OZTURK BOUTIQUE TURKEY TOURS

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Grand Sultan Turkey Tour (17 Days / 16 Nights)

10 - 26 May 2012
10 - 26 September 2012
Small group, excellent transport and accommodation!
 

2012 tours now open for bookings!!

New dates are available for the all Ozturk Boutique Tours... Grand Sultan, Best of Black Sea, Marvels of the East, Syria & Jordan, Ukraine Discovery, Best of Russia, Great Silk Road, Allure of Azerbaijan and Treasures of Persia.
 
 

HAMIT OZTURK'S PERSONALLY ACCOMPANIED TOURS

Grand Sultan Tour (17 Days / 16 Nights) - Fully Escorted
This is a tour designed for the first time visitors who wish to not only see the usual highlights but also go off the beaten track to see the real Turkey. It is ideal for people who are normally independent travellers but who feel more comfortable in the company of a small group of like-minded travellers in a country like Turkey. The tour is a journey of discovery covering:
  • fascinating and colourful Istanbul
  • the beautiful and moving battlefields of Gallipoli
  • legendary historical sites such as Troy and Ephesus
  • traditional villages and picturesque coves along the Turquoise Coast
  • the surreal landscapes and underground cities of Cappadocia
Main tour features are:
  • Small groups of 12 to 26 people with guaranteed personal attention
  • Accommodation mostly in special category boutique hotels with modern facilities
  • Organised in association with Turkish tour operators who are Turkey specialists
  • Timed to take advantage of the glorious climate in May/June and September/October
  • Specially selected restaurants serving the many cuisines for which Turkey is renowned
2012 Dates:
  • Thursday 10 May - Saturday 26 May (spaces filling fast - book now!)
  • Monday 10 September - Wednesday 26 September (spaces filling fast - book now!)
2012 Price:
  • Grand Sultan (17 Days/16 Nights) - from $4,400-$4,700*
  • Single Supplement - $750
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Best of Black Sea Tour (10 Days / 9 Nights)
With its rich culture and friendly people, the Black Sea Region is a real gem. It is adorned with majestic mountains, lush forests and tea growing hills. What's more, you will be one of few Westerners in the area as it is still off the beaten track and the locals are proud to literally "welcome you to their country" and to their home.
 
This tour sets off from Istanbul to Safranbolu where you see the best-preserved examples of unique Ottoman architecture. We then visit Amasya, the charming riverside town that was once the capital of the Pontic Empire.
 
On the fourth day, we hit the Black Sea coast, which is adorned with charming towns and villages, deep valleys and fast running rivers, old monasteries perched on mountainsides, lovely people with a sparkle in their eyes and a welcoming smile.
 

Black Sea TourBlack Sea Tour

2012 Dates:
  • Monday 28 May - Wednesday 6 June
2012 Price:
  • Best of Black Sea (10 Days / 9 Nights) - from $2,790-$2,950*
  • Single Supplement - $425
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Marvels of the East Tour (11 Days / 10 Nights)
On this tour, you experience spectacular sunrise over the stone heads and god statues of the pre Roman king Antiochus. We marvel at centuries old castles, old Roman bridges and pass through the plains of Mesopotamia and the giant Ataturk Dam that tames the Euphrates River. Beehive houses of Harran, the Old Testament town of Sanliurfa and the Gaziantep Museum housing the exquisite mosaics of Zeugma are amongst other fascinating sites of this culture rich region.
 

Marvels of the East TourMarvels of the East Tour

2012 Dates:
  • Tuesday 5 - Friday 15 June
2012 Price:
  • Marvels of the East (11 Days/10 Nights) - from $2,950-$3,150*
  • Single Supplement - $425
Booking & Documents:
Best of Black Sea Tour & Marvels of the East Tour (Combined Tour)
 
2012 Dates:
  • 28 May -16 June
2012 Price:
  • Combined Tour (20 Days/19 Nights) - please contact us for prices
  • Single Supplement - please contact us for prices
Booking & Documents:

Ukraine Discovery (11 Days / 10 Nights)

Ukraine is a country that rewards travellers with hospitable people, magnificent architecture and prominent historical sites. In the capital Kiev, you see how people are coping with their newly gained independence. You can watch elegantly dressed ladies walk along the vibrant Khreshchatyk (the Champs Elysees of Kiev), which is closed to traffic at weekends. The city’s main attractions include the 11th century St Sophia Cathedral with some of the country's greatest mosaics and frescoes, and the Cave Monastery complex on the banks of Dnipro River.
 
