These 10 enchanted days will leave you with some of the most amazing memories. Visit the city of Istanbul and see the many enchanted sites that it has to offer, cruise the Bosphorus, and experience the enchantment of this ancient city. Before heading south and cruising the Mediterranean for 4 days, dipping your toes in the enchanting waters of Pamukkale and visiting beautiful Hierapolis, before returning to the place you started, Istanbul.
Duration
10 Days 9 Nights
Available Languages
EN, ES
When you arrive in Istanbul we will be there to meet you and transfer you to your accommodation
Overnight in Istanbul
After breakfast, meet your professional local guide at the hotel and begin your walking tour through Istanbul’s historic Old City.
Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the magnificent Blue Mosque, and the iconic Hagia Sophia. Continue to the colourful Grand Bazaar and explore the aromatic Spice Bazaar, filled with spices, Turkish delights, teas, dried fruits, and local products.
An optional visit to the Basilica Cistern can also be arranged. The entrance fee is not included.
Highlights
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar
Optional Basilica Cistern
Overnight in Istanbul.
Important Notes:
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to prayers; we are unable to enter
After breakfast, meet your professional guide at the hotel and visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly four centuries.
Explore the palace courtyards, imperial chambers, historical collections, and panoramic views over the Bosphorus.
After the palace visit, enjoy a scenic two-hour Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia. Along the way, admire Istanbul’s waterfront palaces, mosques, fortresses, traditional Ottoman mansions, and spectacular skyline.
Highlights
Topkapi Palace
Golden Horn
Galata Tower
Dolmabahce Palace
Cıragan Palace
Ortakoy Mosque
Bosphorus Bridge
Rumeli Fortress
European and Asian shores
Important Notes:
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
Overnight in Istanbul
You will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Antalya.
Upon arrival at Antalya Airport, you will be met by our team and transferred directly to your accommodation in Olympos.
After checking in, the rest of the day will be free. You can relax at your accommodation or explore Olympos at your own pace.
Overnight in Olympos.
You will be picked up at your accommodation and taken by shuttle bus to the small town of Demre, where there will be a short time for you to do a little exploring or shopping and visit the church of Saint Nicholas(Father Christmas) before moving on to the harbour in Ucagiz Village, where your cruise begins.
You will meet both your captain and crew before anchoring and setting sail for the sunken city at Gokkaya, a protected UNESCO heritage site where no swimming is permitted but the beauty and history of this secluded bay are a must-see. Later, your gullet will cruise over to Kalekoy, where there will be plenty of time to enjoy the water or even hike to the top of the small island to find the castle of Simena, well worth it as the sunsets from here are unforgettable.
After breakfast, we will head in the direction of the small market town of Kas. You have the choice to stay on board and relax, walk through the narrow streets and get to know this delightful town that also has evidence of ancient history with its elaborate sarcophagi and a Greek amphitheatre or you can try the optional extra tour on offer here: diving.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: SCUBA DIVING
This location is the perfect place to try diving as the waters are so clear. We recommend pre-booking this optional activity online before your cruise to receive special discounted rates and guarantee your dive.
Today's breakfast will be in the beautiful Butterfly Vallet there will be time to swim and if would like, you can hike in the canyon and discover the waterfalls where during the different seasons of the year you will find many varieties of Butterfly.
Later we will sail to the blue lagoon at Oludeniz, a popular resort with some fantastic nightlife and it is here that the great Babadag Mountain overlooks the sea at 6500ft high its the perfect place to paraglide, people come from all over the world to jump here.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY : PARAGLIDING OVER BLUE LAGOON
If you want to try something new or if you have tried this sport before but in a different location then this is a fantastic chance to see some amazing views over the whole region from Fethiye, Hisaronu to Kayakoy and beyond. We recommend pre-booking, however, if you decide whilst here that this is for you, please let your captain know.
Tonight we will anchor at St Nicholas Island there are various water sports that you can try here and after dinner, on the deck, you can hike to the top of the Island with a cool glass of sheer bliss in your hand and watch the sun go down behind the horizon
After breakfast, there will be time for some swimming or snorkelling before we set sail towards Fethiye, our final cruising destination. We will have lunch and may stop at a few islands along the way. Once we are in the harbour, your cruise will come to an end.
You will be met at the marina by a member of our team, and we will have a private transfer ready to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or discover Fethiye.
Overnight Fethiye
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and depart for Dalyan, located approximately 1.5 hours from Fethiye and surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
Originally a small fishing village, Dalyan takes its name from the unique fishing nets once used in the area. The town has a long harbour front stretching almost the entire length of Dalyan, lined with traditional boats, where you will board your river cruise.
You will cruise along the Dalyan Delta, passing the impressive Lycian Rock Tombs carved into the cliffs. Then it is time to get dirty! Experience the natural mud baths of Turkey, cover yourself from head to toe in mineral-rich sulphur mud, and enjoy this unique therapeutic beauty treatment.
During the tour, you will also visit a Turkish gold shop and have free time to relax and enjoy the sun at Iztuzu Beach, home to the famous loggerhead turtles.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight Fethiye
This morning is the last part of your tour. You will be picked up from your accommodation and taken to Dalaman Airport for your return domestic flight to Istanbul, where your time with Farout ends. We wish you a safe onward journey and hope to travel with you again.
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