Turkey At Its Best - Private Tours By Newport International

10/31/2026

One of ther many reasons onee should visit, besides the history, natural wonders, friendly people is the food! Turkish cuisine is one of the richest cuisines in the world, with over 150 recipes of eggplant dishes alone!

The most popular foods are listed beautifully by CNN Travel!
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-turkish-foods?

Turkey may be famous for its kebabs, but the popular dish is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Turkish cuisine. From stuffed yaprak dolma vine leaves to sweet dondurma ice cream, here are some of the best dishes.

10/19/2026

I am honored to be part of a wonderful 4-day celebration of Turkish culture, history, arts, food, and traditions, organized by the ATAMLA and AKM, November 5–8!
On November 6, I will be speaking about the fascinating 12,000-year history of Anatolia — a land where countless civilizations rose, flourished, and left their unique marks on the world we know today.
From ancient settlements and magnificent archaeological treasures to the cultural legacies that continue to shape Türkiye, we will journey through time to explore the remarkable stories of the people who came before us.
My goal is to make this journey both fun and informative for all ages — whether you have visited Türkiye, dream of exploring it one day, or simply love discovering the stories behind the world's great civilizations.
Come join us for a celebration of Turkish heritage, history, and culture!

07/18/2026

There is a lot more to see in Turkey, besides Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Bodrum! Here is a great article on Mt. Nemrut! If you just look at the great photos of this article, you will want to go there tomorrow!

High above southeastern Turkey, a forgotten king’s dream of immortality has left behind huge stone figures, ancient myths, and a mysterious tomb carved into a windswept mountaintop.

06/06/2026

An article on Bodrum, which is again a very hot destination this season!
Travel + Leisure

Bodrum dazzles with turquoise waters, luxury resorts, world-class dining, and a centuries-old castle. Here's how to plan a visit to the "St. Tropez of Turkey."

05/05/2026

A Decade of Excellence! We’re proud to share that Engin Kadaster has been named to Travel + Leisure’s 2026 A-List—marking her 10th consecutive year on this prestigious list of the world’s top travel advisors.

With nearly 50 years of experience and a passion for showcasing the very best of Turkey, Engin continues to create unforgettable, tailor-made journeys for travelers from around the world. 🇹🇷✨

Learn more: https://turkeyatitsbest.net/a-decade-of-excellence-engin-kadaster-named-to-travel-leisures-a-list-for-the-10th-consecutive-year/

We are proud to share that Engin Kadaster, Vice President and Manager of Turkey At Its Best, has once again been recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the world’s top travel specialists — earning a place on the prestigious A-List for 2026. This marks an extraordinary 10th consecutive year tha...

04/30/2026

Formula 1 is coming back to Istanbul and what a location it is! Enjoy this short video, highlighting our beatiful city!

20 likes. "Formula 1 Istanbul Promotional Film"

03/24/2026

For Agatha Christie lovers, visit Istanbul to see where she was inspired to write "Murder On the Orient express".
Palace Hotel,

From Devon and London to the Nile and Petra, Agatha Christie's travels shaped some of the world's most famous mysteries – and travellers can still follow her trail today.

03/18/2026

Check out the section, "Destinations for Beach Vibes"! Our Bodrum is there!
+Travel + Leisure

Where to go in 2026, according to Travel + Leisure editors—for the food, culture, nature, adventure, and more.

03/06/2026

These are my comments about the current situation in the Middle East:

Turkey, which has the second largest military in NATO, is not affected by the war in Iran. There is no U.S. State Department Advisory for Turkey; US citizens are not asked to leave Turkey.

There has been one episode of a missile that was brought down on the Syrian border. It was first described in the press as if Iran had started to send their drones and missiles to Turkey. Iranian leaders have assured the Turkish leaders and said this was meant to be heading to the British Base in Cyprus. We are of the opinion that Iran, or Israel, or USA will not attack a NATO country

When travel advisors ask me if they should cancel the arrangements already booked for their clients, I tell them to wait. Cancellation penalties do not change until the final payment time; it is better to wait and see.

Our clients know that we are monitoring the situation very closely and will never send them to harm's way if we thought there was a danger. Turkey is larger than Texas and is more than twice the size of California.

We hope this war ends sooner than later, so that eveybody can enjoy visiting Turkey and our neighbors in peace.

12/07/2025

New Michelin restaurants have been announced. We have two 2-Michelin starred restaurants in Turkey now , TURK Fatih Tutak in Istanbul which continues to keep its’ position, and Vino Vocale in Urla, a charming town near Izmir where we send our guests often. But the wonderful news is that we now have a new restaurant in Cappadocia,

We can’t wait to send our clients to try their tasting menus!!