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

Istanbul, Gallipoli 

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

Kusadasi via Troy and Pergamum   

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)

Kusadasi 

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)

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)

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)

Fethiye via Saklikent Gorge 

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)

Fethiye         

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)

Kas to Olympos Treehouses 

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)

Olympos 

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)

Olympos 

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

Silk Road to Cappadocia 

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)

Cappadocia         

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)

Cappadocia 

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)

Istanbul via Ankara 

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.