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Introducing Turkey

Turkey with huge swath of land situated between two continents, Asia and Europe, has one of the world’s best cities and is famous for its unique and magnificent scenery from white-sand beaches to soaring mountains.

Its history has encompassed several thousands years of human evolution and civilization. The accomplishments and influences of people who had resided in the land can be seen all over the country such as the ruins on Meditterarean beaches left by the mysterious Lycians, whirling dervishes gyrated with Sufi mysticism, Ani’s churches on the Anatolian steppe built medieval Armenians, and the Curetes Way at Ephesus. Byzantine Christians cut cave churches into Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and hid in underground cities from Islamic armies. During Ottoman Empire, the Sultans luxuriated in İstanbul Topkapı Palace surrounded by fawning courtiers, harem members, eunuchs and the riches from an empire stretching from Budapest to Baghdad.

Hence, Turkish culture is the mixture of the East and the West and yet posseses its own characters.

Landscapes & Activities

The most surprising impression that every first-time visitor has about Turkey , other than its stereotypes of kebaps, carpets and moustachioed hustlers in the bazaars, is the vast diversities found between the west coast and the east regions. Evening entertainments such as night clubs as well as cruising through markets are common in westernized metroplises such Istanbul and Izmir. In Cappadocia and the southwestern coasts outdoor sports and water sports are enjoyable and most popular, just as is the meze-savouring fun time on a panoramic terrace. Then there are the less-frequented eastern quarters, where honey-coloured outposts overlook the plains of ancient Mesopotamia, and weather-beaten relics add lashings of lyricism to mountain ranges. It’s hardly surprising Turkey has attracted so many folk over the centuries. Come and discover their legacy for yourself.

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Enjoy the local cuisine at Tandirci Deniz on the way to Sirince.

By Stella Hwang on July 26, 2016   /   Must-See Places in Turkey   /   Leave a comment
tandirci deniz

My first impression of Tandirici Deniz restaurant is that this is a paradise for a traveler who seeks tranquility as well as wants to enjoy the local cuisine. Tandir, as tandoori in English, is a Turkish dish of meat or chicken cooked in a tandoor. Tandirici means […]

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What happens if I marry a Turkish citizen?

By Daniel Hurwicz on October 22, 2015   /   Turkey Travel Blogs   /   Leave a comment
Marry with Turkish Citizen

The information provided below is for UK passport holders.If you are from another country please ask your Home Office. Formal documentation is requested by the United Kingdom and Turkish authorities to marry in Turkey. Experience Turkey through the Eyes of a Local Private Guide! We have plenty of […]

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Best private Ephesus tour we have ever had

By Daniel Hurwicz on September 1, 2015   /   Must-See Places in Turkey   /   Leave a comment
Tags: best private tour, tour of ephesus
Best Private Tours

Thanks to internet, we were able to get information on the places we were going to visit on this cruise.  When I googled there were so many sites about private Ephesus tour. After reading the short description of this particular site, I decided to check it out and […]

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Archeological site of Denizli

By Daniel Hurwicz on August 6, 2015   /   Ancient Cities of Turkey   /   Leave a comment
Tags: Archeological Denizli, Archeological Pamukkale
Archeological site of Denizli

Formerly Diospolis later called Rhoas, Denizli was founded 6 kms East of the modern town, near the village of Eskihisar, between the streams of Gumuscay and Ellez. In the II century B. C, the Seleucian king Antiochus II called the city Laodicea after the name of his wife. […]

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A most prominent city of the ancient world, Smyrna

By Daniel Hurwicz on July 9, 2015   /   Ancient Cities of Turkey, Cities in Turkey, Must-See Places in Turkey   /   Leave a comment
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Ancient world smyrna

Cozily situated in a well sheltered gulf on the indented coast of the Aegean Sea Izmir is the outlet of a rich area called Ege, the industrious population of which produces and processes Turkish tobacco, grapes (the world – famous sultanas), figs, cotton, olives, and olive oil […]

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Turkish Apple Tea – gesture of hospitality

By Stella Hwang on January 1, 2015   /   Turkey Travel Blogs   /   Leave a comment
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apple tea

Have you been invited into a shop and offered a cup of apple tea? I bet you have. A gesture of Turkish hospitality, offering guests or customers a cup of apple tea has been a common practice since it was initially polularized from bustling Turkish Bazaars. Sharing […]

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A glimpse of Turkish Culture “Turkish Coffee”

By Daniel Hurwicz on December 29, 2014   /   Turkey Travel Blogs   /   Leave a comment
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turkish coffee

An enthusiastic coffee lover, I taste any kind of coffee wherever I travel. The taste and flavor of the first Turkish coffee I had 25 years ago has won my heart. Unfiltered and with three different levels of sweetness, Turkish coffee is a part of Turkish people’s […]

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Kircilar’s Andy Garcia

By Daniel Hurwicz on December 24, 2014   /   Must-See Places in Turkey, Turkey Travel Blogs   /   Leave a comment

No doubt that our private Ephesus tour was a great must-do if anyone travels to this part of the world. But, today I would like to tell you guys about this gentleman we met at Kircilar, a leather center near Ephesus. We had passed by this leather […]

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Why do people keep offering apple tea in Turkey?

By Daniel Hurwicz on November 18, 2014   /   Turkey Travel Blogs   /   Leave a comment
Tags: apple tea, apple tea turkey, elma cayi, offering apple, turkish apple tea, Turkish Coffee
turkish apple tea

Contrary to what one might expect, Turkey is not a land of coffee but tea drinkers. Why do people keep offering apple tea in Turkey? Biggest tea consumer per capita in the World: Turkey 2.5 kg (88 oz) United Kingdom 2.1 kg (74 oz) Ireland 1.5 kg (53 […]

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Crime rate in Turkey

By Daniel Hurwicz on October 26, 2014   /   Turkey Travel Blogs   /   Leave a comment
Tags: crime in turkey, Turkish Laws
crime in turkey

For a country like Turkey with a population of 73 million both theft and crime rates are astonishingly low. For example Turkey has 1 % of the violent theft and robbery. Some tourists think Turkey is an Islamic country like Iran, Saudi Arabia or Algeria and thieves’ […]

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The big tip is to try and go completely private. Many of the large tour companies offer private tour and they are going to charge a significant amount of money for the tour guide. However, many locations offer self-guided tours and therefore you have the ability to supply your own tour guide. Easily Book your guided private Ephesus tours, to see all the treasures of Ephesus Turkey. It's often said that Turkey has more ancient cities and classical ruins than does Greece. Well, it's true, and the Aegean coast holds a great number of sites, including Ephesus, the grandest and best-preserved of them all.

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