Marmaris, Izmir, Antalaya, Ankara and Istanbul are hot on the lips of most tourist companies promoting Turkey, but the city of Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is perhaps Turkey's most famous destination and the country's most bustling metropolis.
East meets west in this exciting city and visitors can soak up the atmosphere in the old city are where churches, mosques, palaces, museums and bazaars abound. Visitors interested in Islamic art and architecture will be in their element in Istanbul with mosques and Ottoman architecture and ten world heritage sites.
In Turkey shopping is undoubtedly a delight and visitors can pick up a range of bargains from fabrics, jewellery and pottery, as well as the ubiquitous carpet! For an authentic taste of Turkey and a plethora of jewellery, arts, crafts, rugs and antiques don’t miss the city’s most celebrated bazaars; the Kapali Carsi and the Grand Bazaar.
Turkey’s capital city, Ankara, is a modern, cosmopolitan place with plenty of cafes, restaurants and museums, yet also steeped in history, having been host to many ancient civilisations from the Persians to the Ottomans. Take a wander around Ulus, the old heart of the city, and enjoy dining in a restored restaurant to sample traditional Turkish cuisine. Browse the many stalls and shops selling Turkish delights like spices, carpets, jewellery and arts or take in the city’s fascinating museums, the beautiful parks and botanical gardens.
If you’re more interested in lazing on a sandy, sunny beach then the coastal areas of the Aegean and the Mediterranean are just the ticket and popular with the beach set. Lively resorts like Bodrum and Marmaris draw sun-seeking holiday-makers every year to enjoy water sports or laze on stunning beaches amid pine-covered hills or historical castles and cobbled streets.
Izmir is dubbed the pearl of the Aegean Sea and from Alexander the Great's Castle on Pagos Hill you can marvel at wonderful views of Izmir and ancient Agora. Guests staying in Izmir can enjoy a few days relaxing on Çesme or Kusadasi beaches before/after treatment or take in some of the remains of ancient civilisations with a trip to the preserved ancient city of Ephesus to experience extraordinary ruins, temples and mythology.
Take a journey back in time at Antalaya to see Hadrianus Gate, which dates back to Roman days, and wander around the archaeological museum for a flash back of thousands of years of history. Follow this with a stroll around the charismatic Old Town and Marina.
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