Wow to Turkey. So many things to say. Stunning landscapes, amazing cities, beautiful beaches, delicious meals and soooo much incredible history. Everything is also very affordable even with the very low Australian dollar right now. Best of all is the people, they are all full of personality, jokes and kindness. As a solo female traveler, no one hassled me (although I'm in my 50's) and I never felt unsafe at any time.
This European adventure combines the must-sees of the Balkan region and the lesser-known glories of North Macedonia and Albania – creating the perfect balance between old and new. Hang out in Dubrovnik's Old Town, cruise around Lake Ohrid, hike the foot hills of Mt Olympus and in Pelister National Park, and sample some regional specialties in Greece's capital. You’ll experience the Adriatic coastline and the Balkans interior on a 15-day regional wrap from Dubrovnik to Athens. With a curated selection of inclusions and plenty of free time, this slice of Europe is all yours to explore.
Explore Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe and was capital for 3 different empires. Walk on the ancient street of the historical peninsula and witness monuments bearing the traces of 3 different empires such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome. Learn history about Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans and Modern Turks from your expert local guide. Take photos from the best photoshoot points, experience shopping with locals in Grand Bazaar. Enjoy cruising on Bosphorus and watch traditional Turkish Dance Shows, taste typical Turkish food and enjoy the panoramic view of Ottoman Mansions, Ortkaoy Mosque, and Bosphorus Bridge
Another spectacular trip with Explore. I highly recommend this company. As a solo female traveller they have never let me down. Explore is 100 % reliable.
Discover the beauties of Sicily in this eight days and seven nights tour from Catania, through several Unesco Heritage Sites, ancient Greek and Roman heritages. Soak in the picturesque baroque towns, panoramic views and art masterpieces as our expert guide will take you through the tour of the largest Mediterranean island.
The tour starts in Catania and continues with a visit to eastern Sicily, the baroque cities of Noto and Ragusa, the splendid Taormina and the Etna Volcano, before moving west, where we will visit Palermo, Monreale, Marsala and Selinunte. The last stops before returning to Catania will be two Unesco World Heritage Sites such as the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and Piazza Armerina. This tour will be enriched by different culinary experiences, wine and local products tastings.
The group size is variable while all departures are guaranteed without a minimum number of participants.
> Internal Flight tickets, Airport transfers, 3-night accommodation in a cave hotel, Lunch at tours provided >Discover UNESCO Sites of Turkey with a customized 4 days tour by plane from/to Istanbul. Explore Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different Empires, visit historical monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar. Discover Cappadocia; The land of beautiful horses and the home of fairy chimneys. Walk in the ancient corridors and see rock churches, witness home of early Christians. Take photos of magnificent fairy chimneys from the best photo points. Experience how to make pottery, enjoy typical Turkish foods in local restaurants
Wonderful guide and driver. We had a wonderful guide Selin. She is fluent in English and has very good knowledge of history. We like this tour very much. Very good lodging. 5-star tour.
The main highlights of our excursion included visits to Volendam and Zaanse Schans, both accessible via coach bus. At Volendam we enjoyed the harbour, while Zaanse Schans offered picturesque windmills. Additionally, we enjoyed extra activities such as cheese tasting at a local farm and a visit to the clog museum to witness the art of wooden shoe making at the Zaanse Schans wooden shoe factory. The tour also included a delightful 1-hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise. Throughout the experience, the staff were notably friendly and welcoming, adding to our overall enjoyment.
From Copenhagen to Berlin, sail along the Baltic Sea, the Oder and the Havel on a cruise combining modernity and tradition, originality and simplicity. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany. Discover spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen, but also cities with unique architecture such as Stralsund, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.