Official name: Republic of Turkey Area: 779,452 km ² Population: 68,000,000 inhabitants Density: 87 h / km ² Official language: Turkish Religions: Muslim (99%), other (1%) Capital: Ankara Major Cities: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Bursa, Gaziantep, Antalya, Konya, Kocaeli, Trabzon. Currency: Turkish lira Political form: Presidential republic, Democracy since 1946. Administrative divisions: 81 provinces Some […]
Many heroes of historical legends and character of the Greek mythology like King Midas, the first historian Herodotus, San Pablo, Homer and Plato were actually born in Turkey. The Trojan War described in Homer’s Iliad took place in western Turkey around 1,200 BC. There is the Trojan horse, symbolizing the end of this legendary war. […]
Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary We leave early in the day from the hotel in a private vehicle and head to the airport where we catch the flight Istanbul – Denizli. Visit to Pamukkale, which means, “cotton castle”. Contemplate the remains of the ruins of Hierapolis and its Necropolis, and then eat in a […]
Ephesus was an ancient town in Asia Minor, now Turkey. It was one of the twelve Ionian cities located on the Aegean Sea. It was an important religious, cultural and commercial centre. Its ruins are now a major tourist attraction, visited mostly by cruise ships coming from the port of Kusadasi 20 km away. It […]
A unıque and fast way to vısıt Cappadocıa from Istanbul Do you have a little time to spare after your visit to Istanbul? We offer an exclusive 2 days trip to Cappadocia, to marvel at the geological wonders of this region of Turkey; the area can be explored in 4×4, squad, motorcycle or hot air […]
If you plan to go to the Turkish Cappadocia, a fascinating and unique place in the world, be sure to consider the following proposed TOURQUIA unique and unforgettable: We offer a trip from the air! Discover a different perspective from the sky in this amazing region, which together with its fantastic landscape, similar to the […]
Ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes in a Caravanserai Who has not heard of the mystical dance of whirling dervishes and their dance-meditation ceremony, called Sema? If you’ve always wanted to attend this unique show, we offer you the chance to attend one of the most genuine and original to be held since time immemorial, in […]
We have complied a list of our most frequently asked questions, if you cannot find an answer for what you are looking for please feel free to contact us with any query you have. What day do your cruises start? Generally on Saturdays but in the early or later part of the season it is […]
The Aegean and Mediterranean coast of Turkey between Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Antalya, often called Turquoise Coast or Turkish Riviera, is one of the best places for vacation aboard a sailing yacht. Take a “blue cruise” or a “Blue Voyage”, which is a unique experience and definitely the best way for travellers to explore a […]