Classic Tours of Turkey
OUR MOST POPULAR CLASSIC TOURS OF TURKEY:
The Best of Turkey Tours: Ideal for those who want to see the main historic sites and attractions of Turkey in an approximately 8 to 12 day timeframe that will cover three different regions. You’ll first discover Istanbul, a city of business frenzy, influenced ancient architecture, entertainment, and a wealth of rich culture.
On our tours of Istanbul, you'll be able to absorb the splendor of its ancient structures, from its mosques to the Roman influenced architecture. Take advantage of your guide’s knowledge as you privately tour the classic sites such as St. Sophia Church, the Blue Mosque, and the renowned Topkapi Palace. As our classic tours of Turkey aim to give you a complete experience of the country, we also offer you other ways to experience the city. To top off our tours of Istanbul, you will enjoy a cruise by boat on the Bosphorus, the world's narrowest internationally traveled strait.
Afterwards, we will fly you to directly to the Ephesus region Izmir to enjoy tours of Ephesus' ancient city, the Basilica of St. John, and the Shrine of the Virgin Mary. After a few days exploring the Ephesus area you will fly to Cappadocia and visit the Goreme National Park, also referred to as "Valley of the Fairy Chimneys". The formations were created after three volcanoes erupted around 30 million years ago. The area is also known for the spectacular cave room hotels that have been carved into the rock. To complete our tours of Cappadocia, you can also enjoy a complete view of the entire area in a Hot Air Balloon (optional).
ADD THE ANTALYA REGION TO THE ABOVE CLASSIC TURKEY TOUR:
Antalya Mediterranean Region "Turkish Riviera"
Complete your tours of Turkey with a trip to Kaleiçi, a town known for its narrow, cobbled streets of historic Ottoman era houses. This town serves as the very charming old center of Antalya which has won the Golden Apple Tourism Prize. Day trips to explore by boat the underwater ruins of Kekova or visiting the nearby town of Demre, home town of Saint Nicholas, are just two of the dozens of beautiful and interesting places to visit near Antalya.
If you can't decide between just tours of Istanbul, tours of Ephesus or tours of Cappadocia, let our travel agency arrange a simple, yet comprehensive trip that will take you to all these places and more. We pride ourselves on our "insider" knowledge of the best that the country has to offer; so we can ensure that our tours of Turkey will surely impress you, whether you're traveling to the country for the first time, or returning as a frequent visitor.
We tailor-fit each trip to your personal interests, schedule and level of energy so you can get the most of each day you spend in this fascinating country. At each destination, you will also have your own expert guide and driver to make the experience more personal and hassle-free.