The Largest Islands of the Aegean & Ancient Heritage

An unforgettable journey through the largest islands of the Aegean and their thousands-year-old heritage…

Stepping outside the usual routes, on this journey we set out to explore Turkey’s largest and most distinctive islands, revived by the cool Aegean breeze, where wine flows from the vineyards and many civilizations have left their mark. A delightful island holiday awaits us on Bozcaada and Gökçeada, which will impress you with both their historical and cultural values and their lived stories. We combine this unique journey with Bergama, one of the oldest settlements in the history of civilization with an 8,500-year past and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, experiencing the spirit of the Aegean together with history and nature.

On this tour, we don’t just travel; we collect new memories at every stop.

DAY 1: DEPARTURE FROM MARMARIS – AYVALIK CENTER – TAKSİYARHİS MONUMENT MUSEUM – CLOCK MOSQUE – CUNDA ISLAND – ÇANAKKALE

We meet at 06:00 in the morning at Eşref Girginç Park (opposite LC Waikiki) and begin our pleasant journey. Reaching Ayvalık along olive-scented Aegean roads, we have free time for lunch in the center, where we feel the streets and daily life of Ayvalık.

After the break, we visit one of Ayvalık’s iconic structures, the Taksiyarhis Monument Museum. With its neo-classical architecture, we tour this impressive building accompanied by our guide’s narration, and then see the Clock Mosque.

Next, we head to one of Ayvalık’s most special stops, Cunda Island. Walking among its stone houses, cobblestone streets and island atmosphere, we feel time slow down. We visit the Sevim and Necdet Kent Library, one of the cultural symbols of the island, and take a short break facing the Aegean at the scenic Fahrisin Hill.

Our final visit in Cunda is the magnificent Taksiyarhis Church, now serving as the Ayvalık Rahmi Koç Museum after restoration. After examining its rich collections, we set off toward Çanakkale at the end of the day.

We check into our hotel, have dinner and rest. (ÇANAKKALE OVERNIGHT – KULE HOTEL ÇANAKKALE)

DAY 2: GÖKÇEADA – ZEYTİNLİKÖY – KALEKÖY – TEPEKÖY – GÖKÇEADA CENTER – FREE TIME FOR SHOPPING – FERRY – HOTEL

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the Gestaş Çanakkale Ferry Pier. Following the ferry crossing, we arrive at Gökçeada, Turkey’s largest island, and begin our exploration with minibuses waiting for us.

Our first stop is Zeytinliköy, famous for its dibek coffee and mastic pudding. In this village reflecting traces of Greek architecture, stone houses, small cafés and calm island life stand out. After this pleasant break where we feel time slow down, we continue our route.

Our next stop is Kaleköy. We tour the castle ruins with our guide and take photo breaks at points offering some of the most impressive views of the island. Then we visit Tepeköy, one of the island’s highest points, and watch the endless Aegean panorama.

After our visits, we head to Gökçeada Center. We give free time for lunch here. During this time, you may stroll through the island streets and shop for local products such as olive oil and cosmetics, the island-specific efi almond cookies and dibek coffee. As you wander through the charming side streets of the villages—especially appealing to photography enthusiasts—you may capture many delightful details.

After a pleasant day, we head to board our ferry and return to Çanakkale via Kabatepe. We check into our hotel, have dinner and rest. (ÇANAKKALE OVERNIGHT – KULE HOTEL ÇANAKKALE)

DAY 3: GEYİKLİ – FULL-DAY BOZCAADA TOUR – HOTEL DINNER – ÇANAKKALE KORDON

After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Geyikli to spend a pleasant day on Bozcaada, Turkey’s third largest island. Following the ferry crossing, we arrive on the island and begin our exploration.

First, we take a walk through the streets reflecting Bozcaada’s characteristic texture and the Greek Quarter. With its colorful houses and stone streets, this area—especially attractive to photography enthusiasts—offers the chance to capture the spirit of the island. We view the Church of the Virgin Mary in the Greek Quarter panoramically (it may be closed due to restoration).

