Turkey

For thousands of years, Turkey has served as a cultural bridge between East and West, Romans and Byzantines, Christianity and Islam. This rich and complex history is on brilliant display from monuments like the ancient Hagia Sophia to street festivals selling unique vintage finds. The country’s countless cultures offer a wealth of experience and taste, from Ottoman splendor and artisan craft to palace cuisine and country staples.

Our adventure will start and end in the vibrant city of Istanbul where we’ll absorb all the breathtaking sights and sounds that Turkey’s largest metropolis has to offer, from the jewelers, weavers, and coppersmiths in the colorful bazaars and boutiques to the carpets and ancient Sufi and Seljuk cultures of Konya and Beysehir. We’ll then take an illuminating drive into the Anatolian heartland before heading back to the Mediterranean coast to soak in the sun on the pristine beaches and swim in the azure sea of Olympos.