Turkey Hop on Hop off - Turkish Delight Pass - 9 day tour

Backpacker Budget Bus Around Turkey

Overnight Stop Public Bus Stop Add On: Eastern Explorer Bus Route

Highlights :-   - Bergama - Pergamum Tour   - Cappadocia - Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight   - Cappadocia - Sultanhani Caravansaray   - Duden - Waterfall   - Gallipoli - Optional Gallipoli Battlefields Tour   - Kapatas Beach   - Koycegiz - Boat Cruise   - Koycegiz - Waterfall   - Kusadasi - Optional Ephesus Tour   - Kusadasi - Optional Pamukkale Tour   - Troy - Tour Accommodation :- No accommodation is included on this tour

Trekking up Saklikent Gorge

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 (start anywhere) - valid all season

Minimum time to complete pass is 9 days.

An early start today as we head west along the northern coast of the Sea of Marmara. This afternoon, you can honour the ANZAC’s on an optional tour of the Gallipoli battlefields, the site of the ill-fated World War 1 campaign or spend the afternoon exploring Canakkale.

Fez Bus stays overnight in Canakkale

This morning, we head south along the Aegean coast, stopping at the ancient cities of Troy and Pergamum for guided tours. 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. This overnight stop is the best place on the circuit to do a day trip to the white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.

Fez Bus stays overnight in Kusadasi

Today we drive towards the picturesque lakeside town of Koycegiz, known for the nearby turtle beach and mud baths. On the way we will have the chance to check out some local handicrafts before a short stop at Milas, which is the drop off point for those heading to Bodrum, and a swim stop at a hidden waterfall.

Fez Bus stays overnight in Koycegiz

Experience one of Turkey’s highlights today as we trek up Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon. Saklikent is awesome, it’s literally a mountain split down the middle by an earthquake. On the way we will get to learn a little about famous Turkish carpets then enjoy lunch by the river. Tonight, you choose to stay in either the harbour town of Fethiye or the beachside resort of Oludeniz, famous for paragliding.

Fez Bus stays overnight in Fethiye

*If you are sailing on a Gulet (        ), then consider 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.

We drive along the Mediterranean coast today stopping for a swim in the turquoise waters of Kaputas Beach, on the way to Kas, traditionally a small Turkish fishing village. We have a chance walk the ancient marble street and check out the local silversmiths before driving east to our overnight stop at the ancient city of Olympos, also home to the world famous tree houses. This evening, you can visit the natural wonder of the eternal flames of Chimaera.

Fez Bus stays overnight in Olympos

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. We recommend that you don’t miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening, which includes all the food and drinks you can handle!

Fez Bus stays overnight in Cappadocia

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.

Fez Bus stays overnight in Safranbolu

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.

Early evening we arrive at Fez office, which is situated in Sultanahmet at the heart of the old city.

Fez Bus stays overnight in Istanbul

Fez Bus includes

• English speaking onboard tour leader giving you a wealth of super interesting and useful info
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus
(local transport may be used on some travel sectors)
• Guided tours of Troy & Pergamum (entrance fees not included)

Fez Bus does not include

• Accommodation
• Suggested optional activities and sightseeing
• Entrance fees to the various sites

Please Note:-
Your DEPARTURE DATE and DEPARTURE POINT must be advised to Fez at least 48 hours before departure and may be amended any time up until 48 hours before departure. Otherwise your travel on the Fez bus will be on a standby basis and will be dependent upon availability.