Beginning in Trabzon – the ancient city of Trebizond- taking in such sights as Ani, the palace of Ishak Pasha, Ararat, the soon to be sunken ruins of Hasankeyf, the astounding mountain top monument to man’s folly on Nemrut and finishing up at the ancient home of the patriarch Abraham before returning to Istanbul, the capital of ancient empires past.
Black Sea Region
The Black Sea coast of Turkey is about 1700 kms long, rising to the mountains of the Pontus range as the country joins the Caucasus and the border with Georgia in the east. The country is lush and green with an annual rainfall of approximately 780 mm per year. It is frequently cloudy and dramatic. This is where cherries originate and about 80% of the world production of hazelnuts is from the eastern Black Sea region with tea being another substantial crop. The region`s lush grasslands produces superb cattle and wonderful dairy produce. Temperatures range from -8 C/18 F to 40 C/104 F, with an average humidity of about 72% and high winter snowfalls.
Legendary City Walls, Ancient Monasteries and a World Record Breakfast. Minimum number of participants 2 people, maximum 12 people.
The Grand Tour of Eastern Turkey is a luxury tour that will allow you to experience the best that this extraordinary region has to offer in cultural, geographic and historical terms all in the context of luxury, fully provisioned and equipped coaches and staying in the best hotels that the region can boast. Using our […]
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Of all the tours to Cappadocia available on the market, this tour is without question unique. This tour covers the region of Ancient Cappadocia, starting in Ankara and visiting the Hittite Capital of Hatussa before proceeding to modern day Cappadocia to visit the underground cities, troglodyte dwellings and churches of the UNESCO World Heritage Site […]