7 Days Turkey Tour with Blue Cruise

7 Days Turkey Tour with Blue Cruise is a one-way travel experience combining Turkey’s most iconic historical sites with a relaxing Mediterranean gulet cruise. Starting in Istanbul, this itinerary covers Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Pamukkale before continuing to Fethiye for a 3-day Blue Cruise along the Turquoise Coast, ending in Olympos without backtracking.

Tour Overview

This 7-day one-way Turkey tour combines the country’s most important historical sites with a relaxing Mediterranean gulet cruise. Starting in Istanbul and ending in Olympos, the itinerary moves forward without backtracking and finishes with a 3-day boat cruise along the Turquoise Coast.

Progra m Highlights

• One-way route from Istanbul to Olympos

• Gallipoli Battlefields tour

• Troy & Pergamon combined in one day

• 2 nights in Kuşadası

• Guided Ephesus Ancient City visit

• Pamukkale & Hierapolis experience

• 3-day Fethiye to Olympos gulet cruise

• Land + sea travel in one package

Program

Day 1 – Istanbul → Gallipoli | Overnight in Çanakkale

Early morning departure from Istanbul. Guided tour of the Gallipoli Battlefields including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair. After the tour, continue to Çanakkale. Overnight stay in Çanakkale.

Day 2 – Troy → Pergamon → Kuşadası | Overnight in Kuşadası

Morning visit to Troy Ancient City. Continue to Pergamon to explore the Acropolis, ancient theater and Temple of Trajan. After the tour, drive to Kuşadası. Overnight stay in Kuşadası.

Day 3 – Ephesus | Overnight in Kuşadası

Full-day guided tour of Ephesus Ancient City. Visit the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Marble Road and Temple of Hadrian. Return to Kuşadası in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Kuşadası.

Day 4 – Pamukkale → Bus to Fethiye | Overnight in Fethiye

Early departure to Pamukkale. Explore the white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis. After the tour, transfer to Denizli Bus Station. Intercity bus ticket to Fethiye is provided. Overnight in Fethiye.

Day 5 – Fethiye to Olympos Gulet Cruise | Overnight on Board

Boarding the gulet in Fethiye Harbor in the late morning. Cruise begins along the Turquoise Coast with swimming stops at scenic bays. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 6 – Mediterranean Cruise | Overnight on Board

Full day cruising along the coastline with swimming breaks in turquoise bays. Relax on deck and enjoy the sea. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on the gulet.

Day 7 – Olympos Arrival | Tour Ends

Early morning cruise toward Demre. Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at Demre Harbor around late morning. and tranfer to Olmypos, Tour ends.

Sites Visited

• Gallipoli Battlefields

• Troy Ancient City

• Pergamon Acropolis

• Ephesus Ancient City

• Pamukkale & Hierapolis

• Turquoise Coast & Olympos

Transport & Guide

• Hotel pick-up in Istanbul

• Air-conditioned vehicles for land tours

• Professional English-speaking guide (land tour)

• Intercity bus ticket from Denizli to Fethiye

• Gulet boat with professional crew

Meals

• Lunches during land tour: included

• Gulet cruise: breakfast, lunch and dinner included

• Drinks are extra

Duration

• 7 Days / 6 Nights

What’s Included

• Land transportation during the tour

• Professional tour guide (land part)

• 1 night Çanakkale accommodation

• 2 nights Kuşadası accommodation

• 1 night Fethiye accommodation

• Pamukkale to Fethiye bus ticket

• 3-day gulet cruise accommodation

• Meals on the gulet (B/L/D)

Not Included

• Entrance fees to sites

• Lunches during land tour

• Drinks on the boat

• Personal expenses

Why Choose This Tour

• Covers Turkey’s top highlights in one route

• No backtracking, time-efficient travel

• Land tour + boat cruise in one package

• Perfect balance of culture and relaxation

• Ideal for travelers continuing along the coast