Europe
Turkey
Turkey’s tale is one which spans millennia, not centuries. This land is dripping in history, influenced by cultures which came and went, but left plenty behind. Classical cities were founded here by the hundred, with Istanbul a surviving example which draws millions of awestruck visitors a year. And then there’s the breathtaking coastline, the magnificent food, the bustling bazaars, the soaring mountains.
Average Temperature (°C)
Summer
40
Autumn
32
Winter
24
Interesting Fact
If you love to shop for local items and buy souvenirs when you’re travelling you’ll be interested to know that the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, with the official name of Kapali Carsi in Turkish dates back as far as 1455 making it the oldest covered market in the world.
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Ancient Cities
Ephesus is one of the world's best preserved ancient cities, delivering a fascinating insight into thousands of years of life by the Mediterranean. You'll find the site of one of the original Seven Wonders of the World in the city - and another one just down the road in Bodrum!
Shopping
You don't have to head for the glamorous boutiques of Istanbul for an incredible shopping experience in Turkey. Practically every sizeable town has a thriving bazaar, where the heavily spiced air makes for a quintessentially Turkish experience.
Fairytale Mountains
Cappadocia is an other-worldly landscape of fairy chimneys. A timeless mountainscape which has been inhabited since the Neolithic - but Stone Age man could never explore this fantastical range by hot air balloon as you can! It's a truly magical event.
Something Different
Topkapi Palace
Perhaps the most popular attractions in the whole of Istanbul. Standing on Seraglio Point, this 15th-century palace was the residence of many of the wealthiest sultans and their respective harems.
Bodrum
You’ll find a variety of beautiful blue-flagged golden beaches on the Bodrum peninsula. You’ll also find a variety of water sports activities at the Bodrum beaches such as parasailing, jet-skiing, banana boat rides, windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving and many more.
