Turkey Travel Tips
Check your Midnight Express stereotypes at the door - this is a rapidly modernizing country with one foot in Europe and one in the Middle East. It's not all oriental splendor, mystery, intrigue and whirling dervishes but it is a spicy maelstrom of history knocking up against a fast-paced present.
The Turkish people have an unrivalled reputation for hospitality, the cuisine is to die for, the coastline is a dream, and many Turkish cities are dotted with spectacular mosques and castles. And while costs are rising, Turkey remains one of the Mediterranean's bargain-basement destinations.
Kusadasi Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, September 2010
Beaches, bazaars and Ottoman history come together in Kusadasi beach resorts, perched on the Aegean coast south of Selcuk and Izmir. Day 1: Kusadasi Stroll Get to know Kusadasi’s history and ...
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Ankara Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
When Atatürk moved the Turkish capital from Istanbul to Ankara in 1923 he turned his back on the Bosporus, but paved the way from Europe to Ankara. Nowadays Ankara is about as European as Turkey ...
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Best Rock Formations in Cappadocia
Written by Viator, September 2012
The wonderful landscape of Cappadocia was formed thousands of years ago by wind and water erosion on soft volcanic rock. This left cliffs and valleys and also the spectacular chimneys of rock rising ...
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3 Days in Cappadocia: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, September 2012
Cappadocia has history and landscapes that will keep your mind amazed and your camera clicking. It has a wild, rocky landscape of cliffs and valleys and caves that were formed from wind and water ...
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Outdoor Activities in Cappadocia
Written by Viator, September 2012
Cappadocia is a place where you’ll want to spend all your time outdoors – it is such a spectacular landscape you’ll want to see it from every angle. Hot air ballooning is very popular and looking ...
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Cappadocia Tours from Ankara
Written by Viator, January 2011
Situated in the Nevşehir Province of central Turkey, the moonlike landscape of Cappadocia is home to architecture and artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age and beyond. Prepare yourself for some ...
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Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean
Written by Antalya Expert: Aykut, Turkey, July 2011
Perge
is one of the ancient cities in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Perge was
mentioned on a bronze tablet discovered in Hittite capital in 1964. The name of
the city was written as Parha, ...
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Shopping Fest starts in Istanbul
Written by Istanbul Expert: Nesrin, Turkey, March 2011
Istanbul is ready for shopping! Istanbul, one of the most dynamic cities in the world, will become the global capital of shopping and entertainment during the Istanbul Shopping Fest which runs from ...
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Istanbul Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
From Roman-era plumbing to Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman harems, Istanbul has centuries of history to share. After touring the mosques and palaces, be sure to relax at one of the famous Turkish ...
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Izmir Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Modern Izmir is Turkey's third-largest city and, at first sight, may seem a little disorientating and unlovable. Scratch the surface, however, and you'll uncover Izmir's ancient gems: the ruins of ...
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Antalya Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Set on the Gulf of Antalya (Antalya Körfezi), this burgeoning city commands a superb position overlooking a sweeping beach towards the soaring Bey Mountains (Beydağlarij). Sophisticated, liberal ...
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Day Trips from Antalya
Written by Viator, August 2010
The booming city of Antalya, on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast, is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. And you can see why: with almost year-round sun, fine beaches and ...
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Bosphorus Cruises
Written by Viator, August 2010
One of the best ways to get a feel for Istanbul is to take a cruise on the legendary Bosphorus. Begin the tour with a brief visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful ...
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Izmir Turkish Baths (Hamams)
Written by Viator, August 2010
There is nothing like an authentic Turkish bath to kneed out your knots and give you that deep clean feeling. There are over twenty Turkish Bath Houses (Hamams) in Izmir, many of them set in ...
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Süleymaniye Mosque re-opened to visitors
Written by Istanbul Expert: Nesrin, Turkey, February 2011
Istanbul-the bridge between Asia and Europa hosted two great empires during long time and which has lots of historical remains from the Roman and Ottoman periods.The most beautiful and largest ...
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