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What to Look For in Greece and Turkey Vacation Packages
Thus, discovering both famous and concealed destinations enhances our experience, fostering a deeper bond with the culture and history of these areas.
The best vacation packages to Greece and Turkey typically offer a mix of historical site tours, leisure time and cultural immersion activities that allow us to delve into the depth and breadth of both destinations. First, check if we will be going to the favorite historical spots in the whole trip fast. Our first days of the tour will then take us Athens in Greece, the Acropolis and monuments that emerged in the ancient Delphi, now just a ruin, but we can still see them as a part of life in Greece that was in the hands of old civilizations. Some of the symbols that are best known in Istanbul include the iconic Byzantine architectural marvel, the Hagia Sophia and the secret places the Cappadocia has such as its underground houses, caves, sky-towns and the wine cellars but how were they created from nothing!, were some of the interesting things that I came across in the region. Lodging is another crucial aspect.
Customers are strongly encouraged to book a vacation package where they will have the ability to choose between the traditional hotel accommodation in the city center and the more unique types such as cave hotels in Cappadocia, therefore making their stay more authentic. Transport between locations is also important. We should beef our minds up with the availability of tour packages and flights that allow us to sit back and relax, rather than fussing over the arrangements and parking times.
Use of local guides not only helps our knowledge depth but also tells the people that we are not here to take advantage of them and that our time spent with them is meaningful, genuine and most importantly educational.
Knowledgeable guides not only enrich our understanding of the sites but also provide insights into the local culture and hidden gems that we might not discover on our own.
How to Maximize Our Cultural Experience in Greece and Turkey
Coupling with the local culture is the foremost step of any tourism trip. To completely be a part of the local lifestyle in Greece and Turkey, we should include in our schedules the culinary, artistic and day-to-day social activities with the locals. Being in Greece, cooking classes serve as an opportunity to acquire the knowledge of the traditional Greek recipes like moussaka or souvlaki. Being part of a wine course to feel the delicious flavors of the Greek vineyard. Turkey is all the stated cultural experiences put together. In order to go through a yoghurt session or a Turkish bathing room-like session and be one with the age-old customs. The crowded markets in Istanbul, such as the Grand Bazaar shopping center, present the spectacle where the explosion of all colors, scents and noises bombards the senses. For those of us who have a liking for visual and musical arts, we can look into whether we can have the gallery visits or live concerts we’ve booked through our packages, containing both modern alternative culture and traditional influences.
The best period to visit Greece and Turkey
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What Are the Must-Visit Destinations in Greece and Turkey?
Just as an example, we can have in our holiday package some classic as well as unknown to masses places.
As for the Greek part of the tour, you can also include other very interesting islands (along with Athens) like Santorini to Crete-Chania in the sequence of visits.About Santorini, it is most popular for its one-of-a-kind sunsets and volcanic beaches. But again, Crete is a very ancient city with very interesting things to see and lithic artifacts to look at. Antalya is not only quite famous in Turkey after Istanbul for its rich history, beautiful coastline and the ancient places but also for its wonderful beaches and the ruins of the surrounding areas, Antalya is also a must-visit place.
And Ankara, the capital, provides us with a good mix of old Ottoman architecture and museums.
A detailed plan that outlines our vacation in Greece and Turkey
A thoughtfully designed excursion to Greece and Turkey offers a wonderful combination of adventure, relaxation and immersion into the rich historical fabric of local culture.
A focus on sustainability elevates, connects and enriches our travel experiences while being responsible and beneficial to the places we adore.
Knowing that our travel choices are sustainable offers environmental benefit and connection to the places and people, who we visit.
Responsible travel means thinking about how our adventures support the local economy and don’t overuse local resources. Traveling in Greece and Turkey is always filled with experiences we will hold and cherish forever whether it means long history in ancient ruins, sampling local food, or taking in breathtaking landscapes and sights.
I often recall one of these experiences with my friend, Emily Thompson during a beautiful sunset in a thermal pool in Pamukkale.
The experience was magical and brought time, nature and friendship together in one magical moment for whoever was lucky enough to experience the magic of Pamukkale.
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A Slippery Encounter: The Misadventures of Gyro Tasting in Athens
Consider the following situation: I’m in Athens and interested in having genuine food experiences via street food.
What’s more genuine than a gyro? I get my gyro and with the confidence of a world traveler, I ask for ‘extra sauce.’ Little did I know, I initiated a chaos of deliciousness and enlightenment.
I took a big bite of the gyro thinking I was about to have an explosion of flavor but all I got was a tidal wave of tzatziki sauce! The tzatziki sauce tsunami came pouring out as I tried to juggle my pita like it was my job, dodging every little dollop that tried to plop onto my all white outfit.
Did I mention I wore an all-white shirt that day? Stylish right? Any way, by the time I was done, my shirt looked like a modern art masterpiece! But wait! It gets even better! While I wrestled with my messy gyro, an old local, sat on the rooftop with me, chuckling quietly to himself.
He ran over, handed me a stack of napkins and said something to me that sounded deep but in fact was probably something as simple as, “You’re supposed to eat it, not wear it!” To be honest, I don’t think I could have ever laughing that hard. I clearly remember the irony of his dry sense of humor wasn’t lost on me, or the awkwardness of the situation. And now that I reflect on this moment, it is absurd how sometimes, it can be the most basic of foods that teach us the best and most appropriately uncomfortable dining etiquette in a foreign country! Isn’t it ironically sarcastic how the ‘simple’ street food turned into a test of table manners? Anyway the gyro won the battle, but I won the war, because I now have a funny story to tell! Plus, I learned a valuable lesson – when in Greece, remember – ‘extra sauce’ can be a slippery slope!