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| DID YOU KNOW THAT... |
*Thc famous Trojan Wars took place in Western Turkey, around
the site where the Trjan horserests today.
*The first church built by man (St. Peter's Church) is in Antioch
( Antakya), Turkey.
*The oldest known human settlement is in Catalhoyuk, Turkey
(7th M IL .B.C.)
*Ephesus and Halicarnousus-two of the most famous places of
the ancient world- are in Turket
*St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Clause, was born in Demre
, on Turkey's MediterraneanCoast.
*Noah's Ark landed on Mount Ararat (Agri Dagi) in Eastern Turkey.
*The last meal on Noah's Ark, a pudding of sweet and sour laste
(asure), is still served throughoutTurkey.
*Turks introduced coffee to Europe.
*Turks gave the Dutch their famous tulips.
* Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents.
*Tradition in Turkey says that a stranger at one's doorstep
is considered 'God's guest' for least three days. Turkey is
noted for having one of the three most famous and distinctive
traditional cuisines in the world.
*Writing was first used by people in ancient Anatolia. The first
clay tablets-in the ruins ofAssyrian Karum (Merchant Colony-date
back to 1950 B.C.
*Thc oldest tin mine was found in Goltcpe, 60 miles south of
Tarsus. The first Neolithic paintingsfound on man-made walls
are in Catalhoyuk, Turkey.
* Anatolia is the birth place of historic legends, such as Homer
(the poct9, King Midas,
*Heredolus (the father of history), and St. Poul the Apostle.
*Julius Caesar proclaimed his celebrated words, *Veni, Vid,
Vici (1 came, I saw, I conquered)' in Turkey when he defeated
the Pontus, a formidable kingdom in Black Sea region of Turkey.
*Female goddesses dominated the Central Anatolian pantheon for
thousands of years before these supernatural powers transformed
to male gods.
*The Hittites sold Abraham the cave where he buried his wife
Sarah, When the Israelites came to Palestine,
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| THE TURKISH BATH |
 One
of the truly unmissable experiences of a trip to Turkey is a
visit to the hamam. Like the harem, this Roman and Byzantine
tradition was adopted and then perfected by the Selcuk Turks,
for whom the public bath took on an important role.
The first room in 'Hamam' encountered is the 'camekan', square
court with a fountain surronded by small individual changing
cubicles. This leads into a small 'sogukluk', or cooling off
section, opening into the 'hararet', the hot and steamy, marble
clad baths.
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| THE TURKISH COFFEE |
 From
the days of the Ottoman Empire through the present, coffee has
played an important role in Turkish lifestyle and culture. The
serving and consumption of coffee has had a profound effect
on betrothal and gender customs, political and social interaction,
prayer, and hospitality customas throughout the centuries .
Although many of the rituals are not prevalent in today's society
, coffee has remained an integral part of Turkish culture. Coffee
was hrougth to Europe by Ottomans.
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| THE TURKISH CUSINE |
It is said that three major types of cusine exist in the world:
French, Chinese and Turkish. Fully justifying its reputation,
Turkish cusine is always a pleasant surprise for the visitor.
In addition to being the refined product of centuries of experience
, Turkish cusine has a very pure quality. The variety and simplicity
of the recipes and the quality of the ingredients are guarantees
of delicious meals.
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| TURKISH DELIGHT |
 The
most famous desert of Turkey, traditionally served for celebration
& wedding, etc. It has all different kinds with nuts and
walnuts.
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| THE BLUE VOYAGE( CRUISE) |
 The
Blue Voyage offers the best possible escape on the water : a
means of forgetting the rigors of everyday life for a while
and just letting go of time. During a week's time, travels cruise
along the Southwest Turkish coast, though crystal clear waters
frequented by schools of dolphins and into quiet bays, the harbors
of small, picturesque villages and many a historic port.
After one week in this scenic wonderland, you will become of
hear with the beauty and serenity of nature. Both body and mind
will revel in this healthy, happy environment. You can either
join one of our weekly cabin charter cruises or charter one
of our yachts for your own group.
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