TRAVEL TO THE BEST HISTORICAL RUINS OF TURKEY Gobeklitepe Temple. Only discovered in 1963, Gobeklitepe, in the Sanliurfa district of south-east Turkey was a late comer to the long list of historical ruins in Turkey, yet it is of great importance. Predating Stonehenge by roughly 6000 years, it is the oldest worshipping temple in the world. Once again, hardly anyone visits it

because of its

6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ON THE BLACK SEA COAST OF TURKEY Hiking and trekking are popular activities with tourists and favorite spots are the Kackar Mountains, Macahel Valley and Genciyan Hill. Artvin also has its share of architectural wonders such as traditional Ottoman houses and mosques. Further Reading: See all these places and more on a four day tour of the Eastern Black sea region. THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEY Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. 15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

THE WHIRLING DERVISHES OF TURKEY The whirling of the Dervishes implies their renunciation of the worldly life to be reborn in union with God. During the Ottoman Empire era, the Mevlevi order produced a number of famous poets and musicians such as Sheikh Ghalib, Ismail Ankaravi and Abdullah Sari. The order is still active in Turkey, currently led by the 20th great-grandson of

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

TRAVEL TO THE BEST HISTORICAL RUINS OF TURKEY Gobeklitepe Temple. Only discovered in 1963, Gobeklitepe, in the Sanliurfa district of south-east Turkey was a late comer to the long list of historical ruins in Turkey, yet it is of great importance. Predating Stonehenge by roughly 6000 years, it is the oldest worshipping temple in the world. Once again, hardly anyone visits it

because of its

6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ON THE BLACK SEA COAST OF TURKEY Hiking and trekking are popular activities with tourists and favorite spots are the Kackar Mountains, Macahel Valley and Genciyan Hill. Artvin also has its share of architectural wonders such as traditional Ottoman houses and mosques. Further Reading: See all these places and more on a four day tour of the Eastern Black sea region. THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEY Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. 15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

THE WHIRLING DERVISHES OF TURKEY The whirling of the Dervishes implies their renunciation of the worldly life to be reborn in union with God. During the Ottoman Empire era, the Mevlevi order produced a number of famous poets and musicians such as Sheikh Ghalib, Ismail Ankaravi and Abdullah Sari. The order is still active in Turkey, currently led by the 20th great-grandson of

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

TURKEY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Turkey is a friendly country which has not been not affected by the Arab uprising. It is also very big. Many destinations in Turkey are far away from the border with Syria. For example, it is over 1550km from Istanbul to the Syrian border. We do recommend staying away from

the border areas of

OUR FAVOURITE BOOKS ABOUT THE COUNTRY OF TURKEY Titles include. Ionia: A Quest: (1954) This book was one of Freya’s first about Turkey. The Lycian Shore: A Turkish Odyssey: (1956) This book is about the history of the Lycian kingdom in Turkey. Alexander’s Path: (1958) Following the footsteps of Alexander the Great. Riding to the Tigris : ( 1959) Focusing on Freya’s travels

through

COMMON TURKISH WORDS AND PHRASES FOR TOURISTS An exciting part of visiting a country for the first time is to speak some of the local lingo. The Turks love it, when tourists attempt to converse in their language, even if it is a simple word like saying

“hello”.

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

CAPPADOCIA – THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSES Cappadocia owes its very survival to the namesake that still pummels the ground to this day. Derived from the Hittite word “Katpatuka,” it is commonly held to mean “Land of Beautiful Horses”. And today’s horses are probably the best natural guides to lead you through the canyons and legends which linger like the mists of time. 4 CHRISTIAN SITES IN ISTANBUL St. Savior in Chora. The Church of St. Savior in Chora is one of the most exquisite monuments during the Palaelogos Dynasty. It was in 4 th century when the first church was built in the site although the structure that stands now was built in 11 th century while its adornments and embellishments were finished only in the 14 th century. FAMOUS YALIS OF THE BOSPHORUS The Hekimbaşı Salih Efendi Yalısı features on most picture postcards of the Bosphorus. The large bridge towering to the left marks a shadow at certain times of the day and looms over the Yali, as if to play down its importance. It has kept most of its original architecture and furniture. A physician of the Ottoman Empire called

