Twelve romantic days along the Turkish Aegean, shaped for couples who want history, culture and long unhurried hours by the sea. Planned in-house by Inca Tour, a TURSAB-licensed operator, and guided in English throughout, this honeymoon itinerary pairs the imperial sights of Istanbul with the classical ruins of Ephesus, the hilltop vineyards of Sirince and free days on the turquoise bays of Bodrum and Fethiye.
The journey opens in Istanbul, where two full days cover the historic peninsula and a Bosphorus cruise before a domestic flight carries you south to Kusadasi. From your Aegean base you explore Ephesus and Sirince, then travel by road to Bodrum for a guided city tour and a relaxed free day on the coast. The final leg reaches Fethiye, where two open days leave room for the beaches, lagoons and boat excursions that make the Turquoise Coast famous, before a last flight returns you to Istanbul for departure.
Comfortable hotels are included at every stop — in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Bodrum and Fethiye — together with daily breakfasts, the meals listed in the programme, all entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary, private air-conditioned transport and airport transfers. It is a tour built around the two things a honeymoon needs most: the great landmarks of the Aegean and the time to simply enjoy them.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
Welcome to Turkiye. On arrival at Istanbul Airport you are met and transferred privately to your hotel. After check-in the rest of the day is free to settle in and begin exploring the city at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul.
After breakfast you tour the historic peninsula of Sultanahmet: Topkapi Palace, the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque), the ancient Hippodrome and the aromatic Spice Bazaar. Lunch is included during the day. Overnight in Istanbul.
A guided cruise on the Bosphorus reveals the Dolmabahce, Ciragan and Beylerbeyi palaces, the Ortakoy waterfront, Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge, with a stop at Camlica Hill for panoramic views and time at the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.
After breakfast you transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Izmir and continue to Kusadasi, where you check in to your Aegean resort. Dinner is served at the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
A full guided day at Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities of the Mediterranean: the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the Roman baths, the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre. After lunch you visit a traditional carpet-weaving centre and the hillside village of Sirince, known for its old Greek houses and fruit wines. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
A scenic coastal drive brings you to Bodrum, the whitewashed resort town on the Aegean. On arrival you check in and have the evening free. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Bodrum.
A free day to relax by the sea, wander the marina and old streets, or join optional excursions such as a boat trip, diving or a day at the beach. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Bodrum.
A guided tour of Bodrum takes in the Castle of St Peter, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology housed within it, the ancient amphitheatre and the site of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Bodrum.
You travel along the coast to Fethiye, set among pine-covered hills and sheltered bays on the Turquoise Coast. Check in and enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Fethiye.
A free day in Fethiye for the beaches, the lagoon at Oludeniz, shopping and optional boat trips along the coast. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Fethiye.
Another open day to make the most of the Mediterranean — relax on the sand, explore the harbour or take a last optional excursion. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Fethiye.
After breakfast you transfer for a domestic flight to Istanbul in time for your onward connection. End of our services.
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Real, verified reviews from travellers who explored Turkey with us.
My husband and I chose Inca Tour for our honeymoon and we are so glad we did. The boutique hotel selection was beautiful and the Bosphorus dinner cruise was so romantic. Thank you for making our trip special!
It was important for us to have a guide who spoke Russian, and Ender was wonderful. He explained every detail at Dolmabahce Palace. The Princes Islands day trip was a beautiful break from the busy city.
Our guide Ender was incredibly knowledgeable about Turkish history. The hot-air balloon ride at sunrise in Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip. Everything was perfectly organized — from airport pick-up to the last d...
Ender was our Italian-speaking guide and we felt like family. He took us to local spots tourists never see. The hotel choice in Sultanahmet was perfect for walking everywhere.
10+ years later we still talk about our Cappadocia balloon ride and the Bosphorus sunset cruise. Some memories are timeless. Thank you Inca Tour!