STARTING POINT: Arrival Istanbul Hotel's (4 days - 3 Nights) and continue Aegean Coast of Turkey, flight to Dalaman, sailing route from Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris (8 Days - 7 Nights).

TOUR ROUTE AND PROGRAM

Day 1 WEDNESDAY: Arrival Istanbul Our transfer team will pick you up at Istanbul Ataturk Airport and transfer you to the hotel, giving info about tours and overnight.

Day 2 THURSDAY: (Istanbul - Full day tours) After breakfast, visit to St. Sophia Museum, St. Sophia - is unquestionably one of the finest buildings of all time. Blue Mosque - famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmed. Hippodrome - built in the 4th century and used longtime as a center of sports (horse races, chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Grand Covered Bazaar - most attractive shopping center in Istanbul. Return to hotel and overnight. (B,L)

Day 3 FRIDAY: (Istanbul - Full day tour) After breakfast we will drive to Topkapi Palace - built in the 15th century by Mehmet the Conqueror and was the house of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years. No 1 sight to see in Istanbul because of the priceless and the largest collection of the jewels, porcelains, weapons, calligraphy of the Ottoman Sultans. Suleymaniye Mosque - Masterpiece of famous architect Sinan. Bosphorus Cruise on Boat - cruise through the waterway separating the two continents, magic Asia and Europe of marble Palaces. EXTRA: Offering dinner at a first class restaurant-with half a bottle of wine or a soft drink included. We will see a spectacular floor show of famous, Belly-Dancers, traditional live 1001 NIGHTS ANATOLIAN FOLKLORE groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singers. Late evening, return to hotel and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 4 SATURDAY: Istanbul and flight to Dalaman - Marmaris After breakfast, We transfer you to airport for your domestic flight to Marmaris way. An hour by plane and arrive at Dalaman airport. Your transfer to Boat for your magic Blue Voyage (7 Nights ). Embarking in Marmaris, welcome drink with the skipper. Detailed info about the daily life on board and cruising program. (B,D)

Day 5 SUNDAY: Sailing on board After breakfast we depart for Ekincik Bay. Some distance to the southeast of Marmaris where we will be met by a river boat which will take us to the site of ancient Caunos in delta of Dalyan River, and then upriver to the sulphur mud baths. The extensive sandy beaches of Dalyan delta are one of the last breeding places of the Mediterranean sea turtle 'Caretta Carettas' Dalyan tour is Extra (pp €25.00 (B,L,D)

Day 6 MONDAY: Sailing on board Even before you wake up in the morning, the yacht will leave Ekincik Bay so as to profit from the morning wind which usually blows off Dalaman beach. With all sails set you'll be served an uncomplicated sandwich breakfast. For lunch and drive into crystal clear water we will drop anchor in Manastir Bay. Later in the afternoon we will sail on to Bedri Rahmi Bay, named for a famous Turkish poet and painter who was the inventor of Blue Voyages. We will anchor in this lovely place for the night. (B,L,D)

Day 7 TUESDAY: Sailing on board On the day we will set sail for Tersane Island. Many centuries ago the people of this region built their wooden ships here. You can still see the ruins of the ancient shipyard. Later in the day we will sail on to Gocek, our anchorage for the night. (B,L,D)

Day 8 WEDNESDAY: Sailing on board After breakfast we leave Gocek for Kargi Bay, a beautiful place where we will have ample time for swimming, snorkeling, wind-surfing. In the afternoon we will go on to the town of Fethiye. There, a minibus will be ready to take us to the well known, picturesque lagoon OLUDENIZ (Extra pp €25.00). The long, white, sand and pebble beach extends into the sea, causing the clear water to shimmer brightly turquoise. When we return to the yacht, dinner will be ready. Later on we will surely spend some time in town, sightseeing, shopping. (B,L,D)

Day 9 THURSDAY: Sailing on board In the morning we will cross the quiet expanses of Fethiye Bay to Disibilmez. This little bay is a paradise for snorkeling fans, what's more it is also a meeting place for any kinds of fish just waiting to be caught. Good luck to any fisherman. We are going to have dinner on the beach this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 10 FRIDAY: Sailing on board After breakfast we will set sail for Kadirga Bay, where we will spend some swimming and surfing. Then we will sail on to Myra Island, for a last dive into the clear water of outer Marmaris Bay, to Paradise Island. With the setting sun, we will make a fast trip at the Marmaris Bay. (B,L,D)

Day 11 SATURDAY: Marmaris - Dalaman and flight to Istanbul Our last breakfast together. Then it is time to say Good bye until we meet again some other time for another cruise. Your transfer to airport for return back to Istanbul. After arrival Istanbul your transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. (B,)

Day 12 SUNDAY: Transfer to airport Breakfast and your transfer to Ataturk airport. (B,) Hopefully to see you an another tour in Turkey.

Price for 2003 Combine Cruise + Flights and istanbul tour

INCLUDED: Requested Hotel service (stars 5-4-3) - Multilingual licenced Guide service - A/C vehicles in tours with driver - All entrance fees - domestic flight tickets - On the boat F/B meal.

NOT INCLUDED: Passport and visa fees on arrival - Drinks on the meal - private expences minibar, phone etc in hotel room.

Price shown as above; in EURO and V.A.T included.
Rates are Per person Per week in double occupancy
Full Board ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) included in Cruise dates
Single supplement is included in the prices.
All Cabin Charter Gulets are 4 and 6 cabins (18 – 23mts)
All cabins have en-suite WC & showers (hot & cold).
There is a music set, VHF Radio telephone and a dinghy on each yacht.

THIS PACKAGE ALSO CAN BE HAVE WITHOUT ISTANBUL PART. YOU CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE TO THIS PROGRAM FROM MARMARIS ON STARTING.