Shoes are removed before entering mosques and appropriate dress is required for entry to mosques and churches. While ladies do not need to wear headscarves, men and women should not wear shorts or sleeveless shirts.

In terms of crime, Istanbul is one of the safest cities in Europe, but attend your handbags and wallets, ensure you receive change in full from vendors and make sure that taxi meters are turned on.

Ask your guide to recommend one of Istanbul's many first-rate restaurants.

ATM cash machines are numerous and credit cards, travelers' checks and foreign currency widely accepted.

A small fee is generally required at the entrance to toilets, so keep some small change handy - in Turkish Lira, of course.

Visitors to Istanbul are extremely unlikely to suffer "traveler's tummy", but we suggest you stick to bottled water.

    For Cappadocia Tours

In addition to its fantastic geological formations and striking natural beauty, this region covering 20 square kilometers was also home to one of the oldest Christian communities in history. Monasteries and churches carved into sheer rock testify to the religious significance of its early past.

Located in the heart of Anatolia, this tour also gives you the way to chance to get acquainted with the timeless traditions and lifestyles of rural Turks. The underground cities, some of which date back to pre-Christian times, give you a glimpse into the ancient ways of this fascinating area.

Another pleasant surprise we organize for you in this wine-producing region is wine-tasting.

    For Aegean Tours

Along with Istanbul, the best known area of Turkey, the Aegean region encompasses ancient Greek and Roman cities including Troy, Ephesus and Pergamon.

Our suggested tour of Western Turkey includes visits to seven churches: Ephesus, Pergamon, Thyatira, Laodicea, Philadelphia, Sardes and Symyrna.

Recently discovered Aphrodisias, which is still undergoing excavation, and the better known sites of Ephesus and Asklepion are among the tour highlights.

The Aegean region has long been a major international destination, meaning fine hotels, paved roads and easily arranged side excursions are plentiful. So close are the areas many attractions that we have been able to schedule approximately 100 kilometers of travel per day, meaning you have plenty of time to explore the many sites we visit.