Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Library of Celsus, Ephesus
DAY 10 • Antalya • Perge and Aspendos Explore the ruins of Perge and Aspendos, two ancient sites nestled along the coast. Meals: B | Aspen Hotel or similar
DAY 11 • Fethiye • Embark ship Drive to the port of Fethiye. Then, we board our privately-chartered, traditional Turkish gulet. Meals: B, L, D | Turkish gulet
DAY 12 • Bay of Gemiler • Hike to Kayakoy Cruise to the Bay of Gemiler, and then drive near Kayakoy, a Greek“ ghost town,” which
we’ ll reach by hiking along a scenic trail. Later, cruise to Gemiler Island, with its sixthcentury Byzantine monastery. Meals: B, L, D | Turkish gulet
DAY 13 • Hike on the Turquoise Coast Our gulet docks in a scenic cove along the Turquoise Coast where we’ ll have opportunities for hiking and swimming. Meals: B, L, D | Turkish gulet
DAY 14 • Fethiye • Kuşadasi Disembark the gulet in Fethiye this morning and drive along the scenic Aegean coast to Kuşadasi. En route, stop in Şirince Village
for a stroll through its cobbled streets and enjoy some personal time to browse the local shops. Continue to Kuşadasi, where you’ ll enjoy dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, L, D | Charisma Hotel or similar
DAY 15 • Kusadasi • Explore Ephesus After breakfast, set out on a full day excursion to explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Visit the Ephesus Museum to view remarkable artifacts from the site. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for some personal time. Enjoy a festive Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: B, L, D | Charisma Hotel or similar
DAY 16 • Kusadasi • Izmir • Istanbul • Return to the U. S. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the İzmir Airport for your return flight home or to begin your post-trip extension in Northwest Turkey: Battlefields of Ancient Troy and Gallipoli & Istanbul.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the Turkish gulet on page 265.
Adventure Highlight
On Day 11, begin a four-night cruise along the Turquoise Coast aboard a private gulet, a modern version of the traditional wooden-hulled sailing vessels that plied the enchanting waters of the Aegean for centuries.
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www. oattravel. com / tmh
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