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Nature and
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immense ochre plateau of Anatolia, with the vast
depression of the Salt Lake, cut of valleys and
dominated by high volcanoes, is the heart of Turkey.
Covered with cereals fields and poplars plantations that
dissimulate small villages, this steppe is as harsh as
attaching.
Called "the cradle of Civilisations" this plateau is the
native earth of many populations as well as their battle
fields: in this lands Hattis, Hittites, Phrygians,
Galates, Romans, Byzantines, Seldjuks and Ottomans
fought each in turn, to establish their domination.
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On this tour, we propose
you to discover a green and luxurious face of Turkey to
which none awaits. This will be also a travel in the
time on the Anatolian lands where past civilisations,
vestiges, traditions and ritual complete each other.
Itinerary: 15 days
Some interest of this trip are the following ones:
Istanbul:
Set between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the meeting
point of two continents and of several cultures. Through
its most beautiful monuments, we will make you discover
his attraction and his fascination. |
Amasra:
One of the most beautiful towns of the Black sea coast
was called Sesamos in ancient timeswhen it was founded
by the Miletians in the sixth century. It stands on a
peninsula made by two inlets.
Safranbolu:
Important provincial centre, this charming city
introduces the visitor in the way of eastern live…
Kastamonu:
Situated inland amid beautiful forest at the foot of
mount Ilgaz, this city kept its former monuments;
Byzantine castle, mosques seldjuks, museum… |
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Inebolu:
The ancient Abonouteichos, is a typical Black Sea town
set in lush greenery displaying may fine examples of
traditional Turkish architecture.
Sinop:
This is one of the most beautiful natural harbours of
the Black Sea region. It was founded in the seventh
century by Miletian colonists and was the birthplace of
the third century philosopher Diogenes de Cynic.
Amasya:
Dominated by the ruins of his thousand-year-old citadel,
this peaceful city will seduce you by its grandiose
natural setting, the charm of its former wooden abodes
and the numerous monuments left by past civilisations.
Bogazkale and Alacahoyuk:
"Anatolia is the intersection of the peoples and the
cradle of the civilisation"; these sites, remains of the
third millennium are definitely the proof. To see
absolutely.
Kayseri:
Set at the foot of the majestic mount Erciyes, this city
also famous for its mausoleums, knew to keep traces of
its strategic position on the caravan road.
Cappadocia:
The heart of vast anatolian steppe hides a strange land
which was born from fire, generated by the ashes of two
volcanoes. With its unique geological formations in the
world, it is unquestionably the eighth wonder… It became
the first settlement of the Christianity…
Ankara:
Chosen by Ataturk to become the capital of the country,
this city has today the Turkish government in the
strategic heart of Turkey. In an old bazaar transformed
into a museum, you will discover a precious collection
of handcrafts from Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Hattis,
Hittite, Phrygian, ourarteans, Roman… the summary of
rich passed. |
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