For a closer look at Europe, train holidays are unique experiences that just can’t be compared to other forms of travel. In Europe, train holidays are a great way to enjoy more of the continent’s sights comfortably and conveniently. Today’s trains offer a glamorous and leisurely way to travel, without the stress and inconveniences of [...]

Turkish gulet cruises are not just about enjoying a romantic mode of transport on one of the world’s most tranquil seas; they give visitors the chance to explore the nooks and bays of the Turkish Riviera and discover the culture in-depth.  One of the central pillars of Turkish culture is the nation’s cuisine and the [...]

Turkish gulet cruises provide visitors with fantastic access to the Mediterranean coast. Due to the millennia of civilisation shifts, travel and trade there are many great sights on this particular stretch of land.  Side is a fine example of this.  A resort town, and one of the highest-profile classical sites in Turkey, Side is located [...]

The popularity of Turkish gulet cruises means that more and more people are discovering the delights on offer in southern Turkey.  Amongst these, the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Aspendos are a short ride from the coast, and well worth visiting.  If your Turkish gulet cruises take you to the port of Serik, then [...]

Turkish gulet cruises are fast becoming one of the most popular ways to sail on the Mediterranean.  The boats offer stable and pleasant sailing on the calm seas, making them ideal for those who don’t usually enjoy boating as well as those with sturdier sea-legs.  The boats nowadays are largely powered by diesel engines rather [...]

In myth and legend, especially with several modern retellings in the cinema and novels, one legendary city often overshadows all others: the city of Troy. Perhaps most famous for its appearances in Homer’s epic stories, The Illiad and The Odyssey, Troy is a city with a factual origin. Located in northwest Anatolia, the country that [...]

Chances are, wherever you may go on Turkey tours, you’ll feel some strange blue glass eyes watching you. A popular amulet in Turkish culture, you’ll find these come in many different sizes and forms: hanging over doorways, on rear view mirrors, or worn as earrings, bracelets, pendants, charms and more. Called the nazar boncugu, or [...]

When it comes to discovering a country’s culture, eating is perhaps one of the most complete experiences you can have. It engages all your senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, and even sound! And on Turkey tours, one thing’s for sure – this kind of experience can be had practically every day! Through a wide range [...]

If you’re the kind of tourist who isn’t too adventurous and sticks with the familiar when it comes to food, you’ll be missing out a lot on Turkey tours! With an abundance of fresh food produced locally (it is one of the few countries in the world that produces much more food than it consumes), [...]

Visitors on Turkey tours will find plenty of culture and fine architecture during their time in the country, but there is also a rich literary culture – meaning perfect holiday reading, or even the chance to dip your toe into the culture before you arrive by reading a Turkish novel.  When you get some downtime [...]

When you think of Turkey, tours of the country, and archaeology, it is very easy to immediately think of the Mediterranean/Aegean coastlines and its numerous famous archaeological sites. Yet the ancient Greeks, Macedonians and Romans are comparative newcomers in terms of the archaeology of this great land. Thousands of years before the birth of Julius [...]

If the idea of a holiday involving Turkey tours and a visit to Istanbul appeals, then let’s hope that this article whets your appetite a little further! So, before making plans, it is perhaps worth reading a little bit about Turkey and, in particular, the intriguing and exotic city of Istanbul. Guided yet independent Turkey [...]

If you would like to explore the ancient roots of Turkey, tours by gulet may be one of the most evocative ways of doing so. The gulet The gulet is an ancient form of two-masted Turkish sailing ship that is now found along the whole length of the Turkish Mediterranean coastline, although they originally had [...]

If you are in Turkey, tours may give you an opportunity to visit and do some shopping in a classic Turkish bazaar. If you get the chance, don’t miss it! It is a truly fantastic experience and an opportunity to engage with Turkish people. Here are a few tips that you may find useful – [...]

Turkey tours are a fantastic way to see a wide cross-section of this beautiful country and its fantastic people. Here are a few basic flavours that may encourage you to come along and look around for yourself! Turkey comprises many ancient lands Most experts agree that the Turkic peoples began to arrive, in what we [...]

Before you set off to visit a new and exotic country, there are a million questions you would like answered – although that is not always possible! Here is a sample of some FAQs that relate to visiting Turkey, tours in this great country, and related information. How easy is getting around in Turkey? Car [...]

It is not easy to know where to start when are trying to describe the magnificent country, and world-renowned holiday destination of Turkey. Tours are available to a diverse range of areas covering a wide variety of attractions – but how can a short article give you a flavour of the experiences that await you? [...]

If you have never visited the beautiful country that is Turkey, then that is something you need to put right – fast! When you do decide to visit Turkey, tours may be one of the best ways to see and experience the romance and history of this wonderful destination. A unique blend of past and [...]