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Whether you are heading for the Aegean or for Ankara and central Anatolia, you would do well to take two or three days to explore this region near the southern shore of the Sea of Marmara. Both Bursa and Iznik have reaped the rewards of rich histories, and Termal remains a... Continue Reading

Unlike Istanbul, which every conqueror and pretender within marching distance hoped to have as his capital, Thrace was the sort of counry that most warriors passed on through. The climate is harsh-sizzling in summer, bitter in winter -and the landscape unexceptional. For the... Continue Reading

The Black Sea coast is lush and verdant, edged by the dark waters on one side and towering mountains inland. This is rich agricultural country. noted for its tea, tobacco, hazelnuts, and cherries -and for Byzantine churches and hidden monasteries. Length of Trip: 5-7 days Getting... Continue Reading

This trip offers an incredible change of pace from the coasts. This is where you will find Ankara, the capital of modern Turkey, and scenary ranging from the pastoral plains surrounding Ankara to the bizarre, almost lunar landscape of the Göreme Valley. This was also the center... Continue Reading

Turkey’s Mediterranean coast is less developed and a bit wilder than the Aegean. There are wonderful ruins here as well: the windsweop remains of ancient Cnidos, the unusual cliff tombs of Dalyan, the mountain aerie of Termessos. Length of Trip: 8-10 days Getting Around by... Continue Reading

The Aegean The Aegean region contains many of Turkey’s most spectacular archaeological sites, from the sprawling, incredibly intact ancient city of Ephesus to the spectacular mountaintop ruins at Pergamum. In between, ther’s sun and swimming in the placid blue Aegean.... Continue Reading