At the crossroads of Asia and Europe, travelers find Turkey, an exotic country with steep history, jaw-dropping landscape and sun-splashed beaches.

Through Friendly Planet Travel travelers can get a Taste of Turkey on their 8-day tour starting from ,399.

This package includes stops in Kusadasi, a beautiful resort town; Ephesus, the capital city of the Roman Province of Asia Minor; the ruins of the Red Basilica; the ancient City of Troy; and Turkey’s largest metropolis, Istanbul.

The trip includes round-trip non-stop flights from New York (JFK) to Istanbul via Turkish Airlines (including fuel surcharges, taxes and fees), arrival and departures transfers with meeting, assistance and porterage, Intra-Turkey transportation, many meals, accommodations in superior first class and deluxe hotels, comprehensive touring program including entrance fees and English-speaking tour guides, and more. This deal is available until August 8 for the following departures dates:
January 23, February 6, February 20, and March 6

For an additional $100, the following departure dates are available at $1,499:

November 7, November 21 and December 5

Friendly Planet Travel, www.FriendlyPlanet.com