Turkey welcomes millions of archeology fans who want to trace the remains of ancient civilizations. As the motherland of many ancient civilizations that had left their traces to different periods of the history, Turkey hosts many archeological sites located at various cities of the country. From Greco-Roman archeological sites like Ephesus, Priene, Aphrodisias or Pergamum to the Neolithic settlements like Catalhoyuk and the world’s first temple: Gobeklitepe or Hitite settlements of Comma gene and Troy, our archeological tours cover them all. Specially designed according to your interests, we will take you a journey in the corridors of the history for you to trace the remains of ancient civilisations.

Turkish cuisine is a combination of Central Asian cuisine with a great deal of Mediterranean touch and Ottoman interpretations. The variety of organic products of Anatolia (Turkey), interaction with variety of ethnic groups over a long period of time in history, and the unique delicacies developed in the palace kitchens of the monarchs of the Byzantian, Seljuk and Ottoman. As for the drinks, Anatolia is the homeland of viticulture where wines of Hittites were produced 4000 years ago. Let us take you on a culinary journey to experience the authentic Turkish cuisine. In our culinary tours, you will be invited to the local kitchens for local recipes, not for only cooking but also for tasting what you have cooked. We will visit the local restaurants of famous chefs who are committed to discover the best tastes and aromas by cooking with old recipes and sometimes with a modern twist. With easy walks, visits to the historical sites and the full time services of our expert guides, you will enjoy a great diversity of authentic Anatolian delicacies including simple street food and sophisticated Turkish food.

Turkey is transforming itself on both economic and cultural fronts. The Istanbul Biennial, founded by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts in 1987, has acted as a catalyst for Istanbul’s art life which has witnessed a big rise in commercial galleries since 2000. “Contemporary Istanbul”, the leading international art fair in Turkey, brings both local and international focus to the dynamic art scene in Turkey’s vibrant metropolis every November. More than 200 dealers are now based in the city of Istanbul. Some major world class galleries and museums include Galerist, Pi Artworks, Galeri Nev, X-ist, Galeri 77, Istanbul Modern Art Museum, Salt Museum and Pera Museum exhibiting contemporary art with selective collections by both Turkish and international contemporary artists. In our Contemporary Art Tours, we include visits to many art galleries and museums with the guidance of our tour leaders who have a passion & an expertise for contemporary art. In addition to these visits, we arrange special access to some artists’ private studios, workshops for a more interactive experience.