Turkey Travel Guide / Istanbul Stopovers

Turkey Travel Guide / Istanbul Stopovers Truly at the crossroads of the World, Turkey is a land of ancient history, and diverse cultures. A m Not sure where to start? Contact: [email protected]

Australian run travel and activities service located on the ground in Istanbul
Thinking of a trip to Turkey? I have travelled in Turkey for over 20 years and have lived in Istanbul since 2007. I can organise all your travel in Turkey and your activities in Istanbul. From meet and greet to your final farewell you will be well cared for. Families, groups of friends, couples and solo travellers are all catered for in private or small group tours.

Winter is coming to Istanbul and through the mists it appears more ancient and mysterious as ever.
13/11/2018

Winter is coming to Istanbul and through the mists it appears more ancient and mysterious as ever.

31/01/2018

Women's Group Tour 20 June-4 July 2018
We have just a few places available for our womens group travelling in Turkey on a 14 night15 day tour. An amazing itinerary which includes Istanbul, Nemrut Dag, (Heads of the Gods) Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus. Sardis, Troy and Gallipoli.
Email for further details: [email protected]

Partial eclipse of theMoon last night . What better place to see it than over the Blue Mosque.
08/08/2017

Partial eclipse of the
Moon last night . What better place to see it than over the Blue Mosque.

It was great to have our long time guests back in Istanbul after an absence of four years. I enjoyed helping them red...
01/08/2017

It was great to have our long time guests back in Istanbul after an absence of four years. I enjoyed helping them rediscover their favourite places in Istanbul and organising their side trips to Cesme and Samsun. Safe journey back to Australia. Hope to see you again next year!

It was great to have our guests from Brisbane these last two weeks. They had a fantastic trip around Turkey and finishe...
31/05/2017

It was great to have our guests from Brisbane these last two weeks. They had a fantastic trip around Turkey and finished in Istanbul with drinks and dinner with a fabulous view over this magical city. The groiups 14 day visit to Turkey included a back street walk, historical tour, balloon flight in Cappadocia, ancient sites around Turkey and finally a visit to Gallipoli. Thanks for being such a great group - we loved having you!!!

Balat is an area of Istanbul located along the Golden Horne just beyond the Spice Bazaar.A Jewish quarter since the Byza...
08/10/2016

Balat is an area of Istanbul located along the Golden Horne just beyond the Spice Bazaar.A Jewish quarter since the Byzantine era the area has centuries old Ottoman wooden houses incolours of pink, yellows and browns. More recently artisans, designers and galleries have found their way into the area - but it still retains its characters and local feel. Further along is Fener, home to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Fener Rum Lisesi, the oldes Greek school in the world! Why not take a hosted walk through these fascinating streets on your visit to Istanbul - perhaps on Sunday when the local market takes place! Just email us for details or our hosted walks through the back streets of Istanbul!

RAMADAM TIME IN TURKEY!The holy month of Ramadam is 6 June-4 July this year. People who are able fast from sunrise to ...
20/06/2016

RAMADAM TIME IN TURKEY!
The holy month of Ramadam is 6 June-4 July this year. People who are able fast from sunrise to sunset and at approx 8.45 each night in the Hippodrome families groups and friends gather to break the fast - called Iftar - in the Hippodrome. The atmosphere is friendly and cheerful as people make ready to take their first sip of water in many hours. Alongside the Hippodrome there is a craft bazaar set up especially for the month - women sell their handicrafts, speciality foods and icecreams are on sale. Its fun to walk down the Hippdrome and feel part of the atmosphere!!!

THE SPICE BAZAAR – MISIR CARŞİSI !!The Spice Bazaar (or Mısır Carşisi as it is known in Turkish) and the New Mosque, we...
24/05/2016

THE SPICE BAZAAR – MISIR CARŞİSI !!
The Spice Bazaar (or Mısır Carşisi as it is known in Turkish) and the New Mosque, were both completed in the 1660s, and are the thronging heart of the area known as Emınönü in Istanbul. Inside the Bazaar there 85 shops selling all manner of spices, teas of all descriptions, dried fruits, lokum and more lately some ceramics jewellery and beautiful scarves. But the streets around about the Spice Bazaar are just as interesting! Local people buying all manner of goods for their homes. There is a wonderful food area – the delightful aroma from the famous Mehmet Effendi Coffee Shop delights your senses – with all manner of cheese, fruits and olives! Walk on and try some Kunefi, a delicious desert made from shredded wheat filled with cheese and topped with pistachio!
The beautiful Rüstem Paşa mosque is nearby with its exquisite Iznik tiles and beautiful courtyard - and a visit to the flower garden section and New Mosque en route for a fish sandwich to end your visit, From Emınönü you can extend your day by a ferry ride to Kadikoy or take a stroll across Galata Bridge to the Tunel – (the 2nd oldest underground system in the World) up to the Beyoglu and Galata areas,
Our hosted 4 Hour Bazaar Quarter Street Walk cover the areas of Mahmutpaşa, Spice Bazaar, Rustem Paşa Mosque and Eminönü AND includes food tasting! Reasonably priced for small groups or individuals ! Contact Gaye - gaye@turkeytravelguide,com - for bookings and more information on all of our back Street walks !

EPHESUS – THE JEWELL OF TURKEY !!On a 2 day trip with guests we visited two of Turkeys many ancient sites Ephesus and ...
19/05/2016

EPHESUS – THE JEWELL OF TURKEY !!
On a 2 day trip with guests we visited two of Turkeys many ancient sites Ephesus and Aphrodisias.
Ephesus takes your breath away, with its amazing marble streets
The Library, Stadium and Temple of Hadrian. The Terraced Houses are a fairly recent excavation with fine examples of Roman mosaics in situ. Next ot he House of the Virgin purported To cap the day off we visit the recently restored Ephesus Museum – the statue of Artemis is a highlight

Next day Aphrodisias! – this site is not yet included as a World Heritage site – but it definitely should be. The Temples of Aphrodıtes was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world! Such a peaceful and beautiful site, off the beaten track - you can spend hours here exploring the site and visit its stunning frescoes in the museum
Browse through our website destinatıons sectıon for a detailed history!
You can visit Ephesus in a day trip from Istanbul or include it in a tour of Turkey! Aphrodisıas can be Included with your tour of Pamukkale! Talk to us now about your tour plan to include these jewels of Turkey!!

This weeks special! Let us help you plan your trip around Turkey....... SPECIAL FACEBOOK PROMOTION - 5 DAY TURKEY TOU...
14/05/2016

This weeks special! Let us help you plan your trip around Turkey.......

SPECIAL FACEBOOK PROMOTION - 5 DAY TURKEY TOUR
PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OR TWIN SHARE - NORMALLY 880 Euro NOW 740 Euro
HIGHLIGHTS : Ephesus. Pamukkale, Cappadocia
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