Highlights of Turkey&Blue Escape - 14 Days

Tour Code:TAT-0017

  • 14 Days
  • Sunday
  • Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Pamukkale, Blue Cruise (Kas > Ucagız)

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Date
Adult (12+)
Child (7 to 11)
Child under 6 not allowed
Hotel Selection
Package Selection
Single Room
Twin Room
Triple Room
Single Room: 1 person in a room
Twin Room: 2 people in a room
Triple Room: 3 people in a room

Season:
Sunday (1st Apr-10th Oct)
Departure Point:
Istanbul / SAW Airport
You will be greeted with a sign your name is written on it.
Ending Point:
Istanbul / SAW Airport
Duration:
14 Days / 13 Night
Service Basis:
Sit in coach (small group)
 
Sılver&Gold Package:
The tour has 2 different hotel categories and prices: Silver and Gold packages. You can choose package options on the Platform when making a reservation. (ıf the platform permits) Otherwise, you can make a reservation through the silver package and after booking, you can contact our team for Gold Package upgrade.
 
Silver Package Hotels:
Istanbul: Celal Sultan Hotel or Similar
Kusadasi: Efe Boutique or Smilar
Cappadocia: Melekler Evi Cave or Similar
Antalya: Best Western Khan Hotel or Similar
4 Days 3 nights cruising - standard Gulet
 
Gold Package Hotels:
Istanbul: Sura Hagia Sopiha or Similar
Kusadasi: Charisma De Luxe or Smilar
Cappadocia: Dere Suites or Similar
Antalya: Ramada Plaza Hotel or Similar
4 Days 3 nights cruising - standard Gulet
 
Additional Info:
If you cannot find the service you need, please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
Day tours are English guided and shared basis
Guiding in your own language is upon availability and may require addıtıonal charge.
 
Additional Info / Cruise
A standard gulet is provided for this cabin charter. Some may be equipped with air conditioning and will only be used if specified on your cabin charter information and itinerary. Yachts are determined on your arrival. Gulet cannot be predetermined or guaranteed at time of booking. All our yachts have yacht insurance. We advise all travellers to take out their own individual travel insurance.
Allocation of cabins is done on site. All gulets and cabin layouts are different, cabins are not pre-determined.  On these cruises, you may be roomed in a twin, double, triple or quad cabin depending on your group breakdown. Where possible, TAT will do their best to room couples in a double cabin, and individuals in a twin room of a person of the same sex. For individual travellers who do not want to be assigned with another passenger, single supplement cabins are available. All cabins have private bathrooms with toilet and shower.
All efforts will be made to follow this itinerary, however, in cases of poor weather and/or sea conditions, this schedule may change. This could include altered daily plans and overnight stops. In these situations all efforts will be made to consult customers on alternative options, no money will be refunded. 
Your cabin charter is a non-guided tour. There is no local guide on board providing information on the sites and locations.
 

Linen is provided on board but please bring your own bath and beach towels.
Its not aloud to bring your own drinks to the boat.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer we will visit from the garden.
Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
Bagga allowence is 25kg+8kg hand luggage for domestic flights
Admission Fee(per person):
-Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 55 USD
-Hagia Sophia: 30 USD
-Ancient Ephesus: 45 USD
-House of Mary: 15 USD 
-Pamukkale: 35 USD
-Goreme Museum: 25 USD
-Underground City: 15 USD
-Zelve (Pasabag) 15 USD
-Perge: 12 USD
-Aspendos: 16 USD
-Kursunlu Waterfall: 10 USD
Note: 
-The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.
-Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
 
Important Note:
When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located,  has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
 

