Category Archive: Turkey travel
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Knidos: a stunning ancient city in Turkey Every time we travel to Knidos, we feel giddy with anticipation. That's not just because the approach itself - be it from North or South - is lovely, but really ... Read More
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Walking on the Lycian Way in Turkey Lonely coves, clear blue waters, pristine beaches, yachts and gulets, the occasional harbour town and of course a string of fascinating archaeological sites. That's our usual experience of the Turkish ... Read More
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The ancient region of Caria in Turkey The historical region of Caria that forms the southwest corner of Turkey is mentioned quite frequently in this blog. We have written about one of its most appealing ancient sites, ... Read More
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Patara: an amazing ancient city in Turkey Imagine a spacious coastal valley, separated from the Mediterranean sea by tall sand dunes. At its centre lies a swampy lake, surrounded by a small plain which is overlooked by ... Read More
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Explore the turquoise coast of Turkey with all Five Senses The western and southern coasts of Turkey have become incredibly popular tourist destinations in recent years, attracting literally millions of travellers. This is hardly surprising: the area enjoys a perfect ... Read More
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Reflections on Myndos Cathie Draycott, one of our tour experts, brings us a description and her reflections on Myndos, a site we visit on some of our cruises in Caria and Ionia. Myndos ... Read More
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The Carian Trail walking route in Turkey This amazing hiking trail, a staggering 800km (500 mi) long, is one of Turkey's growing network of long-distance walking routes through areas of immense historical interest and extraordinary natural beauty. ... Read More
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The ancient city and archaeological site of Stratonikeia in Turkey Have you ever heard of Stratonikeia? If your answer is yes, we can only assume that either you have travelled in southwestern Turkey, or you are an expert on ancient ... Read More