The Aegean Legacy tour
12 days
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A great way to experience all that Turkey has to offer, this 12 day tour explores cosmopolitan Istanbul and the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus before ending with a 3 night cruise on board a traditional Turkish gulet
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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 12 day tour explores cosmopolitan Istanbul and the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus before ending with a 3 night cruise on board a traditional Turkish gulet
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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGallipoli
End CityMarmaris
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels as stated in the itinerary
- 3 nights on board a traditional Turkish Gulet
- All transport and transfers
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of a local tour leader and Gulet crew
- Entrance fees to various sites
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Tipping kitty
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Itinerary
Day 1, Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to hotel
Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul for the start of your trip.
| OVERNIGHT:
Istanbul hotel
| EXTRAS:
Single room supplement (TUSGAL), Extra day in Istanbul - pre-tour
Day 2, Istanbul, old city tour
Our trip begins this morning with a full day tour 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, the Aya Sofya museum and explore the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace before ending at the famous Hippodrome.
| OVERNIGHT:
Istanbul hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3, Gallipoli battlefields and memorials tour
We depart Istanbul this morning for the drive to Gallopoli where we will receive a fully guided tour of this World War I battlefield site. Although home to some of the fiercest fighting during the War today the site is full of poignant memorials set against a subdued woo...
| 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 acropolis of...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kusadasi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5, Kusadasi, Ephesus Roman ruins tour
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 Mediterranean. We visit the Temple of Artemis, and explore the ancient marble streets of this ruined Roman city. This afternoon we visit the fruit wine growing village of Sirince and learn about the history of carpet weaving in Turkey.
| OVERNIGHT:
Kusadasi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6, Pamukkale and Hierapolis
We travel east this morning 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 cloud like formations unlike anywhere else. We then head to the anc...
| OVERNIGHT:
Pamukkale hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7, Transfer to Marmaris, free time
This morning you’ll transfer to Marmaris. The afternoon is free to explore Marmaris, check out the beach or walk along the seafront promenade.
Note: We run this tour alongside our other Turkey tours so the group may split in Pamukkale with not everyone heading to Marmaris to board the Gulet. You'll therefore meet some new travellers on board.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marmaris hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 8, Marmaris, free time, board Gulet
Your morning is free to explore Marmaris, check out the beach or walk along the seafront promenade. In the afternoon you'll board a traditional Turkish Gulet in Marmaris Harbour at around 3:30 pm. You can then relax with a welcome drink on board during a pre-cruise briefing. In the evening enjoy dinner on board while meeting the other passengers.
| OVERNIGHT:
Marmaris Harbour – Onboard Gulet
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9, Gulet cruise
After breakfast we cruise to Ekincik and the beautiful beach of Izturu, which is famous for the sea turtle called Carette. The ancient city of Caunos is closeby where you can take a boat trip up the Dalyan river, passing Lycian rock tombs on the way to the sulphurous mud...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ekincik Bay – Onboard Gulet
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10, Gulet cruise
As we continue our Mediterranean cruise today we will sail towards world-famous Gocek Gulf and anchor at Tersane Island for breakfast and a swimming break. We then cruise onward to Monastery Bay which is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath.
| OVERNIGHT:
Kizil Ada – Onboard Gulet
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11, Gulet cruise to Fethiye
Arrive at Fethiye Harbour early in the morning where you have chance to visit city centre. We offer the option of a jeep safari tour in Fethiye. For those who will not join the Safari, the boat will cruise to Samanlik Bay for lunch and swimming. Afterwards around 16.30 the boat will anchor at Ece Saray Marina and guests will leave the boat with precious memories. The rest of the evening is free.
| OVERNIGHT:
On board gulet
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12, Fethiye, free time, transfer to Dalaman airport
Your last day is left free for some final sightseeing and shopping until your departure airport transfer. Several cheap airlines fly back to the UK from Dalaman or you can transfer through Istanbul.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
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What's excluded
- International Flights
- Visa fees
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for guide, driver & gulet crew
- Any other items not mentioned above
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