Highlights
Fethiye - Board a traditional gulet and cruise to Tersane Island to explore the ruins of a Greek town and Ottoman shipyard
Gocek Bay - Swim among submerged Roman Baths in Hamam Bay, a gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra
Red Island - Relax with a final swim off Red Island’s secluded beaches before returning to Fethiye
Pamukkale - Visit the dazzling white travertines and the ancient spa city of Hierapolis with its grand theatre and necropolis
Konya - Tour the Mevlana Museum, final resting place of the famed poet and mystic Rumi
Cappadocia - Discover cave churches, fairy chimneys and an underground city carved into volcanic rock
Ankara - Explore Anıtkabir, the monumental mausoleum of Atatürk and a museum on Turkey’s modern foundation
Istanbul - Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia and Dolmabahce Palace, then walk through the historic Hippodrome
Cappadocia - Discover cave churches, fairy chimneys and an underground city carved into volcanic rock
Ankara - Explore Anıtkabir, the monumental mausoleum of Atatürk and a museum on Turkey’s modern foundation
Istanbul - Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia and Dolmabahce Palace, then walk through the historic Hippodrome
Itinerary
Discover Turkey on this 9-day tour from Fethiye to Istanbul, starting with a serene gulet cruise through turquoise bays and ancient ruins, including Cleopatra’s Baths and Dockyard Island. On land, explore the dazzling white terraces of Pamukkale and the Greco-Roman wonders of Hierapolis. Journey along the Silk Road to Konya to visit Rumi’s resting place, then wander through Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, cave churches, and underground cities. In Ankara, stop at Atatürk’s grand mausoleum before arriving in Istanbul, where east meets west. From the Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia and Dolmabahce Palace.
day 1Arrival in Fethiye & Gulet Cruise
Fethiye - Turunc Bay/Tarzan Bay - Tersane Bay. Once you have arrived in Fethiye, make your way to the Fethiye harbour, where we will board our gulet at around 3 PM. You'll have the opportunity to swim and snorkel in either Turunc Bay or Tarzan Bay. Cruising past several islands, we proceed to Tersane Island, also known as Dockyard Island. Here, you can explore the intriguing ruins of a former Greek town and an old naval shipyard. We spend the night aboard the gulet, enjoying dinner in the comfortable surroundings of our cabin.
Please note:Gulet cruise itineraries may change without notice at the captain's discretion. A tour guide is not present during the cruise – guiding is provided during land tours.
day 2Exploring Gocek Bay
day 3Gocek Bay to Red Island & Fethiye
day 4Travertines & Ancient Hierapolis
day 5The Silk Road, Konya & Cappadocia
day 6Exploring Cappadocia
day 7Disocer Ankara & Transfer to Istanbul
day 8Discover Istanbul
day 9Departure from Istanbul
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