7 Days Blue Cruise Turkey Tour

Upon your arrival in Istanbul, our team will warmly welcome you at the airport with a personalized name sign and transfer you to your boutique hotel in the historic Sultanahmet district. Conveniently located within walking distance of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, your hotel offers the perfect base for your stay. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

At 9:00 AM, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a full-day “Best of Istanbul” walking tour. You will visit iconic landmarks including the Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) Museum, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the bustling Grand Bazaar. After an enriching day, your guide will escort you back to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Enjoy a free day to explore Istanbul at your own pace. You may choose to enhance your experience by adding one of our exciting tours, such as the Daily Gallipoli Tour, Daily Troy Tour, Bosphorus Cruise, and more. For details and booking, please visit our Istanbul tours page.

You will be picked up from your hotel between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. and transferred to the airport for a short one-hour flight to Dalaman. Upon arrival, our team will greet you with a personalized name sign and transfer you to our gulet boat waiting in Fethiye Harbor.

The boat will set sail around 11:30 a.m. Your first stop will be Samanlik Bay for swimming and lunch. Depending on sea conditions, the alternative is Butterfly Valley, where you can enjoy lunch, swim, and optionally visit the nature reserve. If you visit during the right season, you’ll have the chance to see up to 136 species of butterflies and moths.

Next, you will cruise to Ölüdeniz, known as The Blue Lagoon. Weather permitting, you may opt for paragliding over this stunning turquoise bay. The final stop of the day is St. Nicholas Island, where you can explore ancient Byzantine ruins and swim before enjoying a delicious dinner on board.

Start your day with breakfast in the beautiful Fırnaz Bay or Aquarium Bay, followed by free time to swim and relax. Then, sail to the charming fishing village of Kaş, where you will stop for lunch in the harbor and explore this quaint town. Once known as Ancient Antiphellos, Kaş still holds remnants of its rich past, including Lycian rock tombs, sarcophagi, and a Roman theater. Later, you’ll sail to a scenic bay near Kekova for a refreshing swim and enjoy dinner before settling in for the evening.

In the morning, set off to explore the Sunken City of Kekova, a protected Lycian-Roman archaeological site visible only from the water, as swimming is not allowed. After admiring the submerged ruins, enjoy a delicious lunch before visiting Simena, a charming traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and home to a historic Byzantine-Ottoman castle. Later, relax in Gökkaya Bay, where optional water sports are available. End the day with dinner at the Pirates Haven or, if you’re feeling lively, party late into the night at the Smugglers Inn.

After breakfast, weather permitting, enjoy a visit to Pirates Cave before cruising to Andriace Harbor for lunch. From there, you will board a bus to explore the ancient archaeological site of Myra and visit the historic St. Nicholas Church in Demre. This marks the end of your Blue Cruise. After checking out from the boat, our staff will assist you with your transfer to Antalya Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, we will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay.