Departing March 17, 15-day tour is priced at $1,299 (C$1,391), representing a 50% discount
Marking its 20th year as one of the world’s premier boutique tour operators, FLO USA returns to Turkey for Turkish Delights, a 15-day all-inclusive itinerary delving deeply into the country’s rich history and cultural traditions. The de facto experts on Turkey, FLO USA is widely known among discerning travelers who appreciate its finely detailed historical references and commitment to the preservation of local traditions. Nowhere is this expertise more apparent than in Turkey, one of the oldest continuously inhabited regions in the world and site of the company’s earliest expert-led cultural tours.
One of FLO USA’s 11 escorted tours in Turkey, the Turkish Delights tour departs Istanbul on March 17 and is priced $1,299 (C$1,391) per person -- 50% off the regular $2,600 (C$2,785) per person rate. The rate includes all accommodations, most meals, entrance fees to museums and other attractions, land transportation, and travel insurance. Gratuities are additional.
FLO USA is well known for its in-depth itineraries paired with authentic dining experiences (including such multicultural culinary delicacies as grilled lamb kebabs, roasted pureed eggplant and bulgar pilaf) and unique accommodations. On the Turkish Delights tour, guests will overnight in a thermal hotel in Pamukkale and beach hotels in Antalya and Kusadasi, among other well-chosen accommodations.
“We believe that luxury travelers will always look to experts to provide “insider” connections and experiences,” said Cengiz Aras, President of FLO USA. To that end, the company’s 24 tours in 2010 are led by “experienced travelers, learned historians and culture buffs whose expertise, humor and sense of adventure set them apart.”
Highlights of the tour include visits to the ancient Roman cities of Ephesus (considered one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world), Troy and Pergaumum, as well as the painted cave-churches of Cappadocia and the capital city of Ankara.
Turkey’s unique geographical location at the intersection of Asia and Europe influences various aspects of the itinerary, which begins in Istanbul’s Old City with visits to Topkapi Palace, the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and the ancient Hippodrome. Turkey’s diverse architecture affords visitors the opportunity to experience a rare blend of culture and traditions – ranging from Anatolian to Ottoman, Greco-Roman to Islamic – that have influenced the region for thousands of years. Highlights include the Blue Mosque, Library of Celsus, Anýtkabir (the mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic.) Visits to the Museum of the Anatolian Civilizations, the Mevlana Museum and the Antalya Regional Archaeological Museum are among the museum stops.
For reservations and more information, call 888-435-6872 or visit www.flo-usa.com.
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