Why Turkey?

Turkey is one of our favorite countries and a perfect destination for families.

It is fascinating in every respect and offers something for everybody. It is a crossroads, the bridge between East and West, Europe and Asia, and like all crossroads, it offers tantalizing choices for adventure, exploration and relaxation. Turkey is home to one of the world’s greatest cuisines, some of the friendliest people you will meet anywhere, an incredible coastline and literally hundreds of sites attesting to the rise and fall of ancient civilizations. A country where ancient minarets and modern buildings share the skyline, Turkey is unquestionably exotic, while at the same time offering the visitor all the comforts of a modern society.

Just Announced: Culinary Tour to Turkey for Families July 2012! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Istanbul is and always has been quite one of the great cities of the world. One could spend weeks here and never be bored. A mix of ancient and modern, Istanbul always surprises. Istanbul is a city with many faces - from the latest fashions and shopping malls to millennia old buildings, one can marvel at what was the biggest building in the Western World for over 1000 years, wander through the largest market in the world, visit palaces that match Versailles in every way, shop till you drop and and taste some of the finest food you’ll ever taste, no matter what your budget.

The Coast

Turkey borders four seas and has some of the most incredible coastline found anywhere. Spend a few nights on a private boat with your own captain and crew, explore little known beach villages, visit the sites of Ancient Rome and Greece, or hike or jeep through the coastal mountains.

Cappadocia

Central Turkey is home to one of the strangest landscapes found anywhere. Mysterious hills of soft stone, underground cities, ancient cave churches and hidden canyons are all to be found in this incredibly unusual area.

The Far East

Far removed from Western and Central Turkey, the East is a place of mystery and magic. It is a vast landscape, home to places so ancient they are mentioned in the Bible - mountains, plains, deserts, ancient cities surrounded by mighty walls, souks and ancient caravanserais. It is ideal for the adventurous traveler looking to get far away from the tourist crowds.

Ten day adventure to Turkey including magical Istanbul, the unique cave towns of Cappadocia and the coast, from $2,500 per person
(Prices are per person based on a family of 2 adults and 2 children)


For Gideon's take on Turkish food while traveling with kids, click on this link
http://travelwithkidz.quivertreeworld.com/2010/09/13/a-small-note-on-turkish-food-and-travel-with-kids/