Escorted Cultural Tour Itineraries
ASSOS Behramkale and Ida – Kazdağı Mountain Tour...
An unforgettable tour to Assos and aegean...
The Mysian city of Assos was founded in 8th century BC by colonists from Lesbos, who later built its great temple to Athena in 530 BC. Byzantium and finally Ottoman Turks were the last owners of the city.
The area is called Assos in ancient times, the ruins and village of Behramkale share a gorgeous setting, overlooking the Aegean and the nearby island of Lesbos (Mytilini)
Assos makes a brave sight as you
approach, its
craggy summit surrounded by huge remnants of a mighty wall.The main part
of the village and the acropolis ruins are perched at the top, but down
the far (sea) side of the hill at the iskele (wharf), a tiny cluster of
stone buildings clings to the cliff ina romantic and unlikely setting.
There is a short, narrow pebble beach.
Ida “Kazdagi” Mountain called as the oxygen tent of the area is
famous with the nature and its mithologyl stories. We will surely visit
the Tahtakuslar local ethnographical museum and the tahtali nomads
village. Adatepe a typical greek-turkish village and Zeus altar with its
great view is worth seeing too.
SAFRANBOLU - AMASRA Tour...
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The known history of Safranbolu,located near the north western coast of Anatolia ,dates back as far as 3000 BC. Once a city of Roman Province of "Paphlagonia"Safranbolu has hosted many civilisations including the Roman,Byzantine Selcuk and Ottoman Empires throughout its history. During the Ottoman era the town served as an important junction on the Kastamonu-Gerede-Istanbul route of the famous silk road. Safranbolu was at the same time a popular residence for Ottoman Royalty close to the Sultan and Grand Vezirs. The city recieved its name from the saffron which is native in Safranbolu. The powder obtained from its flower is a very strong dye. Used in very small quantities,Saffron adds a delicate flavor,distinct aroma and a very unique color to deserts and other food. Also unique in Safranbolu is the famous Çavus grapes with its extremely thin skin and sweet flavor. |
One of the most beautiful towns on the Black Sea coast, was called Sesamos in ancient times, when it was founded by the Miletians in the sixth century B.C. it stands on a peninsula split by two inlets. The eastern side enjoys a reputation for good swimming. On the rocky promontry rise the ramparts of the Byzantine citadel, inside of which is an old church, now the Fatih Mosque. The necropolis dates from the Roman period. Remnants from Amasra’s entire history are displayed in the Archaeology Museum. You can purchase a handcarved wood souvenir on Cekiciler street. Continuing eastward along the coast, you arrive at Cakraz, a typical fishing village with excellent beaches, friendly accommodations and restaurants. The winding road between Cakraz and Inebolu has steep mountainsides and offers a spectular panoramic view.
BOZCAADA - Tenedos Island Tour...
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A tour to the island of Bozcaada will take you a different world in the aegean. Bozcaada formerly known as Tenedos, has always been known to Anatolian oenophiles for its wines (Doruk, Talay) and to soldiers for its defences. A big medieval fortress towers over the north eastern tip of the island, and vineyards blanket its sunny slopes. The island has the advantage of being small(about5-6 km across). The beach Ayazma and the well preserved settlement which has kept the character of a Greek village.... Dont miss a dinner at the wharf with the view of the castle. |
GOKCEADA – Imbros Island Tour...
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Our tour will take you to the largest island in Turkey with its Greek and Turkish villages. Imbros' history is as old as the era of Homer, whose epos mentions the island. The latter has always had a strategic geographic position. Located in front of Propontis, forms a physical guard of Black Sea's entrance; also comprises a trade crossroad for the ships. In ancient times, there was an alliance between imbros, Limnos and the Athenians in order to control Propontis. |
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| During the medieval era, imbros was a part of the Byzantine Empire. Later on and after Byzantium was taken by the Turks, the island was conquered by the Genoese and on the second half of the 15th century by the Turks. During 1912 - 1923 the island was free, as a part of Greece. After the Treaty of Losane, the island was given to Turkish government. |