Salih Efendi

9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BLUE MOSQUE OF ISTANBUL 9 Facts about the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. 1: It is also called the Sultan Ahmet cami, (cami is Turkish for mosque) due to its location in the Sultan Ahmet district, that holds all sites belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage list. 2: It is open every day of the year but closed at prayer times for 90 minutes. THE BLUE EVIL EYE IN TURKEY The Nazar Boncuğu is not just a Turkish tradition anymore. It is also the most popular souvenir sold. From small key rings to necklaces to large ceramic eyes to hang up in the home, they are all sold wherever tourism exists. Traditionally a circle or round sphere, THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEY Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer 6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ON THE BLACK SEA COAST OF TURKEY Hiking and trekking are popular activities with tourists and favorite spots are the Kackar Mountains, Macahel Valley and Genciyan Hill. Artvin also has its share of architectural wonders such as traditional Ottoman houses and mosques. Further Reading: See all these places and more on a four day tour of the Eastern Black sea region. EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. OUR FAVOURITE BOOKS ABOUT THE COUNTRY OF TURKEY Titles include. Ionia: A Quest: (1954) This book was one of Freya’s first about Turkey. The Lycian Shore: A Turkish Odyssey: (1956) This book is about the history of the Lycian kingdom in Turkey. Alexander’s Path: (1958) Following the footsteps of Alexander the Great. Riding to the Tigris : ( 1959) Focusing on Freya’s travels

through

15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

THE GREEN MAUSOLEUM OF BURSA The Green Mausoleum of Bursa. The city of Bursa is also called Green Bursa for the predominant green color from its teeming greeneries that are mostly contributed by numerous parks and gardens. Adding to its “green” character is the Green Mausoleum, which is the final resting place of Mehmet I. Mehmet I’s sarcophagus is considered to

be

THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

CAPPADOCIA – THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSES Cappadocia owes its very survival to the namesake that still pummels the ground to this day. Derived from the Hittite word “Katpatuka,” it is commonly held to mean “Land of Beautiful Horses”. And today’s horses are probably the best natural guides to lead you through the canyons and legends which linger like the mists of time. 4 CHRISTIAN SITES IN ISTANBUL THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEY Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer 6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ON THE BLACK SEA COAST OF TURKEY Hiking and trekking are popular activities with tourists and favorite spots are the Kackar Mountains, Macahel Valley and Genciyan Hill. Artvin also has its share of architectural wonders such as traditional Ottoman houses and mosques. Further Reading: See all these places and more on a four day tour of the Eastern Black sea region. EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. OUR FAVOURITE BOOKS ABOUT THE COUNTRY OF TURKEY Titles include. Ionia: A Quest: (1954) This book was one of Freya’s first about Turkey. The Lycian Shore: A Turkish Odyssey: (1956) This book is about the history of the Lycian kingdom in Turkey. Alexander’s Path: (1958) Following the footsteps of Alexander the Great. Riding to the Tigris : ( 1959) Focusing on Freya’s travels

through

15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

THE GREEN MAUSOLEUM OF BURSA The Green Mausoleum of Bursa. The city of Bursa is also called Green Bursa for the predominant green color from its teeming greeneries that are mostly contributed by numerous parks and gardens. Adding to its “green” character is the Green Mausoleum, which is the final resting place of Mehmet I. Mehmet I’s sarcophagus is considered to

be

THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

CAPPADOCIA – THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSES Cappadocia owes its very survival to the namesake that still pummels the ground to this day. Derived from the Hittite word “Katpatuka,” it is commonly held to mean “Land of Beautiful Horses”. And today’s horses are probably the best natural guides to lead you through the canyons and legends which linger like the mists of time. 4 CHRISTIAN SITES IN ISTANBUL EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. OUR FAVOURITE BOOKS ABOUT THE COUNTRY OF TURKEY Titles include. Ionia: A Quest: (1954) This book was one of Freya’s first about Turkey. The Lycian Shore: A Turkish Odyssey: (1956) This book is about the history of the Lycian kingdom in Turkey. Alexander’s Path: (1958) Following the footsteps of Alexander the Great. Riding to the Tigris : ( 1959) Focusing on Freya’s travels

through

TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

COMMON TURKISH WORDS AND PHRASES FOR TOURISTS An exciting part of visiting a country for the first time is to speak some of the local lingo. The Turks love it, when tourists attempt to converse in their language, even if it is a simple word like saying

“hello”.

4 CHRISTIAN SITES IN ISTANBUL St. Savior in Chora. The Church of St. Savior in Chora is one of the most exquisite monuments during the Palaelogos Dynasty. It was in 4 th century when the first church was built in the site although the structure that stands now was built in 11 th century while its adornments and embellishments were finished only in the 14 th century.

