Wonders of Turkey With Gulet Tour
Wonders of Turkey With Gulet Tour
Wonders of Turkey With Gulet Tour
13 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Selçuk, Fethiye, Gocek Bay, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara
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Tour code:
BUTU
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
0-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This 13 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. It includes tours of Istanbul's Old City, the Gallipoli WW1 battlefields, ancient Ephesus, the Calcium Terraces at Pamukkale, An Underground city in Cappadocia and incorporates 3 days and nights on a wooden Turkish gulet, swimming, sunning and enjoying the blue Mediterranean Sea.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Welcome to Istanbul! You will make your own way to arrival hotel in Istanbul and your tour guide will held a welcome meeting for tonight.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'. Please Note: Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced by Dolmabahce Palace.
Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Day 4 : Troy, Assos, Kusadasi
Location: Selçuk
Accommodation: Cella Boutique Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Ibri / Kallinos Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart from Canakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to Assos, taking in the views from the Temple of Athena, overlooking the Aegean and the Greek island of Lesbos. At the ancient harbour, you will have free time to wander the charming streets, maybe grab yourself a meal at a harbourside seafood restaurant. From Assos we head south to Kusadasi.
Day 5 : Ephesus, Selcuk,
Location: Selçuk
Accommodation: Cella Boutique Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Ibri / Kallinos Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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 will also enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Tonight, 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 your hotel.
Day 6 : Fethiye, Gulet
Location: Fethiye
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we will head to Fethiye for your gulet trip. Boarding in Fethiye Harbour around 15:00. We enjoy some swimming and snorkeling in Turunc Bay or Tarzan Bay. We'll cruise past several islands towards Tersane Island (Dockyard Island), where the ruins of a former Greek town and a once important naval shipyard may still be explored.
Day 7 : Gulet, Gocek Bay
Location: Gocek Bay
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we depart for Hamam Bay. Enjoy a swim in the ancient ruins of these Roman Baths built by Mark Antony as a gift for Cleopatra. We then cruise to Sarsala Bay, a striking pine-surrounded bay, from which you can take a 45-minute hike to an ancient Lycian town, notable mostly for inscribed walls dating from the 3rd century BC. Bedri Rahmi Bay is our next stop, named after a famous Turkish painter. Jump in the clear blue water or explore the island.
Day 8 : Gulet, Fethiye
Location: Fethiye
Accommodation: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Accommodation Name: Gulet (Gulet Cabin)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we cruise towards Fethiye, passing the Yassica Islands and Gocek Islands. Most of these small islands are un-named but offer safe anchorage and secluded sandy beaches. Perfect for swimming, snorkelling or just soaking up some sun and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. A final stop and swim at Red Island before returning to Fethiye.
Day 9 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we will be heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Day 10 : Silk Road, Konya
Location: Konya
Accommodation: Remus and Romulus Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Remus and Romulus Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Day 11 : Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Remus and Romulus Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Remus and Romulus Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 12 : Ankara
Location: Ankara
Accommodation: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Day 13 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: ()
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
What's Included
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 2lunches, 5dinners -
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
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Transportation by Gulet boat
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Wine Tasting - 3 local wines
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Professional English-speaking tour guide on the land section of the tour
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Tips except Captain and Gulet crew
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Services of Captain and supporting crew
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
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Tips - Captain and Gulet crew
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Tips - driver, guide, Gulet captain and crew
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Entrance fees
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Meals
12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
You will stay in comfortable 4-star hotels like Nidya Hotel Galataport and Adem Pira Hotel, boutique accommodations such as Cella Boutique Hotel, and enjoy unique experiences aboard a Gulet boat with Gulet Cabin accommodations.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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Will there be a tour guide during the trip?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you on the land section of the tour.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle for land tours, and you will experience the beauty of Turkey's coastline aboard a traditional Gulet boat.
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Is wine tasting included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a wine tasting experience with 3 local wines.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
No, entrance fees to various sites and attractions are not included in the tour price.
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What activities are available during the Gulet cruise?
During the Gulet cruise, you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and exploring ancient ruins and islands such as Tersane Island, Hamam Bay, and Bedri Rahmi Bay.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, compulsory travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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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.
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Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.