Turquoise Coast
Overview
10 Nights / 11 Days Including 4 nights on board gulet Departures every Wednesday from Izmir Between May-October
Tour Plans
Day 1
IZMIR
Arrive at Izmir airport. Transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight. (D)
Day 2
PERGAMON IZMIR
Visit the Acropolis, the steepest theater of the ancient world, the temple of Trajan , the Library, the Asclepion (the ancient healing center) and the Red Basilica which is one of the Seven Churches of The Apocalypse. Dinner and overnight in Izmir . (B,L,D)
Day 3
EPHESUS – KUSADASI ( OR IZMIR )
Leave for Ephesus , veritable cradle of early Christianity. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the ancient Ephesus , the Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Artemis which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Overnight in Kusadasi (or in Izmir ). (B,L,D)
Day 4
MILETUS – DIDYMA – BODRUM
Departure for Miletus , one of the principal Ionian cities and home of Thales which was twice visited by St. Paul . Then visit the Temple of Apollo in Didyma with its gigantic columns. Continue to Bodrum, embark the gulet. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 5
Gulet
Sail by Gulet
Day 6
Gulet
Sail by Gulet
Day 7
Gulet
Sail by Gulet
Day 8
GULET – ISTANBUL
Disembark in Karacasogut. Transfer to Dalaman airport for flight to Istanbul . Transfer to hotel. (B)
Day 9
ISTANBUL
Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul . Visit the Topkapi Palace , the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome Square , the Hagia Sophia Church, which serves as a museum now, and the Grand Covered Bazaar. (B,L)
Day 10
ISTANBUL
A short visit to the Egyptian or Spice Market followed by a leisurely Bosphorus Boat tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian sides, then visit the Beylerbeyi Palace and return to hotel. (B,L)
Day 11
ISTANBUL
Transfer to Istanbul airport.
Included
- 6 nights first class hotel accommodation
- 4 nights on board gulet
- All transfers
- Daily buffet breakfasts 7 dinners, 8 lunches (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- Transportation by A/C bus, or A/C van depending on the size of the group.
- English speaking professional tour guide
- Entry fees to the sites & museums
- Portage at hotels
- Service charges & local taxes
- Travel Documents, maps
Excluded
- Flights
- Drinks
- All personal expenses
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Destination
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DepartureMain City Square / Old Town
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Departure TimePlease arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 8:30 PM.
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedTurquoise CoastEntry Fees5 Star AccommodationPersonal Guide
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Not IncludedDeparture TaxesBreakfast
FROM OUR GALLERY
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Day 1: Departure
Day 2: Adventure Beggins
Day 3: Historical Tour
Day 3: City Tour
Day 5: Return
TOUR LOCATION
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History of the City
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