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| Duration | 8 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 779 | $ 3,158 |
| Price Per Day | $ 97 | $ 316 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Description | Explore the most awesome party resorts in Turkey (Bodrum, Marmaris, Datca) and in Greece (Rhodes, Kos, Symi). Spend each night in a different town. Anchor everyday on a different harbour. All you have to do is climb on board. Discover and explore the hidden & attractive sights of the agean... |
Turkey is a land full of incredible cultures and diverse landscapes. In the 10 days, with our knowledgeable guide, you will marvel at the historical treasure of the celebrated Byzantine Empire and Ottoman Empire in Istanbul, discover the fairy chimney and delicate paintings in humble rock-cave churches of Cappadocia, and explore ancient Greece ruins from Izmir to Bodrum along the east coast of the Aegean Sea. |
Day 2: Bodrum, Kos
After breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise itinerary and the boat. After the customs formalities are completed, we will cruise to Kos Island. You may take a quick swim in the famous Lambi Beach which is very close to Kos Harbor. Kos is one of the islands with the best night life. Nafklirou, a street full of bars, is always crowded and colorful; there is no escape from the lively vibe. We will stop at many bars and dance at many clubs to never ever forget Kos!
Day 3: Kos, Symi
Early in the morning we will cruise to Symi.Before entering into the port, take a swiming break near the island. We will anchor at Symi Port late in the afternoon. You can see the shoreline with its neo-classical houses and the peripheral districts. You are going to adore Symi Island for its pine and oak forests and unique bays. Near the port you can find very fine fish restaurants and bars. You will feel the Mediterrenean culture at its full at the famous Greek tavern of Symi, join the optional dinner for no regrets! As the night goes on the perfect coctails will wait under the stars, and the music will rise!
Day 4: Symi, Rhodes
We will cruise to Rhodes early in the morning. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands. The island is quite a popular holiday destination as it has one of the best-preserved and the largest European Medieval cities and has warm weather for 300 days of the year. This city, which is still surrounded by a 12 meter thick city-wall gives you the feeling of travelling back to Medieval times as you walk around its narrow, stone-paved roads. After dinner, you cannot miss the Rhodes Town night out as it never sleeps. We will crawl the famous bars and clubs of the old town together!
Day 5: Rhodes, Bozburun, Marmaris
Arrival to Bozburun and transfer to Marmaris, famous with its night life. Like a brother to Bodrum, the lively town is always active with all sorts of bars and clubs. With the natural beauty and attractive nightlife many foreigners and locals spend their summers here. With first lights of the day we will return back to the boat.
Day 6: Marmaris, Bozburun, Datca
Today we will anchor in Datca which is prized location for tourists visiting Turkey, especially by sea, because of the beauty of its many coves and larger bays… The new Datca port has a lovely atmosphere with many restaurants and bars, your guide will take you to the just right spot!
Day 7: Datca, Knidos, Karaada, Poyraz Bay, Bodrum
We will begin to cruise early in the morning to Karaada (Black Island). Breakfast and a swimming break will be at Poyraz Bay which is located on the southern side of the island. This is such a nice bay with its turquoise-blue waters. We will dock in Bodrum Harbor. Crawl the bars, roll the drinks and dance the night away! Enjoy your last night out in Bodrum, one of the best party towns in Turkey, as we launch the best farewell party all around!
Day 8: Bodrum
Day 1: Arrival – Istanbul
Overnight: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, the economic, cultural, and historical heart of Turkey. Touching down at the airport, be welcomed and transferred to your hotel by our representative. After settling into the hotel, you may stroll around the historical center of the timehonored Istanbul to spot some clues about the past Eastern Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
Day 2: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Istanbul
Start the city exploration with a one-hour cruise on the Bosphorus Strait to capture the distinctive urban landscapes of Istanbul, one side Asian and the other side European. Disembarking the boat, on a hill at the European side of the narrowest point of this strait, you will see the Rumeli Fortress built on the orders of the Ottoman Sultan between 1451 and 1452. Continue to explore the exotic Spice Bazaar and get a panoramic view of Istanbul at Galata Tower.
Day 3: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Istanbul
Start the tour today from the Topkapi Palace, once the administrative heart of the Ottoman Empire and the main residence of its sultans. Be sure to visit the Imperial Harem, the forbidden quarter for the female member of the Sultan's family. Stepping out of the palace, several minutes away is the Hagia Sophia with history near 1,500 years, during which it has alternated between Christ church, Islamic mosque, and national museum. Nearby it, you will also visit the iconic Blue Mosque, the underground Basilica Cistern, and the historic Hippodrome hosting the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column.
Day 4: Istanbul - Kayseri – Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cappadocia
After breakfast, take the private transfer to the airport for a short flight to Kayseri. Meet your local guide on arrival and move on to Cappadocia to discover the fairy chimneys at Devrent Valley and Pasabagi Valley. In the afternoon, proceed to discover the beautiful examples of Byzantine art in the cave churches of the Goreme Open Air Museum and the Uchisar Castle standing prominently as the highest point in Cappadocia and offering fabulous panoramic views of this dreamy land. The tour also includes a photo stop at the Pigeon Valley.
Day 5: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cappadocia
Ortahisar is a small town with a rock castle, like the Uchisar Castle, towering dominantly at 90 meters high over it. Start the tour in the morning from Ortahisar Castle, followed by the Kaymakli Underground City, which, for more than a thousand years, always provided refuge to those persecuted by war and political persecution. Continue to the Cavusin Valley to discover the old village carved into a mountain and inhabited by locals until the 1950s. Take some time in the afternoon hiking in the Red Valley, watching the setting sun sprinkling its dynamic colors over the sharp sandstones, and tasting a cup of local wine that benefits from the mineral-laden volcanic soil of this area.
Day 6: Cappadocia - Kayseri - Izmir – Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kusadasi
Leave Cappadocia behind and get to Kayseri airport for your flight to Izmir, possibly with a connection in Istanbul. On arrival, meet your guide and explore Izmir with the Agora Open Air Museum and the historical Elevator, the best place to get a panoramic view of the city, before moving on to Kusadasi, the gateway to Ephesus.
Day 7: Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Kusadasi
Focus the day on Ephesus, a ruined Greek city that is famed in its day for the nearby Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk around to explore the many monuments in the majestic archaeological site of Ephesus, including the Arcadian Way, the Antique Theater, the Roman Baths, and the Celsus Library. Before returning to Kusadasi, you will also visit the Shrine of the Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St. John about 5km from Ephesus.
Day 8: Kusadasi – Bodrum
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Bodrum
Continue south and you will reach Bodrum after about 2.5 hours. On arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the otherworldly scenery of the Aegean Sea.
Day 9: Bodrum
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Bodrum
Scan the city with your guide. Discover the Bodrum Castle built by the Knights of St. John and with four towers bearing the names of English, French, German, and Italian, the four nations responsible for their construction. Proceed to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. From the remains and the renatured model, you can imagine how it looked and why it was regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Proceed to see the symbolic windmills and explore Bodrum Antique Theater.
Day 10: Bodrum - Istanbul – Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Free in the day until your guide meets and escorts you to the airport in Bodrum for your flight to Istanbul to connect with your homebound flight.