Bozcaada is also known for its local wine production. For guests who wish, there is an opportunity to join a wine tasting at one of the producers in the center. After time spent with our guide, we give free time for lunch and for you to explore the island according to your interests. During this period, you may visit the Bozcaada Museum or try island-specific delicacies such as fig jam, mastic cookies, calamari and seafood.

After free time, we view Bozcaada Castle, one of the best-preserved castles in Turkey, panoramically and take a group photo at the viewpoint. Having completed our island tours, we proceed to the pier to board our ferry.

Upon returning to Çanakkale, we check into our hotel and have dinner. After dinner, guests who wish may enjoy free time at Çanakkale Kordon, famous for the Trojan Horse and its pleasant seaside walking paths. After these enjoyable hours along the promenade, we return to our hotel to rest. (ÇANAKKALE OVERNIGHT – KULE HOTEL ÇANAKKALE)

DAY 4: JOURNEY TO BERGAMA – PERGAMON ANCIENT CITY – CABLE CAR – ACROPOLIS – ASKLEPION – RETURN TO MARMARIS

After breakfast at our hotel, we complete check-out procedures and set off toward Bergama. With its 8,500-year history, the Bergama Ancient City (Pergamon), one of the oldest settlements in the history of civilization and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, becomes the day’s first and most impressive stop.

Upon arrival in Bergama, we take the cable car up to the Acropolis, the heart of the ancient city. In this area, the capital of the Pergamon Kingdom, we see the Temple of Athena, the ancient library, sacred structures, water cisterns and the world’s steepest ancient theater, enjoying the unique Bergama view. Accompanied by our guide’s narration, we feel the splendor of antiquity and then return to our vehicle by cable car.

We continue our tour with the Asklepion, one of the most important health centers of the ancient world. In this healing center where suggestion, belief and medical methods were applied together, we learn about the health understanding of the period and get to know Bergama’s cultural heritage more closely.

After completing our visits in Bergama, we begin our return journey. Following rest and meal breaks along the way, we arrive in Marmaris late at night, completing this beautiful journey filled with unforgettable memories and bidding farewell to you at the meeting points.

GENERAL TERMS / INFORMATION

**Child discounts are valid when staying with two adults.

**Seating on the vehicle is determined by seat numbers; seat numbers are automatically assigned after the first payment. If you have a sensitivity regarding seat numbers, please contact us.

**The type of vehicle used on the tour (minibus, midibus or coach) is determined according to the final number of participants. Our company assigns the most suitable vehicle based on demand.

**Our guide reserves the right to make changes to the program and routes, provided that all visits are carried out, considering conditions such as weather and road circumstances that may affect the course of the tour.

**If physical conditions make a visit impossible (road, weather conditions, natural disasters, etc.), our agency cannot be held responsible for the non-realization of that visit.

**Bozcaada and Gökçeada crossings within our tour program are carried out with the services of the relevant ferry operators. Changes in ferry schedules, cancellations, delays or capacity restrictions are at the discretion of the ferry operators, and our agency cannot be held responsible for such situations. In case ferry services cannot be carried out due to weather, sea conditions or operational reasons, our guide has the right to make necessary arrangements and develop alternative applications, provided that the overall integrity and flow of the tour are maintained. No refund or compensation can be claimed for visits that cannot be realized due to weather conditions or ferry-related reasons. Such situations are evaluated to ensure the safe and healthy continuation of the tour.

**A tour is not only about the places visited but also about the people who turn the journey into pleasure. The knowledge of our guide, the safe driving of our captain and team harmony play an important role in turning your journey into beautiful memories. Tipping is not mandatory in our country and is not included in the price. However, it is one of the most elegant ways to express satisfaction. A small thank-you means great motivation for the team. This is entirely at the discretion of our valued guests.

**Child discounts are valid when staying with two adults.

**The quoted prices are valid for pre-reservations made up to 30 days (1 month) before each tour’s departure date.

**You can benefit from the early reservation price by making a pre-registration with a deposit of 5,000.00 TL by these dates.

**Seating on the bus is determined by seat numbers; seat numbers are assigned after the first payment.

Days : 4 | Nights : 3