Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Turkey, from Istanbul to Cappadocia, with expert guides and unique experiences.
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content:<h3>Must-see Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Explore Istanbul</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Visit the Topkapi Palace, Byzantine Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Anzac Cove and the War Cemeteries at Gallipoli and the Goreme Open-Air Museum</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>View the Wooden Horse at Troy and the Blue Mosque</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>See the exquisite Blue Mosque</li></ul>
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content:<h3>Make Travel Matter®</h3><p><b>Istanbul</b>: Visit the house of Turkey’s greatest classical composer, Dede Efendi. Recently brought back to its former architectural glory, this unique museum holds a rare collection of traditional instruments, which we experience first hand during a private concert by Music Conservatory students. Your visit directly supports United Nations’ Global Sustainable Goals 4 &11: Quality Education & Resilient Cities and Communities. Your visit provides opportunities for the students to perform, contributes to Turkey’s cultural vibrancy in safeguarding traditional forms of music which was fast disappearing, and supports the important work of TURKEV association, who researches and safeguards Turkish traditional architecture and houses.</p>
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content:<h3>Be My Guest</h3><p><b>Demircidere</b>: Meet the women of Demircidere Koyu, a rural village where gender equality has deep roots. Visit the local bakery to see how bread is made, sample it with homemade wine and explore a family garden bursting with seasonal produce. Over a shared lunch in a local home, you’ll hear inspiring stories of how this Turcoman community is empowering its girls to learn, grow and lead while preserving their culture and traditional Alevi beliefs.</p>
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content:<h3>Trafalgar Difference</h3><p><b>Cappadocia</b>: The Exedra Hotel's rooms, carved from rock, boast unique designs and handcrafted antiques. During construction, a chapel was uncovered, inspiring the name 'Exedra,' a gathering place in ancient Rome.</p>
Stay in carefully selected accommodations including the Novotel Istanbul Zeytinburnu, Kolin, Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention, Colossae Thermal, Dedeman, and the unique Exedra Hotel in Cappadocia, which features rooms carved from rock with handcrafted antiques.