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

THE CAVE OF ABRAHAM

The Birth Place of Prophet Abraham in Urfa is a famous pilgrimage site where devotees go to pray and pay respects to one of history’s most revered prophets.. He is believed to have been born in a cave in Urfa where he spent about ten years of his life as protection against the cruel King Nimrod who then ordered all newborn children killed upon learning of Abraham’s coming birth. MAJESTIC SARDIS: CAPITAL OF ANCIENT LYDIA AND A CHURCH OF Out of all the ancient ruins on the Aegean coast of Turkey, Ephesus is the most famous and popular.This is understandable since it was the second largest city of the Roman Empire. Yet if time is no restriction, there are much more historical sites to visit including the relatively unknown capital of GAZIANTEP PISTACHIOS: WHAT MAKES THEM SO GREAT? Pistachio nut trees in Gaziantep flourish because of the ideal climate and excellent condition of soil. Local farmers generally pick the pistachio nuts in September but if they are to be used for baklava, harvesting is bought forward by one month because the fat content is lower and the protein count is high. Taste pistachios from anywhere

else

TURKEY TOURS: SMALL GROUP BOUTIQUE TRAVEL PACKAGESHOMETURKEY TOURSBLOGCONTACTBROCHURETERMS & CONDITIONS Turkey Tours & Travel Expert Turkey Travel Centre is a fully licensed Australian travel agency (with offices in Melbourne, Istanbul and Athens) & the proud winner THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEY Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer from the cheap and cheerful to exquisite handicrafts. 15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BLUE MOSQUE OF ISTANBUL 9 Facts about the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. 1: It is also called the Sultan Ahmet cami, (cami is Turkish for mosque) due to its location in the Sultan Ahmet district, that holds all sites belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage list. 2: It is open every day of the year but closed at prayer times for 90 minutes. THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

TURKEY TOURS: SMALL GROUP BOUTIQUE TRAVEL PACKAGESHOMETURKEY TOURSBLOGCONTACTBROCHURETERMS & CONDITIONS Turkey Tours & Travel Expert Turkey Travel Centre is a fully licensed Australian travel agency (with offices in Melbourne, Istanbul and Athens) & the proud winner THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEY Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer from the cheap and cheerful to exquisite handicrafts. 15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BLUE MOSQUE OF ISTANBUL 9 Facts about the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. 1: It is also called the Sultan Ahmet cami, (cami is Turkish for mosque) due to its location in the Sultan Ahmet district, that holds all sites belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage list. 2: It is open every day of the year but closed at prayer times for 90 minutes. THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

TRAVEL TO THE BEST HISTORICAL RUINS OF TURKEY Gobeklitepe Temple. Only discovered in 1963, Gobeklitepe, in the Sanliurfa district of south-east Turkey was a late comer to the long list of historical ruins in Turkey, yet it is of great importance. Predating Stonehenge by roughly 6000 years, it is the oldest worshipping temple in the world. Once again, hardly anyone visits it

because of its

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN TURKEY Funded by the United Nations, UNESCO World Heritage sites in Turkey portray it’s educational, cultural and scientific history. Anyone who knows the country well understands its diverse history encompassing many civilisations, and for travellers, seeing the sites is the perfect introduction. COMMON TURKISH WORDS AND PHRASES FOR TOURISTS An exciting part of visiting a country for the first time is to speak some of the local lingo. The Turks love it, when tourists attempt to converse in their language, even if it is a simple word like saying

“hello”.

8 PLACES TO VISIT IN BURSA, TURKEY The Bursa Archeology Museum. Ataturk Museum. Bursa City Museum. Green Mausoleum. There are also plenty of mosques scattered all over the town, most remarkable of which is the Ulu Cami, built in the late 14 th century. After a day tour around Bursa, tourists ride a cable car hiking up the slopes of Uludag for a skiing weekend, one of Bursa’s THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

4 CHRISTIAN SITES IN ISTANBUL St. Savior in Chora. The Church of St. Savior in Chora is one of the most exquisite monuments during the Palaelogos Dynasty. It was in 4 th century when the first church was built in the site although the structure that stands now was built in 11 th century while its adornments and embellishments were finished only in the 14 th century. THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

