NORTHWEST ANATOLIA TOUR

BITHYNIA

It can be easily said that one of the most important city is Istanbul in Anatolia mainly in border of Bithynia. This largest city having today around 20 million population which is 16% of Turkey's population. And the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encricles the natural harbour known as the Golden Horn, locating on the northwest of the country. It extends both on the European and on the Asian sides of the Bosphorus thereby it is the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents.

The history begins around 660 BC when the settlers from Megara under the command of King Byzas established on the European side of the Bosphorus. The city experienced a brief period of Persian rule around 5th century BC. Byzantium officially became a part of the Roman Empire in AD 73.  Finally in 330 AD it was officially declared the capital of the Roman Empire. Although the city was initially called the Second Rome or New Rome, these names were soon forgotten to be replaced by "Byzantium" and in later ages by "Constantinopolis". 

The Latin invasion was a dark page in the history of Istanbul. It started with the invasion of the city by the armies of the Fourth Crusade in 1204. increasing threats of the expanding Ottoman Empire finally came to an climax when, following a siege of fifty-three days in 1453, the city was captured by the Turks. The Imperial Topkapi Palace built on the site of the old acropolis commands an extraordinarily beautiful view of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. As a result of closer contacts with the West, mosques and palaces in European style were built along the shores of the Bosphorus by the 19th century. Till Republic Era it was capital city of Ottoman Empire.

After having some information about İstanbul we can start our trip. Almost from any country there is a direct flight to İstanbul. It would be offered to arrive at night so you refresh yourself for morning program. Be ready to spend whole day in Sarayburnu. Sarayburnu is a promontory separating the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul. The area is where the renowned Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Cistern locate.

ANATOLIAN TOUR ROUTES

If you feel like to enjoy sightseeing included visiting  ancient greek and roman ruins, remarkable landscape of seas or to perceive natural beauties giving much power to you than anything or to find out Antolian life style and Ottoman culture by most significent historical places, you should follow alternative tour routes compiled and advised by me. Ancient Anatolia allows you to see numerous ancient sites & ruins from prehistoric era to modern Turkish Republic era. While selecting routes, undoubtably it will be ideal to classify according to the ancient regions' borders consisted of well - preserved cities. Mostly you are going to see that some major regions' names with explanations shown down. From start till end of  the routes you will witness never - ending history of  regions of Anatolia where you likely loose yourself in astonishing relics. You can make a trip just in one region or you can make it longer visiting more regions.





We would like to introduce to you some specially prepared and suggested tour, treekking, camping and blue voyage spots of Anatolia for your pleasure. These selected destinations are definitly preferable and well-known places.