Choosing where to celebrate the end of school is half the fun, and in Turkey the choice is wonderful. Beaches or mountains, ancient cities or living ones, a short break or a proper adventure. To help your class decide, here are five destinations that consistently make graduation trips in Turkey unforgettable.
1. Istanbul
The one city on two continents. Istanbul pairs the domes of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque with the colour of the Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia. It is easy to reach, endlessly exciting and made for a celebrating class.
2. Cappadocia
A landscape from another world. The fairy chimneys, cave churches and underground cities of Cappadocia give a class scenery they will never forget, and a dawn balloon flight over the valleys is pure magic.
3. Antalya
Turkey's sunniest coast. Golden Mediterranean beaches sit right behind ancient theatres and the old town of Kaleici, so a class gets sun, sea and history in one relaxed trip.
4. Canakkale: Gallipoli and Troy
For a trip with deep meaning, nowhere moves a class like Canakkale. The memorials of Gallipoli and the legendary walls of Troy face each other across a single narrow strait.
5. Ephesus
Walk straight into the ancient world. The marble streets and great library of Ephesus are among the best-preserved ruins anywhere, with the village of Sirince and the Aegean coast close by.
Whichever direction your class leans, the secret is to match the destination to the group. Talk it through together, then let us handle the planning.