THE BLUE EVIL EYE IN TURKEY The Nazar Boncuğu is not just a Turkish tradition anymore. It is also the most popular souvenir sold. From small key rings to necklaces to large ceramic eyes to hang up in the home, they are all sold wherever tourism exists. Traditionally a circle or round sphere, TURKEY TOURS: SMALL GROUP BOUTIQUE TRAVEL PACKAGESHOMETURKEY TOURSBLOGCONTACTBROCHURETERMS & CONDITIONS Turkey Tours & Travel Expert Turkey Travel Centre is a fully licensed Australian travel agency (with offices in Melbourne, Istanbul and Athens) & the proud winner THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEY Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer from the cheap and cheerful to exquisite handicrafts. 15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BLUE MOSQUE OF ISTANBUL 9 Facts about the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. 1: It is also called the Sultan Ahmet cami, (cami is Turkish for mosque) due to its location in the Sultan Ahmet district, that holds all sites belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage list. 2: It is open every day of the year but closed at prayer times for 90 minutes. THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

TURKEY TOURS: SMALL GROUP BOUTIQUE TRAVEL PACKAGESHOMETURKEY TOURSBLOGCONTACTBROCHURETERMS & CONDITIONS Turkey Tours & Travel Expert Turkey Travel Centre is a fully licensed Australian travel agency (with offices in Melbourne, Istanbul and Athens) & the proud winner THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEY Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer from the cheap and cheerful to exquisite handicrafts. 15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BLUE MOSQUE OF ISTANBUL 9 Facts about the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. 1: It is also called the Sultan Ahmet cami, (cami is Turkish for mosque) due to its location in the Sultan Ahmet district, that holds all sites belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage list. 2: It is open every day of the year but closed at prayer times for 90 minutes. THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

TRAVEL TO THE BEST HISTORICAL RUINS OF TURKEY Gobeklitepe Temple. Only discovered in 1963, Gobeklitepe, in the Sanliurfa district of south-east Turkey was a late comer to the long list of historical ruins in Turkey, yet it is of great importance. Predating Stonehenge by roughly 6000 years, it is the oldest worshipping temple in the world. Once again, hardly anyone visits it

because of its

FROM BOY TO MAN

The First Step From a Boy To a Man. Most males in Turkey are circumcised. It is the first step on the ritual path to becoming a man. A circumcision and completion of military service are two major events throughout a boy’s life. Many males in our neighborhood have completed their military service. They leave with the mannerisms of a

child

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN TURKEY Funded by the United Nations, UNESCO World Heritage sites in Turkey portray it’s educational, cultural and scientific history. Anyone who knows the country well understands its diverse history encompassing many civilisations, and for travellers, seeing the sites is the perfect introduction. COMMON TURKISH WORDS AND PHRASES FOR TOURISTS An exciting part of visiting a country for the first time is to speak some of the local lingo. The Turks love it, when tourists attempt to converse in their language, even if it is a simple word like saying

“hello”.

8 PLACES TO VISIT IN BURSA, TURKEY The Bursa Archeology Museum. Ataturk Museum. Bursa City Museum. Green Mausoleum. There are also plenty of mosques scattered all over the town, most remarkable of which is the Ulu Cami, built in the late 14 th century. After a day tour around Bursa, tourists ride a cable car hiking up the slopes of Uludag for a skiing weekend, one of Bursa’s THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

4 CHRISTIAN SITES IN ISTANBUL St. Savior in Chora. The Church of St. Savior in Chora is one of the most exquisite monuments during the Palaelogos Dynasty. It was in 4 th century when the first church was built in the site although the structure that stands now was built in 11 th century while its adornments and embellishments were finished only in the 14 th century. THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

THE BLUE EVIL EYE IN TURKEY The Nazar Boncuğu is not just a Turkish tradition anymore. It is also the most popular souvenir sold. From small key rings to necklaces to large ceramic eyes to hang up in the home, they are all sold wherever tourism exists. Traditionally a circle or round sphere, TRAVEL TO THE BEST HISTORICAL RUINS OF TURKEY Gobeklitepe Temple. Only discovered in 1963, Gobeklitepe, in the Sanliurfa district of south-east Turkey was a late comer to the long list of historical ruins in Turkey, yet it is of great importance. Predating Stonehenge by roughly 6000 years, it is the oldest worshipping temple in the world. Once again, hardly anyone visits it

