Istanbul Treasures and Aegean Coast with 7 Days Gulet (Istanbul and Ephesus Tours)

Number of days: 13

Departs from: Istanbul

Tour departures: Departure days are every Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays around the year

Tour ends: Istanbul

from 1230 €

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1: Istanbul Arrival

    Arrival in Istanbul, the only city in the world built on two continents. Transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon and overnight in Istanbul.

    Hotel : Germir Palas Hotel Special Class

    Hotel : Eresin Crown Hotel starstarstarstarstar

  • Day 2: Istanbul

    Full day Historical Istanbul Tour; visit the St. Sophia Museum (built in 6th century, once was the largest Christian Church in the world), the Topkapi Palace (Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, with displays of priceless World-class collections of artifacts, jewelry and rare porcelain), the Blue Mosque (unique with its 6 minarets, and famous for its blue Iznik tiles), the Hippodrome Square where ancient chariot races were held, and then visit the world famous Grand Covered Bazaar. Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)

    Hotel : Germir Palas Hotel Special Class

    Hotel : Eresin Crown Hotel starstarstarstarstar

    B L 
  • Day 3: Istanbul

    Full day Bosphorus and Asia Tour. Visit the Egyptian Spice Market, and then embark on a Bosphorus Boat Tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. After lunch, visit the Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus which is the most elegant of the late Ottoman places. Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)

    Hotel : Germir Palas Hotel Special Class

    Hotel : Eresin Crown Hotel starstarstarstarstar

    B L 
  • Day 4: Istanbul - Izmir – Ephesus - Kusadasi

    Transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Izmir. Izmir arrival. Meet and leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the Shrine of The Virgin Mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See the Odeon, the Bouleterion, Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Agoras, the Great Theatre, the Roman Baths, the Gymnasiums. After lunch visit, the Temple Of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world). Finally, enjoy a display on Turkish handicrafts. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)

    Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel starstarstarstar

    Hotel : Korumar Hotel starstarstarstarstar

    B L D

  • Day 5: Kusadasi - Bodrum

    Departure in the morning and after driving 160km arrive in Bodrum. Embarkation to the Gulet. The first overnight in Bodrum harbor provides a gentle introduction to the Gulet and your traveling companions. Dinner on Board. (B, D)

    Hotel : Gullet 4 starstarstarstar

    Hotel : Gullet 5 starstarstarstarstar

    B D

  • Day 6: Cati

    Departure after breakfast. First stop by Karaada. The Island is famous for its hot springs and dark caves which you can swim into. After lunch, across the Gulf today we continue to the marvelous natural harbor of Cati, a lovely bay surrounded with pine trees on the south coast of the Gulf. Overnight in Cati. (B, L, D)

    Hotel : Gullet 4 starstarstarstar

    Hotel : Gullet 5 starstarstarstarstar

    B L D

  • Day 7: Kufre

    Sail to Seven Islands - always a popular choice, plenty of pine-clad secluded bays and coves to investigate. You will spend the rest of day by swimming if you wish by walking through the storax ( liquid-amber ) and pine forests. Overnight in Kufre. (B, L, D)

    Hotel : Gullet 4 starstarstarstar

    Hotel : Gullet 5 starstarstarstarstar

    B L D

  • Day 8: Karacasogut

    After breakfast, a short cruise will bring us to Longoz bay. In the afternoon we arrive in Karacasogut. This small village is only 25 km away from Marmaris. Overnight in Karacasogut. (B, L, D)

    Hotel : Gullet 4 starstarstarstar

    Hotel : Gullet 5 starstarstarstarstar

    B L D

  • Day 9: English Harbor

    A short voyage to Sedir Island. Known also as Cleopatras Island - rich in myths as in beauty - the legendary white sand is said to have been brought in from Egypt by Marcus Antonius as a wedding gift for Cleopatra. Departure to English harbor-made famous for sheltering World War-1 British torpedo boats. Overnight English Harbor. (B, L, D)

    Hotel : Gullet 4 starstarstarstar

    Hotel : Gullet 5 starstarstarstarstar

    B L D

  • Day 10: Cokertme

    Leaving English Harbor, we cruise to the northern side of the Gulf to Oren or Akbuk in the Golf. After swimming and lunch continue to Cokertme. Overnight in Cokertme. (B, L, D)

    Hotel : Gullet 4 starstarstarstar

    Hotel : Gullet 5 starstarstarstarstar

    B L D

  • Day 11: Bodrum

    Seventh day of our trip will continue to Bodrum. After swimming stops by Oraklar and/or Ciftlik, we will decide to cruise to an near Bay or the harbor of Bodrum for the last dinner. This is your last full day on the yacht. Overnight near bay or Bodrum. (B, L, D)

    Hotel : Gullet 4 starstarstarstar

    Hotel : Gullet 5 starstarstarstarstar

    B L D

  • Day 12: Bodrum - Istanbul

    We will leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast. Meet at port and transfer to Bodrum airport for your flight to Istanbul. Istanbul arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

    Hotel : Germir Palas Hotel Special Class

    Hotel : Eresin Crown Hotel starstarstarstarstar

    B 
  • Day 13: Istanbul Departure

    Transfer to Istanbul airport per your departure time. End of our services. (B)

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