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Taking daily
excursions from a major city or resort is often the best way to become
familiar with a particular area or region. We, at Guide to Turkey, pride
ourselves on knowing some of the most beautiful and fulfilling tours,
all of which begin in 5 of Turkey's major cities: Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara,
Antalya and Mersin ... just choose your destination and click on it...Remember,
you can combine your daily excursions with a round-trip to another destinations
and create your own itinerary. You decide what you want to do and see
and we'll be ready to help you...
| Byzantium,
Constantinople, Istanbul...one of the oldest cities in the world,
the gate to the Orient and the Occident and the capital of three
successive empires, the Roman, the Byzantine and the Ottoman. See
for yourself, the variety of historical monuments and sites that
line the streets of Istanbul. And, not only is Istanbul one of the
capitals of the fashion world, it is also a paradise for shoppers
looking for reasonable prices. Explore the labyrinthine streets
of the Grand Bazaar, and find jewellers, leather shops, and rug
stores among the thousands of shops in the centuries old lanes.
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A short trip from Izmir, formerly Smyrna, are some of the jewels
of the antique world: archaeological sites unique in the world
such as Ephesus, Miletos, Didyma & Halicarnassus...more than 2,500
years of history and culture. Two of the Seven Wonders of the
World, The Temple of Artemis and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
as well as the House of the Virgin Mary and the Roman Library
of Celsus are just a few of the magnificent sites in the Izmir
area.
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The
area surrounding Ankara, now the capital city of Turkey, was once
populated successively by Hittites, Phrygians, Lydians, Persians,
Galatians, Romans, Byzantines and finally Ottomans...The Ankara
"Museum of Anatolian Civilizations" offers an excellent collection
of artifacts pertaining to these various empires.
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Turkey's
principal holiday resort, Antalya, is set in a breathtaking,
tropical, Mediterranean environment. An attractive city with
shady palm-lined boulevards, Antalya is famous for its beautiful
Marina and Castle. You shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit
such world-renowned sites such as Aspendos, Perge or Side while
staying in Antalya.
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Eastern Mediterranean, including destinations such as Mersin, Silifke,
Anamur and Adana, is a cost-effective destination for travelers
from all European countries and the United States. Among the sites
of interest to be found in this region is Tarsus, the birthplace
of St. Paul, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, St. Paul's Well, Cleopatra's
gate and much, much more...
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| Bodrum,
known in ancient times as Halicarnassus, was the birthplace of Heredotus
and the site of King Mousolus's Tomb, one of the Seven Wonders of
the Ancient World. The medieval castle of St. Peter in the horbor
is a fine example of 15th century crusader architecture and has
been converted into the Museum of Underwater Archeology, with remains
dating as far back as the Bronze Age. The buitiful Bodrum Peninsula
suits holidaymakers interested in a subdued and relaxing atmosphere.
Enchanting villages, with guest houses and small hotels on quiet
bays, dot the peninsula. On the southern coast Bardakci, Gümbet,
Bitez, Ortakent Yalisi, Karaincir, Bagla and Akyarlar have fine
sandy beaches.
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| Cappadocia
is a poem that nature wrote on the world. Wind and weather have
eroded the soft volcanic rocks (tufa) into extraordinary shaped
pillars and cones. This scene invites you to a tremendous trip.
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Come and discover
a wonderful world,
we await you in Turkey!
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