• Round-trip bus transportation
• Professional guide service
• Ayvalik Islands boat tour
• Lunch on the boat
• Travel insurance
• Epic Vacation Guarantee

• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Personal expenses
• Museum and historical site entry fees (if applicable)

Escaping the pace of Istanbul to immerse yourself in Ayvalık's stone streets steeped in history, Cunda Island's nostalgic Greek architecture, and the crystal-clear swimming coves of a full-day catamaran/boat tour, your comfort is the most important key to travel quality. As Epic Tatil, here are our comprehensive recommendations to guide you while packing:

1. Footwear Selection for Boat Fun, Beaches, and Island Streets Most of our tour will take place on the boat and during swimming breaks. To walk safely on the boat deck and wet surfaces and prevent slipping, you must bring a stylish non-slip beach sandal or sporty sandal. The stopover point of our boat tour, Cunda Island, and the streets of Ayvalık center we will visit in the morning consist of traditional cobblestone stone structures. To walk comfortably on these stone paths and explore local shops, you should carry a lightweight, breathable orthopedic sneaker with you. Additionally, to feel comfortable on the natural floor of the coves, a sturdy water shoe must definitely be included in your beach bag.

2. Aegean Climate, Sun Protection, and Night Travel Strategy The Aegean sun is very effective and intense throughout the day on the boat, in open sea coves, and on Cunda streets. To protect your skin from harmful rays and enjoy a comfortable tan, high SPF (50+) sunscreens, quality UV-filtered sunglasses, and wide-brimmed straw hats must be essential items in your bag. Bringing at least two spare swimsuits/bikinis and a soft beach towel (or peshtemal) is important to avoid feeling cold after being in the sea. To avoid being affected by the coolness of the vehicle air conditioning during our midnight bus journey, bringing a light cardigan, jean jacket, or sweatshirt will significantly enhance your travel comfort.

3. Technology, Maps, and Digital Memory Management You will want to immortalize every moment, from the turquoise depths of Aquarium Cove to Cunda's bougainvillea-covered stone houses. Intensive camera use, video shooting, and social media sharing will drain your phone battery much faster than usual. To stay connected with our guide during this day trip and not miss meeting points during free time, adding a high-capacity power bank to your backpack will ensure uninterrupted travel freedom.

4. Financial Preparations and Personal Extras Our tour package includes luxury bus transportation, guidance, the boat tour, and lunch served on the boat. However, to pay for the famous Ayvalık Toast breakfast you will have separately in the morning at Ayvalık, the evening meal break on the return journey, personal ice cream, lokma, souvenirs, and Taş Kahve expenses on the island, it is highly recommended that you carry sufficient amounts of cash Turkish Lira (TL) in small denominations with you, which will greatly facilitate payments at local shops.

As the official team of Epic Tatil, we wish you a pleasant journey in advance on this dream-like day trip through the cool breezes and turquoise waters of the Aegean!