Best of Turkey by Gulet (5 Star Hotels)




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- Accommodation : 5 star hotels, gulet cruise Meals : 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches , 8 dinners Transportation : Air-conditioned, modern coach or mini-bus Airport Transfer(s) : From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1) Tour Guiding : Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism. Gulet Cruise : Traditional Turkish Gulet Cruise (3 Days )
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Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide. Until then, you can start to explore Istanbul like c...
After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon take an optiona...
Today we depart for the shores of Gallipoli. A place of important significance for Aussies and Kiwis, we will visit the beach and cemeteries at ANZAC Cove, before paying our respects at memorial sites Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
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You may of heard of Troy from Greek mythology or maybe just watched the Brad Pitt movie, but now you will visit the ruins and archaeological site of the city of Troy, and of course the famous wooden horse. Spend the afternoon in the the seaside town of Kusadasi.
<...Our first stop today is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of t...
After breakfast at Yassi Islands we will cruise to Tersane for a swimming break and lunch. We will then sail to Bedri Rahmi Bay for another swimming stop. We’ll sail to yet another amazing spot at Sunken Bath area for dinner and place for our Gulet to spend a night. ...
Another day in paradise! After breakfast, we will anchor at Boncuklu Bay for our last swimming break and lunch. We will the make our way to Fethiye for you to explore its shops and buzzing atmosphere. After dinner back on the boat, get amongst Fethiye famous nightlife...
It's time to get your cameras out, because today is a photographers dream! Today we will visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals ...
Today we sit back and relax on the coach, as we head to Cappadocia. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, ...
Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast. We will explore the UNESCO...
This morning we visit the dramatically beautiful Devrent Valley before departing for Istanbul where we arrive late in the evening.
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Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
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Breakfast
Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, bid you safe travels, and check-out of the hotel (11:00am).
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Travel Talk Reviews & Ratings
Very well planned.
Excellent tour guide (the best one I’ve ever had). The gro...
Fantastic tour – loved it!
So much fun with friends. Awesome service and guide :)
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Thanks for an awesome experience Kev! You made the trip interesting and loads of fun! It's great that you were able to show us some of the amazing places that Turke...
I loved it =)
The trip was really well organised & our tour guide was amazing, very friend...
Great
Kev was a great tour guide. His knowledge of Turkey was entertaining and informative. It's great to have a local guide who actually speaks the language and has built...
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