With its blend of old world and new world cities, lovely countryside and postcard-perfect Mediterranean coastline, Turkey is a strikingly exotic destination for travellers.
Diverse offerings such as the ancient ruins of Ephesus to the luxury beach resorts along the Aegean Sea will enthral and captivate even those who feel they’ve seen it all. Istanbul, once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, is the first point of call for most tourists, but there are many more great experiences.
Istanbul - the largest city in Turkey, full of historic sites, dining, shopping, nightlife — as well as the exotic Old City section.
Bodrum - located on the blue waters of the Aegean Sea, Bodrum’s cliff top resorts are intermingled with intriguing ruins and stunning beaches.
Side - this beachside town packs a lot into a small peninsula, and the main entry road is dominated by the excavated ruins of a massive Roman amphitheatre.
Antalya - spectacular mountains rise out of the earth next to white sandy beaches, and it’s no surprise that this city is a hit with beachgoers, sailors, hikers and climbers.
Kokorec -if you can look past the fact that it’s barbecued sheep intestines stuffed with offal, you’ll discover a very tasty local dish.
Borek - something in between a pie and a sausage roll, and usually filled with goat, lamb, cheese, potato or spinach.
Pide - a pizza-like flatbread topped with various combinations of lamb, chicken, vegetables and cheese and baked in a smoking hot wood oven.
Iskender kebab - there’s several different types of Turkish kebab, but try the Iskender — beef doner kebab meat on top of fresh pide bread and covered with tomato sauce, butter and yoghurt.
