Day 1: Istanbul

Arrival at Istanbul International Airport. You will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Istanbul

Following breakfast, we drive to the 'Old City' where we visit the Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Our next visit is to the the spectacular Topkapi Palace. Built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453-1852) and we see the extravagant Treasury, the priceless Chinese porcelain. Optional Turkish Night excursion; a dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3: Istanbul–Ankara

This morning, you may take an optional Bosphorus cruise and tour of St.Sophia. This church - later on renovated as mosque - turned museum takes the breath away with the sheer architectural size of its interior and magnificent dome. Afternoon departure for Ankara around 15:00 hrs and late arrival at Ankara. (B,D)

Day 4: Ankara–Cappadocia

Morning departure to view Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Visit the Mouseleum of Ataturk,father of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia, touring a 13th century caravan inn en route. The natural wonder of Cappadocia is a result of volcanic deposits being eroded away by wind and water over millions of years. These soft rocks were hollowed out by early Christians and used as secret dwellings as they were being sought first by their Roman and later by their Byzantine persecutors. Overnight in Cappadocia (B,D)

Day 5: Cappadocia

Optional hot-air baloon tour; you may experience of floating thru volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with sunrise of Cappadocia. The original tour keeps on to Goreme’s rock chapels decorated with 6th century frescoes, Pasabagi, Red Valley and Avanos for having a pottery workshop in a cave. Visit to underground city of Sarhatli. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia (B,D)

Day 6: Cappadocia – Pamukkale

Drive to Pamukkale. En route we visit the famous mouseleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana also known as Rumi. Drive to Pamukkale , dinner and overnight (B,D)

Day 7: Pamukkale–Marmaris

Today is the day to pay an early morning visit unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades, and also pay a visit to one of the first modern spa centers of the ancient world, Hierapolis. Hierapolis was named after Hiera, wife of the founder of Pergamon. Transfer to Marmaris and overnight (B,D)

Day 8-15: Weekly Marmaris-Fethiye-Marmaris yacht cruise

Day 15: Marmaris

End of our tour.We leave the Gulet with best wishes to see you again and a pleasant journey homeward.(B)