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The coastal areas of Turkey bordering the Med have hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Conditions are harsher in the more arid interior, with average temperatures in Istanbul ranging from just above freezing in January to around 30˚C in August.

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Istanbul (British Airways)

flying time

4 hours

time difference

GMT + 2 hours



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Classic Turkey

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From the magnificence of the Hagia Sophia to the rock-carved churches of Cappadocia Read more...

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Istanbul Culture Capital

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Religious and historical buildings, contemporary museums and traditional bazaars. Read more...

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Turkey & the Turquoise Coast

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Encapsulating the stunning coastline and fascinating history of this ancient country. Read more...


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Luxury holidays in turkey

The Anatolian peninsula comprising most of modern Turkey, is one of the oldest continually inhabited regions in the world due to its location at the intersection of Asia and Europe, bordering the Black Sea, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean coastline is dotted with well-preserved Greco-Roman cities such as Pergamom and Ephesus, while the austere and rugged Anatolian plateau has cave churches hidden away in the improbable fairytale landscape of Cappadocia. Istanbul, quintessentially Eastern is at the heart of the nation, with historic Roman aqueducts, Byzantine churches, glittering Ottoman mosques and palaces on offer, contrasting with the modern glamorous bars, restaurants and the new Istanbul Modern Gallery. 

Turkey holidays with Abercrombie & Kent will uncover the rich history set in a varied and beautiful landscape with historic sites and archaeological wonders.
 

A trip up the Bosphorus takes you past yalis, wooden summer residences on the waterfront that are the stately homes of Turkey. Experience the folk culture with a visit to see whirling dervishes or a Turkish shadow play. A visit to a hammam, an Ottoman bath ceremony is not to be missed. Taste delicious cuisine - start with shared meze dishes including sarma, rice in vine leaves, humous and for mains pirzola, grilled mutton. The meal is completed with a sweet desert such as the puff pastry speciality baklava. Allow us to share our knowledge and take you on your own personal Turkish journey.

Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, a 4 night journey can be arranged from £995 per person including flights from the UK and subject to availability.

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Suggested Turkey accommodation offers

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Four Seasons Istanbul at Bosphorus

On the European bank of the Bosphorus - which flows through Istanbul's history and heart - Four Seasons gives a 19th-century palace a fresh, eclectic spirit.

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Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet

This extraordinary hotel has been created from a century-old neoclassic Turkish prison, steps from the fabled Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.