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This tour is for travellers who want to see Turkey on a shoestring. Step back in time and wander roads where Trojan, Greek, Roman and Anatolia warriors once trod. Marvel at the dramatic beauty of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Absorb the landscape and watch villagers drying fruit on their rooftops, baking bread or riding donkeys through the main town. Live out every kid's dream and sleep in a tree house in the shadow of Mt Olympos. Marvel at the mythical natural wonders, visit underground cities and sleep in caves. This fully optional tour gives you the choice to do as much or as little as you want and you can only do all of this in Turkey!

2010 Budget Turkey Tours
'Budget Tours - Shoestring Turkey'
14 - Day itinerary

Day 1
Sunday

Istanbul, Gallipoli  View our Gallipoli video [8.5 kb 2:10 mins]

Welcome to Istanbul! We meet at the Fez office in Istanbul for an early morning departure heading west along the coast of the Sea of Marmara. This afternoon, you can experience the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli on an optional tour or spend the afternoon exploring the nearby town of Canakkale. Overnight Eceabat
Day 2
Monday

Kusadasi via Troy and Pergamum  View our Troy video [1.9 Kb 0:28 secs]  View our Pergamum video [2.6 kb 0:40 secs]

This morning, you head south along the Aegean Coast, stopping at the ancient city of Troy for a guided one-hour tour. You also have the opportunity to tour the magnificent antique site of Pergamum before heading to the resort town of Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B)
Day 3
Tuesday

Kusadasi  View our Ephesus video [3.9 kb 1:31 mins]

Absorb yourself in history this morning with an optional tour of one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, the site of the Temple of Artemis and the former capital of Roman Asia and best-preserved ancient city in Turkey, Ephesus or spend the day relaxing on an Aegean Beach. Overnight Kusadasi (B)
Day 4
Wednesday

Kusadasi

Today is a day for choices. You can choose to do an optional tour to Pamukkale, paddle in the natural calcium formations and visit the ancient spa town of Hierapolis, or maybe you would prefer to visit the nearby Ottoman-Greek village of Sirince, trying some of their specialty fruit wines. The choice is yours. Overnight Kusadasi (B)
Day 5
Thursday

Kusadasi to Koycegiz

This morning we check out some local Turkish handicrafts before heading to Koycegiz where you have the option of taking a late night boat cruise on Lake Koycegiz and experience the therapeutic properties of the mud and thermal baths. Overnight Koycegiz (B)
Day 6
Friday

Fethiye via Saklikent Gorge  View our Saklikent Gorge video [2.8 Kb 0:43 secs]

After a short drive this morning, you will have the chance to see how Turkish carpets are made by hand and find out what determines their value. Then experience one of Turkey's highlights as we trek up Saklikent Gorge or go tubing on the slightly chilly current of water rushing out of it. Overnight Fethiye (B)
Day 7
Saturday

Fethiye  View our Paragliding - Fethiye video [4.4 Kb 1:08 mins]  View our Gulet Sailing (1) - Turkish Mediterranean video [4.1 Kb 1:02 mins]  View our Gulet Sailing (2) - Turkish Mediterranean video [2.0 Kb 0:30 secs]  View our Gulet Sailing (3) - Turkish Mediterranean video [2.5 Kb 0:38 secs]  View our Gulet Sailing (4) - Turkish Mediterranean video [3.0 Kb 0:45 secs]

Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye, go paragliding or maybe chill out on a nearby beach, the choice is yours. Overnight Fethiye (B)
*If you choose the Shoestring option with Gulet, then today you will board your traditional handmade Gulet and cruise your way through to Day 10 in Olympos.
Day 8
Sunday

Kas to Olympos Treehouses  View our Kadirs Treehouses - Olympos video [4.0 Kb 1:01 mins]

We drive along the Turquoise coast today, stopping for a swim at the spectacular Kaputas beach and then a lunch stop in Kas, traditionally a small Turkish fishing village. Take a stroll around the town before heading to the world famous tree houses of Olympos. Overnight Olympos (B, D)
Day 9
Monday

