Day 1: Departure Times and Locations
01:00 In front of Kadıköy Marriage Office
01:30 In front of Mecidiyeköy Murat Muhallebicisi
01:50 In front of İncirli Ömür Plaza
02:10 In front of Avcılar Pelican Mall
02:30 In front of Beylikdüzü Marmara Park (Guests boarding from Beylikdüzü must get off in front of İncirli Ömür Plaza on the return trip.)
After picking up our valued guests from the designated points, we will start our night journey with Turperest for the Bozcaada Assos Ayvalık Cunda Tour.
Day 2 - Bozcaada – Windmills – Genoese Castle – Ayazma Beach – Swimming Break – Çanakkale
After our night journey, we will first stop for breakfast with Turperest for the Bozcaada Assos Ayvalık Cunda Tour. After breakfast, we drive to the Geyikli ferry terminal to go to Bozcaada. While waiting for the Bozcaada ferry, we enjoy tea and coffee on the beach.
Since we cannot take the bus to the island, we will cross on foot. After bringing your swimming necessities in a small handbag, we will board the ferry and, after a 30-minute journey, we will arrive at Bozcaada. As we approach Bozcaada, we will visit the impressive Bozcaada Castle with our guide. After that, we will start walking through the charming streets of Bozcaada. After exploring the Turkish and Greek neighborhoods of the island, we will have plenty of free time throughout the day. During this free time, guests can visit Talay Winery, where wines unique to the island are produced, or do some shopping. Guests who want to swim can go to Ayazma Beach or Aquarium Cove to enjoy the stunning sea. Those who wish can also visit the Windmills to take magnificent photos and enjoy the view. (Since there is no bus access to the island, the minibuses to the beaches and windmills will be at the guests' own expense.) We will gather at a time determined by our guide to depart from the island by ferry and board our bus waiting at Geyikli pier to head to our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at Manzara Restaurant. (Extra)
Lunch: Will be taken during free time. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Çanakkale or Güre Hotels
Day 3 - Behramkale Assos – Temple of Athena - Ayvalık – Cunda Island – Devil's Table - Istanbul
On the last day of the Bozcaada Assos Ayvalık Cunda Tour with Turperest, after having breakfast at the hotel, we will board our bus and head to Behramkale, also known as Assos, one of the most important centers of the Ancient World. Once we arrive at Behramkale Village, we will get off our vehicle at the entrance of the village and ascend to the acropolis, which is built on a 238-meter-high andesite rock and dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and intelligence. Accompanied by our guide, we will see the Temple of Athena built in the first Doric order of the Ancient Period. After visiting the temple, you will be mesmerized by the magnificent view of the Aegean Sea.
After a short photo break, until the time determined by our guide, you can sip the famous mastic Turkish coffee brewed in a cup in the village square or shop for products made by local villagers. After our time here, we will head towards Ayvalık. Upon arriving in Ayvalık, accompanied by our guide, we will see and take photos of the Ayvalık Houses with their doors, door knockers, windows, and wooden and stone craftsmanship, and stroll through the market to buy souvenirs. After completing our tour of Ayvalık center, we will reach Cunda Island, newly named Alibey Island, by crossing Turkey’s First Bosphorus Bridge. With the nostalgic tour we will perform on Cunda Island, we take you back in time. We will see the Taksiryannis Church, which has been best preserved among the eight oldest churches on Cunda Island, from the outside. During our tour, we will be enchanted by the old stone houses where the Greeks lived, as we walk on the cobbled streets, capturing wonderful photo opportunities. For lunch, we will taste the Aegean delicacies (extra) such as seafood, appetizers, and olive oil dishes in the famous restaurants of Cunda Island. After our lunch, we will head towards Devil's Table. From here, you can see all the islands of Ayvalık and the island of Lesbos. You will see a footprint where people make wishes and toss coins into it. According to a legend, this footprint belongs to the Devil, and it is said that the other foot is on the opposite hill. Here, our guide will provide us with information about the Devil's Table, and then we will have free time. During free time, those who wish can sip their coffee with a view, and those who want can immortalize the stunning view with photos. After our free time ends, we will conclude our Bozcaada Assos Ayvalık Cunda Tour and begin our journey back to Istanbul. We will drop off our esteemed guests at their pick-up points and bid farewell until the next Turperest event.
Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken during free time. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at a rest facility along the way. (Extra)
• 1 night accommodation at the hotel
• 1 open buffet breakfast at the hotel
• 1 open buffet or set menu dinner at the hotel
• Transportation with luxury vehicles (vehicles are provided according to the number of people)
• Guided tours as specified in the program
• Professional guiding services
• Ferry fees for crossing to Bozcaada
• Bottled water inside the vehicle
• Compulsory Travel Insurance according to the Tourism Law No. 1618
• Breakfast on the first day as indicated in the program
• Dinner on the last day as indicated in the program
• Beverages consumed during all meals
• Lunches
• Minibus fees within Bozcaada
• All extra activities specified
• Personal expenses
• Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites (applicable for municipal and private enterprises.)
• Museum Card (valid for museums operated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)