Friday 28 February 2014

Summer time at the Crossroads of East and West!


Summer time is always special for the families! It’s when the summer vacations give you the quality time to spend a holiday with your loved ones.While deciding on your international tours, Turkey could be the ideal destination, known for its glorious history and magnificent empires. Reining the lands of Anatolia, numerous civilizations have taken advantage of the beauty of the land that is geographically located as a piece connecting Europe and Asia.

The advantage of the location has benefitted the trade and business of the country and has seen the intermingling of different cultures as well. The reigns of the following empires on the fertile land have brought a major impact in their own way. Along with the Sumerians , Hittites, the Lydians and the  Byzantines, and not to forget the Seljuks all have had their piece of rich glory over this land! The rich history has seen the rise and fall of kingdoms and their reigning strength. This makes the destination all the more a favorite amongst those tourists that strive for locations that speak for themselves.  Amazingly beautiful in every way, Turkey Holidays can be truly the most enterprising and fun filled family vacations. Check out on the architectural influence of the Ottomans on the heritage sites still existing with the magnificent glory of the empire with the turkey holiday packages from India.  The social life of the locals is absolutely lively and energetic. With native customs and traditions for many social events from weddings to births and other social holidays, the Turkish culture is a warm and embracing tradition.

As it is surrounded by the sea and beautiful mountains, it experiences temperate Mediterranean climate. This is the reason that the climate is pleasant throughout the year and maintains a beautiful Flora and Fauna.

 The folkloric dancers of the Cradle of Civilizations are simply miraculous. The colorful dresses and art performances are truly a sight to watch. Turkey holiday packages will bring you an exposure of the archaeological finds, culture and art to its most beautiful perspective, a treasure you will always carry in your minds. Istanbul is seen as one of the biggest commercial hubs and a living evidence of the rise of the Chalcolithic and Persian ages and the fullest capacity of being a magnificent city. Turkey is also known as the land of Oil Wrestlers. Amateur wrestlers from around the world gather here to enjoy these matches! Even camel wrestling is a famous activity of the region where the camels are brought close to each other to grapple with. Foundations of these events can be traced in the rich history of the country making it all the more a delightful land to explore.

Friday 31 January 2014

History Beckons Tourists to Turkey



You will be forgiven if you mistake Turkey for a historical site. Coming to this country will make you feel as if you have pressed the rewind button of history and have landed up yourself in one of the historical cities of the bygone era. Turkey is truly a place that will tell you mythological tales and stories of famous kings who have inscribed a mark in the pages of world history. The country is also home to some of the famous UNESCO World Heritage sites. 

Spending a holiday in Turkey is like reading a history book. Just as you discover new events by turning the pages of books; in the same way you also explore new cities as you travel more in the country. If you are someone who loves to unearth the mysteries of the past by discovering a new country, then Turkey is waiting for you with arms wide open. 

You can begin your journey by visiting the archeological site of Troy. In his epic poem, The Iliad, Homer described this site where the famous Trojan War was fought. Located in Mount Ida it is said that the city of Troy has nine archeological layers that includes sewage system, public bath houses and different type of artifacts. Hence you can visit each of these places and imagine how exactly the city looked like at that point of time. The city is about four thousand years old and the nest way to discover is with the help of a guide. 

Next is the Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği. Built by Ahmed Shah in the thirteenth century, this UNESCO World heritage site is mainly known for its beautiful three dimensional architectures. All the designs are unique and differ from each other. A Hospital is situated in adjacent to the mosque which is quite noteworthy. It is a two storey building that is surrounded by fountains and porticoes. The heart shaped stone masterpiece is also something that lures visitors to this place.

Nemrut Mountain is an open air museum and is the highest one in the world. The statues that are placed inside it are as high as ten meters and have ancient inscriptions written on them. It is believed that this mountain was the place of worship for the people staying in Anatolia. It also consists of statues of animals comprising of lions and eagles. It is also the place to have a perfect view for a wonderful sunset. 

Visiting Göreme National Park and the Rock Site of Cappadocia will make you feel as if you have come to a totally new world. It is a place where one can find an abundance of flora. It is said that two mountains here that are Erclyes and Hasan were formed by the constant sand and water erosion that has been occurring for many years. Other interesting things include a visit to the underground cities of Kaymakli, Derinkuyu, Mazl Ozkonak and Tatlarin. Travelers can visit each of the underground cities in order to have an experience about the underground world. 

If you are opting for turkey packages, you must make sure that they include a visit to all these places.

Destination Travels offer international holiday packages to some of the most well known holiday destinations of the world. The turkey holiday packages offered by it include special deals and discounts for shopping in Turkey.