Grand Tour of Türkiye and a Gulet in the Bays of Fethiye

Your route

1. Day1
   Istanbul

   Arrival in Istanbul

   Our team welcomes you at Istanbul airport (IST or SAW) and takes you to your hotel in the historic center. You stay just a few steps from the monuments you will discover the very next day.

2. Day2
   Istanbul

   Topkapı, Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus

   The day begins at Topkapı Palace, from which the Ottoman sultans ruled their empire for centuries. You then visit Hagia Sophia, whose dome left its mark on the history of architecture. In the afternoon, a boat trip on the Bosphorus shows you the city from the water, between the shores of Europe and Asia.

3. Day3
   Istanbul

   Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and flight to Kayseri

   You discover the Blue Mosque and its tiles, then the ancient Hippodrome, the heart of public life in Byzantine times. The Grand Bazaar then immerses you in the bustle of its covered lanes. Late in the day, fly to Kayseri (ASR) and drive to Cappadocia.

4. Day4
   Cappadocia

   Göreme, Paşabağ and the Gorkündere Valley

   The Göreme Open-Air Museum brings together a former monastery and rock-cut churches whose frescoes tell the story of the first Christian communities. You then walk among the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ, then through the quieter, greener Gorkündere Valley.

5. Day5
   Cappadocia

   Love Valley, Pigeon Valley and Uçhisar Castle

   A walk takes you through Love Valley, then Pigeon Valley, whose niches carved into the cliff were once used to collect bird droppings as fertilizer. An optional, no-obligation visit to a crafts workshop. The day ends at the cave citadel of Uçhisar, with a view over the whole region.

6. Day6
   Cappadocia

   Red and Rose Valleys, Çavuşin and Derinkuyu

   You walk through the Red and Rose Valleys, whose colors change with the daylight. The cave village and citadel of Çavuşin show how people lived right in the rock. Finally, you descend into the underground city of Derinkuyu, a network of rooms and galleries dug out on several levels.

7. Day7
   Antalya

   Drive to Antalya: Aspendos and Side

   You head to the Mediterranean coast. The theater of Aspendos, the best preserved in the region, and its aqueducts bear witness to the skill of Roman engineers. In Side, you explore the ancient site as far as the Temple of Apollo, standing by the sea.

8. Day8
   Antalya

   Kaleiçi and the Antalya Archaeological Museum

   A walk through Kaleiçi, Antalya's historic quarter, takes you to Hadrian's Gate. You then visit the Archaeological Museum, renowned for its ancient sculptures, which offers keys to understanding the sites already seen and still to come along this coast.

9. Day9
   Kekova

   Myra, St Nicholas and a boat trip at Kekova

   At Myra, the theater and the tombs carved into the cliff illustrate Lycian funerary art. You visit the Church of St Nicholas, linked to the figure of the city's saintly bishop. A boat trip in the bays of Kekova then takes you to the foot of the citadel of Simena.

10. Day10
    Fethiye

    Saklıkent, Kayaköy and boarding in Fethiye

    You discover the Saklıkent Gorge, a narrow cleft cut by water into the mountain. The abandoned village of Kayaköy, emptied of its inhabitants during the population exchange, keeps a special atmosphere. You then board in Fethiye for three nights aboard.

11. Day11
    Göcek

    Sailing among the Göcek islands and a coastal walk

    The gulet sails among the Göcek islands, an archipelago of sheltered waters. A walk along a coastal path lets you discover the shoreline on foot, before a swim in a cove.

12. Day12
    Fethiye

    Last day aboard between Göcek and Fethiye

    Another day of sailing among the Göcek islands, with a coastal walk from one cove to the next. The boat then returns to the Bay of Fethiye, where you enjoy a last swim and spend your final night aboard.

13. Day13
    Pamukkale

    Hierapolis and the travertines of Pamukkale

    Drive to Pamukkale, in the province of Denizli. You visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, a Roman-era spa town, then walk on the white travertine pools formed by limestone-rich waters.

14. Day14
    Ephesus

    Basilica of St John and the ancient city of Ephesus

    You continue to Selçuk, between Izmir and Kuşadası. The Basilica of St John, built on the site traditionally associated with the apostle's tomb, comes before the visit to Ephesus, one of the great cities of antiquity in Asia Minor.

15. Day15
    Izmir

    Departure from Izmir

    Transfer to Izmir airport (ADB) for your return flight, direct or with a connection. End of our services.

This itinerary can be adjusted: pace, stops, extra nights or hotel category are tailored to your group.