Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional ‘Half day Bosphorus cruise’.

Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.

2026 Itinerary: 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 the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

2027 and 2028 Itinerary: 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.

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

After breakfast, you’ll bid farewell to your fellow travellers and meet your driver for the next leg of your journey. Today’s route takes us through the scenic rural landscapes of Turkey as we make our way to Fethiye, a charming resort town on the Mediterranean coast. Once you’ve checked into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax and explore at your leisure.

Enjoy a leisurely morning soaking in the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful resort town. Later today, you’ll meet your crew and board your traditional gulet at Fethiye Harbour around 15:00. Our first stop will be Turunc Bay or Tarzan Bay, where you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters. As we cruise past picturesque islands, we’ll arrive at Tersane Island—also known as Dockyard Island—where you can explore the ruins of a former Greek settlement and a once-thriving naval shipyard.

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 BC. Bedri Rahmi Bay is our next stop, named after a famous Turkish painter. Jump in the clear blue water or explore the island.

Today we cruise towards Fethiye, passing the Yassica Islands and Gocek Islands. Most of these small islands are un-named 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.

Wake up to the gentle motion of the gulet and enjoy your final breakfast on board as we anchor in Fethiye Harbour. Disembarkation is at approximately 10:00 a.m., followed by a transfer to Dalaman Airport (DLM) for your onward journey.