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Istanbul
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Istanbul
<b>Istanbul</b> is one of the truly great romantic cities. It's home to a layering of civilization upon civilization, of empire built upon empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire, and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can walk the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.
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Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!
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Cappadocia (Central Anatolia)
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Cappadocia (Central Anatolia)
Located within Turkey's central Anatolia region, <b>Cappadocia</b> is famous for dramatic lunar-like landscapes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ancient volcanic eruptions once covered the region with ash that eventually solidified into soft, thick rock. Some of the rock formations, such as the cave houses, are very popular, as are the hot air balloon rides that soar high over this beautiful land. If you are a fan of all things unusual, you are not alone. Cappadocia's unique rock formations have captivated visitors for centuries. These unique formations, known as fairy chimneys, are the amazing result of millions of years of natural processes involving huge volcanic activity and erosion.
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Visit the central Anatolia region, Cappadocia amazing cave houses, the fairy chimneys, and much more.
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Antalya
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Antalya
Located on the beautiful Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey, <b>Antalya</b> is considered to be 'the capital of Turkish tourism'. The diversity of landscape, ranging from high mountains to sandy beaches, attracts lots of tourists. The area also has an overwhelming number of archaeological wonders. Today the oldest remains in the old town of Antalya date back to Roman rule, but the Muslim Turks and Ottomans that followed have given it a blend of architectural styles.
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From Antalya you can take daytrips to the ancient sites of Aspendos, Perge, Phaselis, Manavgat, Side and Termessos - all are located within a distance of 50 miles or less.
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