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
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 ... Continue Reading »
Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean
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, ... Continue Reading »
Shopping Fest starts in Istanbul
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 ... Continue Reading »
Istanbul Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Izmir Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Antalya Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Day Trips from Antalya
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 ... Continue Reading »
Ankara Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Izmir Turkish Baths (Hamams)
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 ... Continue Reading »
Süleymaniye Mosque re-opened to visitors
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 ... Continue Reading »
Bosphorus Cruises
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 ... Continue Reading »
Aphrodisias
The ruins of Ephesus are justly famous, drawing streams of visitors year round. Far fewer make it to Aphrodisias, the spectacular ruin of a city largely destroyed by an earthquake in the 7th ... Continue Reading »
History and Holidays in Bodrum, Turkey
History is a big deal in the town of Bodrum in the Anatolian southwest of Turkey . It was the birthplace of Herodotus, “father of history”, as well as the site of an enormous tomb built for King ... Continue Reading »
History and Holidays in Bodrum, Turkey
History is a big deal in the town of Bodrum in the Anatolian southwest of Turkey. It was the birthplace of Herodotus, “father of history”, as well as the site of an enormous tomb built for King ... Continue Reading »
Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is one of those places you're unlikely to ever forget. The countryside is dotted with pinnacles (that look like castle turrets or giant mushrooms) that are soft on the inside, and have ... Continue Reading »
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