Tour Overview
4 nights Istanbul, 1 night Kusadasi and 7 nights on board with full day tours in Istanbul and Gulet tour in Aegean Coast (Bodrum) ** Our group tours can be operated with minimum 2 people. ** On Mondays, when St. Sophia is closed, we visit the Chora Church, famed for its mosaics. ** On Tuesdays, when Topkapi Palace is closed, this tour is not offered. ** On Mondays and Thursdays, Palace of Beylerbeyi is closed and replaced with Kariye Museum.
Tour Program
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.
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)
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)
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Tour Highlights
- St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar
- Egyptian Spice Market, Bosphorus Boat Tour, Palace of Beylerbeyi,
- Virgin Mey;s House, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis
- 6 days gulet boat trip off the coast of the Aegean
Tour Inclusions
- 5 nights hotel accommodation at the above mentioned hotels and 7 nights Gulet onboard
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All escorted transfers
- 12 breakfast, 9 lunch, 8 dinner
- English speaking government licensed professional tour guide
- Transportation by A/C vehicle
- All entry fees to the sites & museums
- Use of equipment onboard, fuel, using Water, crew services
- Yacht insurance and laundry, harbor and mooring fees
- Service charges & local taxes
Itinerary Outline
- Day 1: Istanbul Arrival
- Day 2: Istanbul
- Day 3: Istanbul
- Day 4: Istanbul - Izmir – Ephesus - Kusadasi
- Day 5: Kusadasi - Bodrum
- Day 6: Cati
- Day 7: Kufre
- Day 8: Karacasogut
- Day 9: English Harbor
- Day 10: Cokertme
- Day 11: Bodrum
- Day 12: Bodrum - Istanbul
- Day 13: Istanbul Departure
Excludes
- All flights
- All drinks and any other meals which are not mentioned in the itinerary
- All personal expenses
- Any land excursions
- All drinks must be bought from the bar onboard
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Service tip
- Everything which is not particularly mentioned in "Including" section