Turkey

Turkey: mysterious enough to bear witness to the most important periods of human history; with a heart wide enough to shelter so many people; a peace-maker joining Europe and Asia.

Its unique geographical location has allowed Turkey to act as a centre of migration and trade routes and as a bridge between Europe and Asia. Turkey has been nourished by the blessings of cultures for centuries. The Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans have shared their role in its destiny and given birth to Turkey’s historic, artistic and cultural treasures.

With its area of 814,578 square kilometres, Turkey acts as a gate between west and east. The three seas - the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Aegean - which surround Turkey make it a neighbour to the whole world.

Have the journey of your dreams in Turkey, starting with the glittering lights of the seven hills of the world city of istanbul where you can visit Sultan Ahmet Mosque with its magnificent palaces, museums and authentic bazaars and taste Turkish Cuisine which is one of the three most important cuisines in the world. Visit Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, and enjoy the beautiful Ottoman architecture in its centre and the thrills of the snow-capped mountain of Uludag.

Enjoy Antalya where the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean merge with history and where you can experience trekking, rafting, paragliding and golf. Experience Cappadocia, the land of fairy chimneys and lunar landscapes, whether in the taste of the local wine or by flying over the area in a hot air balloon. You can feel the spirit of Troy and Gelibolu in Ganakkalc where the stories of mythology meet reality. You can catch up with your dreams and make them real in Pamukkale, its travertines reminiscent of cotton fields. You can see the colossal statues of the gods at the summit of Mount Nemrut at an altitude of 2206 metres and imagine ritual ceremonies extending back over centuries as you view the exquisite sunrise and sunset over them. As you discover Turkey’s unique landscape and history you can start to feel her rhythm and really experience Turkey.