Vacation on the Turquoise Coast
Istanbul | Ephesus | Dalyan | Gulet Yacht Charter (10 Days)
This is a great family itinerary to keep children and adults engaged! Delight in Istanbul’s old city sights, marvel at ancient Ephesus, chug down Dalyan’s river, and swim and sail at some of the Turkish Aegean’s most stunning hidden spots in your private gulet yacht charter.
Wondering what is a gulet? Read about this traditional handcrafted Turkish boat.
Highlights
- Experience the energetic city of Istanbul, a bridge between continents
- Tour the Sultanahmet district, the keeper of Istanbul’s ancient landmarks
- Enjoy a ferry cruise on the Bosphorus waterway
- Step back in time at ancient Ephesus
- View ancient rock-cut tombs from a riverboat in Dalyan
- Sail Turkey’s stunning Aegean coast in a traditional wooden gulet
- Swim at gorgeous bays and hidden coves
- Visit the coastal market town of Fethiye and the ‘ghost town’ of Kayakoy
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Istanbul and private transfer to your hotel in the Old City. | Istanbul |
| Day 2 | Full-day private tour including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. | Istanbul |
| Day 3 | Full-day private tour including Topkapi Palace, Spice Market, and a Bosphorus boat ride. | Istanbul |
| Day 4 | Flight to Izmir and private transfer to your hotel in the area nearby Ephesus. | Ephesus |
| Day 5 | Full-day private excursion: Ephesus and Terrace Houses, Archaeology Museum and included farm-fresh lunch. | Ephesus |
| Day 6 | Private transfer to Dalyan for a river boat ride. Continue on to Gocek for embarkation on your private gulet. Gulet sailing: Aga Limani & Tersane Coves and Cleopatra's Sunken Baths. | Private Gulet |
| Day 7 | Gulet sailing: Göcek Coves and Ancient Lydae. | Private Gulet |
| Day 8 | Gulet sailing: Gemiler Island and Kayaköy ghost village. | Private Gulet |
| Day 9 | Gulet sailing: Fethiye town and its bays and coves. | Private Gulet |
| Day 10 | Disembark the boat and private transfer to the airport for departure. |