Trip 09 - Turkey

A Turkish Delight

The Journey Begins

The four hour flight had transported us right across Europe to the very edge of Asia, to the heart of Istanbul, gateway to the east. It was late as our taxi whizzed along the empty roads to our hotel in the Aksaray area of the city. The lights from the numerous rows of ships anchored off shore could be seen clearly, indicating the commercial importance of this metropolis. After checking into our hotel and dropping the luggage off in our room we went out to explore the local area. We discovered lots of late night seedy disco bars and busy take away restaurants. Sitting outside the Umut Pub in the warm air with a pint of Efes Pils, I was contemplating what the next two weeks in Turkey had in store.

Trip Schedule

Part 1

Ancient Mosques & River Cruises

Part 2

Atatürk & Cappadocia

Part 3

Flying High & Feeling Low

We spend a busy day in the bustling city, starting at the Blue Mosque over looking the Bospherous. Read more...

A visit to the grand Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, following the War of Independence in 1920. Read more...

Part 5

Aphrodisias & Ephesus

An early dawn balloon flight over the volcanic rock formations of Cappadocia. Read more...

Part 6

Pergamon & Troy

Part 4

Taksi & Termessos

With only thirty minutes to kick off we jump in a taxi and head off into the night, just to see a football match. Read more...

Exploration of these ancient Roman ruins, two of the greatest cities of antiquity. Read more...

The fabled city of Troy and the wooden horse trick come to life at these ancient ruins. Read More...