Turkey
is a land of vast history, the birthplace of many civilisations and
the home of some of history's greatest empires. Turkey delights
visitors with its dizzying natural scenery, intriguing ruins from
throughout human history, exquisite food and unique handicrafts.
Farout
Turkey offers a wide range of day tours, cruises, and
airport-to-airport package tours to help you make the most of your
time in Turkey and discover the vast array of wonderful experiences
that Turkey holds.
Farout
package tours operate from airport-to-airport. From the moment you
arrive in Turkey until the moment you leave, your every need will be
catered for by Farout, however our tours do not include flights to
and from Turkey.
All
of Farout's tours are conducted in English.
To
see our full range of single day and package tours, please scroll to
the bottom of the page, or click here.
What to see in Turkey
Istanbul is the starting point for most visitors to Turkey, and has been a major cultural hub for nearly 2000 years, and a crucial
site of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The most famous
sights in Istanbul include the Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), the
Hagia Sophia Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the
Byzantine Wall.
Istanbul
offers world-class shopping in its Grand Bazaar, along Istiklal
Avenue and the famous Taksim Square, as well as many modern malls.
Farout
offers a
wide
selection of tours beginning and ending in Istanbul.
Bursa,
as the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, is a city rich in history
and grandiose Ottoman architecture. Bursa is the final resting place
for many Ottoman sultans, with the Green Tomb of Sultan Mehmed I
being the city's most famous attraction. Bursa also boasts some of
Turkey's most distinctive and beautiful mosques, such as the Ulucami
which is renowned for its striking calligraphy displays, and the
Green Mosque which features a fountain in the prayer area. Beside the
Green Mosque is a tea area with views of the 2500m peak of Uludag.
Trabzon
and the Black Sea
Trabzon is the most popular city for exploring Turkey's stunning
Black Sea coastline, an area which enjoys mild, pleasant summers and
cool winters. In Trabzon you can enjoy delicious Turkish food at
Ataturk Alani Square and visit the Aya Sofya museum. You can also
visit beautiful natural sites like the Hidirnebi Plateau and charming
Uzungol Lake, situated 1000 metres above sea level and surrounded by
mountains on all sides. Trabzon is also famous for the Sumela
Monastery, carved into the side of a cliff during the times of the
Roman Empire. Travelling west along the spectacular coastal highway,
you can also discover Amasya with its rock tombs and riverside
Ottoman houses, as well as the fort city of Sinop at Turkey's
northernmost point where you can enjoy grilled fish.
Ephesus
is one of the world's best archaeological sites, at one time being
the second-largest city in the Roman Empire and home to the ruins of
the Temple of Artemis,
one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World. Here you can also visit the 24,000 seat
Great Theatre and the luxurious Terrace Houses with their beautifully
preserved wall frescoes and floor mosaics. Many of Farout's tours
include Ephesus in the itinerary, and there are also
tours beginning from there
Pamukkale
is famous for its unusual white cliffs (travertines) and hot springs,
which have been used as a spa for over 2000 years. It also features
the ancient Roman ruins of Hierapolis. Farout has tours to
Pamukkale beginning in Istanbul, Ephesus and Fethiye.
Cappadocia
is a stunning region of canyons, amazing rock formations, vast
underground cities, with houses, churches, monasteries and even a
castle carved into the mountainsides. It is also the world's premier
location for hot air ballooning. This surrealistic landscape is the
must-see destination of Turkey. Almost all of Farout's tours visit
spectacular Cappadocia.
Antalya
is a charming and gorgeous town on Turkey's Mediterranean coast.
Antalya offers vast insights into ancient times with a wealth of
Roman sites in the surrounding areas, including Perge, a city
featuring baths, acropolis and a well preserved stadium, as well as
Aspendos, which is the best preserved ancient Roman theatre in the
world. With its fertile location surrounded by mountains and cliffs,
Antalya also boasts beautiful national parks and waterfalls. Farout
offers a variety of tour options for Antalya.
Fethiye
is a simply stunning town on the Mediterranean coast. Famous for its
natural beauty, hiking, sailing, seafood, mud baths and its proximity
to the Oludeniz Blue Lagoon. Also near Fethiye is the Saklikent
Gorge, which is the longest and deepest gorge in Turkey (20km long).
You can visit Fethiye with Farout, or you may also start
your tour there.
Food in Turkey
Turkish
cuisine is world famous with a rich blend of European and Asian
influences. Indeed Istanbul is one of the best culinary destinations
in the world. The most popular dishes are kebap and pide (Turkish
pizza), which consists of flat, crusty bread with beef, lamb,
chicken, eggs, cheese or vegetables. Don't forget to try the Turkish
delight as well!
Almost
all food in Turkey is halal, and there are plenty of options
available for vegetarians.
When to visit Turkey
Turkey
is a large country with many different climatic regions. The north
and east of Turkey have cold winters, while the coastal areas of the
Aegean Sea boasts a temperate climate with pleasant weather all year
round. The Mediterranean region can get very hot in summer.
The
most popular time to visit Turkey is in the summer, from April to
October. Tulip season in Istanbul is from late March to early May.
The Mediterranean coastline is especially nice in spring (March-May)
and Autumn (September-November) with temperatures between 20ºC and
30ºC.
Getting to Turkey from
Kuwait
Turkish Airlines,
Kuwait
Airways,
Pegasus Airlines
and Atlas
Global
all fly direct from Kuwait to Istanbul. Flight time is 4 hours.
From
Istanbul to other cities in Turkey, such as Antalya, Trabzon and
Kayseri (Cappadocia), Turkish Airlines operates many cheap, direct
flights daily.
Turkish visa for
Kuwait citizens
Kuwait
passport holders may
enter Turkey for up to 90 days without a visa. However, as visa
conditions can change without notice, it is always best to consult
your nearest embassy or consulate before you travel.
Turkish Embassies and
Consulates in Kuwait
Turkish Embassy in Kuwait
Plot
16, Yemen Streetal-Daiyah
Embassies Area
PO
Box 20627, Safat 13067
Kuwait
T:
+965
2253 1466
Sun-Thurs
09:00-15:00