Turkey Adventure vacations

Turkey Adventure vacations
Lycian activity vacation
High adventure under the Mediterranean sun, from US $970 - US $1230 (8 days) ex flights
Kayaking in Turkey, Turquoise coast
Some of the best kayaking in Europe, from US $970 - US $1230 (8 days) ex flights
Family activity vacations in Turkey
Adventure sports & stunning coastal views, from £780 (8 days) inc UK flights
Hot Air Ballooning vacation in Cappadocia, Turkey
A wonderful adventure, from £650 - £925 (7 days) ex flights
Tour of Turkey
Discover all the must-see attractions of Turkey, from £845 (14 days) ex flights
Cairo to Istanbul overland vacation
Through the heart of the Arab world, from US $2875 (21 days) ex flights
Turkey activity holiday, adults only
A multi sport adventure vacation, from £495 (8 days) ex flights
Turkey cultural tour vacation
Explore and discover the real culture of Turkey, from £1590 (16 days) ex flights
Family sailing vacation in Turkey
The warm waters of southern Turkey, from US $950 - US $1020 (7 days) ex flights
Gulet cruises in Turkey
Cruise the sundrenched waters of southern Turkey, from US $860 - US $990 (10 days) ex flights
Turkey Gulet cruise, Western Lycia
Explore this beautiful stretch of coastline, from £1795 (8 days) ex flights
Turkey cultural tour
Savour the highlights of fascinating Turkey, from US $1045 - US $1100 (8 days) ex flights
Greek Islands and Lycian Coast sailing vacation
Greek island & Turkish coast adventure sailing, from €800 - €1600 (7 days) ex flights
Bodrum gulet cruise in Turkey
We will take you away to the unexplored bays of Aegean Sea, from US $375 - US $775 (8 days) ex flights
Turkey Eastern Borderlands
The lesser visited region of Eastern Turkey, from £2095 (14 days) ex flights
Turkey activity adventure vacation
A multi-activity adventure in beautiful central Turkey, from £1795 (9 days) ex flights
Sailing vacation in Turkey & Greece
The beautiful Mediterranean coastline of South West Turkey, from £2210 (8 days) ex flights
Family sailing cruise in Turkey
Sail to Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia, along Turkey's coast, from £2175 (8 days) ex flights
Cultural sailing cruise in Turkey
Cruise the Lycian shore, along Turkey's glorious Mediterranean coast, from 3425 (15 days) ex flights
Turkey, Iran and Turkmenistan overland tour
Discover distinctive culture and antiquity, from £1215 (26 days) ex flights
Sailing vacation in Turkey, Carian Coast
Perfect mix of quiet coves, breathtaking vistas and glorious swims, from £1995 (8 days) ex flights
Active holiday in Turkey
Forge a path through unexplored terrain into the historical heart of Turkey, from US $1360 - US $1430 (12 days) ex flights
Gulet cruise in Turkey
Relaxed cruising with inland walks and exploration, from US $1110 - US $1320 (8 days) ex flights
Archaeological cruise sailing vacation in Turkey
Explore Turkey’s breathtaking and untouched turquoise coast, from £1995 (8 days) ex flights

29 reviews for Turkey Adventure vacations4 star overall rating

These full and frank independent Turkey Adventure vacations reviews are from travelers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travelers below.

Lycian activity vacation
I loved the canyoning and white water rafting - lots of laughs and challenges to get your heart racing. The mountain biking day was one of the best days as the scenery was gorgeous and the village lunch a fantastic experience. (more)
From US $970 - US $1230 excluding flights
Turkey cultural tour vacation
Each sense has been impressed with a memory that will not be forgotten... Breath taking vistas, melodic calls to prayer, whiffs of wild herbal hedges...Genuinely friendly Turkish people who really want to know your story and tell you theirs. This trip provided a deep insight into it all. (more)
From £1590 excluding flights
Kayaking in Turkey, Turquoise coast
This was a fantastic week. The other people were just brilliant, as were the guides. I would not hesitate to recommend this vacation, and I can't wait until next year to go again. (more)
From US $970 - US $1230 excluding flights
Turkey activity holiday, adults only
Really enjoyed the vacation, partly due to the good weather and the company of the other families. Highlights were river walking through a beautiful canyon in the Garrotxa national park. (more)
From £495 excluding flights
Hot Air Ballooning vacation in Cappadocia, Turkey
I had an absolutely amazing time. From hiking, to flying to learning about local history and culture, this was the perfect vacation for me. (more)
From £650 - £925 excluding flights
Family sailing vacation in Turkey
Skocjan caves was amazing, but we also really enjoyed the experience of kayaking and rafting down the river, the scenery was so beautiful and we had never done that before. (more)
From US $950 - US $1020 excluding flights
Gulet cruises in Turkey
The travel to the different ancient sites and the sailing/swimming ports of call was the most exciting part. (more)
From US $860 - US $990 excluding flights
Family activity vacations in Turkey
The trek to the mountains was challenging but do-able and gave us the privilege of sharing tea made in an ancient copper kettle. (more)
From £780 including UK flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best vacation I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Turkey travel information

At the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Turkey is rich in cultural heritage. As Constantinople and later Istanbul, the capital city was at the heart of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, and fabulous monuments include early churches with fine mosaics and grand domes, towering mosques and oriental bazaars. The vast central plateau of Anatolia was the cradle of Hittite and Phrygian civilisations, and there are also rich remains from Pontic, Roman and Seljuk empires.

Cappadocia is an almost surreal landscape of pink cones, pinnacles and ravines, the soft volcanic rock having been hewn into elaborate cave systems for more than 5000 years. The Mediterranean and Aegean waters of Asia Minor were busy in Classical times, with Roman galleys, Greek triremes, Phoenician merchantmen and Egyptian dhows plying their trade between some of the most famous cities of the ancient world. Ephesus, Miletus, Knidos, Caunos are some of the most beautiful and well-preserved sites of the ancient world.

Country facts for Turkey vacations

Weather
Aegean and Mediterranean coastal areas enjoy the typical Mediterranean climate. There is hardly a drop of rain during the sunny and hot summer (May to October). Winters are mild and rainy in these regions. The water temperature in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas is warm during the long summer season (May to October) which constitutes the swimming season and fluctuates between 23° and 28°C from north to south.

The Marmara region around the Sea of Marmara, including Istanbul, has a transitional climate between an oceanic climate and a semi-Mediterranean climate, but it does rain, albeit not a lot, during the very warm summer (as showers which tend to last for 15-30 minutes). Its winters are colder than those of the western and southern coasts. The water temperature in the Sea of Marmara is also colder than the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, with the water temperature reaching only between 20° and 24°C during the summer (June, July and August) and the swimming season is restricted to those summer months.

The Black Sea region has an oceanic climate (thanks to the protective shield effect of Caucasus mountains) with the greatest amount of precipitation and is the only region of Turkey that receives high precipitation throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid while the winters are cool and damp. The water temperature in the whole Turkish Black Sea coast is always cool and fluctuates between 10° and 20°C throughout the year, and is even less suitable for swimming during the summer than in the Sea of Marmara.

Languages
The official language of Turkey is Turkish, but some Turkish residents speak Kurdish and/or Arabic.

Money
From 2005 through 2008, Turkey's currency was called the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirasi, YTL or TRY). As of January 1, 2009, the "New" (Yeni) has been dropped. The currency is again simply the Turkish Lira.

Time zone
Turkey is in the Eastern European Time Zone. Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
 
 
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