Turkey: Where Empires Collide
“From Hittite battlefields to Byzantine bazaars—a journey through 4,000 years of history, art, and living traditions”
Unforgettable Experiences
◉ Dawn at Göbekli Tepe
Sip çay with archaeologists at the world’s oldest temple (12,000 years old!) as sunrise illuminates mysterious T-shaped pillars. Try carving your own animal relief using Neolithic tools.
◉ Cappadocia’s Underground City
Descend 18 stories into Derinkuyu’s labyrinth, where early civilizations hid from invaders. Play traditional “hide and seek” with local kids through tunnels that housed 20,000 people.
◉ Ephesus’ Moonlight Symposium
Recline on ancient library steps for an open-air philosophy debate with professors, just as scholars did 2,000 years ago. Savor Roman-inspired meze while actors recreate Heraclitus’ lost lectures.
Daily Cultural Rhythm
06:00: “Bread & Ebru” – Bake simit with Urfa bakers, then paint water marbling art
11:00: Hittite Chariot Workshop – Construct scale models using Bronze Age techniques
16:00: “Silk Road Barter” – Trade at Grand Bazaar using Ottoman-era negotiation tactics
21:00: “Sultans’ Shadow Puppets” – Backstage at a Karagöz theater in Bursa
Ethical Travel Promise
Your visit supports:
→ “Girls Design Tomorrow” – Tech training for rural youth
→ “Silk Road Seeds” – Reviving heirloom agriculture
→ “Nomadic Memory” – Digitizing Yörük oral histories