Manici Kasri Boutique Hotel
Situated on the slopes of Mount Ida, boutique hotel Manici Kasri offers atmospheric accommodation in uniquely designed guest rooms. Set i... Read more
Turkey is a history book laid bare.
Walk down the streets of Izmir, Ankara or Istanbul and curious tales fall loose from timeworn bindings. For a story that enshrines 10,000 years, it’s not a quick one nor would you want it to be.
Bordered by seven countries and embraced by three seas, Turkey’s geography inevitably puts it on a collision course. People, education, culture and innovation have travelled from earth’s four corners to blossom in Anatolia. Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, European crusaders and the sons of the Ottoman Empire fought and died to call Turkey home. Each wave forever etched upon Turkish culture.
Travel with Abercrombie & Kent into the heart of Turkey where expert guides take guests to fascinating sites and behind the scenes to more private affairs. Live like a sultan in luxury accommodation and embrace your inner-explorer as you visit archaeological sites – palpable fragments of long extinct empires. Our travel experts are on hand to offer essential travel advice including where to go and when to go. Are you ready to dream up your very own Turkish delight?
Contact one of our Journey Designers to start planning your itinerary.
Decades of in-country expertise means our Journey Designers can curate exceptional activities and experiences for you that are beyond the reach of the average traveller. Piece these together as a framework for your own bespoke adventure or find them in our featured journeys.
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Turkey is often considered a summer holiday destination but spring and autumn reward travellers with mild temperatures and unique events.
Spring
Turkey is in full bloom during the month of May, making it one of the most special times to visit. Fruit and vegetable harvests and wildflowers ripple across the fertile land. Days are long and temperatures are moderate. It’s the perfect time for discovering sites like Ephesus and Aphrodisias, which require walking without much shade. It’s also an ideal time to explore the gardens and parks of Istanbul. The Tulip Festival blossoms across the city in April and the dawn service at Gallipoli is a moving commemoration held on the 25th each year.
Autumn
Enjoy a pleasant warmth that is ideal for touring ancient sites from September to October. It’s a busy season for Istanbul and Cappadocia, while coastal towns tend to be quieter despite the water still being warm and inviting. If you do travel in summer (June to August), the opposite is true. Istanbul is deserted while the stretches of sand alongside the Mediterranean, Aegean and the Black Sea are writhing with Turks and tourists soaking up the hot sun.
