American Owner-Operators Living in Turkey
Sojourn Turkey is a fully licensed Travel Agency (Tursab License A-5626) based in the Mediterranean coastal city of Antalya, Turkey. Chris and Angela have lived in Turkey since 2001, operating luxury and custom-designed tours that highlight the most delightful aspects of the local culture, history, and cuisine. They work side-by-side daily with an exceptional, professional staff to provide clients with one of the highest standards of customer service in the country.
Luxury Travel & Amazing Guides
Chris and Angela continue to travel throughout Turkey and surrounding countries, designing fresh and exciting travel experiences for guests. As a guest, you will benefit from their experience and American perspective to minimize your risk and maximize the enjoyment of your luxury tour. Hotels and restaurants are hand-picked and of the highest standard for quality and authentic experience.
Top Quality Customer Service
Sojourn's experienced staff work as a team to ensure that every detail of your dream tour of Turkey is brought to life. Sojourn's owners have trained each staff member individually in customer service and the heart of finding joy in a job well done. Many clients feel the difference throughout the planning process, and continuing throughout each day of travel. They have developed a reputation for a high degree of flexibility, personal service, creativity, and trust among clients.
Cultural Insights
Sojourn has a niche in operating customized tours that blend classical and special interest sightseeing with unique experiences of local cuisine, art, and culture. Many Sojourn travelers say they appreciate having the best of both worlds – Turkish guides and staff with close local connections to keep tours running smoothly, and American owners who intuitively understand and meet clients' expectations.
Cuisine and Wine
Your guide is ready to weave experiences of world-famous Turkish cuisine into your tour, whether you want to participate in a cooking class, try your hand at rolling out Turkish flatbread, or visit a vineyard or olive grove. Sojourn's staff also selects every restaurant with care to ensure that your meals create wonderful memories of their own.
Turkey's wine scene is as rich as its history. Archeobotanists even found evidence of making in Anatolia (central Turkey) dating back 7,000 years! And when you visit Turkey with Sojourn Travel, you will be sure to explore vineyards near ancient Troy and taste crisp whites with the flavors of the Aegean Sea.
Best of Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus
Destinations: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya
Sojourn Travel's specially curated 12-day/11-night Best of Turkey tour will take you on an unforgettable journey through Turkey's most iconic destinations where you will discover the wonders of Istanbul, from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to the famous Grand Bazaar; Cappadocia's surreal landscape, where fairy chimneys and ancient cave cities await; walk through the ruins of Ephesus, once a thriving Roman city, and marvel at the natural terraces of Pamukkale. At the end of your trip, you will enjoy a mix of relaxation and adventure on Antalya's beautiful Mediterranean beaches.
This is the perfect tour for travelers who want to experience the best of Turkey's history, culture, and natural beauty.
Termessos, Antalya Museum, and Kaleici Tour
Destinations: The antique theater of Termessos, Hiking in the Taurus Mountains, Antalya Museum, Kaleici, Karain Cave (as time allows)
On this small-group tour (max 15 pax), you will discover Antalya's ancient history and natural beauty. After your expert English-speaking guide picks you up from your accommodation, you will first be taken to visit the ancient ruins of Termossos at the top of the sacred Taurus Mountains, and time permitting, will have a chance to visit Karain Cave.
Next, you will visit the beautiful Antalya Museum and learn about the history of rich artifacts, statues, sarcophagus, and the bones of St. Nicolas. After getting lunch in a local restaurant to sample traditional Turkish cuisine, your guide will take you for a stroll in the historic old city (Kaleici) and harbor of Antalya, where you will be immersed in the wonderful sights of the Mediterranean Sea and ancient architecture.
Best of Istanbul & Cappadocia
Destinations: Istanbul and Cappadocia
Sojourn's Istanbul and Cappadocia tour will take you on an adventurous journey across the historical capital of the world; Istanbul and Turkey's historical region, Cappadocia. In Istanbul, you will unroot the historical beauty of Byzantine and Ottoman history when exploring the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and magnificent Basilica Cistern. You will also embark on a cruise down the Bosphorus Strait and sightsee late Ottoman Palaces, such as Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces.
Next, you will travel to the Cappadocia region to explore otherwordly landscape such as the moon-like rock formations, ancient underground cities, and caves. Your Cappadocia guide will take you to explore Pasabaglari (Fairy Chimneys), and Zelve Open Air Museum. Lastly, you will get a chance to enjoy a beautiful rest at an amazing hotel immersed in the incredible views of the Cappadocian landscape.
Sojourn offers custom trips, catered to your interest and length of time you will spend in Turkey. Ask them more about crafting a personalized tour, designed just for you.
"Our team of tour designers and guides have decades of experience planning and operating tours for sophisticated travelers like you. From all of us at Sojourn, it would be a pleasure to plan your dream trip with you."
-Chris Vannoy, Co-Founder
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