22-Day Exploration with Luxury Gulet Cruise in Turkey

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Today, you'll have a guided day tour of the city, including lunch. Start off with the UNESCO World Heritage-listed, Old Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and the Byzantine Hippodrome, where emperors once saw chariot races. You'll then go to the Hagia Sophia museum, a place of worship for 900 years, and finish the day at the lavishly appointed Topkapi Palace.

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This morning you will embark on a half-day cruise around the Bosphorus, a natural strait that separates Europe and Asia. On the cruise, you'll witness the dramatic sights that line the Bosphorus' wooded shores, from mosques to bridges to fortresses. Finish the cruise around midday and enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the city. A suggestion is to experience a traditional Turkish Bath in the Old City.

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This morning, your driver will transfer you to Istanbul airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at Kayseri airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish. You may want to explore the area on your own or simply relax at your hotel.

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Explore the beauty of this space-like landscape on a north Cappadocia tour, including the Devrant Valley, famous for its irregularly shaped rock formations, Pashabag known for its 'fairy chimneys', Avanos, and Goreme. During your tour, you'll have lots of opportunities to explore as you introduced to what was Mesopotamia.

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Early this morning, you'll have the chance to jump in a hot air balloon to see Cappadocia from the sky as the sun rises. Either way, you'll start the day by hiking in the Rose Valley. You'll then continue to Cavusin one of the oldest settlements of Cappadocia, the underground city of Kaymakli and Ortahsir, with its unique castle.

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Spend today relaxing amidst the extraordinary volcanic rock landscapes of Cappadocia, you can choose to do this from the terrace of your hotel with a Turkish coffee or walk around the area to explore on your own. In the afternoon, you'll board your flight for the journey to Antalya. When you arrive, relax and unwind, ready for your adventure tomorrow.

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Today, you'll have the day to explore the charming city and beautiful coastline of Antalya. The pearl of the Turkish riviera, Antalya has a way of seducing people into staying a little longer. Whether its the scenic harbourfront, the beautiful beaches or the ancient ruins that surround the town, there is always something for everyone. Explore on your own or arrange a tour out of the town today!

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Today, you'll enter ancient Pamphylia. Perge is a grand exhibit of what an ancient Greek and Roman city looked like. Records date it back as far as 4 BC and it was one of the leading cities of Pamphylia. Side is its largest port, probably first colonised in 7th BC. Coming from Cyprus, St.Paul would have entered the ancient port en route to Perge. Manavgat Waterfall is where you will take a nice cool rest. Aspendos is famous for its ancient Roman theatre which is the best-preserved in the world.

Make your own arrangements for the bus to Marmaris. You will have time to visit the old town and bazaar of Marmaris with its small streets and hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants. The castle of Marmaris lies on the old town hill and offers a beautiful view across the harbour. At the marina, board your luxury gulet cruise in Turkey at 3.30 pm. Relax with a welcome drink and spend this evening dining and socialising with cruise passengers.

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The cruise will move towards Ekincik Gulf where we will anchor. You'll be taken from the yacht with a smaller boat called a 'Piyade’ which will bring you into the green delta of Dalyan through the Lycian rock tombs. You may see the Caretta-Caretta turtles on the way if you are lucky! You will have a swimming stop at a unique place called Caretta-Caretta beach. Before you return to the cruise, you'll stop for a mud bath and have time to visit the village of Dalyan.

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We will cruise earlier this morning to reach the world-famous Gocek Gulf. We will anchor at Sunken Bath for breakfast and a swimming break. This place is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay with thanks to the beautiful underwater ruins. Then, we will cruise to Tersane Island. This naturally protected harbour was used as a shipyard in Byzantine and Ottoman times. We will anchor for dinner at Kizil Island.

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We will arrive at Fethiye Harbour early in the morning. After breakfast on board, disembark the gulet at around 10.30 am and transfer to your hotel in the city. You'll have the afternoon to explore Fethiye. This is a beautiful town that often missed off of the tourist map. With beautiful beaches and a harbour, you'll enjoy exploring this little-known part of Turkey with all its charms.

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You'll have all of the morning to continue to enjoy Fethiye, you may wish to visit one of the beaches further afield to swim and relax! You'll be ready to leave in the early afternoon when you will travel to Kusadasi, a gateway into the many different eras that Turkey has lived through.

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Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the site of Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. With its well preserved collonaded Arcadian Way, Hadrians Temple, Celsus Library, market and theatre, this archaeological site takes you a step back in time. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You'll finish the day at the last home of the Virgin Mary.

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After a 2-hour drive, you'll reach Priene, one of the most active ports of the Ionian Federation. The city is the oldest example of geometric city planning. Next up is Miletos, an important town that provided the alphabet for the rest of the Classical world. We'll finish the day at Didyma's Temple of Apollo, where well-known oracles made this one of the most sacred places in Antiquity and considered to be the finest Temple of Apollo around.

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Depart early to make the most of the day. We will explore Pergamon, featuring the dramatic “Akropol” theatre, Troy which was the location of the Trojan War in the 13th century and then reach Canakkale where some of the most pivotal moments of the Gallipoli Campaign in WW1 took place. You'll have the remainder of the day to relax in the town.

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This morning, cross the Dardanelles for today’s tour of Gallipoli and the Kabatepe Museum. This is where the Anzac forces repelled the British and French onslaught, securing freedom for what is today modern Turkey. On the tour, you will visit Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials, Anzac Cove and The Nek. In the afternoon, return to Istanbul.

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This city is packed to the brim with activity: markets, museums, historic monuments and unique shopping experiences - this only scratches the surface! It's up to you how you spend your day. Among the many things you could do, the Basilica Cistern, one of the ancient moments of Istanbul and the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, an architectural and archaeological wonder, are recommended.

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Take a day at leisure in the city. Explore the alleys and open courtyards of the city where quaint coffee shops and curio corners present a truly unique day exploring. Why not do as locals do and sit for a Turkish coffee to soak up the atmosphere? Another suggestion is to experience a traditional Turkish Bath in the Old City or to visit Dolmbahce Palace.

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To make the most of Istanbul, you have to do as locals do. Whether that's visiting the market in the morning or relaxing on a terrace with a coffee to take a break, this is how you will get acquainted with the city. Today, you could take a break from the city just as locals do, by visiting Prince's Islands. Filled with beautiful towns, the islands have been Turkish people's break from the hustle of Istanbul for centuries. You can explore on foot or by bicycle.