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Noble Caledonia - Travels on Terra Firma Brochure

Noble Caledonia Ltd presents Travels on Terra Firma, a touring brochure focused on the remarkable and long-inaccessible landscapes of south-eastern Turkey. For many years this region, bordering Syria, Iraq and Iran, was impossible to visit, but it can once again be explored by road, offering travellers a window onto an unspoilt and historically rich corner of the country.

Exploring South-Eastern Turkey

This tour by Noble Caledonia takes travellers through a beautiful and remote part of Turkey, with the comfort of 4 star hotel accommodation that was previously unheard of in the area. The journey is full of variety and leads beside three of the great rivers of the region.

  • The Orontes
  • The Euphrates
  • The Tigris

A Journey Through History

The route follows much of the path taken by William Dalrymple ten years earlier when he was researching his work 'From the Holy Mountain'. Along the way, travellers explore a wide range of historical sites spanning many eras and cultures.

  • Sites associated with Noah and Abraham
  • The Uratians and the Romans
  • Early Christians and the Byzantines
  • The travels of Marco Polo

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this tour take place?

The tour explores south-eastern Turkey, a region that borders Syria, Iraq and Iran and that was for many years impossible to visit.

Which rivers does the tour follow?

The journey leads beside three of the great rivers of Turkey: the Orontes, the Euphrates and the Tigris.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

Travellers stay in 4 star hotels, offering a level of comfort that was unheard of in this part of Turkey in the past.

What historical themes does the tour cover?

It explores sites associated with Noah, Abraham, the Uratians, Romans, Early Christians, Byzantines and Marco Polo.

Is there a literary connection to the route?

Yes. The tour follows much of the path taken by William Dalrymple ten years earlier while researching his book 'From the Holy Mountain'.

This brochure is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Noble Caledonia Ltd. For current details, visit the company's official website.

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