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Situated at the cross roads of Asia and Europe, Turkey is the treasure trove of a dozen civilizations and a diverse cultural heritage. Visit Istanbul (former Constantinople) with thousands of years of history, beautiful architecture and exciting bazaars where you can shop for jewelry, leather goods and carpets. Explore the famous archaeological sites, the surrealist landscapes of Cappadocia and travel along the enchanted shores of the Mediterranean coast.
Istanbul Airport (IST) / Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Experience the wonders of Turkey on this 16-day tour, which you will travel&discover almost half of the country. Explore the city of contrasts, Istanbul, home to the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Visit the stunning region of Cappadocia, known for its lunar rock formations, underground cities, and cave dwellings. Take a hot air balloon ride and explore the Pasabag Valley. Finally, visit the city of Konya, home to the Mevlana Museum and the Karatay Medrese.
Meet and witness the best remaining architectural structures of Greek&Roman civilizations in Anatolia in the South western Türkiye. The second week of the tour will take you to some of the most popular and iconic archaeological Greek-Roman sites in Anatolia; including Perge, Aspendos, Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Ephesus, Priene, Miletos, and Didyma. You will see natural wonders like the “Cotton Castle” and well-preserved ruins of ancient cities, including theaters, temples, and agoras. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of Türkiye.
Istanbul is a city of contrasts, an enchanting blend of Eastern and Western culture, a vibrant, modern city, with a unique identity. Its rich past coexists with modern life. Although no longer the capital of Türkiye (which is now Ankara), Istanbul still remains the country’s cultural and business centre.
The city has a stunning location, surrounded by water: the narrow strait of the Bosphorus and the serene Sea of Marmara separating Europe from Asia. Formerly Byzantium, then Constantinople and finally, Istanbul, this has been the capital of three Empires, each leaving their mark in the form of palaces, castles, mosques, churches and monuments. The legacy of its rich past can be seen on every corner of the modern city.
Cappadocia is a stunning area of lunar rock formations. The area is also famous for its carpet-weaving, wines and the distinctive red pottery of the Avanos area. Cappadocia was a refuge for the early Christians, who escaped persecution by living and worshipping underground.
Antalya, located on the Mediterranean coast at the foot of Mount Taurus (Toros), is Türkiye’s second most important tourist destination, after Istanbul.
Although a modern city, Antalya is home to historical gems, many of which can be discovered on a meander through its old quarter (Kaleici) within the Roman city walls. Visit the archaeological museum and the archeological sites in the surroundings such as Termessos, Side, Perge, Aspendos, Olympos, Phaselis, or one of the many waterfalls in the area.
The hot springs have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BC, with many patrons retiring or dying there. The large necropolis is filled with sarcophagi, most famously that of Marcus Aurelius Ammianos. The great baths were constructed with huge stone blocks without the use of cement and consisted of various closed or open sections linked together.
Originally a quiet garden where farmers harvested thyme, sage, wild roses, figs, grapes and olives, Kusadasi, or Birds’ Island in Turkish, was known as a “fishermen’s” village. Kuşadası was conquered by the Ottomans in 1413 and became an independent district in 1865. Until the end of World War 1, it was an important commercial centre inhabited by Greeks, Armenians, Jewish and Italian business men. Today it is a popular seaside resort.