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10 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-30 people
easy
Experience the perfect blend of culture, history, nature, and relaxation on this 10-day journey through Türkiye’s most captivating destinations. Begin your adventure in Istanbul, where East meets West in a mesmerizing mix of imperial mosques, grand bazaars, and Bosphorus views. Then, unwind in Dalyan, a hidden gem known for its natural beauty, mud baths, and the ancient rock tombs of Kaunos. Finally, embrace the serene beaches and turquoise waters of Fethiye, a coastal paradise ideal for sailing, exploring hidden coves, or simply soaking up the sun. This tour combines cultural exploration with coastal leisure, making it perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike.
Duration
10 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-30 people
Tour Code
CCTT10DIIDF
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

İstanbul
İstanbul
Arrival
at the airport in Istanbul. You will be greeted by our local representatives
after exiting the customs and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. There, you
will get a quick briefing from the tour guide about the itinerary. Rest of the
day free to start your exploration of this legendary city. Overnight in
Istanbul.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Bosphorus Dinner
Cruise included)
Our
professional guide will meet you at your hotel’s lobby at 08:30, and we’ll
start our Student Tour in Istanbul. Today, our first stop will be Saint Sophia
or Hagia Sophia, built by the emperor Justinian in 532 - 537. Designed and
built as a church For over 1000 years, it was the largest cathedral in the
world and the center of the Orthodox. Today, it is a touristic and spiritual
centre for Christians, Muslims, and other religious groups. Next, we’ll visit
Topkapı Palace, which served as the administrative centre of the Ottoman Empire
for over 400 years, from the 15th to the 19th centuries, and as the home of the
Sultans and their families. Here, we will also visit the Hagia Irene Church,
located in the garden of Topkapı Palace. Afterwards, we will have lunch at a
local restaurant and explore Hippodrome Square; We will see the Serpent Column
brought from Delphi from Greece, the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of
Wilhelm ll, and the tombs of Ottoman sultans and princes. Next, we will visit
the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, which is the most splendid
Ottoman mosque in Istanbul, Built between the years 1609 and 1617, it is best
known for its 6 minarets and blue Iznik tiles that lend the mosque its name.
The students can compare the architecture of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque on
the spot here. Finally, we will visit the Grand Bazaar, which has over 4,000
shops full of hidden treasures and authentic items. End of the tour, return to the hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe
and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble,
fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see the
magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce
Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace.
On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble
facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists, gather every
sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance
with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI
FORTRESS (view from boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the
conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect
the infamous Bosporus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of
military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from
boat), is the summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original
renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens
with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish
restaurant. After the lunch we will
then take you to the GRAND
SPICE BAZAAR, which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices
for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish
Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs
such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and
many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to flight to Dalaman,
arrival and our driver will meet you on arrival then transfer to Dalyan, we
will accommodate you at a bespoke, private wellness retreat, situated high up
on a mountain, nestled in a pine forest with stunning panoramic views and
sunsets over Iztuzu beach. An idyllic place to practice your yoga in the most
beautiful location, chill out in the ancient olive garden, swim in a natural
rock pool and detox the body and mind. Breath in the fresh mountain air
(non-smoking retreat), Make some friends for life, find yourself in this
spiritual place and learn to relax . Overnight in Dalyan.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Dalyan boat tour is a truly unforgettable trip and a perfect way to know about
your holiday destination in Dalyan.
We will leave the harbour at 10am and travel down the beautiful river past the
Lycian rock tombs towards the beach, stopping on route to see turtles and catch blue crabs.
Arrive at beach for swim, relax, walk and sunbathe…
Pleasure boats pass through the Dalyan River – a nesting site for loggerhead
turtles – on their way to the ruins of ancient Caunos and Iztuzu beach. And
finally there is a fountain of youth: in the form of mud baths which was
visited also many famous people. It is fun, it is rejuvenating and it, surely,
is great chance for an unusual snapshot.
Come back to boat for a leisurely BBQ lunch then go to hot springs and mud bath
for a rejuvenating afternoon and a swim in the lake, return to the harbour at
6pm. Overnight in Dalyan.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Breakfast at your hotel, free time then we will transfer you to Fethiye,
arrival and it will be your free day on your own, Overnight in Fethiye.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We pick you up from your hotel in the morning and transfer you to harbour. In
Fethiye you will board the comfortable gulet, No other boat trip in Turkey can
match the beauty of the Gocek 12-islands. The coastline is plunging into the
depths of the sea and of small, golden sandy bays. The sea is crystal clear to
extreme depths. Vertigo sufferers beware! Any one view has a thousand shades of
blue intermingled with sea greens and the sparkling, dazzling reflection of the
sun in the rippling waves. You will stop off numerous times for dips in the
sea, strolls along the sand, paddling in Cleopatra’s pool and for anamazing
onboard lunch. The tour finishes at about 16.00 then we drop you back to your
hotel.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
Are
you ready for an adventure in Fethiye? Now it is time to make it an adventure!
Fly like a bird over the Blue Lagoon at Oludeniz. Feel like you are flying in
the sky and enjoy breathtaking sunset. When your pilot controls your speed, you
can take outstanding photos with your camera.
Our Professional pilots brief you about paragliding. In
order to fly, you just need to walk a few step or run for short distance. Then
the canopy is filled with air. With the help of the wind, you start to
experience the joy of paragliding. Overnight in Fethiye.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We pick you up from your hotel at about 8.00am then drive to Tlos ancient city
where we will see the Lycian rock tombs, the theatre and the castle. Then, we
will continue to Yakapark National Park for lunch. We finish our tour at
Saklikent Gorge which is the second largest gorge in Europe. There will be some
optional excursions to walk up through the gorge or you may like to raft down
the gorge on a giant tube.
End of the day we will drop you back to your hotel and overnight in Fethiye.
(Breakfast included)
Breakfast at your hotel then it will be your free day on your own then in the
afternoon, transfer to airport and flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to
your hotel, Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast at your hotel, our tour concludes and it is time for us to say
goodbye. We will take you to the airport in time for you to catch your
international flight back home and we will wish you a very pleasant flight. We
hope to see you again on another TravelShopBooking Tour.
3 Night Accommodation in Istanbul – Central Palace Hotel
2 Night Accommodation in Dalaman - Hilton
Dalaman Sarigerme Resort
4 Night Accommodation in Fethiye Ocean Blue High Class Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your
booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a
Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost
Professional
English - speaking tour guides
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Airport transfers as per itinerary
Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Guided
Istanbul Old Town Byzantine & Ottoman Imperior Relics Tour
Bosphorus
Dinner Cruise Tour
Guided
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided
Dalyan - Boat Tour
Guided
Fethiye-12 Islands Cruise
Paragliding
Tour
Guided Saklıkent Tlos Yakapark Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in
the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
City Tax
Parking fees
Service Charges and taxes
International flight tickets
Domestic flight ticket from Istanbul to Dalaman
Domestic flight ticket from Dalaman to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Tipping
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section