Ancient Turkey and Gulet

Ancient Turkey and Gulet

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Ancient Turkey and Gulet

16 Days Starting in Istanbul, Turkey and ending in Fethiye, Turkey

Visiting: Istanbul, Konya, Pamukkale, Laodicea, Ephesus, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kas, Demre, Kekova, Kalkan

Tour operator:

Fez Travel

Tour code:

ATTB

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Sailing

Activities:

Walking, Wine Tasting

From: $2701

NB: Prices correct on 24-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey with the "Ancient Turkey and Gulet" tour. This adventure begins in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Discover the wonders of Cappadocia, including the Kaymakli Underground City, and marvel at the stunning white travertines of Pamukkale. Delve into history at the ancient city of Ephesus and enjoy wine tasting in the charming village of Sirince. Relax on the beautiful beaches of Fethiye and cruise along the Turkish coast on a traditional Gulet, visiting the Sunken City of Kekova and swimming in the serene waters of Tersane Bay. With comfortable accommodations and expert guidance, this tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and relaxation.

Highlights

  • Istanbul - Explore the Old City, including the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

  • Goreme - Visit the UNESCO Heritage site and the Open Air Museum.

  • Cappadocia - Discover the Kaymakli Underground City.

  • Pamukkale - Walk on the stunning white calcium travertines and explore Hierapolis.

  • Ephesus - Tour the ancient city and the site of the Temple of Artemis.

  • Sirince - Enjoy wine tasting in this charming village.

  • Fethiye - Relax at Oludeniz Beach and explore Butterfly Valley.

  • Kekova - Discover the Sunken City and swim in Tersane Bay.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.

Day 2 : Istanbul Old City

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome.

Day 3 : Istanbul Bosphorous Cruise

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way. This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transfrred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.

Day 4 : Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

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Location: Konya

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers. a night you won't forget!

Day 5 : Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya

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Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation Name: Spark Hotel Konya (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.

Day 6 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis

Location: Laodicea

Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.

Day 7 : Laodicea, Kusadasi

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Location: Ephesus

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.

Day 8 : Ephesus, Sirince

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Location: Fethiye

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus a once a bustling trade hub and religious center, Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from site of the Temple of Artemis to the Library of Celsus's grand facade and the grand amphitheatre.Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.We continue on to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Here we will visit a local vineyard and learn about local production techniques. You will taste 3 local wines from the region at the garden of the vineyard before returning to our hotel.

Day 9 : Fethiye

Location: Oludeniz

Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We begin boarding the Gulet at Fethiye Harbour after 17.00pm. Relax at the pre-cruise information session. Enjoy an onboard dinner while meeting the other passengers.

Day 10 : Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, St.Nicholas Island

Location: Kas

Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast set off along the coast of Fethiye Peninsular to Oludeniz and Butterfly Valley for visit and swim.The night is spent at St.Nicholas Island, where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement as the sun sets.

Day 11 : Yesilkoy, Kas

Location: Demre

Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

An early start for Yesilkoy, where we have breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it's off to Kas, for a 1-2 hours visit, a small harbour town with a charming bohemian atmosphere. Afterwards, we cruise to Limanagzi Bay for another swim, dinner and overnight.

Day 12 : Simena, Ucagiz

Location: Kekova

Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we cruise to Cayagzi, Demre.Optional transfer by car to Myra and St Nicholas Church (please inform your captain if you would like to visit at an extra fee).Climb up to the castle on Simena for a spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theatre carved into the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestal in the water. The night is spent in the wide bay surrounded by green hills, at nearby Ucagiz.

Day 13 : Kekova, Tersane Bay, Gokkaya

Location: Kalkan

Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins at Kekova - the Sunken City. Swim and lunch at Tersane Bay where you'll see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. Sailing to Gokkaya to spend the night.

Day 14 : Bayindir Limani, Kalkan

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Location: Fethiye

Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we cruise to the sheltered Firnaz Bay for a swim. We will spend 1-2 hours in Kalkan, a picturesque harbour town set on the hillside. Swim, dinner and overnight in Yesilkoy.

