DAY 01: ISTANBUL
Arrival to Istanbul, meeting and transfer to your hotel for check in.
Overnight
DAY 02: ISTANBUL
We will begin the Istanbul city tour by visiting the ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
We will then continue with Sultanahmet Mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles we then arrive to our last stop, which is the famous Hagia Sophia.
This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
After the tour you have the option to make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery.
The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul.
Overnight
DAY 03: ISTANBUL - FETHIYE HARBOUR - CLEOPATRA BAY
(Private Blue Cruise)
This morning we depart via domestic flight to Dalaman Airport. Transfer from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Harbour.
Enjoy some swimming or snorkeling at the tranquil Ag Bay where lunch will be served as well.
Our first night is spent in Cleopatra's Bay, where we can swim in the ruins of an ancient bath.
Overnight on board your Private Blue Cruise.
DAY 04: BEDRI RAHMI BAY - TERSANE ISLAND
(Private Blue Cruise)
After breakfast we cruise to the beautiful Bedri Rahmi Bay, named after one of the first Blue Voyagers who in 1973 painted a fish on a rock.
Here you can swim or take a walk on the island. We have lunch at Flat Island, and have a swim in the shallow waters at the small beach.
Dinner and your second night is spent nearby Tersane Island.
Overnight on board your Private Blue Cruise.
DAY 05: GOCEK - RED ISLAND - FETHIYE HARBOUR
Today we are cruising to Gocek to swim, snorkel or just soak up some sunshine. After lunch we cruise along a few more bays and have our last swimming stop at Red Island before returning to Fethiye Harbour.
Upon arrival to the harbour, you will be transferred to Dalaman Airport for a domestic flight back to Istanbul.
Overnight
DAY 06: ISTANBUL
After breakfast at 08:30am we depart for Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise, a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia.
The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages.
During the excursion you will pass the magnificent 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 is 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.
After the cruise, experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education.
You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leather wear show.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 07: ISTANBUL
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for final departure.
