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Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the
world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe. Our
representative will transfer you from the airport to your hotel.
This evening you will meet with your tour leader, who will brief
you on the next days of our journey. You have the evening free to
explore Istanbul on your own.
Day 2 Istanbul After breakfast we begin to experience the
magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting
Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia
Sophia Museum.
Day 3 Istanbul, Bandirma, Selcuk Today we depart Istanbul
for the fantastic Aegean coast. We take the speed ferry to Bandirma
and then drive to Selcuk, a small village by the world famous
ancient city of Ephesus. Free time to rest by the pool of your
hotel before dinner.
Day 4 Selcuk, Ephesus, Pamukkale The best preserved ancient
town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our first stop. In the afternoon
we depart for Pamukkale and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis,
which was the cure centre founded in around 160 BC by the king of
Pergamum. Our day continues as we take in the unusual and beautiful
landscape of the "Cotton Castle".
Day 5 Fethiye, Gulet Cruise (L, D) Today we board our Gulet
at the Fethiye harbor. Before noon we begin cruising in the
tranquil waters ofthe Mediterranean Sea. We first sail to Butterfly
Valley for a swimming and lunch break and then continue to the
peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz where you can also join adventure
activities like paragliding and microlighting. St. Nicholas Island
will be the last stop of the day.
Day 6 Gulet Cruise (B, L, D) Early in the morning we depart
for the famous Aquarium Bay near the charming village of Kalkan for
breakfast and a swim in the glittering waters. We then cruise to
the fishing village of Kas where we stop for shopping and lunch
before sailing on to one of the relaxing bays near Kekova.
Day 7 Gulet Cruise (B, L, D) Today we visit the Sunken City
of Kekova and the traditional fishing village of Simena famous for
its Byzantine & Ottoman castle. We trek to the castle with its
fantastic view of Kekova Bay and then sail on to Gokkaya Bay where
we remain overnight.
Day 8 Gulet Cruise, Antalya (B, L) After breakfast we stop
at Pirates Cave for a break before disembarking the boat in Demre.
We then make our way to Antalya, the most popular sea resort in
Turkey.
Day 9 Antalya Free day in Antalya. Today you can spend lazy
hours by the pool or visit the popular beaches of Antalya or
explore the historical sights around the town.
Day 10 Antalya, Istanbul by air Today we fly to Istanbul and
check into our hotel in this impressive city.
Day 12 Istanbul Our tour concludes after breakfast in
Istanbul. Today you can shop for keepsakes in the old town, visit
the splendid Ottoman palaces or discover its many evocative
mosques.
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