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.
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.
Trek through Turkey's magnificent Taurus Mountains and enjoy a wonderful cultural experience before walking and exploring Cappadocia.
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.
Western Silk Route from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Turkmenistan. Available from 16 Sep 2019 to 22 Nov 2019 this 26 day trip costs from £1,885 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
Historically rich with its medieval Ottoman period and chronicle of Gallipoli, and fashionably chic with the cosmopolitan buzz of Istanbul and celebrity getaway of Antalya, Turkey is an unmissable country that overflows with character
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.
Central Asian Discoverer from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Available from 4 Sep 2019 to 22 Nov 2019 this 80 day trip costs from £6,125 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
An expert-led archaeological and cultural gulet cruise exploring the virtually untouched coastline of ancient Lycia, on Turkey’s breathtaking turquoise coast.
