Turkey, the seat of Constantinople, the Byzantine capital and the Ottoman Empire, mosques and palaces have dominated for centuries the Bosphorus Strait that connects Europe and Asia. We take you to know the country with 77 million inhabitants, with all its diversities, cultures, goods, bazaars.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Lodging.
Breakfast. Optionally you can make a full day visit to the magnificent city of Istanbul knowing in the historical part to the Hagia Sophia, the culmination of Byzantine art, and the pearl of Istanbul; also visit the famous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, including the treasury and sacred relics. At noon we will enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant in the area of Sultanahmet and continue with the visit to the Blue Mosque, prodigy of harmony, proportion and elegance; and the Hippodrome that preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm and the Egyptian Obelisk.At the end of the afternoon we will visit the famous Grand Bazaar where we will enjoy free time to get lost among its 4 thousand stores. Return to the hotel and overnight.
MEALS: BREAKFAST
Breakfast. Departure for one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the channel that separates Europe and Asia. During this trip you will appreciate the palaces of the Sultans, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy the history in a different way. Then, we will make one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, built by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. Our visit ends in the bazaar where you can enjoy its atmosphere and variety of stores. Accommodation
MEALS : BREAKFAST
Breakfast. Departure en route to Ankara passing through the mountains of Bolu. Upon arrival we will make a panoramic visit with our coach to know the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second most populous city in Turkey (Ankara), a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Later we will visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum, symbol of Ankara, as it is the place where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies. At the end of the afternoon arrival to our hotel, dinner and overnight.
MEALS: BREAKFAST – DINNER
Breakfast. Departure to Cappadocia. En route we will see the second largest lake in Turkey, the Salt Lake and a 13th century caravanserai (medieval inn) Arrival in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight
MEALS: BREAKFAST – DINNER
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava thrown by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. We will visit the valley of Göreme, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex composed of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. Then, we will visit the Avcilar Valley and the Pasabagi and GÏŒvercinlik Valleys where you can admire the best view of the volcanic forms called “fairy chimneys” We will visit the typical workshops of carpets and stones of Onyx and Turquoise. Dinner at the hotel and overnight
MEALS: BREAKFAST – DINNER
Breakfast at the hotel. Early departure to Konya, capital of the Seleucid Sultans. Where we will visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, poet and philosopher who founded the mystical and religious sect of the Dancing Dervishes. Continuation of the trip to Pamukkale. Arrival and visit to Hierapolis, ancient Hellenistic city now in ruins. Visit the famous Cotton Castle, natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of water laden with calcareous salts from hot springs. Arrival at the hotel Dinner and lodging
MEALS: BREAKFAST – DINNER
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the morning to Ephesus Greco-Roman city, ancient capital of Asia Minor and one of the best preserved of antiquity where the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the theater and the Library of Celsus are located. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life. Continuation to Izmir airport to board the domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation
MEALS: BREAKFAST
Breakfast and at the indicated time transfer to the airport. End of services.
MEALS: BREAKFAST
Turkey is the only country that is located between two continents, Europe and Asia ,97% is on the Asian side ,3% is on the European side, due to its inspiration of being part of the European Union it was considered as an extension of Europe.
The first thing that comes to mind is Istanbul, but Ankara is the capital of the Turkish republic, it is the second largest city in Turkey after Istanbul, Ankara is a commercial and industrial city, also known for its grapes, pears and honey, where the founder of Turkey (ataturk) chose to put his mausoleum to be buried there.
Turkish is the most spoken language in Turkey, which had its own letters until kamal din ataturk arrived and ordered to write the language with Latin alphabet.
There are also other languages spoken in Turkey among them the KURMANJI LANGUAGE, which is the language spoken by the Kurds who are approximately 10%, there is a minority who speak Arabic although lately after the difficulties that Turkey encountered in becoming part of the European Union there are many access to learn Arabic to communicate more with the Asian side of the Arabian Gulf. The most immigrant languages to Turkey is Persian and the most learned language is English (17%).
The months between March and October are best for visiting Istanbul and the Mediterranean coasts. The inner regions of the Anatolian plateau, including Cappadocia, are best visited in the months between April and June and between September and October, when temperatures are warm, but not as unbearable as in July and August.
Eastern Turkey between April and June as well and from September until the onset of winter (avoid in this case also if possible July and August). This is a rather sensitive area, although in our opinion Mardin is a safe city.
In terms of climate, we can differentiate the following zones in Turkey:
Turkey has 83 million people which makes it among the most populated countries in the world, within the ranking of 196 states that make up the world population table of datosmacro.com.
Some 7.07% of Turkey’s population are immigrants, according to the latest immigration data published by the UN. Turkey is the 72nd country in the world by percentage of immigration.
Turkey has an average population density of 106 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The current official currency of the Republic of Turkey is known under the name of Turkish Lira, Turkish Lira comes in the form of banknotes and in the form of coins, as in any other country. The banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Turkish Lira, all Turkish coins would feature the former president of the country kamal el din ataturk .
The Turkish currency suffers lately especially after the covid crisis , 1 EUR = 32.78 TRY and at the dollar exchange rate 1 USD = 29.15 TRY.
Nowadays, credit cards are very common, so money in Turkey can be stored on cards. Most stores, cafes and restaurants accept VISA and Master Card.
Turkey is mostly Muslim with dress codes governed by Islam, however, it is a secular state since 1923 which allowed to have had some duality in the social classes between the more modern and the more traditional. Tourists visiting Turkey opt for the classic combination of shorts and T-shirt, this dress is appropriate throughout Turkey, but is not accepted in mosques. The recommendation is to wear comfortable, discreet and modest clothing and comfortable shoes. On the beaches you can dress as you like, you can wear bikinis, shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops or bare feet are normal wear for both Turks and foreigners.
We can say with total certainty that yes, taking into account a good travel insurance (see our insurance page).
Anatolia is a region known as Asia Minor. It is the Asian part of modern-day Turkey.
