Turkey

Kaleiçi (Old Town)
A beautifully preserved historic district featuring narrow, winding streets, Ottoman-era houses, boutique hotels, and ancient ruins, all surrounded by the old city walls.

Hadrian’s Gate
A stunning Roman-era triumphal arch built in honour of Emperor Hadrian’s visit to Antalya in AD 130, serving as the entrance to the old city of Kaleiçi.

Antalya Museum
One of Turkey’s most important museums, showcasing an extensive collection of artefacts from the region’s rich history, including statues, mosaics, and ancient relics from various civilizations.

Konyaaltı Beach
A popular beach stretching along the western coast of Antalya, offering clear waters, a scenic promenade, and stunning views of the Taurus Mountains.

Düden Waterfalls
A series of picturesque waterfalls located just outside the city, where the Düden River cascades into the Mediterranean Sea, offering a refreshing natural escape.

Antalya Aquarium
One of the largest aquariums in Turkey, featuring themed exhibits, a tropical reptile house, and the world’s longest tunnel aquarium, providing an immersive experience for visitors.

Perge Ancient City
The ruins of an ancient Greco-Roman city located just outside Antalya, known for its well-preserved theatre, stadium, and impressive colonnaded streets.

Aspendos Theatre
A remarkably well-preserved Roman theatre dating back to the 2nd century, renowned for its excellent acoustics and still used for performances and festivals today.

Lara Beach
A luxurious beach area known for its soft sands, crystal-clear waters, and upscale hotels, offering a perfect spot for relaxation and water activities.

Kursunlu Waterfall
A hidden gem in a lush nature park, featuring a beautiful waterfall surrounded by pine trees, with walking trails and picnic areas.

Termessos
An ancient city located in the mountains above Antalya, offering impressive ruins, including a theatre with stunning views, and a well-preserved necropolis.

Yivli Minaret Mosque
A landmark of Antalya, this 13th-century Seljuk mosque features a distinctive fluted minaret, part of a complex that includes a medrese, tombs, and a clock tower.

Bursa
North of Antalya is the forgotten cradle of the Ottoman Empire; Bursa is the city where Osman Gazi founded the dynasty around 1300. This is where the early sultans first flexed their muscles. They stamped Bursa with what would become the ottoman empires distinctive architectural style. Bursa has empires powerful silk-trading hub. Steeped in history, traditions remain strong in bursa. Bursa is the birthplace of the country’s famed dish of Iskender kebap, a dish of sliced doner meat, piled high on pide bread, doused in a rich tomato sauce and drizzled with browned butter. Visit the 20 domed Ulu Cami (Grand mosque) which Beyazit I built in 1399.

A city where the culture of Europe and Asia met and combine in harmony.  Follow the narrow cobbled streets of Trabzon and visit the Museum, the Ataturk Pavilion and St Sophia’s Church of this fascinating Sea Port. The Fresco-ed Sumela Monastery is 1,300mt above Sea level. See the Ottoman wonders and marvel at the ancient masterpieces. The Blue Mosque is magnificent, the Topkapi Palace was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans and the Old City holds the greatest Byzantine and Ottoman imperial relics and treasures. The Spice Bazaar was constructed in 1663 as part of the Yeni Mosque.

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
A former Greek Orthodox Christian cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque, and now a museum. Known for its massive dome and Byzantine mosaics.

Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı)
A sprawling palace complex that served as the residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. It houses museums with collections of artefacts, jewels, and manuscripts.

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
A stunning mosque with six minarets, adorned with blue tiles and cascading domes. It’s still an active place of worship.

Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı)
An ancient underground water reservoir built during the Byzantine era, featuring columns with Medusa heads and atmospheric lighting.

Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops selling jewellery, textiles, spices, ceramics, and more.

Süleymaniye Mosque
An Ottoman imperial mosque known for its impressive architecture, situated on a hilltop with panoramic views over the Golden Horn.

Galata Tower
A medieval stone tower offering panoramic views of Istanbul’s skyline and the Bosphorus. It dates back to the Genoese period.

Chora Church (Kariye Müzesi)
A Byzantine church renowned for its intricate mosaics and frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary.