Even in Turkey, the global lockdown or quarantine situation due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has hit the tourism industry hard. Even if they wish to, people do not fly. Everyone is hoping that this pandemic will pass within their home and, as we all know,' this will pass too.'
According to specialists, the travel industry is expected to recover slowly. I have talked to several people and the hint is that as soon as the lockdown ends, most of them will love to fly. Once this pandemic stops, one location that you can visit is Turkey.
It is a fantastic country and the best part about it is the fact that it is a part of Asia as well as Europe. You will be travelling to two continents in your Turkey tours. Tell me where else can you do that!
Apart from traveling in two continents, there is a lot that Turkey has to offer. The country has a rich cultural heritage. The country has been ruled by the Byzantines, the Ottomans and the Romans and their cultural influences are there for all to see along with the Arabian and European cultures.
It is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world due to the many attractions in the country.
Food in Turkey
Turkish food is a major attraction for many tourists. People have had Turkish food in their countries but they want to taste the real Turkish food and hence many of them visit the country. The Turkey tours is just an added attraction, the main attraction is Turkish food for such people. Real connoisseurs of food come to Turkey to partake the world-famous baklava along with other delicacies like shawarma, kofta, kebabs and pilao.
Apart from the tasty delicacies the food lovers really love to drink the amazing Turkish coffee. Turkish coffee is famous the world over and you can enjoy authentic Turkish coffee in the many coffee joints that dot the country. The cafés are a great place to meet people and socialize with them. You can also play games in these coffee shops and build a good rapport with the locals.
The Historic Istanbul
The city of Istanbul is the principal attraction in Turkey. It used to be Turkey 's capital and when tourists visit the region, it is still the favoured destination. You might name it the country's commercial capital. The city of Istanbul is situated on both the Asian and European continents. Although the city is mainly in Asia, there is a portion of it in Europe and you can fly on a ferry to both continents.
The major attractions in Istanbul are:
- Hagia Sofia: It is a museum nowadays but originally it was a Church. This Greek Orthodox Church was transformed into a mosque by the Ottomans. The dome of the Hagia Sofia is the major attraction, though you should not miss viewing the urns and artefacts.
- Blue Mosque: The Sultan Ahmet Mosque commonly referred to as the Blue Mosque is a must visit and that too in the evening when the blue lights are on. You will be spellbound. The tiles of the blue mosque are, you guessed it, blue in color (hand painted) and when the light is on in the evenings, it totally astonishes you.
- Topkapi Palace: If you like to visit places where the kings lived, you should visit this palace. It is where the Sultans used to reside, you can also visit the Royal harem here. The Topkapi palace has also been converted to a museum, so enjoy your visit and make sure you take a look at the arms collections.
Cappadocia fairy chimneys
You would have found pictures of balloons rising high and fairy chimneys below if you were on Instagram or some other social networking platform like Facebook or Twitter. It would seem like an image from a fairy tale, and in Cappadocia, you will find this image.
From up high in the balloons, the beauty of nature can be seen. There are many natural caves in the area and many of them have been converted into hotels. To enjoy the beauty of the region, you can stay in such hotels. Also, worth a drink is the local wine.
Plan a Trip to Turkey
It is not easy to schedule a tour; you need to put in a lot of time and effort. You can outsource tour planning even further to businesses like Luxor and Aswan Travel. They are experienced travel operators who have been doing this since 2004.
You do not need to think about airline fares, reservations for hotels, etc. Everything will be taken care of by the director of the tour. Luxor and Aswan Travel also have customized travel services with the ideal travel itinerary that you can use.
