Turkey Cultural, Religious and Historic Sites Tours 2024/2025
Straddling the boundary between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Turkey has been home to everyone from the ancient Greeks to the Ottoman Empire of Suleiman the Magnificent. Site of the Trojan War, Gallipoli landings, (and, according to legend, Noah’s Ark) be sure to include these cultural, religious, and historic sites as part of any sightseeing tours in Turkey.
Turkey Cultural, religious and historic sites Reviews
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Based on 218 customer reviews
BEST way to visit Trabzon/Black Sea area!
5 - Excellent
Karen O
“In April, my daughter and I took a 4 day/3night private tour out of Trabzon with Zeynep as our guide and Emir as our driver. It was a WONDERFUL way to visit the Black Sea region. Emir was a skilled and patient driver driving through mountainous areas where we would not be comfortable driving ourselves. We visited the Sumela Monastery, Aya Sophia (Trabzon), Atatürk Mansion, Uzungöl and Ayder. We stayed at a different place each night which allowed us to see more in each area. We were treated to a visit to a tea garden where we took part in harvesting tea leaves and were welcomed into the home of Alican's brother. We felt like we were traveling with and visiting family. Zeynep was the perfect guide and we left Trabzon with treasured memories and friendship.”
Nothing short of a wonder
5 - Excellent
Phathiwe Keti
“Well organised. Some hotels and meals were hit and miss, but overall excellent. The guide, driver, choice of activities. I must say though, the Anzac visit could be eliminated. The highlight was the optional balloon rides in the two locations. The group composed mainly of mature individuals and we all got on very well. The tour is highly recommended and hats off to Levent with his extensive knowledge.”
Incredible trip
5 - Excellent
Fahad Htc
“I arranged my trip to turkey (Black Sea package) with this local travel expert and it was a life time experience. Alican prepared the whole package as per our needs and comfort. Once in turkey the assigned guide and driver treated us like family and made sure we enjoyed every bit of our vacation without any worries. They all went out of the way to make us feel at home. I have no regrets or complains about anything from this agency as I received services more than expectations. I highly recommend this agency.”
Top Cultural, Religious and Historic Sites in Turkey
You may know the name of Troy best from the Brad Pitt film, however, the UNESCO World Heritage Site ruins of this ancient city are an incredible testament to Turkey’s former cultures, alongside other historic sites such as Pergamon and Ephesus.
Emotionally charged Gallipoli Peninsula – site of ill-fated Allied landings during World War One – includes Lone Pine and ANZAC Cove, both important places of pilgrimage for many seeking to understand the current world order.
Combine a history lesson with a little shopping at the Koza Han Silk Bazaar in Bursa, built in 1491 as a series of covered walkways around a central quad, and still a great place to grab a souvenir or enjoy a Turkish coffee.
Discover the ancient ruins and hot springs at Pamukkale (ancient Hierapolis), where for thousands of years people have sought out the calcium-rich mineral springs.
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