History & Hidden Gardens of Turkey
13 Days
Turkey Garden Tour involves the cultural highlights of the great city of Istanbul, sometimes known as the tulip capital of Turkey, botanical gardens from the imperial era, arboretums and unspoiled national parks. No visit would be complete without some glimpses of the cultural riches Anatolia has to offer, and we take in Cappadocia, famed for its unique volcanic landscape and ancient, rock-cut churches; Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient settlements of the world and legendary Troy.
Istanbul : Nezahat Gokyigit Arboretum, Emirgan Park, Sabanci Museum, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Basilica of St. Sophia, Zeytinburnu Garden of Medicinal Plants, Dolmabahce Palace
Ankara : Museum of Anatolian Civilization, Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and the garden of Turkish Parliament Building
Cappadocia : Japon Garden, Pasabagi, Goreme Valley, one of the Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Izmir : Urla, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Pergamum
Canakkale : Troy
Yalova : Karaca Arboretum
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- All transfers
- 12 Nights FC Hotels Accommodation
- Welcome cocktail
- Transportation by modern A/C Vehicle
- 2 Domestic Flights between Istanbul – Ankara and Cappadocia – Izmir
- Olive Oil and Wine Test in Izmir
- Home cooking class in Cappadocia
- Baggage Handling
- 12x breakfast, 2x lunch and 12x dinner
- English speaking licensed Tour Guide (Specialist on History and Botany)
- All entrance Fees
- All applicable Taxes
- Tips at the hotels
- Beverages
- Customary tips for guide and driver
Average weather for Istanbul
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Ave High Temp °c | 8 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 100 | 70 | 50 | 60 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 60 | 100 | 100 |
Average weather for Ankara
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Ave High Temp °c | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | -5 | -4 | -2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | -1 | -3 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 60 | 40 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
Average weather for Antalya
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Ave High Temp °c | 15 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 16 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 180 | 130 | 80 | 80 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 90 | 180 | 210 |
Average weather for Izmir
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Ave High Temp °c | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 126 | 95 | 77 | 47 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 41 | 84 | 144 |
What Our Guests Say About Turkey
Thanks to all of you for being great travel companions. I am fully ensconced back at work but enjoying the memories of an interesting and fun vacation. I think for me my best `memory’ is the feeling that I was in the center of civilisations, cultures and a history that spanned thousands of years. Being on the threshold of Europe, the middle east and Asia all at the same time really makes Turkey unique and interesting to all who would have Turkey Garden Tour. I watched the DVD that came with the olive oil from Urla – that was fun to see a bit inside the owner’s house and the more rare bamboo plants. More importantly I am enjoying the oil on a daily basis.’
Catherine
Turkey Garden Tour was thoroughly enjoyed. The group was just the right size for getting to know each other well. I was so amazed at the history and the culture we received and being in Turkey to observe the passages of the beginning of their civilisation. Now I can read from the Bible to capture their times in relation to what I have observed to make it more meaningful for me. “B” was excellent especially giving us the History. Thanks again.
Grace
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