In
Turkey, as a country teeming with heritages of Mouslim , Christian and
Jewish religions, much more than any other place in the world, we have
started to organize tours of faith as atravelling agency specialized extensively
in this particular field of tourism when the second millenium is two years
ahead of us.
Each year thousands of people discover that Turkey is the home of legends
and history taught in clşassrooms the world over.
Visit the legendary Troy of Homer's 'Illiad', exotic Constantinople, capital
of the Eastern Roman Empire. Travel to the reputed landing place of Noah's
Ark or Garden of Eden. Or the place where Mark Antony and Cleopatra met
and Married, Saint Clause lived, Home of Virgin Mary, Seven Churches mentioned
in the testament are located.
Travel along the Old Silk Road of Marco Polo, Sail the in comparable turquoise
waters of the Mediterranean and sample food fit for a Sultan. And do it
all in style and comfort. Modern, sophisticated resorts and casinos are
plentiful. These things are here to be shared in a a way that only the Turkish people
can. The people of Turkey are as varied as their landscape, from black
hair to red. from brown eyes to blue; all combine to make Turkey unique.
The one thing that is uniform throughoutthis fascinating country is the
hospitality of its people.
We hereby assure you that as devouted visitors of any of the aforesaid
religions, you will be guided to so many sites of faith abounding within
the borders of Turkey at a scale unparalled in any other parts of the world.
During such cultivating and exiting tours, you will enjoy the opportunity
of visiting many sites, each of which manifests unique features of heritages
of different faiths.
Situated in the middle of the Cukurova Plain (Cilician Plain), Adana is the fourth largest city of Turkey, nestled in the most fertile agricultural area of the whole country which is fed by the lifegiving waters of River Seyhan. The city's name originates in mythology, where it was said to have been founded by Adanus, the son of Kronus (God of Weather). Due to its being in the heart of that fertile center Adana has been an important city for many civilizations for centuries dating back to the Hittites. The precious River Seyhan is spanned by the ancient Taskopru (Stone Bridge) which was built by Hadrian and then repaired by Justinian. It is worth noting that to built a 300 yards long stone bridge in Roman times was a real feat. In the city, the 16thcentury Great Mosque (Ulu Camii), the Yag or Eski Mosque, the Hasan Aga Mosque, Saat Kulesi (the clock-tower) built in 1882, an old covered bazaar, Bedesten or Arasta are of interest. Also be sure to see the Ethnographical Museum where Turkish carpets, swords, manuscript books and tombstones are exhibited. The building itself is interesting as well since it was built as a church by the Crusaders. The Adana Archaeological Museum merits visiting too. Adana is also famous for its delicious Adana Kebap. The tea houses and restaurants alongside the Seyhan Dam and Lake provide a cool and perfect view of the city and the river at sunsets. Yumurtalik (84 kms from Adana) and Karatas (50 kms from Adana)are the nearest beaches with proper accommodation. In Yumurtalik there is an ancient harbour castle contributing much to this pretty fishing city. For fishing, there is Camlik Park 30 kms southwest of Adana. There are some ancient cities on the road to Iskenderun which include Roman remnants. Misis is on the caravan route that came from China, India and Persia. Among the remains of Roman times, the most interesting is the elegant mosaic of the 4th century A.D representing Noah's Ark. Yilanlikale has the ruins of a fortress set atop a peak dominating the River Ceyhan. Dilekkaya, the ancient Anavarza, was an important RomanByzantine city which still preserves the outline of the old city including two particularly worthwhile mosaics. Karatepe National Park is the neoHittite site where you will find the remains of the summer residence of King Asitawada, tablets of Hittite and Phoenician inscriptions, and an openair museum holding many remnants. Castabala and Toprakkale are the other historical remains. Karsanb Forest, Burucek, Tekir, Horzum, Zorkum meadows are ideal for picnicking and resting.
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