Honeymoon Tour Package: Land & Sea Tour of Turkey

Touch down at Istanbul airport and get transferred to your hotel for overnight. There is the option to kick off your honeymoon with a cleansing and relaxing Turkish bath. This hotel will serve as your base for the rest of your tour in and around Istanbul’s top attractions.

Overnight at Istanbul

Start your land tour with a visit to one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture in the city, the Blue Mosque. Admires the 17th-century mosque’s iconic six minarets design on the outside before going on to the magnificent interior where breathtaking blue Izmir tiles decorate it.

From the Blue Mosque, head in the opposite direction to the Hagia Sophia- Istanbul’s grandest building. The Hagia Sophia is 1500 years old. Over the centuries, the structure has evolved from a medieval church to a mosque to a museum and a mosque again, giving it one of the world’s most bizarre architectural designs. Explore this remarkable cultural landmark and marvel at the marble pillars and priceless mosaics that decorate the complex’s interior.

Proceed to the Basilica Cistern- an underground cathedral-sized cistern that is supported by 336 columns. Marvel at the sheer size and ingenuity that went into constructing the structure before proceeding to the Topkapi Palace to glimpse into the past lives of Ottoman royalty. Enjoy beautiful porcelain collections from Japan and China, Holy relics, a romantic walk in the royal gardens, and the fine architecture of the palace.

Overnight at Istanbul | Meals: B

Start the third day with a visit to the Maiden’s tower- an iconic building sitting on a small island at the Bosphorus’s southern end. Here there is a museum to explore as you learn the tower’s history and a small restaurant where you can sample traditional Turkish dishes as you enjoy the scenic view of the bay.

After the tower, proceed for a cruise through the heart of Istanbul along the Bosphorus in each other’s arms as you enjoy a scenic view of Istanbul’s hidden attractions, including spectacular mosques and sumptuous palaces, before alighting at the spice market. At the bazaar, enjoy a rich aroma and splendid colors thanks to the thousands of spices and herbs sold there.

Overnight at Istanbul | Meals: B

From Istanbul, fly to Cappadocia and check-in at a cave hotel in Uchisar.

Overnight at Cappadocia | Meals: B

Kick-off the day with a spectacular hot-air balloon flight over the unique landscape of Cappadocia. Before a delicious local lunch, proceed to the top tourist attraction in Cappadocia, Goreme Open Air Museum. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to many medieval rock-cut churches decorated by impressive frescoes on the walls and roof.

After exploring the museum, proceed to Hermit’s Valley, known for the numerous fairy chimneys that give the area an awe-inspiring moonscape topography. Sculpted by nature, the landscape is home to countless rock-cut churches and houses cut into the fairy chimneys by the hermits of Cappadocia and makes for a fantastic photo stop.

From the valley, we head to Avanos with a long-standing tradition of pottery, dates back to the Hittite period. At one of the village’s workshops, enjoy the best of the town’s ceramic trade when a local master demonstrates his skills on the potter’s wheel, after which any of you can have a go at pottery.

Overnight at Cappadocia | Meals: B, L

Start your day with a tour of one of the largest underground cities in the whole of Anatolia- Kaymakli underground city. When the town was built is not entirely known. Still, this massive structure has served as a haven for centuries, and today, exploring its mazy connections makes for a memorable experience.

After several photo stops and a delicious lunch break, proceed back to your hotel from where you will get picked up in the evening for a Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at the Sarihan Caravanserai before dinner time.

Overnight at Cappadocia | Meals: B, L

Early the next morning, fly to Izmir, one of Turkey’s largest cities, where you will proceed to tour the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Walk the cobblestone streets of the city arm in arm as you marvel at the well-preserved ruins, including those of the grand Temple of Artemis, a 25,000-seater great theater, one of the largest libraries from the ancient world, and a gymnasium. The city also served as a religious center in the early days of Christianity and is the House of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St John.

