TU-32B / 15 Days
Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamon & Sardis with
One Week Marmaris-Marmaris Yacht Cruise along the Turkish Coast
Enjoy a 6-night land tour in Turkey,
with a one-week yacht cruise
covering the beautiful Turkish coast
along the round-trip route from
Marmaris to Fethiye and back,
visiting small coves, local villages
and attractive beaches.
Hotels

Included Services
 Dates & Rates Yacht Information
Itinerary
Day 1 New York - Istanbul
Fly from New York's JFK airport to Istanbul, Turkey.
 
Day 2 Istanbul - Izmir
Arrive in Izmir via Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel for overnight. Overnight in Izmir.
 
Day 3 Pergamon - Sardis
A full day excursion to Pergamon and Sardis. You will visit the ancient Acropolis with its Temple of Trajan and theater. Also visit Asclepion, the ancient world's great healing center. Then you will drive to Sardis, capital of the Lydian Empire in the sixth century BC, where you'll see one of the oldest synagogues in the world. Visit as well the Temple of Artemis and gymnasium. Overnight in Izmir (B, L)
 
Day 4 Ephesus - Kusadasi
A full day excursion to Ephesus. This glorious city, founded about 4,000 years ago, still surprises the visitor with its ruins. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her final years, and the sixth-century Basilica of St. John and Museum. In the evening, transfer to Kusadasi for overnight. (B, L)
 
Day 5 Kusadasi - Marmaris
Before noon you will be transferred to Marmaris to embark the yacht in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in the harbor. (B, D)

Day 6 Yacht Cruise
Starting the cruise in the morning. Ekincik. Optional excursion to Caunus. (B, L, D)

Day 7 Yacht Cruise
Agalimani bay, Manastir bay, Cleopatra bay. (B, L, D)

Day 8 Yacht Cruise
Tersane and/or Yassica Islands. Late in the afternoon arrive in Gocek for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

 
Day 9 Yacht Cruise
Cruise to Fethiye. Optional visit to the rock tombs. After lunch cruise to Oludeniz. Then Gemiler Island for overnight.
(B, L, D)
 
Day 10 Yacht Cruise
A long cruise of about 4 hours along the Disibilmez and Baba Islands to Ekincik. Overnight and dinner in one of the small bays here. (B, L, D)
 
Day 11 Yacht Cruise
Cruise to Inceada.In the afternoon cruising till Turunc through Kadirga and Kumlubuk. (B, L, D)

Day 12 Marmaris - Istanbul
After breakfast, you will disembark at Marmaris and you will be transferred to Izmir for your flight back to Istanbul. In Istanbul you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day 13 Istanbul
After breakfast depart for a full day tour of Istanbul. Visit the remnants of the Roman-period Hippodrome, the magnificent, sixth-century Byzantine church, Haghia Sophia, the 17th-century Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, once the residence of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries, and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

 
Day 14 Istanbul
A full day of sightseeing in Istanbul. In the morning visit Dolmabahce Palace. Then after visiting Spice Market, lunch at Daruzziyafe Restaurant, a historic restaurant located in the 16th century soup kitchens of the Suleymaniye Mosque. Then visit Suleymaniye Mosque. In the afternoon visit Chora Church and city walls. Then Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
(B, L)

Day 15 Transfer
Transfer to the airport after breakfast for the departure flight. (B)

 
Guaranteed Departure.
The land portion operates with a maximum of 18 guests.
Yacht cruise can have 6 to 24 guests depending on demand.
 
 
 
Hotels (click on hotel names to see details)
 Cities Hotels
Istanbul Dorint Park Plaza****
Kusadasi Korumar*****
Izmir Grand Mercure*****
 
 
 
Included Services
Round-trip airfare on Turkish Airlines' direct, non-stop flight from NY
(For connection flights from other cities in the USA please call.)
6 nights deluxe and superior first class hotel accommodation
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner during the land portion
Transport by a/c van or a/c deluxe motorcoach depending on size of group
Government-licensed, English-speaking tour guide
All tours mentioned in the itinerary
All entry fees
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
Porterage at hotels and tips for included breakfast, lunch and dinners
Service charges and local taxes in Turkey
Two domestic flights in Turkey
Two transfers to/from the harbor
One week cruise on classical wooden Turkish yacht with A/C cabins, including all meals,
bottled water and local wine during meals.
 
Not Included: Airport tax, visa for Turkey, gratuities for guide, driver and yacht crew,
items of a personal nature such as drinks with meals (except tea or coffee with breakfast)
during the land tour, medical services, phone calls, any shore excursions during the cruise etc.
Call for travel insurance.
 
 
 
Departure Dates and Rates
DEPART RETURN LAND/AIR LAND ONLY SINGLE SUPP.
Jun 19 Jul 03 $2,481 $1,700 $545
Jul 03 Jul 17 $2,481 $1,700 $545
Jul 17 Jul 31 $2,541 $1,786 $603
Jul 31 Aug 14 $2,541 $1,786 $603
Aug 14 Aug 28 $2,541 $1,786 $603
Aug 28 Sep 11 $2,541 $1,786 $603
Sep 11 Sep 25 $2,495 $1,700 $545
Rates are per person in double occupancy.
Please call for lower rates for groups of 4 or more.
 
 
Yacht Information
The yachts that will be used for these departures may have 3 to 12 cabins; each cabin with private facilities.
There may be 2 to 4 crew depending on the size of the yacht.
 
Breakfast on Deck
Double Cabin
Shower & Toilet
Deck
Saloon