Istanbul and 4 Days long Blue Cruise in Bodrum

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Istanbul food tour
    • Istanbul old city tour
    • Bodrum to Bodrum Blue Cruise

What's this trip about?

    Hermes, the Greek God of #travel, was revered as a “bringer of dreams.” #istanbul is a city that beats to a different #rhythm, that veritably exudes passion and charm. Your handcrafted #tour of #Istanbul allows you to linger in the beauty of #Europe’s stylish city, glowing with #culture, #heritage, #cuisine, and timeless #charm. Blue Cruise is one of the most relaxing vacations you can ever have for a lifetime.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityIstanbul, Turkey
End CityBodrum, Turkey

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Sailing

Destinations

  • Turkey

Attractions

  • Istanbul

Activities

  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Sailing
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • English speaking guide.
    • Entrance fees to the museums in Istanbul.
    • Blue cruise in Bodrum.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul Arrival

On arrival, you will meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Accommodation in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul Food Tour

From kebabs to baklava to Turkish delight, Turkish food is famous worldwide. While many people have enjoyed more than the odd kebab in their time, there is so much more to Turkish food than just kebabs, as you will discover on the Istanbul Food Tour. The tour takes yo...

Day 3: Istanbul Old City Walk

You will meet with your guide at 09.00 am at your hotel reception. Together we will walk/drive to the old city. This is a walking tour, as all the places are less than 5 minutes walking distance from each other. The time starts at the Topkapi Palace, which was the mai...

Day 4: Bodrum

Flight to Bodrum and transfer to the harbor. Boarding starts at 3.30 pm from Bodrum Harbor. You will be informed about the cruise itinerary and the Gulet. Afterward, you will have free time to visit the town’s highlights. You can take a walk to the old city by passing...

Day 5: Orak Island and Cokertme

After breakfast, we will cruise to Orak Island. A swimming break is given in the crystal blue waters of Orak Island, and after lunch, we will proceed to Cokertme, a cute fishing village, for dinner and an overnight stay. The guests who desire can go ashore for a bit of a walk.

Day 6: Seven islands

Before breakfast in the early hours, we will cruise to Seven Islands. After visiting Kufre Bay, our first stop in the Seven Islands, we anchor at Uzun Liman-Long Port. Afterward, we will move to Ayinda Bay for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7: Cleopatra Island

The day starts by cruising to Sedir (Cleopatra) Island. This island resembles an open-air museum with its tiny beach and ancient ruins that you cannot find anywhere else. In the afternoon, we will anchor at Karacasogut. Disembarkation from the Gulet by 16.30 pm. Transfer to your hotel in Bodrum.

Accommodation in Bodrum.

Day 8: Bodrum

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,550
Price per day$319
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Daniel Ohad

Oct 2022

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Istanbul on Food with Furkan

Despite the rain, the private and guided Istanbul food tour was terrific, engaging and delicious. The best part of the tour was our guide Furkan, who was so knowledg...

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Robert C.

Feb 2022

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Luxury travel Turkey.

Furkan did a wonderful job organizing our 10 days long trip to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Bodrum he provided plenty of guidance in every part of t...

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Robert Campus

Feb 2022

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Luxury travel Turkey.

Furkan did a wonderful job organizing our 10 days long trip to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Bodrum he provided plenty of guidance in every part of t...

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Private Istanbul Walking Tours

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Private Istanbul Walking Tours offer custom-designed journeys for those seeking the exceptional. We are the expert in bespoke trips to Istanbul and beyond Turkey. Each tour is carefully designed and crafted to provide a relaxed half a day or a full day of entertaining and informative sightseeing. Our guests have full freedom on our tours. We tailor each private tour individually.

"Private Istanbul Walking Tours is a tour operator based in Istanbul specializing in custom-designed private tours in Turkey. We are the expert in bespoke trips to Turkey. Each tour is carefully designed and crafted to provide a relaxed half a day or a full day of entertaining and informative sightseeing. Every traveler requires the same amount of care and attention. So we understand what it’s like to journey to a destination where you might not know what is locally accepted. That’s what we’re here for: to make your trip easy and comfortable, and to make your travels inspirational and immersive. 

As an Association of Turkish Travel Agents (TURSAB) member (license number 12755, registered as Off The Beaten Path Travel Agency) we are able to organize (and officially allow) all types of travel services in Turkey. We have been leading and organizing tours for groups and individuals for over 12 years. We have shown Turkey, especially Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Gallipoli, Antalya, and Pamukkale to travelers from many countries from almost all continents. We have experience in classic, cultural and culinary tours. We have also arranged and guided tours for people who suffer from different disabilities. We welcome slow walkers and people with reduced mobility, on wheelchairs including single wheelchair travelers, hearing impaired, and visually impaired or blind people with companions."

Customer service and the personal touch. We are the expert in bespoke trips to Turkey. We tailor each private tour individually.


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What's excluded

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Gratitudes
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Meals Included

4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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