20 Days Türkiye Tour with Blue Cruise

Istanbul • Gallipoli • Troy • Pergamon • Ephesus • Pamukkale • Fethiye • Blue Cruise • Olympos • Antalya • Konya • Cappadocia • Nemrut • Şanlıurfa • Harran • Istanbul

A comprehensive journey combining history, culture, nature, spirituality, and relaxation, from ancient civilizations to turquoise seas.

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 for you to explore this magical city at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2 – Istanbul Walking City Tour (B / L)

After breakfast, depart for a guided walking tour of Sultanahmet, the heart of Old Istanbul.

Visits include:

• Hagia Sophia – masterpiece of Byzantine architecture

• Blue Mosque – famous for its İznik tiles and six minarets

• Hippodrome – center of Byzantine social life

• Topkapı Palace – residence of Ottoman Sultans and sacred relics

• Grand Bazaar – the oldest and largest covered market in Türkiye

• Rüstem Pasha Mosque – renowned for its exquisite tile work

Notes:

• Monday: Hagia Sophia closed

• Tuesday: Topkapı Palace closed (replaced by Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum)

• Sunday: Grand Bazaar closed

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3 – Istanbul → Gallipoli (L)

Early morning departure to the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Visit key WWI sites including:

• ANZAC Cove

• Lone Pine Memorial

• Chunuk Bair Memorial

• Johnston’s Jolly

Lunch at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Çanakkale or Eceabat

Day 4 – Troy → Pergamon → Kuşadası (B)

After breakfast, visit the legendary Ancient City of Troy.

Continue to Pergamon, visiting:

• Acropolis (viewed)

• Red Basilica

• Asclepion, the ancient medical center

Transfer to Kuşadası or Selçuk.
Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 5 – Ephesus Tour (B / L)

Full-day guided tour including:

• House of Virgin Mary

• Ephesus Ancient City (Library of Celsus, Theatre, Marble Streets)

• Temple of Artemis site

• St. John’s Basilica

• Ephesus Museum

Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 6 – Pamukkale → Fethiye (B / L)

Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis, including:

• White travertine terraces

• Ancient Necropolis

• Sacred Thermal Pool

After the tour, bus transfer to Fethiye (approx. 5 hours).
Overnight in Fethiye

Day 7 – Blue Cruise: Fethiye → Ölüdeniz (B / L / D)

Begin your 4 days / 3 nights Blue Cruise along the Turquoise Coast.

Stops include:

• Samanlık Bay (swimming & lunch)

• Butterfly Valley

• Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon (optional paragliding)

• St. Nicholas Island

Dinner & overnight on board.

Day 8 – Kalkan → Kaş (B / L / D)

Cruise to Aquarium or Firnaz Bay for breakfast and swimming.

Visit Kaş, ancient Antiphellos, with Lycian tombs and Roman theatre.
Swimming and dinner near Kekova.
Overnight on board

Day 9 – Simena • Kekova • Gökkaya Bay (B / L / D)

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

Visit Simena Village and its hilltop castle.
Optional water sports at Gökkaya Bay.
Overnight on board

Day 10 – Pirates Cave → Demre → Olympos (B / L)

Snorkeling near Pirates Cave (conditions permitting).

Disembark at Demre, visit:

• Myra Ancient City

• St. Nicholas Church

Transfer to Olympos Tree Houses.
Overnight in Olympos

Blue Cruise operates from April 1st to October 30th

Day 11 – Olympos → Antalya (B)

Bus transfer to Antalya (approx. 1.5 hours).
Free afternoon.
Overnight in Antalya

Day 12 – Antalya → Konya (B)

Free morning in Antalya.
Afternoon bus to Konya (approx. 6 hours).

Try local specialties such as Etli Ekmek and Fırın Kebabı.
Overnight in Konya

Day 13 – Konya → Cappadocia (B)

Free time to explore:

• Mevlana Museum

• Bedesten & market area

Afternoon bus to Cappadocia.
Overnight in a Cave Hotel

Day 14 – Cappadocia → Nemrut Mountain (B / L / D)

Drive via Kayseri, visit Karatayhan Caravanserai.
Continue through Tekir Valley to Kahta.
Dinner & overnight in Kahta.

Day 15 – Nemrut → Şanlıurfa → Harran (B / L / D)

Early morning ascent to Mount Nemrut to watch sunrise among colossal statues.

Visit:

• Cendere Bridge

• Karakuş Tumulus

• Arsemia

Continue to Şanlıurfa, visit:

• Abraham’s Cave

• Pools of Holy Carp

• Harran beehive houses

Overnight in Şanlıurfa

Day 16 – Şanlıurfa → Cappadocia (B / L)

Visit Birecik Bald Ibis Conservation Center.

Drive through the Taurus Mountains back to Cappadocia
(or optional flight via Gaziantep).
Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 17 – North Cappadocia Tour (B / L)

Visit:

• Göreme Open-Air Museum

• Devrent Valley

• Avanos

• Paşabağ

• Çavuşin

• Ürgüp Fairy Chimneys

Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 18 – South Cappadocia → Istanbul (B / L)

Visit:

• Pigeon Valley

• Kaymaklı or Derinkuyu Underground City

• Selime Monastery

• Ihlara Valley

Evening flight to Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 19 – Bosphorus & Asian Side Tour (B / L)

Highlights include:

• Spice Market

• Bosphorus Cruise

• Rumeli Fortress (from sea)

• Beylerbeyi Palace

• Çamlıca Hill

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 20 – Departure (B)

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

Included

• Domestic flights

• Airport & hotel transfers

• Accommodation

• Daily guided tours

• Entrance fees

• Mentioned meals

• All local taxes

Excluded

• Drinks

• Tips

• Personal expenses