We also see the major port city of Odessa on the Black Sea coast and Lvov in Western Ukraine. Odessa’s attractions include the famous ‘Catacombs’, a series of underground tunnels and living quarters. Lvov is a charming, ‘poetic’ city that is steeped in legends both ancient and relatively new! In spite of its turbulent history and the Soviet era indifference, it retains its Ukrainian spirit and its delicate architecture so much so that it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Of course, no tour of Ukraine is complete without a visit to the Crimean cities of Sevastopol, the old home of the Soviet Black Sea fleet, and the Black Sea resort town of Yalta. The main attraction in Yalta is, of course, the famous Livadia Palace where the Yalta Conference between the “BIG Three” wartime leaders was held from 4 to 11 February 1945.
 

Ukraine DiscoveryUkraine Discovery

2012 Price:
  • Ukraine Discovery (11 Days/10 Nights) - $3,350-$3,850*
  • Single Supplement - $950
2012 Dates:
  • Wednesday 16 May - Saturday 26 May
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Best of Russia (10 Days / 9 Nights)
Russia has a very colourful and rich history. Its cultural heritage is second to none. So, no serious traveller can afford not to include Russia in their list of ‘must see’ places. The tour starts in where you can see the fabled sites of Square, St Basil’s Cathedral and the attractions include a cruise on Moscow River and a ride on the famous Moscow Metro. Some of the Metro Stations alone make this visit worthwhile. After Moscow, we travel via Novgorod Petersburg, the ‘Venice of Northern Europe’. Built on what was once a swampland, the city defies imagination. St Petersburg is a dynamic, modern city combining its unequalled architectural and cultural heritage with modern business and ritzy restaurant and café culture. St Petersburg and the surrounding area are so rich in awe-inspiring sites that a week would not be enough to see them all. The-must-see sites include the world famous Hermitage Museum and the magnificentSt Isaac’s Cathedral. The tour includes excursions to the dazzling Petergof and Pushkin palaces near the city.
 
2012 Price:
  • Best of Russia (10 Days/9 Nights) - from $3,550-$4,100*
  • Single Supplement - $1,050
2012 Dates:
  • Saturday 26 May - Monday 4 June
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Best of Russia and Ukraine Discovery Combined (20 Days / 19 Nights)
This is a tour with a difference. In this tour we see the highlights of this fascinating country with hospitable people, magnificent architecture and prominent historical sites. Moscow is a world renowned city offering much to the visitor including history, bold architecture and superb culture. Widely regarded as the 'Venice of the North', St Petersburg is a real gem and deserves to be included in the 'must-see' list of any discerning traveller. Its world class attractions include spectacular palaces such as Peterhof, legendary museums such as the Hermitage, unrivalled architecture and more.
 
Kiev is the capital and the main centre. Here you see how the people are coping with the change from communist rule under the Soviet Union to a liberal democracy. Watch the elegantly dressed ladies walk along the Khreshchatyk (the Champs Elysees of Kiev. Other city attractions include the 11th century St Sophia Cathedral, the oldest standing church, containing some of the country's greatest mosaics and frescoes, and the Cave Monastery Complex on the banks of Dnipro River.
 
Other major centres we visit include the port city of Odessa on the Black Sea coast, the Crimean city of Sevastopol, the old home of the Soviet Black Sea fleet, and the Black Sea resort town of Yalta. The main attraction in Yalta is, of course, the famous Livadia Palace where the Yalta Conference between the “BIG three” wartime leaders (Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin) was held from 4 to 11 February 1945.
 
NOTE: The Russia and Ukraine legs of the tour may be taken separately. The combined tour itinerary is being finalised. Please contact us for details.
 
2012 Price:
  • Best of Russia and Ukraine Discovery (20 Days/19 Nights) - please contact us for prices
  • Single Supplement - please contact us for prices
2012 Dates:
  • Wednesday 16 May - Monday 4 June
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The Great Silk Road (14 Days / 13 Nights)
The Silk Road, the greatest land-based trading highway the world has ever seen, stretched all the way from China, through Central Asia to Europe. Three countries traversed by this legendary route are Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Names like Ashkhabat, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent evoke intrigue and mystery of this fascinating region.
 
With fascinating kales (castles), exquisitely decorated madrassas (Islamic high educational institution), towering minarets, colourful markets, these cities have a very rich architectural and cultural heritage. During the tour, we see all these intriguing centres. Our tour ends in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, from where we fly back to Istanbul or other ongoing destinations.
 
2012 Price:
  • Great Silk Road (13 Days/12 Nights) - from $3,100-$3,450*
  • Single Supplement - $450
2012 Dates:
  • 27 April - 10 May
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Syria / Jordan (14 Days / 13 Nights) - organised and jointly promoted with Timeless Tours & Travel
Syria is a modern, efficient and a proud nation with an administration that is becoming more liberal and outward looking by the day. Contrary to what some western powers wish the world to think, Syrians are friendly and hospitable people and visitors are richly rewarded by their travel experiences in Syria. Despite much modernisation, Syria has not lost sight of its past. The ancient cities of Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra and Palmyra are all listed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Attractions in Syria include St Simeon Ebla, Bara, Hama Crac des Chevaliers Apamea and Palmyra.
 
