18 Days Türkiye Tour with Blue Cruise

Istanbul • Gallipoli • Troy • Ephesus • Pamukkale • Fethiye • Blue Cruise • Antalya • Konya • Cappadocia • Istanbul

A complete journey through ancient civilizations, legendary battlefields, turquoise coasts, spiritual centers, and surreal landscapes — combining culture, history, relaxation, and nature.

Day 1 – Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore this magical city at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2 – Istanbul | Half-Day Bosphorus Tour (B)

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day morning Bosphorus Tour. Highlights include:

• Spice Market

• Golden Horn

• Historic City Walls

• Bosphorus Cruise between Europe & Asia

End of the tour, return to your hotel. The afternoon is free for independent exploration.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour (L)

Early morning pick-up (06:30–07:00) and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Today’s peaceful pine-covered hills were once the scene of one of WWI’s most significant campaigns, deeply meaningful to Turkish, Australian, and New Zealand visitors.

Visits include:

• Dardanelles

• Brighton Beach

• ANZAC Cove & Cemeteries

• Ari Burnu

• Lone Pine Memorial

• Johnston’s Jolly trenches

• 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery

• The Nek

• Chunuk Bair Memorial

End of tour transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Çanakkale or Eceabat

Day 4 – Troy Tour → Kuşadası (B)

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Ancient City of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 5,000 years of history.

Visit:

• Megaron houses

• Roman theatre & Bouleuterion

• City walls

• Site museum

• Replica Trojan Horse

After the tour, take an intercity bus to Kuşadası (approx. 6 hours).
Arrival and hotel transfer.
Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 5 – Ephesus Tour (B/L)

Full-day guided tour of Ephesus, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the world.

Highlights include:

• Isa Bey Mosque

• Temple of Artemis

• Library of Celsus

• Agora, Theatre, Odeon

• Temple of Domitian

• Roman Baths & Latrines

After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her final residence.
Overnight in Kuşadası or Selçuk

Day 6 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis (B/L)

Drive to Pamukkale, the famous “Cotton Castle” formed by mineral-rich thermal waters.

Visit:

• White travertine terraces

• Hierapolis Ancient City

• Necropolis (largest in Anatolia)

• Sacred Thermal Pool

Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 7 – Pamukkale → Fethiye (B)

After breakfast, take a bus to Fethiye. Arrival and hotel transfer.
Free afternoon to enjoy the marina, old town, or seaside cafés.
Overnight in Fethiye

Day 8 – Blue Cruise: Fethiye → Ölüdeniz (B/L/D)

Transfer to the gulet in Fethiye Harbour. Departure around midday.

Stops include:

• Samanlık Bay (swimming & lunch)

• Butterfly Valley (home to 136 butterfly species)

• Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon (optional paragliding)

• St. Nicholas Island (Byzantine ruins)

Dinner & overnight on board under the stars.

Day 9 – Kalkan → Kaş (B/L/D)

Early morning cruise to Aquarium or Firnaz Bay for breakfast.

Sail to Kaş, a charming harbor town with Lycian tombs and Roman remains. Explore Uzun Çarşı Street and the King’s Tomb.

Swim & dinner in a bay near Kekova.
Overnight on board

Day 10 – Simena → Kekova → Gökkaya Bay (B/L/D)

Cruise past the Sunken City of Kekova (viewed from the boat).

Visit Simena Village, accessible only by boat, crowned with a hilltop castle.

Optional water sports in Gökkaya Bay. Evening relaxation or optional party at Smugglers Inn.
Overnight on board

Day 11 – Pirates Cave → Demre → Antalya (B/L)

Morning visit to Pirates Cave and snorkeling (conditions permitting).

Cruise to Andriace Harbour, lunch, then disembark at Demre.

Bus transfer to Antalya (approx. 3 hours).
Hotel transfer.
Overnight in Antalya

Day 12 – Perge • Aspendos • Side Tour (B/L)

Full-day guided tour including:

• Perge Ancient City

• Kursunlu Waterfalls

• Aspendos Theatre (best-preserved Roman theatre)

• Side, ancient harbor city

Return to hotel.
Overnight in Antalya

Day 13 – Antalya → Konya (B)

Morning bus to Konya, passing through the Taurus Mountains.

Free time to explore:

• Mevlana Museum

• Historic bazaar area

• Aziziye Mosque

Konya is the spiritual heart of Türkiye and home of Mevlana Rumi.
Try local specialties: Etli Ekmek & Fırın Kebabı.
Overnight in Konya

Day 14 – Konya → Cappadocia (B)

Morning free time to visit Alaeddin Mosque or museums independently.

Afternoon bus to Cappadocia (approx. 4 hours).
Arrival and hotel transfer.
Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 15 – North Cappadocia Tour (B/L)

Full-day guided tour including:

• Göreme Open-Air Museum

• Uçhisar Castle

• Devrent (Imagination) Valley

• Avanos pottery town

• Paşabağ Fairy Chimneys

• Çavuşin Village

Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 16 – South Cappadocia Tour → Istanbul (B/L)

Visit:

• Pigeon Valley

• Derinkuyu Underground City

• Selime Monastery

• Ihlara Valley hike

Evening flight to Istanbul.
Hotel transfer.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 17 – Istanbul City Tour (B/L)

Full-day guided tour of the Old City:

• Hagia Sophia

• Blue Mosque

• Topkapi Palace

• Hippodrome

• Little Hagia Sophia

• Grand Bazaar

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 18 – Departure (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international flight.
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