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Western Cruise

This 11 day tour gives you a chance to experience a 5 day Gullet cruise, and still get to see the main tourist highlights of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum Acropolis, the ruins of Ephesus, and the lime cascades of Pamukkale. 



     
DAYS
11 days / 10 nights
 
DEPARTURE
Istanbul - Fethiye
 
HOLIDAY TYPE
   
     
ITINERARY
   
   
Day 1 - Saturday
Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Day 2 - Sunday
Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Spice Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul. Optional dinner with a Turkish show is available tonight. (B) 
Day 3 - Monday
Istanbul - Canakkale
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and 57.th regiment memorial and the war museum, cross the Dardanelles. Overnight stay in Canakkale. (B,D)
Day 4 - Tuesday
Canakkale - Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi 
After breakfast at the hotel drive to to Troy; the site of the legendary Trojan War, before crossing the Ida mountains to arrive in Pergamum and visit the Acropolis. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.  (B,D)
Day 5 - Wednesday
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Sirnce - Kusadasi 
After Breakfast a short drive to visit Ephesus.  You will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpet and tiles. We continue to Sirince - one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey.  Free time to shop and taste the delicious wines of the village.  Return to Kusadasi for an overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 6 - Thursday
Kusadasi - Hierapolis - Pamukkale - Marmaris
After Breakfast drive through meandering plains  and cotton farms to Pamukkale where you will have time to enjoy the beauty of the lime cascade and visit ancient Hierapolis , before continuing on to Marmaris for an overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 7 - Friday
Marmaris Embark Cruise
Transfer to the pier by 3.00 pm to embark on your boat. (B,D)
Day 8 - Saturday
Ekincik Gulf - Dayan
Today cruise the Ekincik Gulf.
Day 9 - Sunday
Adali Bay - Manastir - Tersane Island
Today depart to the famous Fethiye Gulf.  Anchor at Adali Bay for breakfast.  For lunch and a swimming break continue to Manastir Bay.  Anchor near Tersane Island for dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Monday
Kizil Island - Fethiye
After breakfast, cruise to Kizil Island for lunch and a swim.  Today (the fourth day of the cruise) we will arrive in Fethiye Harbour.  Free time to visit the city centre.  Dinner and overnight stay in Fethiye Harbour. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Tuesday
Fethiye Disembark Cruise
9.30 am is the departure time from the boat, and the end of the tour.
 


     

 

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