The proposed journey
Tell us your dates, group size and preferred pace to personalise turkey's heritage with a four-day sailing section. The confirmed proposal will identify the visits and services arranged for you.
Detailed proposed itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
On arrival, the proposed airport meeting is followed by a transfer and check-in. Any free time depends on when the flight arrives.
The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Basilica Cistern; Roman Hippodrome; Blue Mosque; Hagia Sophia exterior; Topkapı Palace; Topkapı Harem; Grand Bazaar.
The proposed meeting is outside the Basilica Cistern before starting the walk. Hotel pickup is not assumed for this meeting-point format.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul — Cappadocia
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Bosphorus cruise; Galata Tower exterior; Çırağan Palace waterside view (viewed from the boat); Maiden's Tower waterside view (viewed from the boat); Rumeli Fortress (viewed from the boat); Spice Bazaar; İstiklal Avenue; Pera neighbourhood; Orthodox Patriarchate; Church of St George; Fener neighbourhood; Balat neighbourhood.
The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Day 4: Cappadocia
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Paşabağ Monks Valley; Devrent Imagination Valley; Avanos pottery town; Uçhisar Castle exterior viewpoint; Göreme Open-Air Museum; Göreme rock-cut churches.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
A sunrise balloon flight is optional and does not change the ground visits. Its operation is checked separately.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5: Cappadocia — Izmir
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Love Valley; Göreme panorama; Red Valley; Rose Valley; Çavuşin rock-cut settlement; Underground city; Pigeon Valley.
The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Love Valley and Göreme Panorama are alternative viewpoints in this route; the final plan identifies the selected one.
Day 6: Ephesus — Kuşadası
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Ephesus; House of the Virgin Mary; Temple of Artemis; Magnesia Gate; Odeon; Great Theatre of Ephesus; Temple of Hadrian; Library of Celsus.
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Overnight in Kuşadası.
Day 7: Kuşadası — Hierapolis
Follow the proposed visit sequence through Pamukkale; Hierapolis; Hierapolis basilica; Hierapolis theatre; Roman baths; Cleopatra’s Pool (optional).
The meal plan for this stage mentions lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
Day 8: Izmir–Antalya flight and the first sailing day
The route uses a morning air connection from Izmir to Antalya, followed by the transfer to the vessel and embarkation. The first coastal section passes Pirates’ Cave and Kekova’s sunken-city waters, then Simena Castle and the Lycian waterside tombs. The protected sunken-city area is a view from the boat, not a promised swimming or diving stop. The proposed night is on board in Gökkaya Bay. An evening outing ashore is optional and arranged separately.
Day 9: Yağlıca Bay, Kaş and Aquarium Bay
Sail to Yağlıca Bay for breakfast and a swimming period. Continue to Kaş for lunch and free time in the town, then sail to Aquarium Bay for the evening meal and overnight on board. The free period in Kaş is independent exploration, while the bay sequence remains part of the sailing route.
Day 10: Butterfly Valley, Ölüdeniz and St Nicholas Island
The vessel heads towards Butterfly Valley, with breakfast and time for swimming or relaxing. A walk towards the waterfall is optional. Continue to Ölüdeniz, where paragliding is a separate requested activity. The evening is planned around St Nicholas Island, with possible shore time among its ruins and an overnight stay on board. Water sports and food offered ashore or by other boats are not assumed to be included.
Day 11: Last bay, Fethiye and the flight to Istanbul
Begin with breakfast near St Nicholas Island, then sail to Samanlık Bay or Tarzan Bay for the final swimming and lunch period. Disembark at Fethiye and transfer to Dalaman Airport for the onward flight to Istanbul. On arrival, the proposal continues with an airport transfer and a hotel night in Istanbul; this is a hotel night, not another night on the vessel.
Day 12: Istanbul
The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.
The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 13: Istanbul
After checkout, the route ends with the transfer to the departure airport or the agreed disembarkation point. No further overnight stay is added on this day.
Services to agree with your enquiry
Tell us your travel dates, arrival and departure points, number of travellers and preferred pace. The final proposal separates the core visits from optional activities and specifies transfers, vehicle or vessel format, accommodation, admissions and meal arrangements. Private guiding or transport is only included when stated in that written proposal.
International travel, additional excursions, personal spending and other services are not assumed. Ask for the complete scope and applicable terms before agreeing the trip. Let us know your preferred guiding language when you enquire.
