We offer over 80 standard small group tours but sometimes your interests are specific, e.g. food, a specific area, an art. Or, perhaps your passion is skiing or diving. Sometimes, you may just want to go off on your own with a private guide to explore a specific historical period or special interest in depth. For instance, perhaps architecture is your passion. Well, Turkey has an abundance of architectural examples from multiple historical periods – Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, around which we can organize an itinerary that suits your needs and budget. We at Turkey Tour Planner Travel can offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion in Turkey.

ECOTOURISM

What is Ecological in Tourism?

Lying on the beach as if you want to get rid of the tiredness of the year, discovering new tastes, getting lost among the natural beauties, staying in a camp or maybe a holiday village... Well, what would be your answer if we said that a completely different understanding of holiday is possible? We are talking about a holiday concept that respects nature and is harmless without participating in the unconscious consumption of natural resources. Increasing in popularity, ecotourism invites us to a new sustainable holiday approach by acting responsibly.

The concept of ecotourism started to become popular in the 1990s. Briefly, ecotourism can be defined as traveling with an understanding that protects the environment and protects the welfare of the local people. Today, with factors such as the rapid depletion of natural resources and the climate crisis, the concept of ecotourism is also expanding. While traveling with an ecotourism approach, concepts such as ecological balance, environmentalism, and zero waste gain importance and a natural holiday. Thanks to the ongoing ecotourism practices in many countries, the wildlife is protected while the local people are strengthened economically. In our country, the General Directorate of Forestry is working on an Ecotourism Action Plan that will cover the entire country. A short time ago, 19 ecotourism routes were created in 17 provinces by the General Directorate of Forestry.

Turkey's Most Popular Ecotourism Routes

Many regions have adopted ecotourism principles in our country, which has an entirely different beauty in each area. Many farms, hotels, and ecological villages are waiting for their guests with their practices that respect nature, from waste management to organic agriculture. Here are the most popular destinations of domestic environmental tourism...  Kazdaglari, Balikesir. Uludag, Bursa. Yaniklar Village, Fethiye. TaTuTa Ecology Farms. Kartepe, Izmit. 

TREKKİNG ROUTES 

Are you ready to discover the natural beauties of Türkiye from Fethiye to Antalya, Ankara to Kütahya, Artvin to Mersin? On foot! We have searched for you the most popular places for trekking tours in Türkiye, where you can travel step by step and enjoy both history and nature as you travel. Do not set your trekking route without reading our article on the best trekking tracks in Türkiye.

List of Scenic Hikes in Turkey

With its ever-changing scenery, hikes in Turkey is a fabulous experience for nature lovers. Every year millions of people head to Turkey just to do hiking and trekking. Check out some of the best hikes in Turkey that will blow your mind in no time.

  • Lycian Trail
  • Via Egnatia
  • Kackar Mountains
  • Saint Paul Trail
  • Yenice Forest Trail

GASTRONOMY TOURİSM

Gastronomy tourism is an activity which is characterized by the visitor’s experience linked with food and related products and activities while travelling. Along with authentic, traditional, and/or innovative culinary experiences, Gastronomy Tourism may also involve other related activities such as visiting the local producers, participating in food festivals and attending cooking classes.

İstanbul Cuisine is the combination of Turkish Cuisine, Ottoman Palace Cuisine and the  Cuisines of many communities living in the  city for centuries. In Istanbul, you can find alternatives where you can taste dishes with lamb, sheep and beef, fish and fresh seafoods, vegetable dishes in olive oil, bulgur and rice pilaf (dried beans in olive oil)  and rich pastries along with  a rich breakfast culture where traditional Turkish Tea, Turkish Coffree in the food culture based on the Ottoman Palace Cuisine.

Anatolian (Turkish) Cuisine

Take a culinary tour of Turkey and you will hear the term 'Anatolian cuisine'. People are, in essence, referring to traditional Turkish food or dishes.

Anatolia, or Asia Minor, refers to the Asian side of modern Turkey, across Thrace. This area is large and stretches from the Sea of Marmara, right along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, up towards the Black Sea and across to the Eastern boarders. The majority of Turkish destinations we know or visit today lie in ancient Anatolia. Most Turkish food is therefore Anatolian. To better understand the popular regional dishes in Turkey it's best to head for specific cities known for their dishes.

Turkey's Top 5 Gastronomy Capitals

  • Gaziantep
  • Hatay
  • Adana
  • Izmir
  • Trabzon

Do Try the Regional Food in Turkey

Food tourism in Turkey is a growing sector and one sure to gain in popularity in the coming years. A look online will show numerous options for food tours or culinary experiences in Turkey. Even if you are simply on holiday or visiting your property in Turkey, do be sure to sample some of the regional dishes at a good local restaurant as then you will appreciate that Turkey really does serve up far more than doner kebabs and Turkish Delight!