Known to the locals as Tadmor, Palmyra is one of the world’s most splendid historical sites. Its intriguing history, profusion of colonnades and temple remains, in a mesmerising desert oasis setting, is nothing short of stunning. Mighty Crusader castles, labyrinthine medieval souqs (markets), jewel-like Damascene houses and sacred Umayyad mosques are other treats on offer.
 
While it has fewer sites of note, Jordan is also a rewarding destination. On the Jordan leg of the tour, we visit the capital Amman and Jerash, one of the most beautifully preserved Greco-Roman cities, as well as the sites of Madaba and Mt Nebo. Petra is of course the jewel in the Jordan tourism crown and no trip to Jordan would be complete without a visit to Petra. Reached through a narrow and deep gorge, the Siq is one of the most awesome sights imaginable as shown in this photo.
 
2012 Price:
  • Syria / Jordan Tour (14 Days/13 Nights) - $3,875
  • Single Supplement - $725
2012 Dates:
  • 8-21 April
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Allure of Azerbaijan (7 Days / 6 Nights)
Azerbaijan is an enigma; it is an incredible tangle of contradictions and contrasts. Yet it’s also a new nation finding its feet as it emerges from post-Soviet era turmoils. The nation’s cosmopolitan capital Baku is a dynamic boomtown where flashy limousines and mushrooming skyscrapers sweep around a picturesque UNESCO-listed old city. Yet only a few hours’ drive away lies an entirely different world of timeless villages in the foothills of the soaring high Caucasus mountains. On this tour, we will see attractions of contrasts in a country of contrasts. In Baku, we visit historic caravanserais, mosques and the palace of the Shirvanshahs. We also see a carpet museum and the walled medieval city of "Icheri Sheher” with its narrow alleyways.
 
In Baku, we take a look at the 12th century Maiden’s Tower, the imposing mansions of the oil barons, built during the oil boom of 1870-1914, and Martyr’s Alley with its superb views over the Bay of Baku. We take an excursion to the Absheron Peninsula, visiting the Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Yanardagh (Burning Mountain) and Gobustan with its ancient petroglyphes.
 
In the Caucasus Mountains in the northwest of Azerbaijan, where the dry landscape around Baku gives way to a densely forested mountain area, we visit the fascinating towns and villages to see the Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbez, the oldest church in the Caucasus dating from the first century, the Royal Summer Palace of the Sheki Khans with its magnificent frescoes and stained glass as well as Sheki Museum and Fortress. We stay in a beautifully restored Caravansary Hotel.
 
2012 Price:
  • Allure of Azerbaijan (7 Days/6 Nights) - from $2,400-$2,750*
  • Single Supplement - $475
2012 Dates:
  • 2-8 October
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Treasures of Persia (12 Days / 11 Nights)
If you can cast away the negative image portrayed by some Western countries and take a trip to Persia, you will be richly rewarded by your experience. Beyond the stereotypes you’ll experience a proud nation wanting to be seen for what it is, rather than what it is perceived to be. Whether you’re travelling in cities like Isfahan, the Zagros Mountains of Central Iran or the deserts around Kerman, the real Iran will be revealed. At its core you will discover a country of warm and fascinating people living within an ancient and sophisticated culture. Embrace Iran, and allow the Iranians to embrace you. As the Lonely Planet puts it “it’s the most priceless of experiences”.
 
We also visit cities such as Yazd, Kashan and Qom where our journey will take us back to the time when, and show us how, humans not only mastered harsh conditions but also produced a rich and unique civilization in the middle of desert.
 
Our tour starts in Tehran, the dynamic capital. We then move to Shiraz, the cultural capital of Iran where we see the ancient site of Persepolis and Naqsh-e-Rostam & NAQSH-e-Rajab, Firuz abad. Esfahan is known as the jewel of Persia with its rich Islamic and Persian architecture and historical sites. There we visit sites such as Imam & Sheikh Lotfollah Mosques, Ali Qapu & Forty Column Palaces and Vank Cathedral.
 
2012 Price:
  • Treasures of Persia (12 Days/11 Nights) - from $3,200-$3,600*
  • Single Supplement - $650
2012 Dates:
  • 8-19 October
Booking & Documents:
Allure of Azerbaijan Tour & Treasures of Persia Tour (Combined Tour)
 
2012 Dates:
  • 2-19 October
2012 Price:
  • Combined Tour (18 Days/17 Nights) - please contact us for prices
  • Single Supplement - please contact us for prices
Booking & Documents:
 
*2012 prices which are in AUD (Australian dollars) and all tour prices vary depending on the final group size.
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2012 Ozturk Best of Russia with photos790.21 KB
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2011 Syria Jordan Tour180.39 KB
2011 Ozturk Allure of Azerbaijan Tour234.38 KB
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