Monday, October 20, 2014

Why One Should Consider Luxury Turkey Tours

By Patty Goff


Consider a land that boasts with traveler reviews of exceptional sights, sounds, tastes and travel experiences, with its capital city of Istanbul on both the Asian and European continents. A blend of distinguishing ruins, lively bazaars, and minaret filled city landscapes and sophisticated cuisine all form part of luxury Turkey tours.

The Romans, followed by the Byzantine and Ottoman kingdoms all called this the centre of their empires. Yes, three kingdoms made home in Istanbul, hence its ancient architecture and character that is second to none of the old cities the world has to offer. It can be expected that areas where the mosques, museums, bazaars and touristic attractions are located will be crowded, but there are quieter areas such as the Bosporus Strait that allows visitors to breathe in some calming sea air.

Most essential visits are the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. Travelers who book private arrangements may have entrance privileges that surpass those of ordinary tourists. Private guides also add to this exclusive experience while visiting this remarkable city where East meets West.

The areas of Ephesus, Bordum, Aprodisias and Troy are home to ancient ruins with the Mediterranean as their companion. These manmade structures have stumbled under the hands of men whilst two natural wonders have stood the test of time. These are the geological wonders found in Pammukale, with its cloudlike natural spring formations, and Cappadocia with its fairy chimney rock formations. Both of these sites offer visitors something astounding that can be found only here and the latter city can be seen from above during a hot air balloon ride.

The world knows Pammukale as the place with the natural formations that appear like clouds. Luke warm spring waters flow freely and extravagant spa facilities are found here that offer rejuvenating body treatments. This place in particular turns a regular Turkish holiday into something quite astonishing. The hotels are built with an untouched innate backdrop of forests and mountains that convey natural light and sounds to its visitors.

The unique position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia resulted in a fusion of cuisine that has had the world talking for centuries. Turkey boasts with exceptional culinary treats in all forms of meals and drinks. Mediterranean dishes that have European elements are served and on the flipside, true Middle Eastern cuisine is also enjoyed. Turkish coffees and sweets such as the ever so famous Turkish Delight are but two that should be sampled at least once during the stay.

Until the present day the same influences that established Turkey as one of the most important trading routes is still at work. Clients who are served on private arrangements will have doors opened to exclusive silk shops, carpet shops, spice shops and other uniquely Turkish produce and arts.

When it comes to accommodation this country is known for offering some of the best hotels in the world with facilities and amenities that allow total luxurious foreign stays. Private guides and drivers, with vehicles that are exclusively used for their tours are some of the exceptional services offered. These services are extended to making dining and entertainment arrangements on behalf of the clients. It leaves the clients to sit back and relax at times, and take in the sights and sounds the rest of their stay.




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