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Turkey
Turkey is located where the three continents making up the old world, Asia, Africa and Europe are closest to each other and straddle the point where Europe and Asia meet, with the majority of the country in Southwest Asia. Turkey has been called “the cradle of civilization” and boasts a rich culture that, through the centuries, has made a lasting impression on modern civilization: after all, the world’s first town, a Neolithic city at Catalhoyuk dating back to 6,500 BC, is found here. Turkey is a paradise of information and cultural wealth: Hattis, Hittites, Phrygians, Urartians, Lycians, Lydians, Ionians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottomans have all held important places in Turkey’s history, and ancient sites and ruins scattered throughout the country give proof to each civilization’s unique distinction.
The diverse nature of the landscape, and the existence in particular of the mountains that run parallel to the coasts, result in significant differences in climatic conditions from one region to the other. While the coastal regions enjoy milder climates, the inland Anatolia plateau experiences hot summers and cold winters with limited rainfall. The Black Sea region is renowned for its forests of leaf bearing and coniferous trees and for the apples, pears, cherries, hazelnuts, mandarin oranges, tobacco and tea that are grown there. Along the eastern Mediterranean shores the local vegetation is tropical, with flourishing banana, palm and citrus trees and sugar cane and cotton. On the western Mediterranean, Aegean and Marmara coasts olive, citrus and pine trees abound.
Country Information - Find more information on all areas of Turkey.
Suggested Turkey Discoveries
- DELUXE TOURS - Turkey has been called “the cradle of civilization” and by traveling through this historic land the tourist will discover the ancient sites and ruins scattered throughout the country that give proof to each civilization’s unique distinction. These programs have been developed as Private Tours specifically for those wanting to travel in the most leisurely way and are ideal for families or small groups of friends. They offer great accommodation, with your selection of either 4 or 5 star hotels and all other services as specified in the program. You will not be joining other passengers, but travel only with your own party and your dedicated guide.
- CRUISES - Most Aegean cruises include Turkey but you can also experience the unique Blue Voyage. The Blue Voyage cruise is an idyllic sailing with the winds into coves and over the seas, on a traditional Turkish vessel, and to experience the history of man from the perspective of the sea rather than from the land. A journey through the innumerable archaeological remains of ancient civilizations.
- CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS - As specialists on this destination, we can prepare “the” specific itinerary you desire with the exact services you need. If you would like to have “your own” itinerary, contact us and advise us of all your requirements
