Whilst Turkey has long attracted travellers thanks to its beautiful beaches and the stunning Turquoise Coast, the country is also a great destination for cultural touring. From the battlefields and war memorials of Gallipoli to the giant mosques of Istanbul, the Roman ruins of Ephesus and the cave cities of Cappadocia, Turkey has plenty to offer the intrepid traveller.
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People travel to Turkey for a variety of reasons, but here are three of the most popular:
Ancient history
Turkey is home to some incredible historic treasures, crowned by the well-preserved Roman city of Ephesus. There’s also the legendary city of Troy and Pergamum. Not to mention the jaw-dropping cave cities of Cappadocia, which date back centuries.
Incredible Istanbul
Formerly known as Constantinople, Istanbul is home to the beautiful Blue Mosque, sprawling Hagia Sofia and the Grand Bazaar. It’s the perfect place to start your Turkey tour. Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia and enjoy plenty of free time to explore your way.
The Med
Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye are just a handful of Turkey’s idyllic Mediterranean resorts, boasting reliable summer weather and turquoise seas perfect for a relaxing beach break. As well as cultural touring, we offer sailing holidays in this part of Turkey too.
Popular tours in Turkey
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Istanbul to the Med – 7 day tour
Following the famed Aegean coastline, we discover Ottoman Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, ancient Ephesus and Pamukkale, finishing in coastal Marmaris – gateway to the Greek Islands. This 7 day holiday from Istanbul to the Mediterranean sea will give you an insight into the fascinating history…
Turkey Unplugged – 10 day tour
Explore stunning Istanbul with its bazaars and mosques and wander around the battlefields of Gallipoli See Roman ruins in Pergamum and Ephesus, discover the beautiful Aegean Coast, the natural wonder of Pamukkale and the jewel in Turkey’s crown – Cappadocia, with its amazing underground…
Turkey Discovered – 14 day tour
Discover the best of Turkey on a captivating two-week adventure. From the bustling bazaars of Istanbul to the thermal pools of Pamukkale. From the fairytale views of Cappadocia to the ancient ruins of Troy. In the land where East meets West, we’ll take you on a journey you’ll never forget…
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