Farout Explorer

Welcome to Turkey!

A transfer service will be organised directly from the airport to the hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a guided tour of Istanbul’s historical Old City.

During the tour, you will visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Obelisks, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Your professional guide will introduce you to the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman history while exploring its most important landmarks.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or have free time to explore the city independently.

Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day tour exploring the historical, cultural, and modern sides of Istanbul.

The tour begins at Yedikule Fortress, an important Byzantine and Ottoman landmark located beside the ancient city walls. You will then continue to Beyoglu and Galata, where you can discover lively streets, historic buildings, cafés, art galleries, and views of the iconic Galata Tower.

Next, visit the Galata Mevlevi Lodge to learn about Sufi culture and the tradition of the Whirling Dervishes. Continue along Istiklal Avenue to see the Church of St. Anthony before visiting the colorful districts of Balat and Fener, famous for their historic houses, religious heritage, and authentic local atmosphere.

During the day, you will enjoy a Turkish lunch.

The tour continues with a relaxing Bosphorus cruise, offering beautiful views of Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden’s Tower, and the waterfront mansions of Istanbul.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Transfer from Istanbul to Gallipoli – Overnight in Canakkale

Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Istanbul, followed by a drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Upon arrival in Eceabat, you will enjoy lunch before joining a fully guided tour of the historic Gallipoli battlefields. During the tour, you will visit Australian, New Zealand, and Turkish war cemeteries, important memorials, and original trenches from World War I. You will also have the opportunity to visit the museum and see historical artefacts from the Gallipoli campaign.

Your guide will share the stories of the soldiers who fought here, providing insight into the history, sacrifices, and friendships that emerged from the campaign.

After the Gallipoli tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Canakkale for check-in and an overnight stay.

Overnight:Canakkale

Important Note: The day's journey and sightseeing will take approximately 8–10 hours.

Troy & Pergamon Tour – Transfer to Ephesus

After breakfast at your hotel in Canakkale, you will depart for the ancient city of Troy, one of Turkey's most famous archaeological sites.

Your guided tour begins with a visit to the legendary Trojan Horse replica, followed by the ruins of the ancient city. You will see the remains of different settlement periods, known as Troy I to Troy IX, along with ancient city walls, sacrificial altars, the Bouleuterion (Council House), and the Odeon. Your guide will explain the history of Troy and its connection to the famous Trojan War.

Following your visit to Troy, you will continue south towards Pergamon, with a break for lunch along the way.

In Pergamon, you will visit the ancient Acropolis, once an important cultural and political centre of the ancient world. Highlights include the Temple of Athena, the remains of the famous Library of Pergamon, the Temple of Trajan, and the impressive Hellenistic Theatre, built into the steep hillside with seating for approximately 10,000 spectators.

After completing your guided tour of Pergamon, you will travel towards the Ephesus region. Upon arrival in the evening, you will be transferred to your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi for check-in and an overnight stay.

Overnight: Ephesus Region (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Important Note: This is a full-day tour involving sightseeing and a long-distance transfer from Canakkale to the Ephesus region.

Ephesus and Surrounding Highlights Tour

Today you get to start exploring the wonders of the Ephesus region. 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 in the world! A city where over 200,000 people lived over 3,000 years ago. You also get to visit the House of the Virgin Mary. An important place for the Christian faith, as it is believed to be 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)

Transfer from Ephesus to Pamukkale
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to Pamukkale.

Pamukkale Day Tour
Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch before joining a guided tour of Pamukkale’s famous white travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Bus Transfer from Pamukkale to Fethiye
After the tour, you will be transferred to Denizli Bus Station. From there, you will take an approximately three-hour bus journey to Fethiye.

Upon arrival at Fethiye Bus Station, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Fethiye.

Gulet Blue Cruise Begins
After breakfast, you will all be checking in to one of our Farout Gulets to start your 4 days of cruising the beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Today you will visit Butterfly Valley, Oludeniz / Blue Lagoon, and spend the evening anchored down at St Nicholas Island. Be sure to climb to the top of the island for the most beautiful sunset, possibly one of the best, of the whole cruise. Additional activity available: paragliding over Oludeniz.

Overnight cabin cruise.

Today, after making some stops along the way for swimming, breakfast, and lunch, you will get to spend some time in the beautiful town of Kas. Here you can shop up a storm with the abundance of jewellery shops in town or spend time just wandering the cobblestone streets, soaking up the ambience of the seaside fishing village.

Additional activity available: Diving in Kas.

Overnight cabin cruise.

Today you sail past the sunken city. Once part of the original settlement that still makes up the island of Kekova, this part of the town has fallen into the ocean. You will sail past slowly for a closer look before anchoring on the opposite side to visit what still remains of Kekova. Here you can wander the island and walk up to the Lycian tombs for a closer look or climb to the top and enter Simena Castle for some beautiful views over the coastline you have just cruised.

Overnight cabin cruise.

Gulet Cruise Ends and Flight to Cappadocia

After a pleasant breakfast on board, you will arrive at Demre Harbour and say farewell to your gulet cruise, captain, and crew.
You will then be transferred to Antalya Airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

North Cappadocia Tour
 This morning you arrive at the unusual and breathtaking scenery of Goreme, Cappadocia. Today you will be picked up from the bus station and get to visit some of the oldest settlements in the Cappadocia region. You will visit some small villages, take in some local handicrafts, and also get to soak up the natural wonders and visit the Monks Valley and Devrent Valleys.

- Evening -  
 OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.
Tonight's entertainment is organized so that you have the chance to experience Turkish Culture and Traditions and also enjoy a great show. You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and taken to a cave restaurant in the heart of Cappadocia, for a night you will always remember.
 
Our Turkish Night Show and Dinner is also available after your next day's Tour of South Cappadocia
 
Overnight in Cappadocia

- Early Morning -
OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
If you choose to wake up in the early hours of the morning to take advantage of a Hot Air Balloon flight, this experience can be added to the tour. This activity is famous in Cappadocia and is the perfect way to start the day by seeing the awesome views of the mountains from high in the sky. This tour will cost extra.

South Cappadocia Tour
You have one more day in this spectacular region to soak up the rest of the sites to see. Today you will be picked up from your accommodation after breakfast to start exploring parts of the south Cappadocia region. The highlights of the day will include the Underground City, Uchisar Castle Panorama beautiful stroll through the Meskendir Valley, to name a few. The day is full of some of the most beautiful sites to see in Cappadocia.
 
Overnight in the Cappadocia region.

Flight From Cappadocia to Istanbul

This morning you will fly early on a domestic flight to Istanbul, where your tour will end. We book domestic flights according to the most convenient option for you if you have a connecting flight back home. If you require any assistance with onward travel within Turkey, accommodation bookings, or queries, please let us know & we will be happy to assist.