15 Days Private Turkey Tour with Blue cruise 2

You will arrive to the New Istanbul Airport. Here, you will meet your warm travel agent employee to get a transfer to your authentic hotel. You will stay in Istanbul for that night.
Meals : Dinner
Hotels : Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Your private guided Turkey tour will start with the Ottoman heritage in Istanbul. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the tour from Blue Mosque completed in 1616. Next, you will visit the famous Topkapi Palace. This palace has a comprehensive collection of the belongings of the sultans for the last five centuries. You can visit the Harem to witness the imperial lifestyle. You will walk the road to the Imperial Council called Divan Yolu. Next, you will have your lunch in a local restaurant. You will walk on the cobble stones streets to see the Rustem Pasha Mosque completed in 1561 by Sinan the Architect. Next, you will go to the famous Spice Market where the goods of the Venetians and Genoese and eastern spice were sold in the ancient times. Your tour will end at Grand Bazaar which was the most important shopping area of the ancient todays. You can shop in this amazing bazaar. After having your dinner, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

After having your breakfast in your hotel, you will discover the Edirne city centre. You will visit the famous Selimiye Mosque that has a magnificent large dome and 4 narrow minarets. The mosque is an important work of art in the former Ottoman capital. The embellished interior area shows the meticulous and detailed craftsmanship. The marble courtyard and high-quality Iznik tiles are the best example of manufacturing of those times. This mosque is the amazing architectural success of the famous Architect Sinan and one of the best examples of an Ottoman Islamic Social Complex. One of the landmarks of UNESCO World Historical Site List, the old city centre as well as the old mosque, Ali pasha Arasta bazaar and Sultan Beyazid II complex are the places you will see. You will also visit Darüssifa which was a mental treatment centre in the Ottoman times that used water and sound to calm the sick people. You will have your lunch in a traditional Turkish restaurant in the old city centre. Then, you will visit Edirne grand synagogue which is a historical Sephardi synagogue. The synagogue is considered to be the third largest in Europe and the largest in Turkey. After this visit, you will stay in luxury hotel in Edirne for the night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Hilly Hotel - Boutique Class - Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Edirne

Then, you will go to 5000 years old antique ruins of Troy listed in UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998. You will explore the mythical areas here. Also, you will get the chance to take photos of the replica of the famous wooden horse. From here, your private Turkey tour will continue in Canakkale where you will see the Dardanelles. You will spend the night in Canakkale.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Kolin Hotel – Buyuk Truva Hoteli

On this day, you will visit the historic metropolis of Assos. Here, you will explore the ancient ruins and authentic settlements. Your next stop will be Pergamon which is included in UNESCO world heritage list in 2014. You will see amazing examples of the Hellenistic architecture as well as an acropolis, amphitheatre, Zeus altar, and the second one-biggest ancient library around the world. You will discover the rich history of this ancient town. Then, you will drive to Kusadasi. You will spend the night in Kusadasi.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Charisma De Luxe Hotel - LaVista Boutique Hotel & Spa

On this day, you will visit Ephesus. You will follow the footsteps of famous ancient individuals such as Alexander the Great, Caesar, Cicero, Apostles Paul and John and many others in this city. Terrace Houses which require an extra entry fee shows the wealthiest Roman. The terrace houses are in an amazing condition. The mosaics and frescos in these houses are incredible. It is believed that the Virgin Mary was brought here by St John after the Crucifixion. It is believed that she spends her last years near Ephesus on an isolated mountaintop. For commemorate her, Franciscans constructed a chapel. The chapel is open for visitors. Pope has designated this chapel as a pilgrimage site for the Christians. You will visit the Temple of Artemis which is regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After tour drive back to Bodrum to get in to our gulet. Dinner will be on gulet, and we will spend the night there as well.
Meals : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ( Deluxe menu )
Accommodation : On Deluxe Gulet

Spend 15 days in Turkey with this tour. We will departure right after we had breakfast to cruise about three hours. We will cross Gokova Gulf’s mouth to get to Knidos. Knidos was one of the six Dorian Hexapolis’ leader cities, and is the place in between Mediterranean and Aegean. We will anchor in a harbor to see the ruins clearly, but since it is influenced greatly by the wind, captain will dock the gulet in Merisinck. Dinner will be on board, and so does overnight.
Meals : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner ( Deluxe menu )
Accommodation : On Deluxe Gulet

We will be sailing to Kisebuku Bay after we had our breakfast to have a swimming session. Then we will have lunch and get to Cokertme Bay. Dinner will be on board and we will spend the night there as well. This will be a great part of Turkey tours packages.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ( Deluxe menu )
Accommodation : On Deluxe Gulet

On the next day, we will get to Orak Island to swim and relax, and of course, get lunch. Our next destination will be Çiftik. When we are getting closer to the evening time, we will get to Bedroom harbor. We will eat dinner and spend the night on board. Enjoy your planned trip at Turkey.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ( Deluxe menu )
Accommodation : On Deluxe Gulet

We will have breakfast on board and leave the gulet to get to Pamukkale. Here, you will visit the Travertine Terraces and Hierapolis. The Travertine Terraces at Pamukkale are amazing looking mineral water ponds covered with calcite waters forming a set of terrace and ponds with amazing look. The terrace looks like a cotton or snow. This is why the Turkish name for this place is Pamukkale which means cotton castle. You will enjoy the white terraces. After that, you will transfer to your luxurious hotel. You will spend the night in Pamukkale.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Doga Thermal Health & Spa - Hotel Colossae Thermal Spa

After breakfast leave to hotel. After 4 hours arrival Bursa. . In this city, you will see the early 15th century Green Mosque and the Green Tomb which is the burial location of Sultan Mehmet I in 1421. This mosque is important with its imperial significance Mosque as well as its architecture with 20 domes and 12 giant pillars. You will have your lunch in a famous Kebab Restaurant to taste the authentic food. Our last stop today will be the famous Bazaar and Kozahan which are the silk caravanserais. You will transfer to your hotel when your Bursa tour is completed. You will stay in Bursa for that night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Sheraton Bursa Hotel

On the 13th day, you will travel to Iznik (Ancient Nicaea) after having your breakfast at the hotel. Iznik was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and it has been an important spot for Christianity around 325. When you arrive in this city, you will pass the ancient gates of the city to enter. The city walls surround Iznik are mostly preserved and offer an impressive scene. Then, you will visit the important ancient monuments in the city which are Hagia Sophia of Nicaea and the Mosque that has tiled minarets. When you take your lunch, you will set your journey to Istanbul. You will stay in Istanbul for that night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

On this day of your private tour, you will visit the Byzantine Relics. When you travel to Turkey, you can see different cultures across the country. Byzantine culture is one of them. You will start your tour with the Hippodrome at the middle of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Cisterns. Here, you will see the Serpentine Columns and Egyptian Obelisk. You will also visit the nearby Wilhelm German fountain. You will take your lunch in a local restaurant. Next, you will go to Chora Museum also known as Kariye Museum to see the amazing Byzantine frescoes. Your tour will end in the Basilica Cistern known as the Yerebatan Cistern. After having your dinner, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

This is the last day of your private travel Turkey tour. You will transfer you to the New Istanbul Airport three hours before your international flight.
Meals : Breakfast