Highlights:
- Explore amazing destinations along the journey such as; Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Antalya
- Listen history about Romans, Byzantine, Ottomans, and early Christians from your expert local guides
- Experience life of locals, enjoy shopping in local bazaars
- Discover the beautiful bays of the Mediterranean with a 4-day gullet cruise
- Swim in coves where blue meets green, Walk in history and nature
- Enjoy sunbathing and peace on gulet, Make friends with your new travel companions
- Enjoy the unique flavors of the Turkish cuisine will be served for you
Overview:
This is a customized 14 days Land tour & Blue cruise package by plane - start and end in Istanbul. This package gives you an opportunity to explore the UNESCO sights of Turkey and cruising the most beautiful turquoise bays of Mediterranean. Visit Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe, Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean holds Mary House and the temple of Artemis, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Cappadocia; The land of Beautiful horses and home of the fairy chimneys, Antalya; where green meets Blue. Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights to down to Kas, is the most popular route along the Turquoise Coastline. Travelling on a Turkish gulet, this blue cruise has something for everyone. From the ancient cities and sights to crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkeling.
Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul (Sunday)
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(No Meal)
Day 2 Treasures of Istanbul (Monday)
(09:00 - 16:00)
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.  Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.  At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 3 HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Kayseri (Tuesday) 
(09:00 - 13:00)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, leave your luggage at the lobby. According to your pick up time meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia. Next, Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history and beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver and driven to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast)
Day 4 Fairy Chimneys Tour (Wednesday)
(09:30 - 16:00)
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast-Lunch)
 Day 5 Underground Cities Tour (Thursday)
(09:30-16:00)
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. 
Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 6 Konya&Antalya (Friday)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. Today you visit 700-years-old Sultanahni Caravanserail (ancient traders and travellers on silk road) Then, the museum of 13th century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love. After lunch travel to Antalya. Check ın. Overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Optional: Depending on your request and flight availability, land drive can be upgraded as flight for today at the additional cost of 150 USD per person.If a flight upgrade is selected, there will be no visit to Konya and lunch and airport transfers will be provided by us.
Day 7 Kas / Board on Boat (Saturday) 
(12:00)
Upon your pick up time from the hotel meet your driver and drive to kas where you board on your boat. Once every guest completes boarding, the boat will depart from Kas. The boat will stop at ‘’Hıdayet Cove’’ Dinner. Overnight on board.
(Breakfast-Dinner)
 Day 8 Adalar Cove, Inonu Cove (Sunday)
After breakfast, sail to ‘’Adalar’’ enjoy swim untıl tea break. After tea break, sait to Inonu Cove. Dınner. Overnight on board
(Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 9 Yaglica Cove, Aquarium Cove, Kocakari Cove (Monday)
After breakfast sail to ‘’yaglica cove’’, swim in crytstal clear water. Then sail to Aquarium Cove. Lunch and tea break will be served here. Later sail to Kocakarı Cove. Dinner. overnight on Board.
(Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 10 kalekoy, Ucagiz  (Tuesday)
After breakfast, sail to Kalekoy. Swiming will be here. And also, you can visit kalekoy. After Lunch, sail to Ucagiz port. Meet your driver there and drive to your hotel in Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast)
Day 11 Perge&Aspendos&Kursunlu Waterfall Tour (Wednesday)
(08:30 - 16:30)
According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. The first visiting place is Perge, one of the largest and most popular ancient city in the Pamphylia region. Perge was the capital of Pamphylia then eventually came under Roman rule in 133B.C. and this is when it flourished most and indeed most of the ruins that are left today are from that area. You will see the Agora, Roman Baths, Colonnaded Street, Nympharium and also Grand amphitheater which could hold 15.000 people.
Our second visiting place is Aspendos Ancient Theatre.  Probably an earlier ancient theatre, was built 2nd century on the site. The Aspendos theatre can hold over 20,000 and ıs still being used for festivals and music concerts.
After lunch at the local restaurant on a nearby river, we depart for Kursunlu Waterfall Enjoy fresh pine scent, cool atmosphere, and spectacular waterfalls. Overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 12 Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Kusadasi (Thursday)
(07:00 - 19:00)
Upon early pick up from your hotel, drives to Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where, in history, people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared a worlds heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.. After tour travel to Kusadasi. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 13 Ancient Ephesus Tour (Friday)
(09:00-16:00)
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler. Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.  Overnight in Kusadasi
(Breakfast-Lunch)
Day 14 Flight to Istanbul (Saturday)
Today is the last of our service. Flight from Izmır to Istanbul will be arrange according to your request. End of our service. 
(Breakfast)

 


All efforts will be made to follow this itinerary, however, in cases of poor weather and/or sea conditions, this schedule may change. This could include altered daily plans and overnight stops. In these situations all efforts will be made to consult customers on alternative options, no money will be refunded. 
Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show at specified meeting time.
The provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
Its highly recommended to make a travel insurance for your holiday, as the provider can not be held responsible for the incident(s) which may occur during the tour.
Amendments caused by the flights are upon availability and may require supplement fee.
Cancellations and changes made on purchased flight tickets are applied according to the cancellation and refund policies of airline companies.
The provider cannot be held responsible for letter mistakes that may occur from names forwarded to us for the purchase of flight tickets.
Tax: Included
Cancellation Policy: Hotels, Airport Transfers, Tours can be cancelled without any penalties 14 day(s) prior to first service date. Cancellations and changes made on purchased flight tickets are applied according to the cancellation and refund policies of airline companies

 


2 night accomodatıon in Istanbul
2 night accomodatıon in Kusadasi
3 night accomodation in Antalya
3 night accomodatıon in Cappadocia
4 Days 3 nights cruising
Economic class domestic flight tickets
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Drinking water on board
Port & Marina fees, taxes and fuel
Transfer services from/to Airports on private basis
Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle 
 

Admission fees for all sightseeings mentioned in the itinerary
Beverage with meals
Tips for the guides & drivers (0ptional)
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