Turkey Tours

Overview of Turkey Land and Yacht Tours

Rejuvenation Villas is pleased to share with you its latest adventure for discerning travelers, to select from a collection of enchanting journeys exploring the regions and sites of Turkey.

The sample itineraries are for a one week adventure. Custom travel weeks can be tailored to your individual time frame and interests. Private guides, transportation both air, ground, and sea along with select accommodations are included in this itinerary for groups of 4-12 people.

Join us on a private yacht to explore the Turkish coastline or sail to the Greek Islands. It's a great way to relax after a comprehensive land tour. Please view our sample yacht and land itineraries.

Yacht Tours: The Turkey Turquoise Coast from Gocek to Bodrum

Sample Yacht Tour Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrival in Dalaman airport and transfer to Göçek. Moor in this picturesque port, lined with specialty boutiques and cafes.

Day 2 - Sail to the Agi Liman Bay . Enjoy a panoramic hike to the ancient Lydae. Continue to the remote Bay of Ekincik for night.

Day 3 - Visit Dalyan, a fishing village located on the Calbis River, now the last breeding ground for the pre-historic Loggerhead turtle. A trip by fishing boat takes you through the remarkable river scenery, used in the filming of the African Queen, to the awe-inspiring cliff tombs and ancient City of the Caunians. Spend the rest of the afternoon on a scenic hike from Dalyan back to Ekincik. Overnight in Fener Köy.

Day 4 - Depart for the Bay of Gerbekse , with its' striking natural setting enhanced by Byzantine ruins. After lunch depart for the Bay of Bozukkale, in ancient times known as the city of Loryma. Hike up to the ruins of an ancient fortress, 350 meters long and 30 meters wide. From here you have a spectacular view of the Greek Islands of Simi and Rhodes.

Day 5 - Cruise to Selimiye, a lovely fishing village only attainable by sea. Here you have the optional opportunity to take a pleasant ride up the mountain to the village of Bakir , hike in the pine forested surroundings and enjoy a lunch of fresh water trout next to the Selimiye springs. Reboard and sail to Bencik, a green forested inlet and lovely mooring spot.

Day 6 - Early morning set sail to the bay of Ciftlik for breakfast. Continue to the picturesque resort of Datça. After lunch enjoy a brief stroll through town, offering limited shopping and café possibilties. Return to your yacht and set sail for Knidos. Hike through the excavations of Knidos, famous in antiquity for the cult of Aphrodite started there. The ruins of this once important harbour dates back to 370 BC, and include a Hellenistic theater, a temple of Artemis and a Byzantine church.

Day 7 - Sail from Knidos to the Bay of Gökova . Cross to the Karada Island and hike to the thermal baths. Early evening sail to the Orak Island . A farewell dinner on board is the finale of this voyage.

Day 8 - After breakfast disembark and transfer to hotel or to the Bodrum airport.

This private yacht charter can be scheduled as part of the Turkish land tour or separately. Ask about our Greek yacht cruise. 5 yachts are available to accommodate your group. Passenger capacity ranges from 8 to 18 people.

Land Tour: The Bridge from Europe to Asia

Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul and check into the 5-Star Ereson Hotel. Originally an Ottoman Mansion, it recently underwent a facelift and has been creatively restored to a stylish 58 room hotel. Found in the heart of the Sultanahmet with an excellent rooftop restaurant, it possesses one of Istanbul 's most spectacular panoramas.

Depending on how you feel, after checking into the hotel, we would suggest that you relax and then set off to the Bosphorus area. Stroll through the boardwalk of Ortaköy and in the early evening take a boat across the Bosphorus to the Asian side and eat at the renowned Körfez Restaurant, famous for its delicately prepared seafood.

Day 2 - Start the day of touring with the Hall of Tombs in the extensive Archaeological Museum. Continue to the Byzantine Underground Cisterns, a masterpiece of Byzantine engineering. Afterwards visit the world's oldest basilica, the Hagia Sofia of Constantinople , built by the Emperor Justinian in the glory days of Byzantium, as one of a string of attempts to revitalize the dwindling Roman Empire. The Hagia Sophia remained the greatest Church in Christendom for seven centuries. The subsequent fourteen centuries have produced many additions and a cluster of subsidiary buildings that have altered the exterior of church almost beyond recognition, but it is still possible to detect the fine original lines and wonderful aesthetics of the interior. The mosaics are of particular note. Enjoy lunch in the private gardens of the Yesil Ev Restaurant. Close by you will find the famous Blue Mosque, with its unique six minarets and fabulous turquoise ceramic tiles. Continue to the Hippodrome, the center of Byzantium's life for over 1000 years, and the center of Ottoman life for over 400 years. Throughout Turkey's complex history the Hippodrome was the location of the unfolding dramas of the Emperors court, the Sultan's Sublime Portal, the throws of revolution, executions and assassinations, and even horse racing. End the afternoon visiting the Turkish Islamic Arts and Crafts Museum demonstrating the intricate art of Ottoman miniatures, calligraphy, the world famous Iznik tiles and ceramics and Turkish tapestries from the Sultan's court. This evening we can suggest eating at the excellent Tugra Restaurant in the Ciragan Palace, specializing in Ottoman cuisine.

Day 3 - Start the morning with the Topkapi Palace. This former residence of the Ottoman Sultans houses some of the world's finest exhibitions of porcelain, jewellery, silverware glassware, clocks and Ottoman weaponry, royal treasures and the world's largest harem. The palace is spread extensively and requires about 2.5 hours to visit. Continue to the intact Byzantine city walls of Constantinople and St. Saviour in Chora, with its flawless frescos and priceless mosaic works from the Byzantine period. Enjoy lunch in the private atmosphere of the Asitane Restaurant, well known for its excellent food. Visit the world's largest covered bazaar. This is where the artisans display their hand woven kilims and carpets, specially designed jewellery and rolls of exquisite fabrics - a maze of 400 streets and over 4,000 shops. Getting there earlier in the afternoon, means missing the evening crowds. Continue to the winding passages of the pungent Egyptian Spice Bazaar.

End your day of touring with a private showing of the Sadberk Hanim Museum , housed in an Ottoman Mansion belonging to the Koc family. This museum has both a wonderful archaeological exhibit and also an ethnological exhibit. Returning to your hotel, visit Istanbul 's most exclusive shop of Iznik tile and ceramics. Copies of the famed ceramic displays from the Turkish Islamic Arts and Crafts Museum and the Topkapi can be found here. Enjoy dinner at Balakci Sabahattin Restaurant, within walking distance from your hotel. (You would have an early departure the next morning - breakfast included).

Turkey Tour Rates

The sample itineraries that are featured on this website are for a one week adventure. Custom travel weeks can be tailored to your individual time frame and interests. Private guides, transportation both air, ground, and sea along with select accommodations are included in this itinerary for groups of 4-12 people. Please advise us of what you would like to do and we can provide you with a custom travel itinerary with pricing.