because of its

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ON THE BLACK SEA COAST OF TURKEYCHICAGO TOURIST ATTRACTIONSMONTANA TOURIST ATTRACTIONSTOURIST ATTRACTIONS AROUND THE WORLDTOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN AUSTRALIATOURIST ATTRACTIONS NEAR METYPES OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Hiking and trekking are popular activities with tourists and favorite spots are the Kackar Mountains, Macahel Valley and Genciyan Hill. Artvin also has its share of architectural wonders such as traditional Ottoman houses and mosques. Further Reading: See all these places and more on a four day tour of the Eastern Black sea region. TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEYFAMOUS PEOPLE IN TURKEYFAMOUS CARTOON TURKEY NAMESFAMOUS TURKEY ANIMAL NAMESTURKEY FAMOUS LANDMARKSTURKEY FAMOUS PERSON Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer 15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

CAPPADOCIA – THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSESMAP OF ANCIENT TURKEYORIGIN OF THE WORD TURKEYANCIENT NAME FOR TURKEYANCIENT TURKEY HISTORYTURKEY

ANCIENT CITY

Cappadocia owes its very survival to the namesake that still pummels the ground to this day. Derived from the Hittite word “Katpatuka,” it is commonly held to mean “Land of Beautiful Horses”. And today’s horses are probably the best natural guides to lead you through the canyons and legends which linger like the mists of time. THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

TRAVEL TO THE BEST HISTORICAL RUINS OF TURKEY Gobeklitepe Temple. Only discovered in 1963, Gobeklitepe, in the Sanliurfa district of south-east Turkey was a late comer to the long list of historical ruins in Turkey, yet it is of great importance. Predating Stonehenge by roughly 6000 years, it is the oldest worshipping temple in the world. Once again, hardly anyone visits it

because of its

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ON THE BLACK SEA COAST OF TURKEYCHICAGO TOURIST ATTRACTIONSMONTANA TOURIST ATTRACTIONSTOURIST ATTRACTIONS AROUND THE WORLDTOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN AUSTRALIATOURIST ATTRACTIONS NEAR METYPES OF TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Hiking and trekking are popular activities with tourists and favorite spots are the Kackar Mountains, Macahel Valley and Genciyan Hill. Artvin also has its share of architectural wonders such as traditional Ottoman houses and mosques. Further Reading: See all these places and more on a four day tour of the Eastern Black sea region. TEN TURKISH DESSERTS TO TEMPT YOUR TASTEBUDS Sütlaç is very similar to the western style rice pudding. Traditionally covered with cinnamon, it is served in most restaurants and cafes. It is one of Turkey’s more popular desserts. Dondurma is ice-cream but the taste and consistency of Turkish ice-cream is very different to that found in the west. The best ice-cream comes from the

region

6 AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT IN AEGEAN TURKEY Miletus, Priene and Apollo Temple. Known as the famous trio, this ancient collection of two cities and a pagan worshipping temple can all be explored in one day, because of the close distance to each other. Miletus, famed for its ancient theatre of which the vomitorium

are

EPHESUS ANCIENT CITY RUINS AND WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT The ancient city of Ephesus is a favourite destination of tourists visiting Turkey because of its breath-taking ruins and significant historical and religious significance. Roman rule contributed towards Ephesus’s fame and significance, but a turning point was when the local council persecuted many citizens turning to the new religion. THE BEST SOUVENIRS TO BUY IN TURKEYFAMOUS PEOPLE IN TURKEYFAMOUS CARTOON TURKEY NAMESFAMOUS TURKEY ANIMAL NAMESTURKEY FAMOUS LANDMARKSTURKEY FAMOUS PERSON Our customers often ask us about the best souvenirs to buy in Turkey, and we always have plenty of suggestions. Whether you want a memento for memories or gifts for friends back home, holidaymakers will be delighted to know there is a wide choice on offer 15 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL Here are 15 surprising facts about Istanbul. 1. Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. 2. Istanbul, while being the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara

is. 3.

THE TURKISH DRINK OF RAKI If you want to try some Turkish customs and traditions, an easy induction is to drink a glass of Raki, the unofficial national alcoholic drink of Turkey.It tastes like the Greek equivalent of Ouzo and is widely consumed in Turkey despite high price increases over the

last few years.

