Day 1: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe. Transfer from the Ataturk International Ariport to your hotel. Today, discover the magnificent sights of this fantastic city. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. This evening, your tour leader will also brief you on the next days of the journey. Evening free to explore Istanbul on your own.
Important: As the city tour starts in the morning, it’s vital to arrive in Istanbul early in the morning or one day before the starting date of the tour. Day 2: Gallipoli
Depart Istanbul for Gallipoli. Discover all the important memorial sites in the region including the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.
Day 3: Troy, Pergamum, Selcuk
After breakfast, head to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. Then continue to Pergamum, and the remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library and theatre cut into the hillside. In the evening you'll arrive in Selcuk. Day 4: Ephesus, Pamukkale
The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus will be your first stop. In the afternoon, depart for Pamukkale and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was the cure center founded about 160 BC by the king of Pergamum. The day will continue with the discovery of Pamukkale (the Cotton Castle) with its unusual and beautiful landscape. Day 5: Pamukkale, Fethiye, Gulet Cruise
Depart for Fethiye, the “traveler’s paradise” by the Mediterranean coast. Board a Gulet, waiting at the Fethiye Harbor. Before noon, start cruising in the tranquil waters of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll first sail to Butterfly Valley where there is a swimming and lunch break. Then cruise to the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz where you can also join adventure activities like paragliding and microlighting. St. Nicholas Island will be the last stop of the day. Day 6: Gulet Cruise
Early in the morning, depart for the famous Aquarium Bay near the sympatic village of Kalkan for breakfast and swimming break. Then cruise to the fishing village of Kas where you’ll stop for shopping and lunch. After breakfast, cruise to one of the relaxing bays near Kekova. Day 7: Gulet Cruise
Visit the Sunken City of Kekova and the traditional fishing village of Simena famous for its Byzantine and Ottoman castle. Trek to the castle with a fantastic view of Kekova Bay. Then cruise to Gokkaya Bay where you’ll overnight. Day 8: Gulet Cruise, Kas, Istanbul
After breakfast, take a break at the Pirates Cave before disembarking the cruise boat in Demre. Then depart for Kas where you’ll spend the rest of the day. In the evening board the overnight coach back to Istanbul. Please remember that there will be no guide or tour leader during the bus travel. Day 9: Istanbul
The tour will finish at the bus terminal in Istanbul. | 
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