Sunday, October 19, 2014

Why One Should Consider Luxury Turkey Tours

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By Patty Goff


One can expect nothing but great tastes, travel, sights and sounds from a country that with one foot on the European continent and the other foot on the Asian continent. For most part luxury Turkey tours include a fuse of characteristic ruins, bustling bazaars, postcard city landscapes and elaborate cuisine throughout the cities and villages of Turkey.

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.

To visit this city means to walk in the shadows of the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the Hagia Sophia, and lastly the Museum of Turkish and Islamic art. When you decide on a privately catered tour you may request special privileges which not only fast track entrance, but also give access to areas that the ordinary tourists do not get to experience. To top of the private experience, dedicated tour guides form part of the service and escort clients in this large city that attaches East to 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.

This part of the world has been one of the most strategic trade routes in history of mankind and until this day it is influencing the country. When one books a private tour it leads to additional luxurious services such as spice shop and carpet shop visits, visits to shops that sell exquisite silk outfits and shopping for any other well known products that are unique to Turkey.

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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