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Enjoying the Istanbul Weather - 11 June 2012 12:37
With the British weather looking as depressing as its recent economy, many of us are looking to travel away and getaway from the depressions of general life the media is happy to point out to us each and every day in the news. The best cure for releasing stress and curing the blues is visiting somewhere new and exciting the adventure bug within us.
Istanbul is set to be a hotspot for tourists this year with the Turkish lira currency in its favour, and also the wonderful weather it is guaranteeing its visitors.Full of sunshine, the average Istanbul temperatures in June are high 20's making Istanbul weather perfect for exploring while topping up the suntan.With so much on offer in Istanbul from trips down the Bosporus, multiple palaces, museums, restaurants bars, no wonder Istanbul is a major choice for people looking to take in new cultures.
Visiting Istanbul is as diverse as visiting the whole of Turkey. It’s a city split in two. On Asia, the other Europe.. .it gives a sense of mystery and adventure with the comfort and system of Europe.
A visit to Istanbul really has two contrasts. You can enjoy a Nargile hubbly bubbly in one Sultan Ahmet, or go and enjoy a trendy cocktail in one of the glamorous and exclusive shopping malls in Nisantasi.
Not many people realise this, but Istanbul also has a swimming scene, with its own beaches and pools in hotels; making it unique for summer time. People can enjoy a summer holiday environment and also take in the buzz of the most captivating city in the world
for more details on Istanbul holidays and Istanbul weather visit www.pureturkey.com
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Affordable Luxury Tours of Turkey - 07 June 2012 13:42
Turkey is a relatively new destination for Brits travelling the world. It offers the mystery of the east, and Middle East, with the added comfort of a European connection. Being part of the EU customs union, and the keen desire it has to join the European Union, Turkey has modernised into an efficient and self sufficient country. With its economy booming, and a non-euro currency country, many look to Turkey for investment and holidays. The stability it offers those looking to get away is a comfort away from the Arab Spring.
Especially popular in 2012 with Pure Turkey Holidays is the tailor-made tours of Turkey. These tours are created for holidaymakers own personal requirements, at exceptionally affordable prices. People are surprised how we can create such itineraries for private transport and still be reasonable. We do this as we have partnered with the market leading experts in this field in Turkey. Our representatives are professional and experienced, offering only the best options for clients, all with guaranteed departures.
Swim in the mud baths near Fethiye, climb the Nemrut mountains, swim in the Antalya sees, hike the landscape of the surrounding areas of the black sea, of lay back and go fishing with the locals in the culture capital of Europe - Istanbul. We have plenty of ideas for your holiday experience... do you? Just let us know and we will put them to reality for you.
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Turkish language tips for Turkey Travellers - 01 June 2012 11:07
Are you visiting Turkey this year? Need some language tips for your Turkish holidays? Well Pure Turkey has a few great tips for you.Here is a selection of must know Turkish language basics to get you started on your Turkey tours or Turkey holidays. From the words hello, goodbye, thank you and good evening, some basic etiquette will get you along way with the locals.
Turkey is one of the most welcoming non-euro tourism destinations in the world, where the local people really truly welcome you to their homes. With these basics you will be even more popular.
So here we go with some basics:
- Hello - Merhaba - MEHR-hah-bah
- Good morning, good day - Günaydin - gew-nahy-DUHN
- Good evening - Iyi aksamlar - EE ahk-shahm-LAHR
- Good night - Iyi geceler - EE geh-jeh-LEHR
- Goodbye - Allaha ismarladik - ah-LAHS-mahr-lah-duhk
- Bon voyage - Güle güle - gew-LEH gew-LEH
- What is your name? - Adiniz ne? - AH-duh-NUHZ neh
- My name is “James” - Adim “James” - Ah-DUHM…
- How are you? - Nasilsiniz? - NAHS-suhl-suh-nuhz
- I'm fine, thank you. - Iyiyim, tesekkür ederim. - ee-YEE-yihm, tesh-ek-KEWR eh-dehr-eem
You'll be surprised how useful they'll be every day during your travels. Why not try your Turkish on one of our consultants by calling 0844 414 3080. www.pureturkey.com
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Turkey Summer 2012 Brochure - 04 January 2012 11:27
Pure Turkey has launched a new summer 2012 brochure for Turkey.
The specialist operator boasts the most comprehensive specialist holiday programme to Turkey form the UK.
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| Pure Turkey Summer 2012 Brochure |
Holidays on offer vary from tailor-made beach holidays to the more specialist tours of Turkey, city breaks and gulet cruises. Accommodation varies from boutique Ottoman Residences to the more lavish hotels that Turkey has to offer.
Enver Ozdemir, Product Manager – Pure Turkey comments: “The demand for holidays in Turkey is continually increasing. As the destination appeals to a wide spectrum of clientele, it is a perfect location for all types of holidays including beach holidays, cultural experiences, city breaks and traditional gulet cruises.
