Group departure · Turkey

Istanbul and the coast,
with a small group.

Six guided days from Istanbul’s bazaars to the bays of the Turquoise Coast — flights, stays, a day on the water and a tour manager arranged by our UK team.

  • Flights from London
  • Small group, max 14
  • Travel-document guidance

Guided group tour · 5 nights · UK-based trip support

Kaputaş beach below the cliffs of the Turquoise Coast
Kaputaş Beach
Turkish Coast Escape6 days · Group departure

Your route

  1. Istanbul
  2. Fethiye
  3. Twelve Islands
  4. Kaş

Turkish Coast Escape at a glance

Updated · Dates and prices may change

  • 6 days and 5 nights, including your flights from and back to London.

    Duration

    6 days

  • Every departure follows the same itinerary. See all dates below.

    Next departure

    21 November*

  • Groups are kept small — between 6 and 14 travellers — so there’s room on every stop.

    Group size

    Max 14

  • Includes flights, stays, transport, your tour manager and the listed experiences. Indicative sample pricing.

    Per person

    From £549*

The route

  1. Istanbul
  2. Fethiye
  3. Twelve Islands
  4. Kaş

Guided throughout · Flights from London

Departure dates

Pick your date.
We’ll handle the rest.

Every Turkish Coast Escape departure follows the same itinerary with a small group of up to 14 travellers.

  • Next departure

    Returns Thu 26 Nov 2026 · 6 days

    Few places left

    From£549*pp

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  • Returns Thu 1 Apr 2027 · 6 days

    Available

    From£599*pp

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  • Returns Thu 29 Apr 2027 · 6 days

    Available

    From£649*pp

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  • Returns Thu 27 May 2027 · 6 days

    Available

    From£699*pp

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*Dates, prices and availability are indicative sample information and are confirmed at the time of booking. Prices are per person, based on two sharing.

Day by day

6 days.
One well-paced route.

Guided days with room to breathe — the highlights are planned, the evenings are yours.

  1. Day 01

    Arrive in Istanbul

    Fly from London and transfer to a hotel in the old city. An evening walk to the Galata Bridge and a welcome dinner with the group.

    • Istanbul
    • Dinner
  2. Day 02

    The old city

    Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern with a local guide, then time to lose yourself in the Grand Bazaar.

    • Istanbul
    • Breakfast
  3. Day 03

    To the Turquoise Coast

    A short flight south to Dalaman and a transfer to Fethiye, with the evening free along the harbour.

    • Fethiye
    • Breakfast · Dinner
  4. Day 04

    A day on the water

    A traditional wooden gulet through the Twelve Islands — swimming stops in clear bays and lunch cooked on board.

    • Fethiye
    • Breakfast · Lunch
  5. Day 05

    Kaş and Kaputaş

    The coast road to Kaputaş beach and the whitewashed harbour town of Kaş, past Lycian rock tombs.

    • Fethiye
    • Breakfast · Dinner
  6. Day 06

    Fly home

    A slow breakfast by the sea before your transfer to Dalaman and the flight back to London.

    • Breakfast

Itineraries can change with weather and local conditions — your tour manager will always keep the group informed. Ask about this trip

Trip highlights

The moments
worth travelling for.

What travellers remember long after they’re home.

  1. 01

    Hagia Sophia

    Fifteen centuries of history under one dome.

  2. 02

    The Grand Bazaar

    Four thousand shops, and time to bargain.

  3. 03

    The Twelve Islands

    A day on a wooden gulet, with swimming stops.

  4. 04

    Kaputaş beach

    Turquoise water at the foot of the cliffs.

What’s included

One price.
No surprises later.

Everything you need for the trip is arranged before you leave. Here’s exactly what that covers.

Included

  • Return flights from London, plus the internal flight to Dalaman
  • 5 nights in handpicked hotels
  • Daily breakfast, plus 3 dinners and 1 lunch
  • Private transfers and coach on the coast
  • Flyinbird tour manager from arrival to departure
  • Guided old-city tour with entry fees
  • Twelve Islands gulet day
  • Visa and travel-document guidance

Not included

  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Visa or e-Visa fees, where your passport needs one
  • Meals not listed, and optional excursions
  • Single supplement, if you’d like a room to yourself

Good to know

Before you
travel.

The practical details, and the travel documents we’ll help you with.

  • Flight timeAbout 4 hours from London
  • PaceRelaxed — city walking, then beach days
  • CurrencyTurkish lira; cards widely accepted
  • WeatherWarm spring to autumn; cooler evenings in Istanbul

Included with every trip

Visa & travel documents

Depending on your passport, you may be able to enter Turkey visa-free, or need an e-Visa or a visa before you travel. We’ll confirm what applies to you when you book.

  • Requirement checkWe confirm what your passport needs for Turkey.
  • e-Visa supportIf you need one, we help you apply correctly.
  • Passport validityWe check your passport meets the entry rules.
  • TimingA clear deadline, so documents are in hand before you fly.

Entry rules are set by the Turkish authorities and can change. We’ll check them against your passport before you travel.

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Good to know

Turkish Coast Escape
frequently asked questions.

Still have a question? Our team can talk through your trip and your circumstances.

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Yes. The gulet is a large, stable wooden boat with shaded decks, and swimming stops are entirely optional. Many travellers simply enjoy the bays from on board.

Shoulders and knees covered, and a headscarf for women — scarves are usually available at the entrance. Your guide will remind the group before each visit.

Yes — many of our group travellers book on their own. You can share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender, or pay a single supplement for a room to yourself.

Message our team with your preferred date. A deposit secures your place, and the balance is typically due eight weeks before departure. We’ll confirm everything in writing before you pay.

Departures run with a minimum of 6 travellers. If a date hasn’t reached that, we’ll let you know well in advance and offer another date, a different trip or a full refund.

Yes. We can add nights at the start or end of the trip and adjust your flights to match — just ask when you book.

Turkish Coast Escape

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