Turkey Tours

These tour operators offer a variety of tours to Turkey, bridge between Europe and Asia, where shopping is great, beaches are terrific but the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia are best of all, so be sure to browse their sites. They will provide you with hard copy brochures of their Turkish tours for your offline consideration via their brochure request pages should you need them.

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Imagine basking in the Mediterranean sun on a boat surrounded by crystal clear water, walking the ruined marble streets of Ephesus, once capital of the Roman Empire and exploring the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. This is the land where the Trojan War was fought and Cleopatra got married. The Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans forged their empires here, but the most lasting impression will be of the people, with their warm smiles and a genuine eagerness to make you feel at home.
A few of Intrepid's Turkey Tours for 2008:

Turkish Delights:
15 days to enjoy the sights and sounds of Istanbul, explore the ruins of Ephesus, taste traditional Turkish delight, survey the Pammukkale's chalky white falls at sunset, sail over a sunken city, laze by an idyllic lake, and savour a home-cooked meal in a bizarre Cappadocia cave house.

Turkey Unplugged:
A 21 day tour allowing you to navigate an Istanbul bazaar, Wwander the surreal valleys and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, experience traditional Turkish hospitality at a homestay, watch the sunrise at Nemrut Dagi, sea kayak over a sunken city, trek the Lycian Way, and bathe in the sublime waters of the Blue Lagoon.

Turkey Family Adventure:
12 days of kid-friendly action in sunny Turkey from the ancient and colourful sights of Istanbul, to soaking in the hot springs of Pamukkale, exploring the ancient city of Hierapolis, learn about the lives of heroic gladiators, relax on idlyllic beaches, experience warm hospitality in a Cappadocia 'fairy chimney' cave house.

Cairo to Istanbul [Egypt - Jordan - Syria - Turkey]:
21 days. Climb Mt Sinai, snorkel in the Red Sea, explore the lost city of Petra, set out on a desert safari, play knights at Krak des Chevaliers, visit a Syrian bath house, discover ancient Damascus, experience the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, uncover hidden gems in the backstreets of Istanbul.

Coasts and Cruises [Italy, Greece, Turkey]:
A 15 day coach and sea cruise tour from Rome heading south, to the postcard perfect Amalfi Coast, visiting the ruins of Pompeii along the way. We cross over the Adriatic to reach Greek shores, and drive to Athens via Meteora to visit the spectacular towering pinnacles. Once in Athens, the adventure continues on a luxury cruise that sails from Greece to Turkey experiencing the highlights of the Aegean. Travel east to Istanbul and Kusadasi to experience the sights and sounds of the Orient, before visiting the magical Greek islands of Mykonos, Crete, Santorini, Rhodes and Patmos. [May - September '08]

Turkish Express:
A 6 day tour to learn about the Whirling Dervishes in Konya, cross the plains of Anatolia and be amazed by the stunning scenery and rock formations of Cappadocia. Discover underground cities, houses built inside caves and maybe try Belly dancing at a tradional folklore night. Next come Ankara and Bursa, full of sights, history and true Turkish hospitality. [May - September '08]

Active Turkey!:
8 days of action from a hotel base in the charming little port town of Kas, with excellent access to some of Turkey's best coastlines and finest mountain scenery. Attractive whitewashed houses cluster around the town square, overlooking a lovely bay. By boat, canoe, mountain bike, sea-kayak and on foot we uncover the rich history of ancient Lycia, whose ruined settlements lie all around, often in the most dramatic settings.
Tour departures between: 05 May 2008 - 15 June

Aegean Sites and Blue Cruise:
A 15 days tour, comprising a week exploring some of Turkey's best Greco-Roman sites, many off the beaten track, some time to unwind on the coast, followed by a relaxing week to enjoy the Lycian coastline and its legendary sites.
Each gulet [small cruise boat] has a sundeck and fully furnished double or twin cabins - with en-suite WC/shower. There is a salon-bar supplied with cold drinks and local wines as well as a shaded afterdeck. Local specialities are prepared aboard by the gulet's own cook. Your tour leader travels with you, arranging walks or on-shore excursions.
Tour departures between: 26 May 2008 - 29 June 2009

Cappadocia Freewheel:
8 days of biking on quiet backroads and farm tracks to navigate the magical region of Cappadocia in central Turkey, where bizarrely shaped rock forms and exotically contoured cliffs feast the eye while underground a fascinating network of tunnels, rock-cut churches, caves and even whole cities are waiting to be explored.
Tour departures between: 03 May 2008 - 19 September 2009

The Lycian Way [hiking]:
8 days walking through history on the Lycian Way, Turkey's first and only long distance walking route. Stretching from Fethiye to Antalya, the route traverses the ancient province of Lycia. We spend a peaceful time amongst the hills and mountains of this beautiful land, travelling on foot between little-known ancient ruins and time-forgotten villages.
Tour departures between: 05 May 2008 - 18 May 2009

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