Turkey is the bridge between Europe and the Middle East, both physically and culturally.
The Ottoman sultans ruled the enure Middle East for centuries, and traces of Turkish influence remain in all the countries once controlled from Istanbul.
Turkey holidays - 10,000 years of Rich History!
Experience some of the ancient wonders of the world -from Halicarnassus to Troy, Aspendos to Ephesus
Three great things embody this country. Just fours hours flight away from the UK, it has a culture which is profoundly different, distinctly unfamiliar. A land on the very cusp of Europe and Asia, with two heads simultaneously facing both east and west, it embodies the magic and mysticism of the orient. The Turks, once nomads from Central Asia, were for centuries the middlemen of the world, famed merchants uniting three continents - Europe, Africa, and Asia, as far east as China. Today, they are famed for their warmth and hospitality, a gift of their nomadic ancestry and Islam's code of respect for strangers in a strange land.
The second great thing about Turkey is its age. The place is steeped in history. It's the site of some of the very earliest cities, like Catal Hoyuk, stretching back 10,000 years. Ever after it was a veritable crossroads of civilisations. When archaeologists dig in Turkey they are confronted by layers upon layers of peoples and cultures, from Hittite fortifications to Byzantine churches. Before I'd even set foot in the country, Turkey conjured up images of all the things I longed to see, great sunburnt plains where ancient battles were fought, theatres where Greek philosophers declaimed, and the marble clad ruins of Rome's imperial ambitions. They're all there in abundance
 |  | Turkey Holidays - PLACES TO SEE & THINGS TO DO IN TURKEY Set on the Bosporus, Istanbul is one of the world's great romantic cities and could keep you entertained for days. Heading south along the Aegean from istanbul, top places to stay include Canakkale for the battlefields of Gallipoli and the ruins of Troy; and Selcuk, for excursions to the ruins at Ephesus, Priene, Miletus and Didyma. Along the Mediterranean coast, inviting small resorts include Dalyan, Kas and Olympos, perfect bases for exploring local Graeco-Roman and Lycian archaeological sites. The beach at Patara is simply superb. Why Turkey Holidays? Learn More About Turkey: Click for Life in Turkey page for all you need to know about Turkey before you go Turkish Language , Currency ,Turkish Cosine , Car Hire in Turkey More Information about Turkey: Wikipedia Turkey , Turkey Report, Turkish Embassy - Government and Politics |
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