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Tourist destinations in Turkey : Aegean Region, Black Sea Region, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Eastern & Southeastern Anatolia, Mediterranean Region, Trakya & Marmara Region, Turkish Riviera

Capital City of Turkey: Ankara


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Car Hire Turkey 

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Travel Agents / Tour Operators

     -   Turkey Holidays
Antalya Area, Bodrum Area, Dalaman Area.

 



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Flexible Luxury Holidays. Sovereign is a specialist tour operator with more than 30 years experience.

 

     -   Mediterranean cruises
o   Greek Odyssey & Three Continents Cruise
Explore the highlights of mainland Greece before taking in Turkey, Israel, Egypt and Crete on an exciting Three Continents Cruise.
o   Greek Odyssey + Golden Fleece Greek Islands & Turkey Cruise (inside cabin)
Admire the fascinating ancient and modern marvels of Greece before joining a seven night cruise around the beautiful Greek Islands and Turkish coast.

 
Offering pre-bookable Turkish Attractions, Experiences and Activities.

 
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  Tangents Music Turkey Tour  
There is nothing like traveling to an exotic culture and experiencing its music. The Tangents Turkey Music Tour has evolved into an extraordinary music/cultural adventure that includes 10 concerts in 16 nights. The artists are always among Turkey's finest and the music spans a wide range: Roma (Gypsy), Sufi, Anatolian jazz,  Anatolian folk, Tangential Turkish fusion, Ottoman classical.
  Concept Travel & Tours
Travelling in Turkey is like a voyage in time, passing from one scene, legend or world to another. Visiting the historic city of Istanbul where Romans and Ottoman Sultans once lived will leave you breathless! The ruins of more than 10 ancient civilizations make the country the world's largest open-air museum. Whether exploring the remains of the spectacular Library at Ephesus or the remains of the Temple of Artemis-one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, you will be fascinated by the history of Turkey.
In addition to these famous historic places, Turkey offers the Turquoise Coast with the sunny beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea region with lovely untouched beaches and fishing villages and Eastern Turkey where vast mountain scenery and the remains of ancient civilizations invite exploration.
  Holidaymate   -   Last minute & cheap summer holidays to Turkey
Experienced team of British and Turkish staff, specialising in what they know and love best... Holidays to Turkey.
  Libra Holidays   -   Package holidays Turkey
  Paradise Weddings   -   Tailor made weddings & honeymoons in Turkey
  Portland Direct  [ TUI ]   -   Cheap package holidays to Turkey
  Savile Tours   -   Turkish Resorts
Antalya, Belek, Cappadocia, Cesme, Dalyan, Fethiye, Gocek, Istanbul, Kas, Loryma Peninsula, Oludeniz.

  Goriagolf
  Diving Turkey
  Sail Turkey
  Adrift
  Crusader Travel
  Guerba
  HF Holidays
  Iaginative Traveller
  KE Aadventure
  Exodus
  Explore Worldwide

  Aegean Tour Travel
  Anzac Day Tours
 When Great Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914 there was never any doubt which way Australia would go. As a dominion she was automatically and legally committed; but in any case Australian sentiment was overwhelmingly pro-British, and Andrew Fisher spoke for the whole country when he promised to support her 'to our last man and our last shilling."
  Cappadocia Hotels & Tours.com
  Jasminne Tour  -   Travel Agency Istanbul Turkey
Istanbul City Tours, Tours in Turkey [ Cappadocia Tours, Ephesus Tours, Priene-Didyma-Miletus Tours, Pergamum Tours, Pamukkale+Hierapolis Tours, Gallipoli Tours ], Tour Packages

Travel Guides Turkey / Related books

Travel Guides Turkey  [ amazon.co.uk ]

  Dorling Kindersley   -  

  DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Turkey   -   Suzanne Swan (Author)
DK Eyewitness Turkey travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this fast-changing country has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps discover Turkey region by region; from the labyrinthine Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque of Istanbul to the famous Roman remains at Ephesus. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the invigorating outdoor activities on offer in the Black Sea area to shopping for carpets, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each region for all budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of all the major Turkish cities and towns. DK Eyewitness Turkey explores the rich layers of culture, history, architecture and art of this diverse country not forgetting the best scenic routes and the country's magnificent bazaars, mosques and ruins. With up -to-date information on getting around by train, tram, bus, car and foot and all the sights, beaches, markets and festivals listed town by town, DK Eyewitness Turkey indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with the DK Eyewitness Turkey
Hardcover: 432 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (3 May 2010); ISBN-10: 140535206X; ISBN-13: 978 -1405352062.

