Istanbul is no longer the capital of Turkey, but remains the country’s cultural and business centre. It is set in a stunning location, surrounded by water – the narrow strait of the Bosphorus and the...
Highlights Iznik, capital of ancient Nicaea) lies 85 km northeast of Bursa, at the eastern tip of Lake Iznik. The town had a great importance for Christians because of the Ecumenic Councils This t...
The province of Canakkale lies on both sides of the Dardanelles which connects the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea. Its shores touch both Europe (with the Gelibolu Peninsula) and Asia (with the Biga...
Antalya is a thriving modern city, complete with countless shops and restaurants, lively nightlife and a colourful cafe culture. In addition, it is rapidly becoming Turkey’s foremost centre for tours...
Once a pirate stronghold, Alanya is now a modern resort, famed for its beautiful sandy beaches. Its harbour is dominated by the Kızılkule or Red Tower, which protected the dockyards in Seljuk times,...
The old town of Side is set on a peninsula with sandy beaches to either side, surrounded still by the ancient city walls. It boasts an impressive ancient Hellenistic theatre, the largest in the area,...
The Black Sea coast is the greenest and wettest of Turkey’s regions. Lush meadows lie on high mountain plateaux and dramatic forested peaks fall away to the sea. It is at the heart of Turkey’s agricu...