Magic of Turkey

Travel To Arabian January 19th, 2010

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Turkey is perched at the crossroad between East and West and offers a fascinating concoction of rich history and diverse landscapes. Turkey sits at the crossroads between East and West and offers an interesting mix of rich history and diverse landscape. Our exciting journey allows us to discover the Rise and Fall of Civilizations, but we get to spend some time relaxing too! Our fun trip allows us to find the rise and fall of civilizations, but we can spend time relaxing as well! From Istanbul we travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, to visit the battlefields and war memorials. From Istanbul we travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, to visit battlefields and war memorials. We then head to Ephesus, a brilliant Greco-Roman site packed with ancient temples and Sprawling Ruins. We then headed to Ephesus, the brilliant Greco-Roman site filled with ancient temples and ruins are extensive. Marvel at the Vast Amphitheater where St. Paul once preached and Stroll the marble streets where Antony and Cleopatra once dallied! Admire the vast amphitheater where St. Paul once preached and walked around the streets where the marble Antony and Cleopatra once dallied! From the crumbling treasures of bygone eras, we head to the delights of the Turkish Coastline and spend a number of days Exploring the beaches, coves and Cliffs. Of the property destroyed past era, we will go to the pleasures of the Turkish coast and spent several days exploring the beaches, bays and cliffs. A fabulous cruise through blissful surroundings allows us to relax and Unwind-board, swim in the warm waters and get out on foot to discover coastal villages and Archaeological sites. A fascinating voyage through happy environment allows us to relax and unwind onboard, swim in warm water and get out on foot to find the coastal villages and archaeological sites. Gorgeous Antalya, a picturesque city perched on a Steep cliff, is our final destination and the perfect place to find secret treasures amid narrow winding streets. Gorgeous Antalya, a beautiful town perched on the steep cliffs, is our final destination and the perfect place to find the secret treasure in the middle of the narrow winding road.

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Visiting: Visiting: Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey
Highlights: Highlights: Istanbul, the Bosphorus, Gallipoli, Anzac Cove, Selcuk, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Dalyan, Olympos, Antalya, Cappadocia, Kahta, Mt Nemrut, Aleppo, Hama, Krak des Chevaliers, Palmyra, Damascus, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Bedouin Desert Camp, Camel Ride, Aqaba, the Red Sea, Dahab, St. Catherine’s, Mt Sinai, Cairo, Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Istanbul, the Bosphorus, Gallipoli, Anzac Cove, Selcuk, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Dalyan, Olympos, Antalya, Cappadocia, Kahta, Mount Nemrut, Aleppo, Hama, Krak des Chevaliers, Palmyra, Damascus, Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Bedouin Desert Camp, Camel Ride, Aqaba, Red Sea, Dahab, St. Catherine, Mount Sinai, Cairo, Great Pyramids and the Sphinx

Follow in the path taken by Alexander the Great and traverse the Middle East all the way from Istanbul to Cairo. Follow the path taken by Alexander the Great and across the Middle East all the way from Istanbul to Cairo. Discover hidden gems and come face-to-face with the iconic highlights such as Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Aleppo, Damascus, Petra, Mount Sinai and the Great Pyramids – all reminders that this region was one of the cradles of Civilization. Discover the hidden gems and face to face with icons such as highlighting Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Aleppo, Damascus, Petra, Mount Sinai and the Great Pyramids – all reminders that this area is one of the cradle of civilization.

Moderate – A moderate level of fitness is required. Moderate – A moderate level of fitness is required. These trips generally involve some physical activities and occasional long traveling days. This trip usually involves some physical activity, and sometimes a long journey today. Accommodation and travel conditions may be more basic. Accommodation and travel conditions may be more fundamental.

Itinerary Itinerary
Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey Map

Day 1 – Day 1 Istanbul – Istanbul

Day 2 – Istanbul – Çanakkale (Gallipoli) Day 2 – Istanbul – Çanakkale (Gallipoli)

Day 3-4 – Selçuk (Ephesus) Day 3-4 – Selçuk (Ephesus)

Day 5 – Pamukkale Day 5 – Pamukkale

Day 6 – Fethiye – overnight coastal cruise Day 6 – Fethiye – a night coastal voyage

Day 7-8 – 7-8 Day Dalyan – Dalyan

Day 9 – 9 Days Olympos – Olympos

Day 10 – Antalya – overnight bus Day 10 – Antalya – overnight bus

Day 11-12 – 11-12 Day Cappadocia – Cappadocia

Day 13 – Kahta Day 13 – Kahta

Day 14 – Mt Nemrut – Urfa Day 14 – Mt Nemrut – Urfa

Day 15 – Urfa – Aleppo Day 15 – Urfa – Aleppo

Day 16 – Aleppo Day 16 – Aleppo

Day 17 – Hama – Krak des Chevaliers Day 17 – Hama – Krak des Chevaliers

Day 18-19 – Palmyra Day 18-19 – Palmyra

Day 20-21 – 20-21 Day Damascus – Damascus

Day 22-23 – 22-23 Day Amman – Amman

Day 24 – Amman – Petra Day 24 – Amman – Petra

Day 25 – Petra – Wadi Rum Day 25 – Petra – Wadi Rum

Day 26 – Camel Trek – Aqaba Day 26 – Camel Trek – Aqaba

Day 27 – Nuweiba – Dahab Day 27 – Nuweiba – Dahab

Day 28 – Dahab – St. Catherine’s Day 28 – Dahab – St. Catherine’s

Day 29 – Mt Sinai – Cairo Day 29 – Mount Sinai – Cairo

Day 30-31 – 30-31 Day Cairo – Cairo

Libya Explorer

Travel To Arabian October 22nd, 2009

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Libya is celebrated for its superb ancient cities at Sabratha and Leptis Magna. Libya celebrated for the ancient cities of fabulous Leptis Magna and Sabratha. Built from sandstone and white marble, we discover theaters and public baths, fine houses decorated with frescoes and mosaics – and streets lined with porticoes to provide shade from the hot African sun. Built of marble and white sandstone, we found a theater and public baths, both the houses decorated with paintings and mosaics – and the streets filled with porticoes to provide shade from the hot African sun. But it is the desert that truly captivates us on this wonderful adventure. But it is a desert that really captured our hearts on this wonderful adventure. We experience the unique mud-brick architecture at Ghadames, see ancient granaries at Nalut, explore the old trading town of Germa and lose Ourselves in Ghat’s historic medina. Our unique experience of mud-brick architecture of Ghadames, see the barn in the ancient Nalut, exploring the old market town and lose ourselves in Germa Ghat historic medina. Deep in the Sahara we see fabulous Prehistoric paintings in the Acacus Mountains and discover sparkling lakes, fringed with palm trees, which glitter like precious stones. Deep in the Sahara, we see the amazing prehistoric paintings in Acacus Mountains and discover sparkling lake, bordered by palm trees, which shine like jewels. Our journey ends in Tripoli. Our journey ends in Tripoli.

Cultural Adventure – With focus on local cultures and historic sites, these trips have the perfect mix of discovery, exploration, comfort and relaxation. Cultural Adventure – With a focus on local cultural and historic sites, this visit has the perfect mix of discovery, exploration, comfort and relaxation. Some trips may include a little walking or a night or two ‘roughing’ it. Some trips may include a little walking or a night or two ‘roughing’ it. Check the itinerary for details.

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