The Aegean Legacy
13 days
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A great way to experience all that Turkey has to offer, this 13 day tour explores cosmopolitan Istanbul and the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus before enjoying a 3 night cruise on board a traditional Turkish gulet in the Gulf of Fethiye. We then head inland to see the surreal rocky landscape of Cappadocia and explore an underground city before ret...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
A great way to experience all that Turkey has to offer, this 13 day tour explores cosmopolitan Istanbul and the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus before enjoying a 3 night cruise on board a traditional Turkish gulet in the Gulf of Fethiye. We then head inland to see the surreal rocky landscape of Cappadocia and explore an underground city before returning to Istanbul
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Details
Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGallipoli
End CityAnkara
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels as stated in the itinerary
- 3 nights on board a traditional Turkish Gulet
- All transport and transfers
- Services of a local tour leader and Gulet crew
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Tipping kitty
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul
The tour starts at the hotel in Istanbul today. Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged on request if required. There will be a welcome meeting at 7pm in the hotel reception where you can meet your guide and the rest of the group. Extra nights in the hotel in Istanbul are available before the tour starts if you would like to spend some more time in this fascinating city.
| OVERNIGHT:
Istanbul 4-star hotel
| EXTRAS:
Arrival airport transfer, Single room supplement, Extra day in Istanbul - pre-tour
Day 2: Istanbul, old city tour
Our trip begins this morning with a fully guided tour of the old city of Istanbul. Lying across two continents this historically important city played an integral role in the development of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. We visit the 17th century Blue Mosque, th...
| OVERNIGHT:
Istanbul 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3: Gallipoli battlefields and memorials tour
We depart Istanbul this morning for the drive to the Gallopoli peninsular where we will receive a fully guided tour of this important World War I battlefield site. Although home to some of the fiercest fighting during the War, today the site is full of poignant memorials...
| OVERNIGHT:
Canakkale hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Tour of Troy and the Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning we make the short drive to the ancient city of Troy. Lying undiscoverd until midway through the 19th Century the excavations here brought the legend of the Trojan horse and the poems of Homer back to life. We then continue our drive south to the impressive a...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kusadasi 3-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 5: Ephesus ancient site, Temple of Artemis, Wine tasting
After breakfast we drive to the Roman site of Ephesus. The city at one time housed 250,000 people and is regarded as one of the best preserved ancient cities in the whole Mediterranean region. We visit the Temple of Artemis, and explore the ancient marble streets of this...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kusadasi 3-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 6: To Fethiye, start Gulet cruise
We drive further south this morning and the port town of Fethiye. Here we'll board our Gulet in Fethiye Harbour at around 3pm. After introductions on board as we set sail, you'll have time to enjoy some swimming or snorkeling in Turunc Bay or Tarzan Bay. The boat will cr...
| OVERNIGHT:
On board Gulet at Tersane Island
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Gulet Cruise, Gocek Bay
You can take an early swim before breakfast if you wish today, after which we will sail on around the coastline to Hamam Bay. This large bay is surrounded by pine trees and is famous for the ruins of Cleopatra’s Baths which was possibly destroyed by an earthquake in the ...
| OVERNIGHT:
On board Gulet in Bedri Rahmi Bay
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Gulet cruise through the Gulf of Fethiye
We'll sail on through the Gulf today, passing Gocek and Yassica Islands. One of these islands, Saytanli Ada, is said to be the place the devil chose to live when he was denied entry to heaven. Some of the islands are very close together and can be swum between. There are...
| OVERNIGHT:
On board Gulet in Fethiye Harbour
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Pamukkale and Hierapolis
We will see a display of locally handcrafted leather goods this morning before heading inland to Pamukkale, site of the well known white calcium terraces known as Travertines. Pamukkale translates as 'cotton castles' and the naturally occurring geology here has created c...
| OVERNIGHT:
Pamukkale 4-star hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Follow the Silk Road to Cappadocia
We'll follow the route of the ancient Silk Road today as we head into central Turkey and our next destination, Cappadocia. Along the way we will stop to visit the Sultanhani Caravansary, and also the Mevlana museum in Konya. This evening there is an optional traditional Turkish folklore evening which is always a lot of fun.
| OVERNIGHT:
Boutique cave hotel in Cappadocia
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 11: Cappadocia tour, Goreme Valley & underground city
Today we set out to explore the beautiful and surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Unlike anywhere else on earth, this bizarre setting is full of improbable rock formations and underground villages. Often described as the jewel of Turkey we have a full tour here to visit Gor...
| OVERNIGHT:
Boutique Cave hotel in Cappadocia
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 12: Drive to Istanbul via Ankara
We leave Cappadocia early this morning and drive to Turkey's capital Ankara to visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the Mustafa Kemal Ataturk the country's famous leader during the Turkish war of independence and the founder of the modern Turkish republic. The mausoleum is one ...
| OVERNIGHT:
4-star hotel in Istanbul
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 13: Istanbul. Tour ends
The tour ends in Istanbul today, and your time is free for some last minute shopping or sightseeing. Optional airport transfers are available to transfer you to the airport for your departure. Extra nights in the hotel in Istanbul also may be added on request.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Departure airport transfer, Extra night in Istanbul - post-tour
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Last Updated: 4/18/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Flights
- Visa fees
- Airport transfers (available on request)
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Entrance fees to sites visited (budget approx. EUR 245 in total)
- Tips for guide, driver & gulet crew
- Any other items not mentioned above
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