Destination Turkey Cruises, Tours & Independent View Basket

Discover Exotic Turkey, a colourful blend of history, culture, sea and food!

Tailor-made holidays, group tours and cruises

Turkey, the Cradle of Civilization, is a treasure-house of everything exotically beautiful and fascinating. It's a country that spans two continents and 10,000 years of culture. It's a bridge between East and West and in Turkey, you can sample the whole - both old and new - in the company of the extraordinarily friendly and hospitable people that live there.

Turkey, with over 8,000kms of coastline, offers a great opportunity for sailing around the Aegean and the Turkish Riviera. And Trans Turk Travel offers a number of tours, from sailing your own chartered yacht to a brief encounter with the timeless Istanbul.

Trans Turk Travel is a Turkish/Australian family-owned and operated business, with offices in both Sydney and Turkey. The Gokyildirim's intimate knowledge of Turkey means they can offer a personalised and professional service; combine this with Australian efficiency and you have the makings of a truly memorable journey. Trans Turk guarantees lowest prices and departures on every group tour; they promise to match or beat any quote and will take small, personalised groups to larger groups.

Specialists in customised tours of Turkey
For the more independent traveller, Trans Turk can tailor an itinerary to suit your individual interests, needs and budget including self-drive car rentals or arrangements for a driver and/ or guide.

No group is too big or too small
Trans Turk Travel can arrange small personalised groups to Turkey or cater for larger groups. Experts in organising special interest tours to Turkey, Trans Turk Travel can arrange tours from one up to 150 people. In recent years, Trans Turk has worked with some of Sydney's leading private schools.

This brochure details many exciting itineraries - here are just some of the highlights . . .

Istanbul, one of the most elegant cities in the world, is famous for its historical monuments and magnificent landscapes. It lies at a point where Asia and Europe are separated by the narrow strait of the Bosphorus. Whether you go cruising on the Bosphorus, enjoy fresh fish on the shore, relax with a Turkish coffee or shop in the historical Grand Bazaar, the experience will be unforgettable.

Gallipoli is a particularly important site for Australians to visit. It is a chance to view the battleground of the Diggers who were engaged in the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. Gallipoli is now a National Park with many monuments dedicated to the 500,000 Australian and Turkish casualties.

Ephesus is the historical highlight of any visit to Turkey and is the best-preserved classical city of the Eastern Mediterranean. The site and the ruins are highly admired by many visitors to this ancient place. You can easily imagine yourself in Roman times amongst the ruins that still exist.

Cappadocia, a UNESCO protected area, is a magical place that has to be seen to be believed. Originally inhabited by Christians hiding in the hills to escape persecution, this fascinating region is home to the famous volcanic formations sculpted by weather over thousands of years transforming the landscape into what is now known as the 'Fairy Chimneys'.

The Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of Turkey are a sailor's paradise. There is no better way to see this coastline than in a traditional Turkish gulet.

Experience the history and culture of Turkey with a unique combination of an overland trip from Istanbul to Bodrum that will take you to Gallipoli, Troy and Ephesus with 10 days sailing along the spectacular Mediterranean coast between Bodrum and Gocek.

On the Asia Minor Tour, you will feel the authenticity and the real heartbeat of Turkey - tease your taste buds in traditional restaurants, enjoy a relaxing Turkish Bath, experience first hand the art of Turkish belly dancing, relax in the clear water of Mediterranean and more . . .

CONTENTS Istanbul Timeless City - 4 Days/3 Nights Gallipoli "Glory and Grace" - 2 Days/1 Night Ephesus - Archaeologists Marvel - 4 Days/3 Nights Cappadocia - Cappadocia Valleys - 3 Days/2 Nights Magic Carpet Tour - 10 Days/9 Nights Anzac Day Tours Asia Minor Tour - 22 Days/20 Nights Sailing Holidays Driving Holidays Gulet Charter