Cleopatra/Sunken Bath.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities include a group dinner, Bosphorus Boat Cruise, Turkish Bath Experience, Turkish Night Show, and Hot Air Ballooning.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour?
Highlights include climbing the Galata Tower in Istanbul, exploring the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, visiting Derinkuyu Underground City, experiencing a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, and sailing on a traditional Turkish gulet boat.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
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