Day 15 : Camli Burun, Boncuklu Bay, Fethiye

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Location: Fethiye

Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early start to Camli Burun, a natural bay edged with pine-clad hills, for breakfast and a swim. Then we cruise to Boncuklu Bay. Your last night on board is spent here or in Fethiye harbour, depending on the weather conditions

Day 16 : Fethiye

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Location: Fethiye

Meals Included: Breakfast

We disembark at approximately 09:00 am after breakfast.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

  • Wine Tasting

  • Bosphorus Cruise

  • Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers

  • Transportation by Gulet boat

  • Entrance fees

  • Services of Captain and supporting crew

  • Tips except Driver and Guide

  • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew

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What's Not Included

  • Suggested optional activities

    Suggested optional activities are not included in the tour.

  • Tips for Driver and Guide

    Tips for the Driver and Guide are not included.

  • Tips for Captain and Gulet crew

    Tips for the Captain and Gulet crew are not included.

Meals

15 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 13 dinners

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, domestic flights between Istanbul and Cappadocia, and a memorable Gulet cruise along the Turkish coast.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay with 14 nights of accommodation, including stays at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, Gamirasu Hotel, Spark Hotel Konya, Adem Pira Hotel, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, and a unique experience aboard a Gulet cabin.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 14 nights of accommodation, with stays in a variety of hotels such as the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia, Spark Hotel in Konya, Adem Pira Hotel in Pamukkale, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi, and a Gulet cabin during the cruise portion of the tour.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 12 dinners. Additionally, there is a wine tasting experience included.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    Transportation during the tour includes a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, a domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia, and a Gulet boat for the cruise portion of the tour.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is provided for the duration of the tour.

  • What activities are included in the Gulet cruise portion of the tour?

    During the Gulet cruise, activities include swimming, sunbathing, relaxing, and exploring various locations such as Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, St. Nicholas Island, and the Sunken City at Kekova. There are also opportunities to visit small towns like Kas and Kalkan.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?

    Yes, entrance fees to the various attractions visited during the tour are included in the tour price.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.

Reviews of this operator

Ania Afz (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with...

08-Aug-2024

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with Mr. Goku Pamir was an amazing experience. He was professional, knowledgeable and understanding. Our group was able to add some places, thanks to him arranging it for us and adding a boat and House of Mother Mary for us. We even saw mulana Rumi's place and learned about Sufi dance , which is the best. He surprised our group with 4D theatre at the library of Celsius and showed us original Carpet, Silk, and Leather makers. Overall, it was a wonderful experience because he stopped at the best food places for breaks frequently and even gave us a small keychain as a reminder gift or souvenir besides the gifts Fez gives us. Fez travels offers wifi and charging ports in their bus which is a life saver. Hotels and places visited were all beautiful and I recommend visiting Turkeye with Mr. Goksu Pamir. Thanks.

shahid siddiqui (Google Reviewer)  

I gathered wonderful memories of...

15-Jul-2023

I gathered wonderful memories of Turkey. Fez Travel Turkey with an intelligent, knowledgeable guide Göksu Parmir made this possible. Excellent transport, Excellent places of stay, excellent selection of Restaurants starting from Istanbul to Cappidocia with a perfect humble driver Mr Saifi. Guide plays a very important role. Guide Göksu had a wonderful Knowledge of place and it's history.

Jan Runnalls (Google Reviewer)  

Did a 13 day tour...

19-Oct-2024

Did a 13 day tour of Turkey with 3 days onboard a Gulet in October 2024. What an amazing experience ! Our guide Fa was amazing ! I don’t think I’ve ever met a guide to beat him !! He was so knowledgeable, so friendly, and so helpful ! He organised so many little extras. He found a laundry for us, helped buy stamps and post postcards, organised a trip to a pharmacy and then read the medicine boxes for us. He organised a WhatsApp group so we could share photos and information. Our driver Han supported all these extra trips and activities including the pharmacies !! Brilliant !! Highly recommend Fez Travel and I hope you are lucky enough to have Fa and Han for your tour !!

Theresa Martinovich (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the Magic Carpet...

09-Sep-2023

Just completed the Magic Carpet Tour of 11 days with Fez. The accomodation, food and driver were excellent. Our guide Tamer was like a walking encyclopedia of knowkedge and was extremely kind and caring to all members of the group, responding to our every whim and wish. The accomodation far, far exceeded our expectations. We loved every minute.

