1. Days: Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul: Taksim & Flower Passage

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you’ll be warmly greeted at the airport and taken to your hotel. You can check in and unwind or explore the city until you will meet your guide and fellow traveler at 7:00 pm for an evening introduction walk through Taksim Square and Istiklal Street, one of the most vibrant areas of the city.

Enjoy a lively Turkish Tavern Night at the historic Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage), sampling delicious mezes and kebabs to the sound of local street music.

Highlights: Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower, Turkish Tavern Experience.

Meals: Dinner included 

2. Days: Istanbul

Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Cruise

Discover the soul of Istanbul with a full-day tour of its iconic landmarks — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market.

End the day with a serene Bosphorus Cruise, admiring the skyline from the water as Europe meets Asia.

Highlights: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included 

3. Days: Gallipoli

Gallipoli: ANZAC History

Travel to Gallipoli, a site of immense historical significance. Visit ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair, and Lone Pine, where stories of heroism echo across the landscape.

Highlights: ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included 

4. Days: Troy

Troy & Pergamon: Legends and Ruins

Explore the legendary city of Troy, home to the mythic Trojan Horse, before continuing to Pergamon, known for its ancient library and the Altar of Zeus. After that, we'll head to the Ephesus region for an overnight stay. After checking into the hotel, you'll have some free time to relax.

Highlights: Troy, Pergamon Acropolis, Temple of Athena.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch included

5. Days: Ephesus

Ancient Ephesus & Journey to Fethiye

Step back in time in Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Visit the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Artemis, before travelling to Fethiye for an evening at leisure.

Highlights: Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included

6. Days: Fethiye

Fethiye & Blue Lagoon: Begin the Gulet Cruise

Board your traditional Gulet yacht in Fethiye and set sail for Butterfly Valley and the world-famous Blue Lagoon (Oludeniz).

End the day with a magical sunset at St. Nicholas Island.

Highlights: Blue Lagoon, Butterfly Valley, St. Nicholas Island.

Optional: Paragliding over Oludeniz.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 5 O'clock Tea, Dinner, Fruit Platters

7. Days: Kas

Kas & Aquarium Bay

Sail south to Kas, a charming coastal town known for its ancient amphitheatre and boutique shops. Kas is a small town with roots in Lycian, Roman and Ottoman cultures, has grown from a fishing village into a beautiful charming destination. Its harbour and 2,400-year-old marble streets invite leisurely exploration, with boutique shops famous for jewellery and crafts. Just beyond the town, the ancient theatre offers sweeping sea views.

Optional: Try scuba diving in Kas, one of Turkey’s top diving destinations.

Highlights: Kas, Aquarium Bay, Kocakari Bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 5 O'clock tea, Dinner, Fruit platters

8. Days: Simena

Sunken City & Simena Castle

Cruise over the mysterious 2,400-year-old Sunken City of Kekova, then hike to Simena Castle  a small village of fewer than 50 houses, accessible only by boat or on foot for breathtaking sea views. End the day anchored in Gokkaya Bay, perfect for swimming and stargazing.

Highlights: Sunken City, Simena Castle, Gokkaya Bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 5 O'clock Tea, Dinner, Fruit Platters

9. Days: Demre

Demre & Turtles Bay

Visit Demre and Karemlik Turtles Bay, where you may spot the endangered Caretta caretta turtles. You may also explore Demre’s small market or enjoy a lovely Turkish tea at a local café.

In the afternoon, we cruise back to Kalekoy (Simena Castle), passing the Sunken City. Here you may paddleboard around or explore the Lycian Tombs, some of which rise impressively from the water.

Then, we return to Gokkaya Bay, a turtle breeding ground. In the evening, you may revisit Smugglers Inn Bar for another lively night.Enjoy another peaceful evening in Gokkaya Bay.

Highlights: Turtles Bay, Demre Harbour, Lycian Tombs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 5 O'clock Tea, Dinner, Fruit Platters

10. Days: Limanagzi

Limanagzi & Firnaz Bay

Sail to Limanagzi Bay, a peaceful spot with crystal-clear water a tranquil spot perfect for swimming, before exploring Kas once more and anchoring overnight in Firnaz Bay. 

Highlights: Limanagzi Bay, Kas Amphitheatre, Firnaz Bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 5 O'clock Tea, Dinner, Fruit Platters

11. Days: Oludeniz

Butterfly Valley & Oludeniz

Return to Butterfly Valley. The valley is named after the rare Jersey Tiger butterfly and is nestled between towering cliffs. Then we will visit the famous Blue Lagoon in Oludeniz. The lagoon's calm, turquoise waters and white sandbar have made it a Turkish coastal icon. for another day of sea, sun, and exploration. 

Optional: Paragliding adventure over the lagoon.

Highlights: Butterfly Valley, Blue Lagoon, St. Nicholas Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 5 O'clock Tea, Dinner, Fruit Platters

12. Days: Fethiye

Fethiye Harbour & Samanlik Bay

Enjoy your final morning at sea with a refreshing swim in Samanlik Bay before returning to Fethiye Harbour and disembarking your Gulet. Then you will be transferred to your hotel for the rest of the day, you will have time for leisure.

Highlights: Samanlik Bay, Fethiye Old Town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

13. Days: Pamukkale

Saklikent Gorge to Pamukkale

Journey inland to explore the magnificent Saklikent Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in Turkey.

Continue to Pamukkale, the “Cotton Castle”, famed for its white travertine terraces.

Highlights: Saklikent Gorge, River Tubing, Pamukkale Terraces.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

14. Days: Cappadocia

Pamukkale & Journey to Cappadocia

Relax in the natural thermal pools of Pamukkale before heading to Cappadocia, a region of extraordinary rock formations and cave dwellings.

Highlights: Pamukkale Hot Springs, Travertine Terraces, Cappadocia Arrival.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

15. Days: Goreme

Cappadocia Highlights & Goreme Museum

Explore Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle, and Cavusin Village.

Optional: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over the fairy chimneys.

Highlights: Goreme Museum, Uchisar Castle, Cappadocia Landscape. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

16. Days: Istanbul

Derinkuyu Underground City & Salt Lake

Venture deep underground in Derinkuyu, one of Turkey’s largest ancient subterranean cities, then visit the stunning Salt Lake (Tuz Golu) with its pink-white shimmering hues. Following this visit, we will proceed to Istanbul, with an expected late evening arrival.

Highlights: Derinkuyu Underground City, Salt Lake.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

17. Days: Istanbul

Farewell to Istanbul

Return to Istanbul for your final breakfast together. Take time to reflect on 17 unforgettable days across Turkey’s land and sea treasures before departing with lifelong memories.

Meals: Breakfast