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, Cappadocia, Antalya, Fethiye, 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 the "Magical Turkey by Gulet" tour and experience the best of Turkey's cultural and natural wonders. Begin your journey in Istanbul, exploring iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Travel through the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia, visit the underground cities, and enjoy a hot air balloon ride. Discover the historical treasures of Konya and Antalya, and relax on a traditional Turkish gulet cruise along the Mediterranean, stopping at beautiful bays and ancient ruins. Conclude your adventure with visits to the breathtaking Pamukkale terraces and the ancient city of Ephesus. Enjoy luxurious 5-star accommodations, delicious meals, and the expertise of local guides throughout this unforgettable journey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
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.
Accommodation
Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
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.
In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.
Accommodation
Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
Optional Activities
Bosphorus Boat Cruise - 10 EUR
Entrance Fees
Blue Mosque - Free
Hagia Sophia - 25 EUR
Topkapi Palace Museum 1700 TL
Day 3: Istanbul, Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Avrasya Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we sit back and relax in the coach.
Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by.
We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia.
In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground.
End the day with an optional traditional Hammam (Turkish bath).
Accommodation
Avrasya Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
Optional Activities
Turkish Bath Experience - 30 EUR
Entrance Fees
Derinkuyu Underground City - 13 EUR
Day 4: Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Avrasya Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast.
We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Göreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin.
Tonight, get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish Night.
Accommodation
Avrasya Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Goreme Open Air Museum Visit
Sightseeing of Cavusin
Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley
Sightseeing of Uchisar
Optional Activities
Turkish Night Show - 35 EUR
Hot Air Balooning - 290 EUR
Entrance Fees
Goreme Open Air Museum - 20 EUR
Day 5: Cappadocia, Konya
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Novotel Konya Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Start an unforgettable day by exploring the famous underground city of Kaymakli where ancient Christians took refuge to escape raids and wars for centuries.
Here you will discover the complex network of underground tunnels, storerooms, burial chambers and chapels dating back to various eras.
Together with the unique geology, each civilization and culture have shaped this marvelous heritage over thousands of years into a one-of-a-kind experience for all travelers.
The journey continues towards Konya, home of the famous whirling dervishes - members of the Sufism order.
You can relax at your hotel over dinner and replay cherished moments of discovery.
Accommodation
Novotel Konya Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Kaymaklı Underground City
Day 6: Konya, Antalya
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: TBA
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Meet the diverse Turkish culture and its various facades today.
Starting with an 8-century-old center of education and architectural beauty, Karatay Madrasa, continue to the Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana, also globally known as Rumi.
Explore the ideas and works of the famous scholar, poet and theologist of the 13th century, whose teachings of understanding and acceptance have lived on to this day.
In the afternoon, breathe in the clean scent of the sea as we drive to Antalya.
Giving a break at a marvelous local restaurant for lunch, we will arrive to our hotel late in the afternoon.
Antalya is a hugely popular seaside resort with endless beaches and premium service.
Dinner at the hotel and personal leisure time in the evening.
Accommodation
TBA
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Karatay Madrasa Visit
Mevlana Museum Visit
Day 7: Antalya, Perge, Aspendos
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: TBA
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, our first stop will be Perge located 15 km east of Antalya, and home to remarkable ruins of ancient Pamphylia city.
The acropolis here holds incredible mosaics dating back to the Bronze Age.
With a short drive away lies Aspendos, the sister town of Perge.
Aspendos is known for having the best-preserved theatre of antiquity.
Imagine an amphitheater maintained in excellent quality over 2,000 years and an unbelievable capacity of 12,000! Its incredible acoustics haven't aged a day.
We return to Antalya to rest up after an epic adventure.
Accommodation
TBA
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Perge
Sightseeing of Aspendos
Day 8: Antalya, Fethiye Gulet
Location: Fethiye
Accommodation Name: Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we will depart for Fethiye where 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.
Accommodation
Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Gulet Cruise, Gocek Gulf, Tersane, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sunken Bath/Cleopatra
Accommodation Name: Turkish Traditional Gulet
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.
Accommodation
Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean
Bedri Rahmi Bay
Cleopatra/Sunken Bath
Day 10: Gulet Cruise, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye Marina
Location: Fethiye
Accommodation Name: Turkish Traditional Gulet
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.
Accommodation
Turkish Traditional Gulet
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Gulet Cruise on the Mediterranean
Boncuklu Bay
Fethiye Marina
Day 11: Fethiye, Pamukkale
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Hierapark Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It's time to get your cameras out, because today is a photographers dream! Today we will 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.
Spend time bathing in its pools, or explore the natural and unusual landscape.
Accommodation
Hierapark Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
Entrance Fees
Pamukkale White Terraces - 30 EUR
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 İzmir airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Your tour ends in Istanbul Airport
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 Star Hotels & Gulet Cruise
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Meals
12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 10 Dinners.
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus.
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Airport Transfer(s)
From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1).
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
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Domestic Flight
Domestic Flight between Izmir and Istanbul.
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Included Activities
Welcome Meeting, 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, Ephesus Ancient City.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Group Dinner, Bosphorus Boat Cruise - 10 EUR, Turkish Bath Experience - 30 EUR, Turkish Night Show - 35 EUR, Hot Air Ballooning - 290 EUR.
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Entrance Fees
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, Ephesus Ancient City - 40 EUR.
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.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious 5-star hotels and enjoy a traditional Turkish gulet cruise, offering comfort and elegance throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5-star hotels and a traditional Turkish gulet for the cruise portion.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport transfers from Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport on day 1 are included.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 10 dinners.
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Is there a domestic flight included in the tour?
Yes, a domestic flight between Izmir and Istanbul is included.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus for transportation.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are several optional activities such as a group dinner in Istanbul, a Bosphorus boat cruise, a traditional Turkish bath, a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, and a Turkish night show.
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What are some of the key sightseeing spots included in the tour?
Key sightseeing spots include the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Derinkuyu Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar, Kaymakli Underground City, Karatay Madrasa, Mevlana Museum, Perge, Aspendos, Pamukkale White Terraces, and Ephesus Ancient City.
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What activities are included during the gulet cruise?
During the gulet cruise, activities include swimming at various bays such as Yassica Islands, Tersane, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sunken Bath/Cleopatra Bay, and Boncuklu Bay, as well as exploring Fethiye Marina.
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What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Istanbul.
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Are there any entrance fees that are not included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees for certain sites such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Derinkuyu Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum, Pamukkale White Terraces, and Ephesus Ancient City are not included and need to be paid separately.
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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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