Turkey (Lonely Planet Country Guides)
James Bainbridge (Author)
Lonely Planet knows Turkey: paraglide over the velvety Mediterranean, haggle good-naturedly in the bazaars or enjoy the views from Mt Ararat, just like Noah and his animals - our 11th edition helps you experience Turkey's best.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
Paperback: 724 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 11th Revised edition edition (1 April 2009); ISBN-10: 174104927X; ISBN-13: 978-1741049275.

Transport / How do I travel to Turkey

  Ankara Airport   -   Esenboga International
  Istanbul Airport / Atatürk Airport
  Adana Airport, Antalya Airport [ some 12 km east of Antalya ],  Bodrum Airport, Dalaman Airport, Izmir-Adnan Menderes Airport 

  

 
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  Airline Tickets Turkey /  Discount Flights
Cheap flights to Turkey / Price comparison possible.

  TCCD   -   Turkish Railways

 
Travel by bus or coach to Turkey.

  Online Maps Turkey [ Uni Texas   -   Perry-Castañeda Library   -   Map Collection Europe ]

Yachting in Turkey

  A B Polaris Yachting and Brokerage
Based in Marmaris, Turkey. Specializes in traditional turkish gullets for charter and sale. Includes specifications, prices, and location.


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  Go to Turkey   -   Turkey Tourist Office Ireland & UK

  Government Republic Turkey   -   Ministry of Culture & Tourism
Provinces, Culture, Art, Archeology, History and much more ....

  Ankara   -   Capital City
Ankara City Guide, Historical and Tourist Places, Education, Accommodation,  Living in Ankara

  Aegean Region
It will be out of exaggeration to depict Anatolia presenting its utmost spectacles to Agean coasts. As to Heredot's statement "Embracing the most beautiful sky and mildest climate of the world" gulfs and peninsulas, coves and golden beaches line up one after the other among the Agean coast...
Provinces Aegean region: Afyon, Aydin, Denizli, Izmir, Kütahya, Manisa, Mugla and Usak.
  Black Sea region
Coasts curling besides mountains covered with very green forests, valleys and plains. Fields of tea, hazelnut, tobacco and corn, highway parallel to narrow coastline, coves,villages and beaches...
Cities: Samsun, Trabsun
  Central Anatolia    -   Ankara
Being at the center of Turkey, Central Anatolian Region embodies assorted beauties. Having been a witness to the transitions of important civilizations, today the region is the political center of Turkey.
  Eastern & Southeastern Anatolia
With its high mountain ranges, valleys, plains and lakes,streams and riverbeds integrated with colors of purple , brown, grey, yellow and red ,and adorned with the unique architectural samples of Turkish culture, East and Southeast Anatolian Region bring to the sight pleasurable panoramic views...
Destinations: Erzurum
  Mediterranean Region
Beginning from the south of splendid Toros Mountains lies the Mediterranean coast with beautiful sceneries, sandy beaches, secluded coves, tranquil ruin places and attractive holiday facilities...
Alanya, Antalya, Kemer
  Trakya & Marmara Region
Hills of various sizes,fields of sunflowers and vineyards as far as the eye can see. And Trakya constituting the European side of Turkey.The region separated from Anatolia by Bosphorus, The Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles. A traveller from Europe on his/her arrival to Edirne first encounters the masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, Selimiye Mosque.This province boasts to have the most authentic works of Ottoman architecture.
The cities found in this region are Balikesir, Bilecik, Bursa, Çanakkale, Edirne, Istanbul, Kirklareli, Kocaeli, Sakarya,Tekirdag and Yalova. 