CAPPADOCIA – THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSESMAP OF ANCIENT TURKEYORIGIN OF THE WORD TURKEYANCIENT NAME FOR TURKEYANCIENT TURKEY HISTORYTURKEY

ANCIENT CITY

Cappadocia owes its very survival to the namesake that still pummels the ground to this day. Derived from the Hittite word “Katpatuka,” it is commonly held to mean “Land of Beautiful Horses”. And today’s horses are probably the best natural guides to lead you through the canyons and legends which linger like the mists of time. THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

religious

TURKEY TOURS: SMALL GROUP BOUTIQUE TRAVEL PACKAGES Turkey Tours & Travel Expert Turkey Travel Centre is a fully licensed Australian travel agency (with offices in Melbourne, Istanbul and Athens) & the proud winner UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN TURKEY Funded by the United Nations, UNESCO World Heritage sites in Turkey portray it’s educational, cultural and scientific history. Anyone who knows the country well understands its diverse history encompassing many civilisations, and for travellers, seeing the sites is the perfect introduction. 9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE BLUE MOSQUE OF ISTANBUL 9 Facts about the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. 1: It is also called the Sultan Ahmet cami, (cami is Turkish for mosque) due to its location in the Sultan Ahmet district, that holds all sites belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage list. 2: It is open every day of the year but closed at prayer times for 90 minutes. COMMON TURKISH WORDS AND PHRASES FOR TOURISTS An exciting part of visiting a country for the first time is to speak some of the local lingo. The Turks love it, when tourists attempt to converse in their language, even if it is a simple word like saying

“hello”.

4 CHRISTIAN SITES IN ISTANBUL St. Savior in Chora. The Church of St. Savior in Chora is one of the most exquisite monuments during the Palaelogos Dynasty. It was in 4 th century when the first church was built in the site although the structure that stands now was built in 11 th century while its adornments and embellishments were finished only in the 14 th century. ATATURK’S SPEECH ABOUT GALLIPOLI: THE GREATEST IN TURKISH Ataturk’s Speech about Gallipoli. He made many speeches throughout his life however; one is more famous than the others are. The heartfelt tribute stems from the battle of Gallipoli that started on 25 April 1915. This battle lasted for eight long months. Foreign forces were attempting to capture an area now known as Anzac cove in

an effort to

THE BLUE EVIL EYE IN TURKEY The Nazar Boncuğu is not just a Turkish tradition anymore. It is also the most popular souvenir sold. From small key rings to necklaces to large ceramic eyes to hang up in the home, they are all sold wherever tourism exists. Traditionally a circle or round sphere, EXPLORING THE UNDERGROUND CITIES OF CAPPADOCIA IN CENTRAL In places like Orthisar, due to the coolness of the cities, they are now used as storage area for fruits. Alterntively, they have become major tourist attractions. You can explore two of the best underground cities of Cappadocia ; Derinkuyu and Kaymakli on our Cappadocia tours MAJESTIC SARDIS: CAPITAL OF ANCIENT LYDIA AND A CHURCH OF Out of all the ancient ruins on the Aegean coast of Turkey, Ephesus is the most famous and popular.This is understandable since it was the second largest city of the Roman Empire. Yet if time is no restriction, there are much more historical sites to visit including the relatively unknown capital of THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION IN TURKEY The Seven Churches of Revelation in Turkey are also known as the churches of Asia and as mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, all are in the Aegean region of Turkey. Some, just a shadow of their former glory, are reduced to rubble that is evidence of half-hearted excavation attempts while others now take pride of place on the

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What our customers say about us

DON & JULIE

AUSTRALIA

Dear Michael,

We have just completed our Turkey tour with you on Sunday. The coordination and arrangements of all tours and pickups was excellent. We found the accommodation to be five star in all cities. We were very impressed by the professionalism of the organisation. Thank you for making this a trip to remember. We will certainly recommend you to our friends and family. All the tour guides were knowledgeable and informative. Thank you for making us so aware of your beautiful

country.

COLIN & JUDY JONES

AUSTRALIA

I want to write to tell you how much we enjoyed our two weeks travelling in Turkey. It was an eye opener from beginning to end. We must thank our two guides for their kindness towards and consideration of Judy as they walked and transported us around Istanbul and all of the other remarkable places they took us to. Uhr? even went so far as to buy from a market stall, a collapsible seat for Judy so that she might rest more easily as he explained what we were seeing. Also I want to say how much we enjoyed the never ending supply of food when we stopped for lunch and dinner.

LAURIE B.

AUSTRALIA

Hi Michael,

Just a quick thank you for a wonderful tour. We really had a great time and everything was well organised and went to plan. Thank you for

all your efforts.

