Turkey Tours
Turkey Classical
Highlights Of This TourThe sheer volume and diversity of Turkey's myriad classical sites, even concentrated as they are in a comparatively small geographical area, can be a bit overwhelming for the first-time visitor.
This tour offers you an overview of some of Turkey's finest archaeological sites, stunning landscapes and timeless, pastoral traditions.
From the fabled straits of the Bosphorus and the Dardanelle's, to the crystal-clear coves of the Aegean and turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, our tour covers well-preserved ancient cities that in their heyday were the cultural equal of ancient Rome and Athens: Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Aspendos...
Anatolia, a land of Roman temples, early synagogues, the lands where St. Paul preached the gospel, Byzantine churches, Whirling Dervish lodges and Ottoman mosques...
Striking landscapes where towering mountain peaks enclose fertile valleys dotted with vineyards and olive groves, creating stunning backdrops for fishing villages and secluded golden beaches...
Out of the steppes arise outlandish geological formations shaped by volcanic activity, erosion and mineral-saturated waters: the lunar landscape of Cappadocia and the dazzlingly white "cotton castle" travertine terraces of Pamukkale. You'll also become acquainted with contemporary Turkey, as we observe the time-honored rhythms of rural life and visit the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who presided over the founding of the Republic of Turkey, .
We arrange air-conditioned, comfortable transport and professional drivers, accommodations in top hotels, knowledgeable, friendly guides and an itinerary that helps you get the most out of your stay in Turkey. Relax, marvel at the glories of Anatolia. And leave the rest to us.
Detailed Itinerary
1st Day... We transfer to the airport early in the morning, one-hour flight to Ankara, where our guide greets us. Our tour in Ankara, Turkey's capital city, includes the renowned Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which houses an extensive collection dating from the Late Stone Age through the Classical era, and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, resting place of Republican Turkey's larger than life founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. After lunch, we continue east to the haunting beauty of Cappadocia's surreal landscape of volcanic tuff sculpted by time and the elements.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia
2nd Day... After breakfast, we marvel at Goreme's fairy chimneys, troglodyte dwellings, sweeping vistas and Open Air Museum, which is home to literally dozens of rock-carved monasteries and churches adorned with brilliant Byzantine frescoes. We stop at numerous spots to admire the view and take photographs. Lunch at a local restaurant, then we visit rock formations in Pasabag, Zelve's deserted monastery complex, scenic Rose Valley and the pottery-making village of Avanos. Return to hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia
Tour Information| Lenght : | 4 Days |
| Price : | Ask for price |
| Operated : | Guaranteed Departure |
