Now that it’s summer time, it’s the perfect time to visit Turkey. With many different landscapes and a vast history, we’re sure that the trip of your dreams is attainable and it’s here in Turkey! Everyone has a different idea of the perfect vacation. Some people love relaxing on the beach, while others prefer to hike through nature, or tour historical sites. Well, that’s why we’re here, to help you decide which Turkey Tour is best for you.
Tour? You say. Yes, we do! Take the stress out of your vacation by letting us take care of everything. You’ll never have to worry about finding a taxi to the airport, or whether your hotel is in the best part of town, because we’ll do it for you. All you have to do is choose the best Turkey Tour for you.
1) Beach Lover Turkey Tour:
Why not check out the Turquoise Coast? With gorgeous blue water and beautiful mountains framing the beaches, Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is a paradise for beach lovers. On this Turkey Tour, you will be exploring all of the country’s best beaches from Antalya to Fethiye. You can even take a 4 day gulet cruise and see beaches and caves not accessible by land. Water sports from jet skiing to paragliding are readily available at most beaches in the region for your entertainment. Many of Turkey’s Mediterranean beaches are turtle nesting grounds, so keep your eyes peeled for baby turtles making their pilgrimage to the sea!
2) For the History Lover:
The country of Turkey has some of the worlds oldest history and there are many treasures to be discovered here. When it comes to history, there’s no better place to start than Istanbul, which is literally a city built upon a city, built upon a city. Istanbul has been the capital and central hub of of many different empires and countless generations, which is evident by the remaining landmarks from Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman times. Once you’ve exhausted the city, travel down to Gallipoli to see where ANZAC forces faced off against the Ottoman army during WWI. from there, continue on to the infamous city of Troy and explore the ruins. Your next stop is Ephesus, an ancient Roman city that once contained one of the seven ancient wonders of the world and Pamukkale where it is fabled that Cleopatra come to soak in the thermal waters and retain her youth. Last but not least, stop in the legendary Cappadocia and watch the hot air balloons rise over the fairy chimneys at sunrise. You can also explore the underground city of Derkinkuyu, originally built by the Hittites and Selime Monastery carved into the volcanic rocks that make up the landscape. Every day of this Turkey Tour is jam packed with sites, each one better than the last!
3) For the Nature Lover:
The beautiful alpine city of Trabzon is perfect for the nature lover looking for fresh mountain air and breath taking views. Situated on the Black Sea, Trabzon has been an important trading post for decades and is the perfect starting point for your mountain adventure. Take a day and visit the elusive Sumela Monastery, built on to the side of a mountain. Spend a day or two in the picturesque village of Uzungol and take a hike around the lake. Travel to Ayder for a day of white water rafting, or visit the city of Rize to see where tea is grown and produced. This Turkey Tour is sure to clear your mind and body of city stress and smog.
4) For the Ultimate Vacation Lover:
Why not try all three? Visit the historical sites of Turkey while also incorporating some time at the beach and an alpine adventure. Explore Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale before joining a 4 day gulet cruise around the Turquoise coast. Break up travel from Antalya to Trabzon with a pit stop in Cappadocia. Once you’ve finished hiking through the mountains near Trabzon, head back to Istanbul for one more night of Turkish culture. This Turkey Tour has everything a traveler can hope to see and do on vacation!
Which Turkey Tour is the best pick for you? Let us know so that we can start arranging everything for your perfect vacation. After all, don’t you deserve it?