SAMPLE PRODUCT TOUR
Riviera Travel offers a six-night escorted Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy tour between March and November from £899, including flights from Heathrow, Birmingham or Manchester. The tour is also offered with a five-night pre-tour taking in Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Aphrodisias, priced from £1,249.
rivieratravel.co.uk 01283 744370
Newmarket Holidays’ eight-day Istanbul and the Ancient Treasures of Turkey escorted tour combines trips to Troy, Gallipoli, Pergamon and Ephesus with beach time in Kusadasi. It runs from September to November, with a lead-in price of £719. A 12-day option is also available from £839 in November.
newmarketholidays.co.uk 0843 316 1148
Exodus offers an eight-day Snowshoeing In Turkey tour from £999 departing December 27, including flights from Gatwick, accommodation, equipment and most meals.
exodus.co.uk 0845 863 9601
Reflected glory: the Blue Mosque, Istanbul
Turkey runs from the beginning of April to the end of October. Product manager Helen Howard says: “As the winter months don’t offer reliable weather, it’s not part of our programme from November through to March. However, the low season months can offer exceptional value for money for those looking to avoid the scorching weather of the summer.” Direct Traveller’s autumn
options include a seven-night B&B break at Hotel Manistir in Bodrum for £699, departing
October 13, including flights with Monarch. While sales and
operations manager Guner Surucu says her company wouldn’t really recommend a beach holiday outside April-October, coastal breaks aren’t the only option. “Although many beach resorts and hotels close down for the winter period, Turkey still offers an
Feeling breezy: windsurfing in Alacati
abundance of history and cultural activities for people to enjoy out of the high seasons,” she says. “There are also options for clients to discover Turkey with a tour and visit multiple areas of the country.” Following the recent additions
of Pergamon, Bursa and Cumalikizik, Turkey now has 13 Unesco World Heritage Sites. With its wealth of natural and historical attractions, Turkey is ripe for escorted tours, cultural and city breaks, all better appreciated outside the summer heat. Moreover, many local guides take July off, and escorted tour
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FAST FACT A Legoland
Discovery Centre will open in Istanbul in
spring 2015 featuring a MiniLand with local landmarks, Lego rides and a 4D cinema
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