Overnight at Sirince | Meals: B, L

Proceed to one of the most scenic places on earth, Pamukkale, famed for its breathtaking white steeped calcium pools. Start by exploring the ruins of the ancient Greco-Roman spa city of Hierapolis, visit the massive auditorium that is still in excellent condition, explore the necropolis, and tour the Agora. Cleopatra’s Pool is another spectacular attraction in the ruins that allows you to swim in the Phoenician princess’s favorite waters among the collapsed pillars of the temple of Apollo.

After a tour of the historic ruins, proceed to the white steeped pools of Pamukkale, famed for their stunning and unmatched beauty. Walk in the region’s warm waters before transferring to Bodrum to embark on your private gulet yacht. After boarding the yacht, spend the night in Bodrum Port, where you will enjoy your dinner.

Overnight on board | Meals: B, L, D

After a sumptuous breakfast, we start an early morning cruise to Palamutbuku bay, where you will enjoy lunch and swimming breaks before proceeding to the lovely bay at Inche Burun for dinner and the night’s stay.

Overnight on board | Meals: B, L, D

After an early breakfast in Ince Burun, we cruise to Aktur Bay, one of Bodrum’s oldest holiday destinations. A favorite place for yachts to moor, enjoy a picturesque view of the bay and traditional houses in the background as you slowly cruise past towards our next stop, Bencik Bay.

The bay has a narrow entrance and a spectacular view from inside, where you will enjoy swimming in the calm blue waters for the rest of the day as you sample fresh seafood.

Overnight on board | Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, we head to Emel Sayin Bay for an enjoyable swimming experience, after which we proceed to Orhaniye for lunch. At the bay, enjoy a spectacular look at the Kizkumu (Maiden’s Beach), a reddish sand-path from the shore to the sea’s inner parts. Take a romantic walk along with this unique tidal formation before we can proceed to our final destination for the day, Selimiye. At Selimiye, enjoy great seafood recipes and spend the night here.

Overnight on board | Meals: B, L, D

From Selimiye, we sail to Dirsekbuku Bay and anchor there for a while before proceeding to the small fishing town of Bozburun. The town was once the center of sponge diving. Today, it is famous for the gulet, wooden traditional sailing boats that the locals use to earn their livelihood in a less dangerous and more economically viable way.

We will stay over at one of the nearest bays to the town.

Overnight on board | Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, our voyage will take us to Datca, a beautiful peninsula praised for its old villages, peaceful beaches, and an abundance of untouched natural beauty. At Datca Harbor, our food and water reserves will be replenished, after which we will cruise Knidos. Knidos is an ancient city on the Mediterranean’s border with the Aegean sea and is home to famous statues of Aphrodite, Dionysus, and Athena.

This area offers a spectacular view of the sunset and the ancient ruins of the city of Knidos, including a small theatre from the sea. You can take a walk on the shores and explore these ruins for a closer look at the archeological site, which looks like an open-air museum.

Overnight on board | Meals: B, L, D

We take an early morning cruise to the lush green Black Island, locally known as Kara Ada, where our yacht will dock at a cave with a hot water spring. The spring’s mud and hot water are believed to heal diseases, and rumors suggest that Cleopatra got her outstanding beauty from this mud. Here you can take souvenir photos with the mud on your face and body, swim in the cave’s thermal waters before proceeding for a cold swim in the waters of Kara Ada.

We then proceed to Poyraz Bay, which sits on the back of the Kara Ada. After breakfast, swim in the turquoise blue waters of this cool bay, where you can view the numerous rock formations on the seafloor. Visitors can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in these beautiful waters that are home to various sea creatures, including starfish, moray eels, sea sponges, octopus, and other small fish.
Later on, we will head to and dock in Bodrum harbor, where you will enjoy your last romantic dinner on the Mediterranean and spend the night.

Overnight on board | Meals: B, L, D

Disembark your private yacht and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. You can also continue your trip with some other land tours that explore the treasures hidden deep in Bodrum and other nearby destinations.

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