Interesting Facts About Turkey

Get some interesting facts about the country before choosing the best Turkey holiday packages. Turkey, one of the first regions to produce wine, is the fourth-largest grape producer in the world. Istanbul is the only city in the world that is situated on both the Asian and European continents.

The Turks introduced tulips, coffee, and cherries to the Netherlands and Europe. Turkey also values outstanding design, as evidenced by the abundance of distinctive boutique goods produced there. The tomb of Halicarnassus near present-day Bodrum and the temple of Artemis in Ephesus were two of the seven wonders of the ancient world that were located here. Don’t forget to add these spots to your holiday packages from Dubai to Turkey.

Saint Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus, was born in Patara and later promoted to bishop of the nearby Mediterranean town of Demre. Another interesting fact is that Turkey has about 82,000 mosques, with about 3,000 of them being in Istanbul.

Early Christians fled to Cappadocia throughout the Byzantine and Roman eras, where Christianity flourished underground. The matrilineal ancient Lycians lived along what is now the turquoise coast. It has taken us a while to completely comprehend their language. Your trip with the finest turkey travel packages from Dubai and the UAE will be more exciting because of these facts.

Things to Do in Turkey

Turkey trip from Dubai with us, promise everything you wish to explore! Here we list just a few interesting things to do in Turkey!

• Take a natural sauna at Pamukkale thermal pools
• Explore limestone formations at Goreme National Park
• Take a Turkish bath at Cemberlitas Hamami
• Enjoy the sacred dance at Dervish
• See the ruins of Ephesus
• Taste Turkish tobacco at Nargile bars
• A trip back in time to the archaeological site of Troy
• Collect artifacts at Kapali Carsisi
• Explore hiking at Mount Nemrut
• Enjoy the Bosphorus ferry ride
• Learn the history of Ankara Castle

Places to Visit in Turkey

Get ready for the departure to Istanbul! Arrive and meet our assistant there at the airport. We help you transfer to the hotel and pick you up for a dinner cruise that you will never forget in your life. Also, explore the time of this evening cruise through the most beautiful Bosphorus River. You will return to the hotel and have an overnight stay in Istanbul.

On the second day, we promised a wonderful moment at Princes’ Islands. You will be picked up and taken to the pier by us. Next to the Marmara Sea cruise. Take happy moments at Buyukada's cafes, fish eateries, and Victorian and Ottoman summer estates. Visit the islands, then fill up at a fantastic waterfront seafood restaurant for lunch. Get back to Istanbul by ship! Our Turkey trip packages from Dubai and the UAE promise an overnight stay in Istanbul and breakfast & lunch.

On the third day, travel to the ferry terminal and board it! Our Bursa tour begins with a Teleferik ascent to Uludag, the legendary Mount Olympos (cable car). Here, you can see the fascinating Green Mausoleum, Green Mosque, and Grand Mosque. Our Turkey vacation package offers you an overnight stay in Istanbul and breakfast & lunch.

On the fourth day, resume with Sultanahmet Meydani Square, which is home to the Hippodrome. A beautiful collection of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, and other artifacts can be discovered in the Topkapi Palace, which was the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th century. The Blue Mosque, where men continue to kneel for prayer, is a fantastic second location for you. Besides, take in the views from Hagia Sophia!

It's now time to leave! For the flight time, transfer to the airport. Our package for Turkey Tour Dubai and the UAE people can choose, also get breakfast & lunch on the fourth day! If you are not getting what you are looking for, then choose the option for customization on your Turkey tour packages from Dubai and the UAE.

Foods in Turkey

Whilst kebabs are a popular item in Turkey, their cuisine goes much beyond this. The superb and tasty dishes include Hamsili pilav, Mercimek kofte, Baklava, Piyaz, Gozleme, Ekmek kadayifi, Saksuka, Su boregi, Iskender kebab, Cag kebab, Ezogelin corba, Lokum, Perde pilav, Simit, Kisir, Cig kofte, Yaprak dolma, Dondurma, Inegol kofte, Manti, Testi kebab, Pide, and Lahmacun. We promise to make your turkey packages from Dubai and the UAE superb, with mouthwatering dishes.