Turkey: Lure of the East

Departing 21-May-2011 to 09-Jun-2011

From the vibrant green of Turkey's lush Black Sea Coast, through dense pine forests and hidden valleys, this tour encompasses some of the most dramatic scenery in the world. The extraordinary diversity of Turkey's Eastern and South-Eastern region includes the red ochre plains of Erzurum, the forests, waterfalls and green pastures of Kars and the permanent snow-cap on Biblical Mount Agri (Ararat). Lake Van with its deep blue waters, small earth-roofed houses, and fascinating tribes of nomadic people intrigue the inveterate traveller and lover of beauty and adventure.

This region encompasses the area known Mesopotamia and despite its long and turbulent history, the remains of many civilisations await our discovery on this fabulous journey. We shall travel along the ancient roads of the Silk Road as well as traversing the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Visits to the Mosaic Museum in Antioch (Antakya), the bee-hive houses of Harran, the great Ataturk Dam, and the incredible man-made mountain at Nemrut Dag are also included.

The scope of Turkey is far too broad to cover in a single visit. Many people return and this tour is especially recommended  to travellers who have already experienced Western Turkey on our regular Crossroads of Civilisation tour.

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