Istanbul To Ephesus, Pamukkale, And Fethiye

After your busy day travelling, when you arrive in Istanbul, we will meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. Whatever is left of the day is yours to get ready for your full-day city tour the next day,

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

OPTIONAL TOUR: BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE
In the evening, we will drive you to the water's edge for an evening that will show you some amazing places. You will enjoy great food and also some fantastic traditional Turkish entertainment.
The mighty waterway of the Bosphorus Strait, which cuts the city into two sides, Europe and Asia, and as you sail along the city's banks, you will pass under the iconic Bosphorus Bridge and also sail by incredible ancient buildings such as Kucuksu Palace and Rumeli Fortress. The night's entertainment will take you on a journey across Turkey with Belly Dancing, Folk Dancers, and some stirring music played on traditional instruments. Your meal will be a great introduction to the food of this country, with classics such as Baklava, mezzes, and Turkish coffee; all you have to do is relax and enjoy the ride.
 

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

Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
After today’s tour, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Izmir.
Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Ephesus region.

Overnight in Ephesus.

The City of Ephesus has been photographed millions of times, and you can read about it, see videos, and listen to others tell you of their time there, but when you have seen it for yourself and felt an incredible atmosphere, you will understand. This place is like no other the amount of the city still standing and the layout of the central main marble street that you will walk down will take you back as if transporting you of coarse you will see the amazing architecture of buildings, such as latrines, civic buildings, the prison, shops, homes, the great amphitheatre, and the mighty Library of Celsus that have been here for over 3000 years and survived earthquakes weather and civilizations, but it’s the place as a whole that touches the soul.
This tour also includes visits to the home of the Virgin Mary, the Great Temple of Artemis, and the Beautiful Isabey Mosque, all located just outside of the city limits of the great Ephesus.  

Overnight in Ephesus

Today you will journey to Pamukkale an assault on the senses but a welcome and pleasant one, the scenery is otherworldly with white calcified mountainside pools as far as you can see to warm thermal waters that you can dip your toes in, don’t forget your swimming costume as at the top of the mountain the thermal hot springs have created a warm mineral-enriched pool. The city of Hierapolis grew and became a hub for thousands who came for the healing benefits the waters offered. You will be taken back to the bus station in Denizli, where you will board and travel to Fethiye.

You will be met at the Fethiye bus station and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Fethiye

Today will be relaxing and exhilarating, you will start your day in Oludeniz the most photographed beach in Europe, a small touristic town overlooked by the imposing Babadag Mountaiın where people come from all over the world to try their hand at Paragliding, it is here you will meet your captain and crew for your days sailing to the delightful Butterfly valley, where throughout the year hundreds of varieties of butterflies fill the valley. With plenty of time for swimming and great food, you will feel as though you are a million miles away from everything. We will anchor just offshore, and if you want to to have a wander through the valley, then this is your chance. The valley is accessible by hiking in, but it is very steep and not many dare to try, making sailing in on a gulet yacht the perfect way to arrive.

Overnight in Fethiye

Today is your last day with us and after a healthy fresh breakfast your time with Farout will come to an end, we wish you a safe journey onward and look forward to sharing other parts of this amazing country with you in the future.