Gardens Tours in Turkey

Turkey has a fascinating history and a good climate for making gardens and enjoying outdoor living. It had great gardens in Roman and in Ottoman times. The outstanding example is Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Formerly a Greek acropolis, it is the heart of the old city with amazing views over the Golden Horn, the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus. See list of gardens to visit in Turkey

Escorted Garden Tours in Turkey

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History and Gardens of Turkey, departing 9th May and 3rd October 2009

This tour includes Topkapi Palace, great Roman sites in Istanbul (the Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia) one of the world's most famous mosques (Sultan Ahmet - the  Blue Mosque) and one of the best preserved Roman towns anywhere: Ephesus.