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.
Byzantium- Constantinople-Istanbul from CICERONI Travel, A fascinating exploration of Istanbul.Wonderful mix of Greek, Roman, Christian and Islamic heritage. Potent mix of site visits supported by specialist museums
Special concentration on Islam’s greatest architect, Sinan & a rare day visit to Edirne.Magical boat trip down the Bosphorus.
A wonderful trekking and cultural experience in Turkey's Taurus Mountains before walking and exploring magical Cappadocia.
Western Silk Route from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Turkmenistan. Available from 21 Mar 2019 to 22 Nov 2019 this 26 day trip costs from £1,770 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
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.
This ultimate itinerary follows the dramatic path of the famous Silk Road. Traverse Imperial China from capital Beijing to the nation’s barren western limits then through the secretive central Asian countries of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Your trip will finish with a half day sightseeing in the Sultanhamet area of Istanbul, Turkey.
Silk Route & South East Asia Exp from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Azerbaijan, Cambodia, China, Georgia, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Available from 27 Jun 2019 to 29 Oct 2019 this 125 day trip costs from £9,515 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
Follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo on this groundbreaking & challenging expedition
ANZAC Day Tours, Gallipoli 2019. Starts: 13th April. Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, Edfu Temple and the River Nile. Afterwards Continue to Istanbul and onward to Gallipoli for ANZAC Day 2019.
Cycle Turkey - off-road mountain biking holiday in Cappadocia
Experience the stunning sights and tantalising tastes of Turkey on this two-week adventure that takes in all the highlights and then some
