Istanbul • Ephesus • Pamukkale • Fethiye • Gulet Sail in Fethiye bay
(8 Nights / 9 Days)

Day 1: Arrival at Istanbul Ataturk airport
Private transfer to your hotel; orientation walking tour of the neighborhood with your private guide. Some good local restaurants can be pointed out for dinner this evening.

Ortakoy mosque and Bosphorus bridge - Istanbul

Wooden houses, mansions - Bosphorus strait - Istanbul

Celsius library - Ephesus - Selcuk

Travertine terraces of Pamukkale

Gulet yachts - Gocek coves

Sailing Turquoise coast of Turkey - Private gulet yacht charter

Day 2: Istanbul
Private sightseeing includes the Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar.
If you feel energetic enough, we are happy to expand the tour to include other interesting aspects hidden in the less touristy areas of the district. (B)

Day 3: Istanbul
Private sightseeing includes Topkapi Palace and The Harem, the Spice Market, a boat ride on the Bosphorus Strait for about an hour and a backroads walking tour. (B)

Day 4: Istanbul / Ephesus / Sirince old Greek Village – Flight to Izmir
After departing from Istanbul in the morning, we arrive in Izmir and drive to Ephesus. We visit the ruins of Ephesus, including the Roman period villas known as the Terrace Houses. After this visit, we drive to the local village of Sultankoy. Here we break for a grilled lunch and have the opportunity to learn about some local crafts, such as rug-weaving. We may also be able to see demonstrations performed by local craftsmen. Our next visit will be to the Museum of Archaeology in the town of Selcuk. Finally we visit a beautiful village located on top of a hill and have lunch. Originally a Greek-Orthodox village, Sirince is now the pretty example of Turkish-Greek culture. Overnight is in Sirince Village. (B, L)

Day 5: Sirince / Aphrodisias / Pamukkale – Drive to Pamukkale
We depart after breakfast at this lovely village and stop along the way for a visit to Aphrodisias. View the famous stadium preserved in remarkable condition as well as the theatre, odeon and temple. Afterwards continue on to Pamukkale to visit the ancient site of Hierapolis, the cotton-white travertine formations and then have time to enjoy the thermal pools at your hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Pamukkale / Fethiye / Embark Gulet – Depart for Fethiye
We will continue our drive to Fethiye to embark on your private gulet. You can discover the lovely marketplace of Fethiye before embarkation and meeting your captain and crew. Weather permitting, your captain will head towards a quiet cove for dinner and an overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 7 & Day 8: Gulet / Blue Voyage in and around Fethiye bay
Spend two full days - and three nights - on a gulet, admiring the natural beauty of the Turquoise coast. Your adventure includes swimming, short hikes on the shore, and home-style meals served on the open deck. Cruising and sailing (weather permitting) will take place inside Fethiye Bay. Some of the visits we will do are Gemiler Island, abandoned Kayakoy old Greek town, Bedri Rahmi and Cleopatra Bath coves, and Yassica Islands. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Gocek / Istanbul – Homebound departure
Fairwell to the crew of your yacht and disembark in the morning to transfer to Dalaman airport for a flight to Istanbul, connecting to your flight home. (B)

1. Accommodation:
   3 nights Istanbul: Hotel Ottoman Imperial (in the historic Sultanahmet neighborhood) or similar
   1 night Sirince / Ephesus: Hotel Güllü Konaklari or similar
   1 night Pamukkale: Hotel Lycus River or similar
   3 nights Fethiye: Sail aboard a private gulet yacht in and around Fethiye bay

2. Domestic flights in coach class within the program (Istanbul to Izmir and Dalaman to Istanbul).

3. Meals as indicated by (B, L, D) - B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
   16 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners include bottled water.

4. Services of a private licensed, professional English-speaking guide throughout your trip.

5. All transfers and travel by private, modern, air-conditioned, chauffeur driven vehicles, appropriate to the size of your group.

6. All entrance fees to the sites and museums mentioned in the program.

7. Parking, ferry, and toll road fees. Not applicable if you are driving a rental car.

8. Gratuity at restaurants where a meal is included in the program.

9. Porterage fees at airports when our guide travels with you.

1. Airfare for international flights.

2. Beverages other than water during included meals.

3. Optional gratuities to the tour guide(s), driver(s) and the gulet crew.

4. Tipping for porters at hotels.

5. Travel insurance.

6. Visas, laundry, and personal items.