KELLY TOREZ

USA

Three months ago, I emailed Michael Altan requesting a quote as well as more information about his tour company. Michael replied immediately and gave me different tour options. For two months, I emailed him very frequently and asked an array of questions because I was traveling alone. His prompt responses and great professionalism were what made me book his tour company! He worked with my ideas and booked the locations I wanted to visit at an amazing price! Upon arriving in Istanbul, Turkey, my contact travel advisor was Ihsan Dincel (co-operator of Turkey Travel Centre). Ihsan Dincel welcomed me to Turkey via telephone and provided me with his direct cell phone number to call him should anything arise. During my 13-day stay in Turkey, I did not have to worry about a single thing! All my hotel transfers, hotel stay, tour guides and accommodations were taken care of; I almost felt like family. While many other tour groups had to take long 10-12 hr bus rides to their next location, I enjoyed taking 3 domestic flights between cities in Turkey. Turkey Travel Centre really emphasizes their ability to make their guests comfortable during vacation and they do this every step of the way.

JULIE HASAN

NAPLES FLORIDA

The experience we had in Turkey is beyond unforgettable. Even thou my husband and I have visited Turkey many times before I can truly say that we really had a trip of a lifetime by choosing a tour to really get the most out of the country. We choose a 5 day tour, Ephesus, Pambukalee and Cappodica it was full of adventure, history, religion, culture, art and seeing/hearing the different aspects of human history was very fascinating. All the travel services with flight and busses were professional, prompt and very clean with no hick-ups! The drivers were helpful with our luggage’s, had water in the vans for us and very patient while waiting for us thru out the day. The location and accommodations of the hotels were very good, the best one was in Cappodica our room was in a cave it was unbelievable. In all the restaurants we ate the food was mesmerizing all I can say we were in food “Coma” everyday so much variety, so tasteful! Our tour guides were excellent, friendly, educated, had a passion for history and spoke very good English, spending a day with each of them we got to know a little about each other which was a pleasure.

DIERDRE

AUSTRALIA

Turkey Travel Centre delivered a fantastic tour with incredible, knowledgeable, local guides each step of the way—I loved every one of them! Mehmet, Tulip, Bulent, Yusef, Feyzulla, Gonul and Mustafa, wow your expertise is incredible. I feel I was lucky to have each of

you as guides!

Feyzulla - I bow to you and your knowledge of the thousands of plant varieties, you added yet another dimension of excellence. Turkey is fantastic, just go there! The people are very kind, the culture and history incredible, the diversity exciting, the scenery stunning. I am 53 and travelling alone. The tours were great, communication great and the standard excellent. I wish Turkey Travel Centre every success in the future and would recommend them wholeheartedly! Keep giving great service and introducing Turkey to the world guys! What a fantastic country! What a fantastic company! ELLEN AND BRUCE CARROLL

MT MARTHA, VICTORIA

We have always been interested in visiting Turkey but concerned that our lack of knowledge of the land and people would make planning a trip difficult. We contacted Turkey Travel Centre in Melbourne by chance and are very glad we did so. Michael Altan answered every question and proposed several different itineraries as our ideas developed. Nothing was too difficult and this was shown again and again when in country Turkish colleagues provided support that turned good service into excellent service. Turkey is a great destination and when we plan our next holiday there, we will certainly be asking Turkey Travel Centre to be our travel partners!

DORA P.

AUSTRALIA

Our recent visit to Turkey was delightful: we enjoyed the friendliness of the Turkish people, the delicious, colourful and varied cuisine, ancient historical sites such as Ephesus, and of course the amazing geological formations of Kapadokya and Pamukkale. Our Tour Guides were enthusiastic and so well-informed, and thanks to Turkey Travel Centre, our complicated itinerary ran smoothly. Especially, thank you to Ihsan, who encouraged me to go hot air ballooning and arranged it all at the last minute - the most wonderful experience, not to be missed!

Kind regards, Dora

J. DYMOCK

AUSTRALIA

We have finished our wonderful trip to Turkey. Thank u for organising an amazing trip. We love Turkey & hope to return. Ishan was great & sorted out a problem we had with one Hotel other than that everything ran smoothly with guides, pick up & hotels. We appreciated the flexibility of the tour having time to ourselves & tours with small numbers of people. Peri for the walking tour at Istanbul & Batak at Gallipoli from crowded house were the standout guides our stay in Kas was a highlight & the Hideway Hotel our favourite accomodation giving us a family feel, large room & home cooking. I would definitely use your company again. Thanku for a wonderful trip.