Al Reid (Google Reviewer)  

Our guide Can was brilliant....

14-Sep-2024

Our guide Can was brilliant. Very well organised. He was Turkish so knew so much information and tips. We were always in the right place at the right time and avoided crowds all the time. Our driver Cengiz was also fantastic, very safe and careful.

Amrita V (Google Reviewer)  

I did a Turkey Highlights...

09-Jan-2023

I did a Turkey Highlights 10 day tour in Sept 2021. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide— Chagmn. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Fez travel organized everything extremely well and food was simply amazing. It was a great experience to learn the history and see it alive in Turkey. Highly recommend the tour to everyone. Here are a few photos of the highlights of the trip. Must do things include: Epephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia

Michael Oon (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Travel has organised for...

05-May-2018

Fez Travel has organised for us one of the best tours that we had. Together with our guide – Serdar Ozkan, we travelled some 3,300km around Turkey following the itinerary. As a private group, we could alter the programme. Serdar could feel the mood of the group and altered the schedule appropriately but more importantly, took us to where the best food available. This arrangement together with the excellent driving of the long distances, the suitable accommodation and interesting sites made this trip of a life time. One aim was to see the Tulips in Istanbul. The date of 13th April was suggested. Had we arrived earlier, the tulips would not have been in bloom. When we returned to Istanbul on the 20th, the tulips had withered. This is an example of their recommendations. For us, what was promised was delivered with a smile. Thank you Fez Travel.

Laurel Siokos (Google Reviewer)  

Recently we completed a 17...

22-May-2024

Recently we completed a 17 day tour with Fez and then a separate private tour Fez organised and personalised to our needs. We found the whole experience smooth and professionally planned. We had wonderful guides beginning with Fatih Carsi, who we found to be extremely knowledgeable, with deep insight on the significance and history of each site visited. We travelled in a small group which made our experience all that more personal. As we were doing an extended tour we left our group and travelled on with Zeynup, who also was extremely knowledgeable,warm and engaging.Our driver Metin was kind and personable. Zeynup went to great lengths and was very patient assisting us with a difficult hotel management and staff in a particular location. The next leg of our journey we were shown around by another wonderful guide Fatma, a bright and enthusiastic local, who proudly showcased Cappadocia to us. We met with Birhat in Van ,another local guide who was easy to connect with on a personal level and between him and Sal, our entertaining driver we experienced a beautiful region of Turkey together. Nothing was too much trouble, from frequent photo stops to impromptu roadside snowball fights.Lots of fun was had along the way. Halil and Hakan, our driver took over for the next stage of our experience. This team were consumate professionals and a pleasure to spend time with. Halil was not only informative but was an exceptional communicator on many levels. We will remain friends with Halil and do our best to connect again in person on our next adventure. Last but definitely not least was Korkut, Mr. Go the Extra Mile. Korkut made the closing stage of our Fez Turkish tour unforgettable,going well beyond the call of duty making sure we will never forget the sights we saw our our amazing adventure in this wonderful country. Truly the world largest open air museum ,but more than that people who will forever remain Our Heart.

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We took Colours of Tyrkey...

22-Dec-2023

We took Colours of Tyrkey tour in May22. There was no problem contacting Canan Kararrsian prior to the tour but we had no feedback or response to the long email we sent outlining our difficulties and grievances. There were problems every step of the way. The letter we sent is too long to attach here but issues like being called at 4am for an internal flight arriving 4 hrs before departure. No luggage allowance booked. Coach with only 2 of us on board constantly under repair for days and eventually broke down on the way to the airport...............and so on. We would not have felt so aggrieved if we had a response to our complaint. We are seasoned travellers and are tolerant of hic- ups. We have never made a complaint before. Booking my current trip has prompted my review.

Jane S (Google Reviewer)  

I wouldn’t recommend this company....

09-Oct-2024

I wouldn’t recommend this company. The tour guide was poor at explaining sites, he also was aggressive with some of the people on the tour. Scam company - if you didn’t pay for the hidden extras then you’d have a tour of being driven around to pushy sales companies to try and get you to buy things. Food places were gross at times, often gas stations (there were other options around too) but clearly commission based. Don’t use this company

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    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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