Pure Turkey offers a specialist service in Turkey; we cover all regions throughout Turkey in some shape or form, from the more popular resorts to the more remote sites and unknown destinations. We offer tailor-made beach holidays with 4* hotels, luxury 5*hotels and boutique hotels, and in addition cultural, historic, and nature tours, and gulet cruises.
We emphasise our services on tailor-made as we have found that holidaymakers want more choice, and want to be in control of when and where they go. Our tours throughout Turkey are especially high in demand as people look for more of an experience, and value for money for their holidays. Pure Turkey offers guaranteed departures all year round and we even tailor-make itineraries for private and personalized tours.
Turkey is a major tourist destination for the UK; Pure Turkey offers mainstream products for holidaymakers, but with the addition of many unique and authentic experiences, giving us the most comprehensive holiday programme of specialist holidays to Turkey”
Pure Turkey offers flights to Turkey from 17 airports across the UK including all main London airports (Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted), Luton, Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster, Exeter, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham.
Frequent services run throughout the busy April-October season.
To request your copy of Pure Turkey's summer 2012 brochure click here.
A foodies guide to Istanbul: - 06 May 2011 16:34
- 1. Start the day off with a traditional Turkish brunch at Guzelcehisar (available Sat & Sun 10am-2pm, www.guzelcehisar.com), on the hilltop of the Anadolu Hisari neighbourhood where you can enjoy halloumi as well as Turkish spicy sausage and bread. This could tie in well with a visit to the Anadolu Hisari Anatolian castle – which houses the oldest Turkish architectural structure built in Istanbul.
2. Head to riverside cafe Sutis (www.sutis.com) in Emirgan, one of the finest neighbourhoods of Istanbul on the banks of Bosphorous. Whilst sampling the local delights, take in great views of the impressive Bosphorous bridge. After your meal, you can stroll through the Emirgan Park with its Ottoman pavilions or visit the Sakip Sabanci Museum (open daily between 09:30-16:30 except Mondays ) – housing a large collection of artifacts and art dating back to the 6th century.
3. Enjoy a flower lunch at the sumptuous Leb-i Derya Rumeli mansion (www.lebiderya.com/rumeli) in Taksim Square, the centre of Istanbul. Delicacies include rose petal coated ricotta, violet mozzarella and avocado salad and lilac pancakes with marinated salmon.
4. For the best desserts in Istanbul, go to Konak Pastanesi (www.galatakonakcafe.com), a patisserie cafe with a vast selection of home-made cakes including profiteroles with caramel sauce, fruit tartlets and mille-feuilles. Enjoy your dessert on the roof terrace to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Istanbul - which includes the Sultanahmet skyline, down the Bosphorus and over the Golden Horn.
5. Get a taste of French cuisine at Fransiz Sokagi (meaning French Street), Istanbul’s answer to ‘Rue Francaise’ which reflects the French influence in the city - dating back from the 19th century - with tented buildings, cobbled streets, street musicians, cafés, bars and art centres. Once here, just take a seat and just soak up the atmosphere and French delicacies.
6. Try out some fresh fish at Sabattin Amacanin Yeri restaurant in Sultan Ahmet – tucked away in the backstreets of old Istanbul. The fish available on the menu is caught on the day and could include sea bass, swordfish and snapper amongst others.
7. For more traditional fare, head over to the Sultan Admet Kofteci in Sultan Ahmet, Old Istanbul, for a taste of Kofte from the first kofte house in Istanbul.
8. Start the night at Leb-i Derya Kumbaraci (www.lebiderya.com/lebiderya) with a Turkish cheese platter (including walnut-tulum, cumin gouda and goat’s cheese) or an appetizer plate (including pomegranate flavoured bulgur pesto, sun-dried tomato feta cheese puree and roasted eggplant cream) and toast the night with one of their cocktails including forbidden apple, tiramisu martini or a milky way.
9. If you want to keep enjoying the Turkish nightlife, check out the award-winning 360bar, set in a penthouse perched on a 19th century apartment with 360 views of Istanbul. By day it’s a restaurant offering a modern take on the Turkish mezze and by night it’s a bar/club offering 360 special cocktails.
Pure Turkey offers holidays throughout Turkey from 21 UK departure points including all main London airports (Gatwick, Heathrow, and Stansted), Luton, Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster, Exeter, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle. Frequent services run all year round.
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Turkey Holidays - 20 April 2011 08:34
Welcome to Pure Turkey Holidays blog
The Pure Turkey Blog will enable you to gain information on everythign to do with Turkey and Turkey holidays. Pure Turkey content will include regular blog entries from from employees, who will offer their own personal travel tips for all Turkey holidays.
The Pure Turkey Blog will enable you to gain information on everythign to do with Turkey and Turkey holidays. Pure Turkey content will include regular blog entries from from employees, who will offer their own personal travel tips for all Turkey holidays.