DONNA AND ROD

AUSTRALIA

Dear Michael,

Thankyou for the organisation of a superb holiday in Turkey. The accommodation, guides, transfers and pickups were all excellent. We will certainly recommend your company to friends wishing to have a unique, individual and informative tour of Turkey. Regards, Donna and Rod

DON & JULIE

AUSTRALIA

Dear Michael,

We have just completed our Turkey tour with you on Sunday. The coordination and arrangements of all tours and pickups was excellent. We found the accommodation to be five star in all cities. We were very impressed by the professionalism of the organisation. Thank you for making this a trip to remember. We will certainly recommend you to our friends and family. All the tour guides were knowledgeable and informative. Thank you for making us so aware of your beautiful

country.

COLIN & JUDY JONES

AUSTRALIA

I want to write to tell you how much we enjoyed our two weeks travelling in Turkey. It was an eye opener from beginning to end. We must thank our two guides for their kindness towards and consideration of Judy as they walked and transported us around Istanbul and all of the other remarkable places they took us to. Uhr? even went so far as to buy from a market stall, a collapsible seat for Judy so that she might rest more easily as he explained what we were seeing. Also I want to say how much we enjoyed the never ending supply of food when we stopped for lunch and dinner.

LAURIE B.

AUSTRALIA

Hi Michael,

Just a quick thank you for a wonderful tour. We really had a great time and everything was well organised and went to plan. Thank you for

all your efforts.

KELLY TOREZ

USA

Three months ago, I emailed Michael Altan requesting a quote as well as more information about his tour company. Michael replied immediately and gave me different tour options. For two months, I emailed him very frequently and asked an array of questions because I was traveling alone. His prompt responses and great professionalism were what made me book his tour company! He worked with my ideas and booked the locations I wanted to visit at an amazing price! Upon arriving in Istanbul, Turkey, my contact travel advisor was Ihsan Dincel (co-operator of Turkey Travel Centre). Ihsan Dincel welcomed me to Turkey via telephone and provided me with his direct cell phone number to call him should anything arise. During my 13-day stay in Turkey, I did not have to worry about a single thing! All my hotel transfers, hotel stay, tour guides and accommodations were taken care of; I almost felt like family. While many other tour groups had to take long 10-12 hr bus rides to their next location, I enjoyed taking 3 domestic flights between cities in Turkey. Turkey Travel Centre really emphasizes their ability to make their guests comfortable during vacation and they do this every step of the way.

JULIE HASAN

NAPLES FLORIDA

The experience we had in Turkey is beyond unforgettable. Even thou my husband and I have visited Turkey many times before I can truly say that we really had a trip of a lifetime by choosing a tour to really get the most out of the country. We choose a 5 day tour, Ephesus, Pambukalee and Cappodica it was full of adventure, history, religion, culture, art and seeing/hearing the different aspects of human history was very fascinating. All the travel services with flight and busses were professional, prompt and very clean with no hick-ups! The drivers were helpful with our luggage’s, had water in the vans for us and very patient while waiting for us thru out the day. The location and accommodations of the hotels were very good, the best one was in Cappodica our room was in a cave it was unbelievable. In all the restaurants we ate the food was mesmerizing all I can say we were in food “Coma” everyday so much variety, so tasteful! Our tour guides were excellent, friendly, educated, had a passion for history and spoke very good English, spending a day with each of them we got to know a little about each other which was a pleasure.

DIERDRE

AUSTRALIA

Turkey Travel Centre delivered a fantastic tour with incredible, knowledgeable, local guides each step of the way—I loved every one of them! Mehmet, Tulip, Bulent, Yusef, Feyzulla, Gonul and Mustafa, wow your expertise is incredible. I feel I was lucky to have each of

you as guides!

Feyzulla - I bow to you and your knowledge of the thousands of plant varieties, you added yet another dimension of excellence. Turkey is fantastic, just go there! The people are very kind, the culture and history incredible, the diversity exciting, the scenery stunning. I am 53 and travelling alone. The tours were great, communication great and the standard excellent. I wish Turkey Travel Centre every success in the future and would recommend them wholeheartedly! Keep giving great service and introducing Turkey to the world guys! What a fantastic country! What a fantastic company!

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