  Turkish Rivièra   -   in winter a favourite  place to stay for football teams
Cities: Kusadasi, Didim, Bodrum, Akyaka, Datca, Marmaris, Dalyan, Göcek, Fethiye, Deadsee, Kalkan, Kas, Kekova, Fenike

  Erzurum
The largest province in Eastern Anatolia and is located on a high plateau (1950 m). For nature lovers Lake Tortum, 120 kms from Erzurum, and Mount Palandöken provide perfect opportunities. Palandöken winter sports and skiing resort which is reached by mountain roads of scenic beauty, is only 6 kms from Erzurum. This winter sports spot is competitive with those of Europe. By Lake Tortum you will encounter a rarely found beauty of a peaceful lake. The waterfalls at the northern end of the lake are worth seeing as they plunge from a height of 47 m (150 ft). Erzurum is a province suitable for mountaineering with peaks of 3000 m (10,000 ft), and also has many hot springs and meadows.

  Alanya
  Antalya  -  Turkish Riviera
  Aphrodisias   -   agora, temple of Aphrodite and largest ancient stadium in Turkey
  Bodrum
  Dalyan   -   Kaunos Tours
Dalyan: The tiny town of Dalyan in the province of Mugla on the South-Western Mediterranean is set in the centre of a broad delta whose natural beauty is completely unspoilt. This is one of the surviving corners of paradise, an area of outstanding natural beauty and historic interest.
  Didyma   -   temple
  Efeze 
  Fethiye
  Gumbet
  Hierapolis   -   ancient town
  Istanbul   -   City of Istanbul
  Izmir
  Kusadasi
  Kermer
  Lycian Coast   -   coastal area
  Marmaris 
  Özdere

  Adana Province
Historical Sites and Ruins in the province Adana: Yumurtalık Ruins - Yumurtalık;  Anavarza Ruins - Kazan/Dilekkaya; Kastabala Ruins - Osmaniye/Behçe;  Şar Ruins - Tufanbeyli/Şar; Mağarsus Ruins - Karataş; Karatepe - Aslantaş (Domuztepe-Pınarözü) - Kadirli/Düziçi
  Attatürk
  Galatasaray Sports Club   -   a.o. a football club
  Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was an empire which lasted from  1299 to  1923. See Wikipedia.
  Pammukkale   -   famous chalk stone terraces
  Taurus Mountains 
  Turkish Daily News

Cuisine  -  Turkish Cooking

Turkish cuisine has acquired an individual character which expressed in the layout of the kitchen, the cooking utensils,  the range of dishes and cooking methods,  the presentation of food and serving customs. The evolution of Turkish Cuisine has 3 major eras:  Central Asian [ before 1038 ],  Seljuk and Principalities [ 1038 -1299 ]  and  Ottoman [ 1299-1923 ]  -  Taken from 'The Historical Evolution of Turkish Cuisine' by Nevin Halici, Image of Turkiye, Issues 42-43, 1991

  Turkish Cuisine
Culinairy customs [ Breakfast, Homemade food, Restaurants, Summer cuisine, Key ingredients, Oils and fats, Use of fruit, Meats ],
Dairy products, Soups, Bread, Pastries, Pilaf and pasta, Vegetarian dishes [ Vegetable dishes, Egg dishes ], Meze and salads, Dolma and sarma, Meat dishes [ Kebabs ], Fish, Desserts, Beverages.

Flavours of the Levant Home Cooking from Lebanon, Syria and Turkey 
Nada Saleh
A selection of recipes from Lebanon, Syria and Turkey, an area known as the Levant. Each section in the book introduces one of the regions, followed by instructions for starters, main courses and desserts. It is full of healthy-eating ideas and recipes for favourite Middle-Eastern dishes.
Hardcover 288 pages (May 10, 2002);  Publisher: Robson Books Ltd.;  Language: English
ISBN: 1861054467 
  Turkish Wine Tours 
It was in Asia Minor and the lands surrounding it that men first learned how to cultivate the grapevine. Earliest traces of wine culture in history have repeatedly been discovered in the many civilizations that flourished in Anatolia, milleniums ago.
Doluca Wines, Kavaklidere Wines, Diren Wines, Turasan Wines

History Turkey

Independence: 29 October 1923 [ successor state to the Ottoman Empire ]

  History of Turkey
Turkic migration, Seljuq Dynasty, Mongol Rule, Ottoman Dynasty, Republic era.

