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In a country that boasts Istanbul, historically a center of the world, as well as Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale, one can easily lose sight of the rest of Turkey. Just as a traveller who visits only Istanbul will see but one view of Turkey, a traveller who explores no further than the big cities of Turkey will only experience a part of Turkey. When it comes to turkish tour guides, Oba Tours works with only the best of the best.

For years, our guests have expressed an interest in seeing “the authentic Turkey.” Since Oba Tours knows Turkey from the inside, we are able to provide our guests with the opportunity to get to know the real Turkey, whether in a big city or a small town. Most Oba Tours offer a balance of venues, yet we do offer a few tours that truly specialize in this order: more relaxed, more rustic, and more “authentic Turkey.”

This mosque was built in the early 17th century for Sultan Ahmet and is probably the most famous mosque in Turkey. This temple is distinguished by six slender minarets and its interior walls covered with amazing blue Iznik tiles.