TU-3F / 15 Days
Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamon & Sardis with
One Week Bodrum-Bodrum Yacht Cruise along the Gokova Gulf in Turkey
Enjoy a 6-night land tour in Turkey,
with a one-week yacht cruise
covering the beautiful Gokova Gulf.
Starting and ending in Bodrum, Turkey.
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 - Bodrum
Before noon you will be transferred to Bodrum. Embarkation, welcome drink and program briefing in Bodrum harbor. Dinner and overnight stay in the harbor or at a nearby cove. (B, D)

Day 6 Yacht Cruise
You will cruise to Karaada and Cati Bay. (B, L, D)

Day 7 Yacht Cruise
You will cruise to the region of 7 islands and Kufre Bay.
(B, L, D)
 
Day 8 Yacht Cruise
You will cruise to Longoz Bay and Karacasogut Bay.
(B, L, D)
 
Day 9 Yacht Cruise
You will cruise to Cleopatra Island, Degirmenbuku Bay and English Harbor. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Yacht Cruise
You will cruise to Akbuk Bay and Cokertme Bay. (B, L, D)
 
Day 11 Yacht Cruise
You will cruise to Oraklar and/or Ciftlik Bays. Dinner and overnight in Bitez Bay or Bodrum harbor. (B, L, D)

Day 12 Bodrum - Istanbul
After breakfast, you will disembark at Bodrum and you will be transferred to Bodrum airport 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.
Aug 21 Sep 04 $2,623 $1,857 $603
Sep 04 Sep 18 $2,662 $1,857 $603
Sep 18 Oct 02 $2,449 $1,804 $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