About Turkey
TURKEY AND ALEXANDER & TROY
Turkey truly bridges east and west, past and present, Europe and Asia. Visit the sites of The Seven Churches of The Revelation, the towns where Seven Ecumenical Councils met, The Grotto of Seven Sleepers, two of The Seven Wonders of The World. Follow [he Steps of St. John, stand where the Byzantine and Ottoman Emperors once stood. Find out how Alexander The Great cut through the Gordios Knot, and how the Anatolian rug weaver named double knots after this event, how the Trojan Horse was wheeled into the town, and how Ankara goats’ wool became Angora, just like how the leather scrolls of Pergamum Library took the name “Parchment”, t us show you the only Hittite cities in the world, and explain to you why we believe that Santa Claus was born in Palara in Lycian
Coast of Turkey, or Homer in Smyrna, or Herodotus in Halicamassus - the town that had also housed one of The Seven Wonders of The World; named after the tomb of a king called Mausolos, and therefore acquired the name Mausoleum. Observe the skyline of domes and minarets, while standing on European Istanbul, looking over to Asia, during your visit of a synagogi
Begin your cruise at a port in Turkey and ask our experienced team to provide private services for you.
Let us design a full trip for you in Turkey - at the destination(s) of your choice, or do it yourself by reading through the pages of our web site. Just contact us to make it a worthwhile vacation.
As specialists in out Turkey, we can show you the treasures of past civilizations, with a finger on the pulse of the present. All our programs are products of the expertise, reliability and value, that only an “insider” with a global experience can provide.
Since our founding in 1998, Alexander and Troy has been offering American traveler not just the opportunity to “visit” Turkey and the other lands of the Eastern Mediterranean, but to ‘experience” them. Our escorted tours are designed for small groups, and maximize the time spent in destinations, by replacing lengthy bus rides - with short flights, whenever possible. Having the privilege to belong to the same group, the local operator and Alexander & Troy managed to eliminate common problems, all for the benefit of the traveler.
For those who prefer to travel independently, we offer customized packages. Each itinerary is meticulously planned, with your interests and budget in mind, to enable every detail to get the attention it deserves.
Take your trip of a lifetime, to explore the lands where many aspects of human history await your discovery. Travel with the experts that will make it come alive for you.
“Let us worry about the details of your trip, while you enjoy it”.
