Welcome to Turkey

Pick up and transfer to the hotel. Transfer service direct from Fethiye Harbour, Dalaman airport, or Fethiye bus station to the hotel for check-in.

Overnight Fethiye.

Free Day
Today you get your first day in Turkey to explore the region of Fethiye. There are so many optional activities you may be interested in booking. Jeep Safari, Paragliding, Mud baths, or you may want to jump on a local bus & go out to see the Ghost town of Kayakoy. Be sure to catch the infamous local fish market for dinner in the evening, or pick from the array of local restaurants in the centre of town or along the marina.

Overnight Fethiye. 

6:30: Your day begins in the morning with an early pick-up from your Fethiye accommodation to the local bus station.
7:00: Local bus to Denizli and transit to Pamukkale, you will not have to use a local bus for the rest of the day.
11:00: You will meet your tour guide, who will show you around the highlights of the area by tour bus for the rest of the day.

Pamukkale Tour
You are collected from your accommodation early and depart for Pamukkale by local bus, which in Turkish translates to "cotton castle". On arrival, you have lunch before taking in the magnificent views of the “cotton castle” travertines. You get a guided tour of the white cliffs of Pamukkale and of the ancient, historical ruins of Hierapolis.

You then continue your journey to Ephesus.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Ephesus Full Day Tour
Today, you get to start to explore the wonders of Ephesus. You are picked up from your accommodation and taken out to see some of the best-preserved marble ruins in the modern world – Ephesus. Ephesus was one of the Ancient Capitals of Roman Asia - the second largest ancient city of the world! A city where over 200,000 people lived for over 3,000 years. You also get to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. An important place for the Christian faith, as it is believed that it is where Mary spent the last years of her life. You will also visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – The Temple of Artemis.

Overnight in the Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Free Day
Today you have a free day to continue exploring Ephesus & the surrounding area. You can catch a local bus out to the seaside town of Kusadasi for a spot of “genuine fake” shopping. Or go visit the little wine village of Sirince – an old Greek town with fruity wines to taste and local crafts to buy. Or if you want a day in the water, there are 2 big water parks on the way to Kusadasi with plenty of waterslides and water fun to be had.

Tonight you will board an overnight bus bound for Istanbul.

Free Day
This morning you arrive in Istanbul. Once you have found your way to your accommodation, you can relax for the day or catch up on some sleep. For the rest of today, you get a free day to wander around the city. You may want to get a sneak peek at some of the sites you will start to visit the following day, take in a spot of shopping,g or go further afield & explore some hidden corners of this enormous and mysterious City.

Overnight Istanbul

Today, you get your first look at the mysterious City of Istanbul. You will be picked up from your accommodation, heading off to see some of the major attractions of this historical, mystical City. You will visit the Blue Mosque, the breathtaking Aya Sofya, and then go into the old Sultan's Palace of Topkapi to see some of the Sultan's many ancient treasures and visit the Palace rooms and gardens. You also get a look at some of the best shopping in Istanbul. The tour will walk through the many lanes of the Grand Bazaar – one of the largest covered markets in the world and also visit the Spice Bazaar to take in the scents and aromas of the spices, Turkish delight & Turkish tea, & coffee.

Our recommendation:
After the day's tour ends and you have your own free time, we also visit the Spice Bazaar to enjoy the sights and smells of Turkish tea, spices, and candies. You will be on your own here as it's not part of your tour package, but you will have plenty of time and can make your own way back to your hotel.
 
Important Notes:
The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque, due to prayers on Fridays, we are unable to enter
Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays
The Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

We provide pickups from hotels in central areas in the following vicinities:
Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray, Taksim area. Pickup from anywhere outside these areas may incur an extra charge. Please speak to our crew if you have any questions.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Today will see yourself sailing down the Bosphorus Straits and along to the Golden Horn, then heading to one of the best viewpoints over the whole city
Before your cruise, you will tour inside the Dolmabahce Palace, built between 1842 and 1853. The last 6 Sultans of the Ottoman Empire lived here. In 1923, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk resided here in the summers until he died in 1938. This palace is built in the Neoclassical and Baroque Rococo styles. After leaving, we will embark on our cruise that leads from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. One of the first famous sites you will see from the boat is the Maidens Tower. This tower has served as a lighthouse, a radio tower, a hospital, and now it serves as a restaurant and museum.  Sailing up the Bosphorus, you will also enjoy a panoramic view of the Old Constantinople Walls, which were built to protect the Topkapi Palace from invaders. In its 1600 year history, these walls were only breached twice, saving the city from invasion on many other occasions.

At the Kucuksu Palace, built by Sultan Abdülmecid, we will stop for one hour. Kucuksu translates to “small water”, although small, it is grand in design. You will return to the boat and pass by the Ciragan Palace, the magnificent Sultan's palace turned hotel. The main building burnt down in 1910; however, the exterior structure stayed intact and was rebuilt in the early 1990s. You will sail past the Ortakoy Mosque, with its distinctive pink mosaics, on your way to cruising under the mighty Bosphorus Bridge, where you will get the best views of the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer home of the Sultans. Then it's on to the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, where, from the boat, you will see the mighty Rumeli Castle, built by Mehmed in 1452.

At the end of the cruise, we will change transport for a bus tour as we head back to the old city, the bus tour begins in the Sultanahmet district with our trusted guide it's then on over to the famous Pierre Loti Hill named after a French novelist, who had a great passion for Istanbul, this is one of the most romantic spots in the city. Here, you will take a cable car to the top of this viewpoint overlooking Istanbul and the Golden Horn. Try Turkish coffee at one of the cafes; the ride back down has even more spectacular views of the city. The bus will take you around the Old City Walls before returning to your hotel around 17:00-18:00.

Important Note:
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays; on this day, the tour will begin 2 hours later (11:30 am departure) on Mondays.
Dolmabahce Palace, Kucuksu Palace, and Pierre Loti Hill are the only sights you will tour on foot. The other sights will be seen from the boat or bus. 

Overnight in Istanbul.

Airport Transfer
Today, your tour officially ends. If you require any assistance with onward travel within Turkey, accommodation bookings, or queries, please let us know & we will be happy to assist.
Thank you for choosing Farout.