Beautiful, exotic and home to the most welcoming people in the world, few countries can match Turkey for its rich history, gorgeous coastline and spectacular scenery. Istanbul fuses western and Islamic culture, food and traditions while the honeycombed hills and caves of Cappadocia boast landscapes that even Tolkien couldn't have imagined. Further south, pine forested slopes swoop down to sparkling beaches; brochure-cover perfect and blissfully clean.
Two decades after my first trip to Turkey, it's still my summer holiday destination of choice. For me, it offers the perfect mix of lazy beach days and time exploring; walking the beautiful Lycian way, drifting between islands on a gulet, and the ultimate guilty pleasure - bartering in the markets for fake handbags! Early evening, with the call to prayer echoing in the mountains, a cold Efes to hand and the sun starting to set, there's nowhere in the world I'd rather be.
A classic cruise that takes in a series of Turkey’s most important and interesting archaeological sites, including the stunning ruins of Ephesus.
A self-guided hike on the Lycian Way. Walk from a mountain restaurant to the saddle of Mt. Olympos (Tahtali), then via the Chimaera to Cirali (the ruined city of Olympos) and Adrasan to the Gelidonya lighthouse.
An expert-led gulet cruise combining walks along the Lycian Way, rated by The Sunday Times as one of the ten best walks in the world, with archaeological, cultural and gastronomic adventures in Turkey.
A chance to visit some of the biggest and best preserved classical cities in the world, travelling by traditional wooden gulet on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
Rated One of ‘The World’s Tastiest Cruises’ - The Sunday Times (UK) November 27, 2011
An expert-led gulet cruise exploring the cuisine and culture of Turkey.
An expert-led 2-week gulet cruise along the turquoise coast of Turkey, exploring archaeological, historical and cultural sites, wineries and the region's wonderful gastronomic heritage.
An expert-led archaeological and cultural gulet cruise exploring the virtually untouched coastline of ancient Lycia, on Turkey’s breathtaking turquoise coast.
This is a dream trip for walkers and sailors alike, with fabulous swims and stunning archaeology thrown in for good measure.
The finest historical adventure and exploration of the vibrant and exotic city of Istanbul.
On this tour, you’ll explore Cappadocia, one of Turkey’s most enchanting and extraordinary landscapes and also discover the immense capital and key sites of the ancient Hittite civilisation.
