Straddling two continents, Turkey’s rich and diverse culture owes much to the meeting of the Occidental and Oriental. Through the ages, Hittite, Roman, Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire settlement has left a heritage of astonishing edifices and art, monuments and crafts, food and culture that makes this country a truly fascinating, exotic and surprising destination.
From its vibrant cities to its coastal towns and mountain regions, Turkey’s landscape is breathtaking and its landmarks legendary – ancient Troy; Istanbul, the former Constantinople; Ephesus; Cappadocia; the capital, Ankara and the Gallipoli Peninsula.
CHAT Tours has a comprehensive range of tours that suit the traveller with time to explore many regions, special ANZAC DAY tours, short stopovers, NEW small group tours and cruises.
As you browse through your tour options, you will note the accommodation inclusions for each tour. The following guide to Hotel Classes and standards is provided to help you plan your ultimate Turkish Discovery Trip.
Hotels in Turkey
3 STAR – Modern with compact rooms, usually air-conditioned and comfortable
4 STAR – Medium-sized rooms with private facilities of a good standard. Hotels in this class generally feature attractive decor and offer excellent value.
5 STAR – At the upper end of the 5 Star category are world-class hotels with designer decor, usually showcasing an Ottoman influence. Expect a high level of comfort and service.
OTHER – Converted Ottoman houses or small hotels built in the same style offer charm and a special ambience. Ensuite rooms available.
Anatolia is also known by its Latin name, Asia Minor and includes some of the most spectacular plateau and mountain terrain in Turkey. This extensive 16 Day tour take you on a round trip from Istanbul across the Dardanelles, past cotton farms and lime cascades, to waterfalls, mountains and beaches. Includes return flights and 2 night stay in the Black Sea coast town of Trabzon, one of the original trading colonies on the famous Silk Road.
An extensive tour of Turkey that takes you from Istanbul to Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Fethiye, Anatalya with many more landmark sites, quaint villages and spectacular vistas to enjoy. With 14 Days on the road you will see and experience contemporary and ancient Turkey on a grand scale.
Travel from Istanbul across country to Marmaris on this 7 Day tour of the Western Shore of Turkey, taking in the legendary Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi and Hierapolis along the way. This tour includes a visit to ANZAC Cove.
Discover enchanting Cappadocia on this 5 Day Tour that begins with the highlights of Istanbul – the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar – and spend two days in Cappadocia visiting the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the fascinating and ancient underground city of Kaymakli and the Goreme Museum and perusing the local handicrafts from carpets and tiles to onyx and potteries.
This NEW Tour is part of the 2012 Program for Small Size Groups and operates with a maximum of 20 passengers. Spend 11 fabulous days in exotic and ancient Turkey where East and West collide with centuries of influence from the Byzantine and Ottoman eras and Christian and Islamic iconography. Visit the famous Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Saint Sophia and soak up the rich atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar and the Silk Road Caravanserai. The tour includes a trip across the Dardanelles to Gallipoli.