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A Private Tour of Turkey’s Most Iconic Castles and Fortresses

Turkey is a country where history and ancient civilizations intertwine with nature in a truly unique way. Let’s not forget about the country’s many castles and fortresses, which seem to have been constructed due to the country’s ever-strategizing history and its culturally rich parts. The fortresses that scatter from Istanbul to Anatolia are an inviting reminder of the architectural creativity of the bygone years. Moreover, if you truly wish to get lost in the history, we offer private tours for a more directed experience.

1. Rumeli Fortress: Guarding the Bosphorus

Rumeli Hisari (Rumeli Fortress) was erected by Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror, on the banks of the Bosporus Strait as he aimed to seize Constantinople soon after. This massive monument is quite scenic for surfing around the Bosporus Strait, and it went on to become one of the most great achievements of the Ottoman Empire.

2. Bodrum Castle: A Jewel on the Aegean Coast

One of the Iconic landmarks on the Aegean Coast
Bodrum Castle is also referred to as Castle of St. Peter, and is a wonderful medieval castle settled on a high point, built by the Order of the Knights Hospitaller. The castle was transformed into the Museum of Underwater Archaeology and looks down on Aegean Sea. It would be a terrible idea for history fans to miss out on its towers and courtyards.

3. Alanya Castle: A Clifftop Wonder

Alanya Castle is a fortress of Seljuks which is located near and on a rocky peninsula. This vast structure is guarded with 6.5 kilometers long walls and enchants anyone gazing the Mediterranean Sea. And there is the magnificent Kızıl Kule, Seljuk style in close reach too.

4. Uchisar Castle: Cappadocia’s Natural Fortress

While enchanted by the fairy tale-like scenery of Cappadocia, Uchisar Castle was a resource of protection in form of a rocky mound. The peak has the most breathtaking view of the valleys of Cappadocia and the rock elements that are strikingly similar to the hoods of chimneys.

5. Van Castle: A Legacy of the Urartians

The castle of Van is one of the reminders of the ancient Empire of Urartu that inhabited the eastern part of Turkey in the ninth century B.C. This bay area of lake Van dominates the surrounding ‘environment’ of an ancient fortress and mesmerizing sunsets.

Why Choose a Private Castle Tour?

Exploring Turkey’s castles and fortresses on a private tour allows you to dive deeper into their history and significance. With our customizable packages, you can enjoy:

• Expert guides to share local insights and anecdotes.
• Flexible itineraries to suit your pace and preferences.
• Seamless travel with luxury transfers and personal assistance.

Istanbul fortresses are never the only attractions spread in a form of cake castles over the undulations of Cappadocia’s terrain, and the rest of Turkey makes sure history is neither barren nor dry. Private tour enables the visitor to explore stepped corners of these illusive masterpieces, in their own rhythm. Count on us, and raise your excitement level as you envisage the prime sites of Turkey, castles and fortresses.