The 'Fez Bus’ Turkish Delight pass gives you the whole Western Turkey experience and more! It includes the entire Fez Bus circuit from Istanbul to Istanbul, but you can start anywhere on the circuit, do the full loop and finish back where you started. This pass covers the full circuit and is valid all season from 01 July - 08 October. The minimum time needed to complete pass is 9 days, but we really do recommend you give yourself longer to get the most out of your adventure!
We drive along the coast of the Sea of Marmara to Canakkale. There is an optional guided tour of the WW1 Gallipoli battlefields, the site of the ill-fated ANZAC campaign, explore the trenches, battlefields and poignant memorials. Or time to explore Cannakale.
COMPULSARY OVERNIGHT STOP IN CANAKKALE
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SECTOR 2:
GALLIPOLI TO KUSADASI/SELCUK VIA TROY & PERGAMUM
DEPART CANNAKALE: 08.00 > EST. ARRIVE KUSADASI: 20.00
We head south along the Aegean coast to Kusadasi. Stopping enroute for a guided tour of Troy and the Roman ruins of Pergamum. If we have time we may check out some local handicrafts on the way. Tonight, you can choose to stay in either Selcuk or Kusadasi. Here you can take the optional tour of the Pammukale Thermal pools.
COMPULSARY OVERNIGHT STOP IN KUSADASI
SECTOR 3:
KUSADASI/SELCUK TO KOYCEGIZ
DEPART KUSADASI: 09:00 > EST. ARRIVE KOYCEGIZ: 13:30
Continuing south we drive to the picturesque lakeside town of Koycegiz, known for the nearby turtle beach and the mud baths. On the way we stop at Milas, which is the drop off point for those heading to the beach resort of Bodrum.
COMPULSARY OVERNIGHT STOP IN KOYCEGIZ
SECTOR 4:
KOYCEGIZ TO FETHIYE/OLUDENIZ VIA SAKLIKENT GORGE
DEPART KOYCEGIZ: 09:00 > EST. ARRIVE FETHIYE: 19:00
We continue our journey down to Fethiye, stopping en route the fantastic Saklikent Gorge; Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon where you can trek up the gorge or try river tubing! We also stop to see how traditional Turkish carpets are made and have lunch by the river. You choose to stay in either the harbour town of Fethiye or the beachside resort of Oludeniz, famous for paragliding.
NOTE: If you are sailing on a Gulet, then take into account the Gulet departure dates when planning your trip and remember, you may need to spend extra days in Fethiye to coincide with your Gulet departure date or arrival date.
COMPULSARY OVERNIGHT STOP IN FETHIYE OR OLUDENIZ
SECTOR 5:
FETHIYE/OLUDENIZ TO OLYMPOS VIA KAS
DEPART FETHIYE: 09:00 > EST. ARRIVAL OLYMPOS: 17:30
Driving along the Mediterranean coast, we stop for a swim in the turquoise waters of Kaputas Beach, on the way to Kas, a small Turkish fishing village. Time to explore the town before driving east to our overnight stop at the ancient city of Olympos, also home to the world famous tree houses.
COMPULSARY OVERNIGHT STOP IN OLYMPOS
SECTOR 6:
OLYMPOS TO cappadoccia VIA kONYA
DEPART OLYMPOS: 08.00 > EST ARRIVAL CAPPADOCCIA (GOREME) 19.00
Today, we follow the ancient silk trade route across the Anatolian Plain towards the amazing lunar landscapes of the Cappadocia region, where you can sleep, eat and drink in man-made caves and visit underground cities. On the way we will visit the Sultanhani Caravanserai and Obruk just as the ancient traders did.
COMPULSARY OVERNIGHT STOP IN CAPPADOCIA
Option to bolt on a 3 night Mt Nemrut tour from Cappadocia. Bookable locally.
SECTOR 7:
Goreme to safranbolu via ankara
DEPART GOREME: 10:00 > EST. ARRIVAL SAFRANBOLU: 19:00
Leaving the moonscape of Cappadocia behind we head north through the heart of the central Anatolian plain to nation’s capital Ankara. We will have a short stop at the Anatkibir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before we continue onto Safranbolu, a virtual open air museum of traditional Ottoman architecture where you can watch craftsman at work and maybe bargain with them for their goods.
COMPULSARY OVERNIGHT STOP IN CAPPADOCIA
Option to bolt on a 3 night Mt Nemrut tour from Cappadocia. Bookable locally.
SECTOR 8:
SAFRONBOLU TO ISTANBUL VIA Akcakoca
DEPART SAFRONBOLU: 10.00 > EST. ARRIVE ISTANBUL: 19.30 >
We drive along the Black Sea coast today stopping for a chance to relax on the beach at the sea side town of Akcakoca, or maybe you will prefer a little more adventure and will choose the option of river rafting at nearby Duzce if water levels permit. Late afternoon we continue on to the exotic city of Istanbul where we leave Asia and return to the European continent.
Experience wonderful Turkey without breaking the bank! Visit stunning Istanbul, Gallipoli, Roman ruins, the gorgeous Aegean coast, hot springs of Pammukale and magical Cappadocia.
It's almost that time of year again. Not that an excuse to raise a stein of fine German beer is ever needed but here's one anyway. Oktoberfest only comes once a year and its almost upon us so get in fast.
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The prices shown above are per person travelling. Please note that this price does not include accommodation.
A student discount is available to (ISIC) International Student Card holders, please send a copy of your valid student card at time of booking.
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Highlights
Istanbul - Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace
Gallipoli Peninsular - ANZAC Cove, memorials, battlefields and trenches
Kusadasi - the Aegean coast and beaches
Ephesus & the Temple of Artemis
Pammukale thermal pools
Mudbaths at Lake Koycegiz
Saklikent Gorge - trekking and river tubing
Olympos - tree houses, mythical flames of Chimera
Kaputas Beach and Kas
Antalya Old Town
Cappadocia Region - fairy chimneys & underground city
Obruk & Sultanhani Caravanserai
Troy & Pergamum tours
Inclusions
Transportation around Western Turkey in a fully air-conditioned 14-46 seater bus with a Turkish driver
English speaking tour leader on the bus to help you organise optional activities, tour & accommodation
Guided tours of ancient Troy and Pergamum
(exc entrance fees)
Exclusions
Suggested optional activities and sightseeing and entrance fees to the various sites
Flights and visas
Accommodation
Departure Dates
This pass is valid for travel from 01 July through to 08 October 2010
Please note that certain sectors must start and end within these dates - see the timetable for more details
Please note that certain sectors must start and end within these dates - see the timetable for more details
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The 'Fez Bus’ Turkish Delight pass gives you the whole Western Turkey experience and more! It includes the entire Fez Bus circuit from Istanbul to Istanbul, but you can start anywhere on the circuit, do the full loop and finish back where you started. This pass covers the full circuit and is valid all season from 01 July - 08 October. The minimum time needed to complete pass is 9 days, but we really do recommend you give yourself longer to get the most out of your adventure!
Experience wonderful Turkey without breaking the bank! Visit stunning Istanbul, Gallipoli, Roman ruins, the gorgeous Aegean coast, hot springs of Pammukale and magical Cappadocia.
It's almost that time of year again. Not that an excuse to raise a stein of fine German beer is ever needed but here's one anyway. Oktoberfest only comes once a year and its almost upon us so get in fast.
