Land and Cruise,Escorted Tours
Welcome to İstanbul! Upon arrival, make your own way to the hotel for check-in. Tonight, your tour guide will hold a welcome meeting.
After breakfast, enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Dolmabahçe Palace and the Hippodrome. Why not cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional Half Day Bosphorus Cruise (not included). Overnight in İstanbul. Meals: Breakfast
Today, we visit one of the most emotionally touching places in Türkiye, the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the original trenches and tunnels. Afterwards, we continue on to Çanakkale for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Start Planning Today
Our European travel specialists are ready to design the perfect itinerary for you: whether it's your first time or your fifteenth.
Mon–Fri 09:00am–17:00pm AEST · No obligation · Free expert advice
This morning, we depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award winning Troy Museum. We continue on to Bergama and visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive Temples and Library made it one of the most important cultural and political centres of the Ancient World. From Bergama, we head South to Kuşadası for our overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus, which was once a bustling trade hub and religious centre. Today, Ephesus whispers of ancient marvels, from the Site of the Temple of Artemis to the grand façade of the Library of Celsus and the impressive Amphitheatre. We will also visit the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, where artifacts from the ancient city bring its history to life. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Türkiye and at the carpet village, we will learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Afterward, we head to Şirince for a Wine tasting experience. Overnight stay in Kuşadası. Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a display of locally handcrafted Leather goods before we will head to Fethiye for your Gulet trip. Boarding in Fethiye Harbour around 15:00pm. Enjoy some swimming and snorkelling in Turunç Bay or Tarzan Bay. We will cruise past several islands towards Tersane Island (Dockyard Island), where the ruins of a former Greek Town and a once important naval shipyard may still be explored. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we depart for Hamam Bay. Enjoy a swim in the Ancient ruins of these Roman Baths built by Mark Antony as a gift for Cleopatra. We then cruise to Sarsala Bay, a striking pine surrounded Bay, from which you can take a 45 minute hike to an Ancient Lycian Town, notable mostly for inscribed Walls dating from the 3rd Century B.C. Bedri Rahmi Bay is our next stop, named after a famous Turkish painter. Jump in the clear blue water or explore the island. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we cruise towards Fethiye, passing the Yassıca Islands and Göcek Islands. Most of these small islands are unnamed but offer safe anchorage and secluded sandy beaches. Perfect for swimming, snorkelling or just soaking up some sun and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. A final stop and swim at Red Island before returning to Fethiye. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, your tour concludes. Say goodbye to our new friends for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Land and Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (fz)
