Turkey
Turkey is a country dotted with ancient ruins and relics. Combined with a stunning Mediterranean coastline and one of the worlds most exciting cities the country makes a compelling travel destination.
Away from the tourist hotspots, locals are just as likely to speak German as English, however for the most part its fairly simple to get around as an English speaker.
Top 10 Locations:
| Istanbul | Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is one of three European Capitals of Culture in 2010 |
| Göreme | Göreme is famous for its houses built into caves and amazing rock formations. |
| Gallipoli | he Gallipoli Peninsula is the site of extensive First World War battlefields and memorials on the north bank of the Dardanelles. |
| Antalya | Largest city on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, and is one of the hubs of the "Turkish Riviera" |
| Malatya | City famous for its apricots. Also a relatively close to Mt Nemruit. |
| Kaş | Coastal town with some well-preserved traditional architecture. Good place to organise adventure sports. |
| Bergama | Close to the ruins of the ancient city of Pergamon. |
| Ankara | Modern capital of Turkey |
| Çanakkale | Closest city to ancient ruins of Troy |
| Pamukkale | Calcium cliff bathing pools overlooking the town of Pamukkale which has been used as a spa since the second century BC |
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