Olympos  View our The Turkish Mediterranean video [2.4 Kb 0:37 secs]

Time for some relaxation, you can do nothing but chill out and meet new people or you could try a host of adventure activities on offer - rock climbing, diving and canyoning just to name a few. Don't miss out on your chance to see the natural phenomenon of the mythical flames of Chimera. Overnight Olympos (B, D)
Day 10
Tuesday

Olympos  View our Olympos video [3.0 Kb 0:46 secs]

Another day for choices, with so many options you will be wishing you could stay for a week. Overnight Olympos (B, D)
Day 11
Wednesday

Silk Road to Cappadocia  View our Cappadocia video [3.1 Kb 0:46 secs]

Early morning we head out to follow an ancient silk trade route across the Anatolian Plain, on the way you will have the opportunity to visit the Mevlana Museum in Konya and then the Sultanhani Caravanserai just as the ancient traders did. Overnight Cappadocia (B)
Day 12
Thursday

Cappadocia  View our Hot Air Ballooning (1) - Cappadocia video [2.9 Kb 0:34 secs]    View our Hot Air Ballooning (2) - Cappadocia video [3.8 Kb 0:59 secs]    View our Hot Air Ballooning (3) - Cappadocia video [2.9 Kb 0:44 secs]

This morning you have the option of taking a hot-air balloon ride in a region famed for being one of the best places in the world for ballooning. You will be back in plenty of time for the optional tour to check out the carved cave villages, underground cities and spectacular fairy chimney formations. Overnight Cappadocia (B)
Day 13
Friday

Cappadocia  View our Traditional Turkish Night video [1.6 Kb 0:24 secs]

Today you are free to explore the wonders of Cappadocia at your own pace. Tonight, do not miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening, which includes nearly 3 hrs of entertainment and all the food and drink you can handle! Overnight Cappadocia (B)
Day 14
Saturday

Istanbul via Ankara  View our Istanbul video [5.9 kb 1:31 mins]

Early morning start today as we head back to Istanbul, via Ankara, the nation’s Capital. You will have time to visit the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and discover what happened to the Turkish nation after the ANZAC's left. Upon arrival at the Fez Travel office your tour concludes and sadly it is time to say good bye to new friends. (B)
Tour includes
o English speaking Tour Leader on the bus giving you a wealth of super interesting and useful info.
(All optional tours are conducted by English speaking professional tour guide)
o Guided tour of Troy and Pergamum. (Entrance fees not included)
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus
o 13 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
(Gulet option includes 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners)
o 13 nights - Budget Shared accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 3 nights in Cappadocia
  - 2 nights in Fethiye
  - 1 night in Koycegiz
  - 3 nights in Kusadasi
  - 3 nights in Olympos

(Gulet option includes 10 nights shared budget accommodation and 3 nights cabin share accommodation)
Tour does not include
o Suggested optional activities and sightseeing
o Entrance fees to the various sites
Please Note:
This tour travels the Fez Bus circuit (stopping at the most popular places) and is a fully optional tour but is not part of the Hop on Hop off network which commences on June 1, 2010.
Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure
This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.
Departure Dates:-
2010
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Currency :- USD
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per person in twin share accommodation
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01 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010 799 N/A 170
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The discount will be applied when we process payment.

13 June 2010 departure - 15% discount = USD 679.15
20 June 2010 departure - 15% discount = USD 679.15
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Highlights :-


  - Ankara - Ataturk's Mausoleum
  - Bergama - Pergamum Tour
  - Cappadocia - Sultanhani Caravansary
  - Ephesus - Tour
  - Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour
  - Saklikent - Saklikent Gorge
  - Troy - Tour

Accommodation :-


13 nights - Budget Shared accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 3 nights in Cappadocia
  - 2 nights in Fethiye
  - 1 night in Koycegiz
  - 3 nights in Kusadasi
  - 3 nights in Olympos

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