Turkey
Turkey stretches across the Anatolian peninsula in western Asia and Thrace in southeastern Europe, making it a multi-continental country. The Mediterranean Sea is to the south; the Aegean Sea to the west; and the Black Sea to the north. The first major empire in the area was that of the Hittites, from the 18th through the 13th century BC. All of Anatolia was conquered by the Persian Achaemenid Empire during the 6th and 5th centuries and later fell to Alexander the Great. In 324 the Roman emperor Constantine I chose Byzantium to be the new capital of the Roman Empire, renaming it Constantinople (now Istanbul). After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, it became the capital of the Byzantine Empire. This empire was defeated by the Turks, who were subsequently defeated by the Mongols in 1243 giving rise to the mightly Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire interacted with both Eastern and Western cultures throughout its 623-year history. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was among the world's most powerful political entities. Mustafa Kemal Pasha (Ataturk) led the independence movement in 1922 which produced the modern secular Turkish state.
Tours Featuring Turkey
6 Day Istanbul & Cappadocia Explorer (Value)
from £1,170 to £1,260pp *
Highlights :
Cappadocia ,
Istanbul
TURKEY Also referred as"The cradle of faiths" is a fascinating historical and cultural country. Istanbul and Capaddoccia are definitely a "must" see. Include with private transfers and tours.
7 Day Turkish Traditional Sailing Adventure (Value)
from £1,104 to £1,397pp *
Highlights :
Fethiye ,
Istanbul
Explore the spectacular bays and fishing villages along the Turkish coastline between Fethiye and Olympos on board a traditional wooden sailing ship known as a Gulet, and see what this jewel of a country can offer!
10 Day Athens, Cairo & Istanbul Explorer (Value)
from £1,799 to £2,198pp *
Highlights :
Athens ,
Cairo ,
Istanbul
Greece, Egypt & Turkey. Spend 10 days exploring these ancient cities. Private guide services throughout.
10 Day Turkey and Greek Islands (Value)
from £1,793 to £2,002pp *
Highlights :
Istanbul ,
Izmir ,
Mykonos ,
Santorini
The mystique of Istanbul, Izmir, Mykonos and Santorini with value accommodations, private transfers, shared tours, entrance fees, some meals and ferry tickets.
12 Day Black Sea Cruise (Value)
Highlights :
Black Sea Cruise ,
Istanbul ,
Odessa
Explore the Black Sea and visit the most important ports of Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine in this unique sea cruise.
7 Day Turkey Highlights (Premium)
from £1,690 to £1,946pp *
Highlights :
Cappadocia ,
Istanbul ,
Izmir
Value tour with personal vehicle and English speaking guide through Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus.
8 Day Sacred Lands & Nemrut (Premium)
from £2,308 to £2,496pp *
Highlights :
Gaziantep ,
Istanbul ,
Urfa
Sacred Lands of Turkey. Explore Turkey through the centuries on this premium tour with your private guide, vehicle & driver.
10 Day Athens, Islands and Istanbul Adventure (Premium)
from £1,825 to £2,048pp *
Highlights :
Athens ,
Istanbul ,
Mykonos ,
Santorini
Enjoy the best of Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Istanbul. Includes all hotels, private transfers, ferry tickets, and a combination of private and shared tours. Available April to October.
10 Day Istanbul & Eastern Aegean Islands Cruise (Premium)
Highlights :
Aegean Cruise ,
Istanbul
Experience Istanbul, Rhodes & Ephesus with your private vehicle and expert guide. Harmoniously balancing conventional cruising with private yachting, embark on a sailing voyage of Turkey's beautiful Turquoise Coast, and the Greek islands of the Eastern Aegean.
10 Day Magical Turkey Family Adventure (Premium)
from £2,512 to £2,800pp *
Highlights :
Cappadocia ,
Istanbul ,
Kusadasi
Value tour with personal vehicle and English speaking guide through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Kusadasi.
10 Day Turkey Signature (Premium)
from £2,695 to £2,964pp *
Highlights :
Bodrum ,
Cappadocia ,
Istanbul ,
Izmir
Turkey - Premium hotels, best sights in Istanbul, Goreme, Bodrum, Izmir. Enjoy the best sights in style with your private guide, vehicle & driver.
10 Day Turkish Riviera & Rhodes (Premium)
Highlights :
Aegean Cruise ,
Rhodes
Experience the Ancient Rhodes with your expert guide before you embark on a sailing voyage of Turkey's beautiful Turquoise Coast, and the Greek islands of the Eastern Aegean. Visit the Ancient Ephesus with your private expert guide.
11 Day Turkish Riviera by Private Gulet (Premium)
from $ 3,532 pp (based on 8 people). Contact us for customized requests.*
Highlights :
Istanbul ,
Turkish Riviera & Greek Islands Yacht Charter
Experience Turkey before you cruise on the magnificent southwest coast of Turkey on a private gulet charter, engulfing yourself in culture and scenery, while discovering the Turkish Riviera & the Greek islands of Symi and Rhodes. Includes Istanbul accomodations and private tour with your expert guide.
15 Day Turkey Grand Tour (Premium)
Highlights :
Canakkale ,
Cappadocia ,
Istanbul ,
Izmir ,
Konya ,
Kusadasi ,
Lara Beach ,
Pamukkale
Discover Turkey in a complete tour. The highlights of the tours includes: Istnabul, Cappadocia, Konya, antalya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy, Gallipoli and much more.
10 Day Turkey Exclusive (Luxury)
from £3,461 to £4,167pp *
Highlights :
Bodrum ,
Cappadocia ,
Istanbul ,
Izmir
Luxury. The top hotels, best sights and VIP treatment in Istanbul, Goreme, Bodrum, Izmir. Enjoy the best sights in style with your private guide, vehicle & driver.
11 Day Greece & Turkey by Cruise (Luxury)
From $4.845 pp Various departures from May 5 - Oct.20, 2012*
Highlights :
Aegean Cruise ,
Athens ,
Istanbul
A luxurious 148 passenger vessel cruise from Athens to Istanbul, including private shore excursions and airport transfers as well as premium accommodation in Athens and Istanbul.
11 Day Greece, Croatia, Turkey & Italy Luxury Cruise (Luxury)
Highlights :
Athens ,
Mediterranean Cruise ,
Venice
Cruise the beautiful waters of the Adriatic. Visit some of the most famous cities of the Mediterranean as you sail to four different countries.
* GBP per person, double occupancy, private tour with own vehicle. Subject to change. Per person rate typically lower for a large group.
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