Osman's Dream: The Story of the Ottoman Empire 1300-1923  -   by Caroline Finkel
The dynamic saga of the Ottoman Empire from its visionary inception to its final destruction on the battlefields of the First World War The Ottoman chronicles recount that the first sultan, Osman, dreamt of the dynasty he would found - a tree, fully-formed, emerged from his navel, symbolising the vigour of his successors and the extent of their domains. This is the first book to bring the full story of the Ottoman dynasty - and its empire and peoples - to a broader readership. Osman's descendants combined the resourcefulness of their nomadic origins with the imperial world-view of conquered Byzantium. The result was a multi-ethnic state that for six centuries held sway over territories stretching - at their greatest - from Hungary to the Persian Gulf, and from North Africa to the Caucasus. The Ottoman path to modernity was every bit as complex as those of the Habsburgs or Romanovs. Understanding the realization of Osman's vision over the many centuries when the Ottoman Empire controlled the centre of the globe is essential for anyone who seeks to understand the modern world.
Hardcover 512 pages (July 4, 2005); Publisher: John Murray
  Turkish Odyssay
Ataturk: The Rebirth of a Nation  -   by Patrick Kinross
With the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after the First World War came the emergence of new nations, chief among them Turkey itself. It was the creation of one man, the soldier-statesman Mustafa Kemal, who dragged his country from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, and in defeating Western imperialists inspired 'the cause of the East'. Lord Kinross writes of the intrigues of empires, the brutalities of civil war, personal courage - showing us Ataturk, the incarnation of glory - as well as of Kemal's youthful ambition, and his problems with his wife.
Paperback 560 pages (November 15, 2001); Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson history
The Turks Today: After Ataturk  -   by Andrew Mango
Eighty years have passed since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founded the Turkish Republic out of the ruins of the Ottoman Empire and set it on the path of modernisation. He was determined that his country should be accepted as a member of the family of civilised nations. Today Turkey is a rapidly developing country, an emergent market, a medium-sized regional power with the second strongest army in NATO. It is an open country which attracts millions of tourists, thousands of foreign businessmen and hundreds of researchers. They enjoy Turkish hospitality, experience its rich landscape and history, but find it hard to form an overall picture of the country. In this effective sequel to Ataturk, Andrew Mango provides such an overall portrait, tracing the republic's development since the death of its founder and bringing to life the Turkish people and their vibrant society today. The Turks Today also interprets the latest academic research for a broader audience.
Hardcover 288 pages (August 16, 2004); Publisher: John Murray

Music, Arts & Culture

  Music of Turkey
Classical music [ Musical instruments, Ottoman harem music: belly dancing, Romani influences, Military music, Turkish influence on Western classical music, Western influence on Turkish classical music ], Folk music [ Folk instruments, Folk Literature, Religious music [ Mosque music, Alevi influences: The Aşık (Ashik) traditions, Sufi influences: The Mevlevi traditions ],Regional folk styles [ Aegean and Rumeli regions, Black Sea and Caspian Sea regions, Southeastern regions ], Kanto (Cantare music), Popular music.

  Culture of Turkey
Literature, Architecture, Cinema, Sports, Cuisine.

  Turkish litearture
  Turkish Books

The Iliad (Penguin Classics)  -  by Homer  -  Peter Jones (Editor), D.C.H. Rieu (Editor), E.V. Rieu (Translator)
"The Illiad" is the culmination of a long-standing oral tradition. The oral technique enabled a master bard like Homer to develop what may historically have been an event of minor importance into a fully fledged epic. So, out of a single episode in the legendary Trojan War - Achilles' withdrawal from the fighting and his return to kill the Trojan hero, Hector - Homer generated the 24 books of "The Illiad". What the oral technique does not automatically provide, however, is the genius of the poem which is rendered here in E.V. Rieu's translation, which has been revised for this edition by his son, D.C.H. Rieu and Peter Jones. Homer has created a timeless, dramatic tragedy. His characters are heroic but their passions and problems are human and universal, and he presents them with compassion, understanding and humour against the harsh background of the war and the quarrels of the gods.
Paperback 560 pages (January 30, 2003); Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd 
The Aeneid (Penguin Classics)  -  by Virgil  -  David West (Translator)
Virgil's Aeneid, inspired by Homer and inspiration for Dante and Milton, is an immortal poem at the heart of Western life and culture. Virgil took as his hero Aeneas, legendary survivor of the fall of Troy and father of the Roman race, and in telling a story of dispossession and defeat, love and war, he portrayed human life in all its nobility and suffering.
Paperback 368 pages (March 27, 2003); Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd


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