Luxury Holidays in Turkey
Best time to be there
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.
Fly to
Istanbul (British Airways)
flying time
4 hours
time difference
GMT + 2 hours
Itineraries
Istanbul Culture Capital
Highlights Religious and historical buildings, contemporary museums and traditional bazaars. Read more ...
Turkey & the Turquoise Coast
Highlights Encapsulating the stunning coastline and fascinating history of this ancient country. Read more ...
Monte Carlo to Monte Carlo
Highlights - Royal Monaco; Crete - the largest of the greek islands; Fascinating and diverse treasures of Bodrum; Santorini - the most extraordinary island in the Aegean. Read more ...
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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.
Luxury holidays in Turkey with Abercrombie & Kent will uncover the rich history set in a varied and beautiful landscape with historic sites and archaeological wonders.
All Turkey holidays should include a trip up the Bosphorus which takes you past yalis the 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 on your Turkey holiday. 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 luxury holiday in Turkey.
Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, our 4 night luxury Turkey holidays will cost from £995 per person and 7 night holidays to Turkey will cost from £1,400 per person including flights from the UK and subject to availability.
Amanruya
Spring Treats
Enjoy a three night stay and benefit from complimentary airport transfers, daily breakfast, an Ottoman Feast dinner for two, a 60-minute spa treatment for two and a full-day excursion to Ephesus. Valid for travel until 31st May. Terms and conditions apply.
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Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet
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Four Seasons Istanbul at Bosphorus
Outstanding in every regard, the Four Seasons is a converted 19th-century palace, with a fresh, eclectic spirit. From its grand façade to its sun washed outside spaces...
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Quite simply excellent. If I could say one thing it is that Egypt is the place to go right now, as there were virtually no tourists at some of the sights and that,I should think, is quite rare!
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