Turkey's Hidden Gems

Turkey's Hidden Gems

National Geographic
Turkey's Hidden Gems

Synopsis

This exciting documentary series will reveal Turkey's gems, a country with plentiful ancient architecture, rich in history, culture, food and natural wonder but also unique experiences that our host will experience through his own personal point of view. From Kars to Istanbul, a Nat Geo Explorer will travel from East to West to vividly portray an ancient land and a modern nation. He will delve into Turkey to show his findings to the world, uncovering the country’s secrets by meeting local “ambassadors” who will unveil its very rich past, but also its thrilling recent history. The 3 episodes Turkey’s Hidden Gems series is born as a thrilling trip, including episodes ranging from archaeology to gastronomy, from historic heritage to amazing experiences, from incredible landscapes to music, making the series a varied and rich watching experience for the viewer. One of the episodes will be focused on Istanbul and the other two will travel through Anatolia and Aegean uncovering some of its most secret sites.

Episodes

Season 1

  • Land of Ancients

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    National Geographic digital nomad Andrew Evans gets under the skin of Eastern Turkey, travelling from the ruined city of Ani to the stone circles of Gobekli Tepi, the world's most ancient monument. Travelling the same roads that oriental spice and silk traders used for thousands of years he discovers how the many civilisations that passed through the region have left their mark on the food, culture and architecture of modern Turkey.

  • Lost Cities of Anatolia

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    To uncover Turkey's hidden gems, travel enthusiast Andrew Evans heads to Western Anatolia. Following the same ancient trade routes trodden by oriental trade and spice merchants thousands of years ago, he finds a treasure trove of ancient wonders. From mysterious mountain top statues to some of the most pristine Roman remains in the world, Andrew uncovers the secrets of ancient Turkey.

  • Istanbul: East Meets West

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    This exciting documentary series will reveal Turkey's gems, a country with plentiful ancient architecture, rich in history, culture, food and natural wonder but also unique experiences that our host will experience through his own personal point of view. From Kars to Istanbul, a Nat Geo Explorer will travel from East to West to vividly portray an ancient land and a modern nation. He will delve into Turkey to show his findings to the world, uncovering the country’s secrets by meeting local “ambassadors” who will unveil its very rich past, but also its thrilling recent history. The 3 episodes Turkey’s Hidden Gems series is born as a thrilling trip,...