Great Holidays in the Amazing Cities of Turkey

The charm of Turkey as a major tourist destination spreads far and wide. It is blessed with rich historic and cultural wealth dotting the length of the sea and sand, the vibrant cities and a perfect geographical location for travelers from most parts of the world to visit.

Splendid natural beauties all around the country is the hallmark of Turkey. With the combination of unique historical and archaeological sites and the ever evolving infrastructure and tourism facilities, the nation is becoming a tourism hub day by day. It has a diverse geography and four different climates in any one day to experience. The rectangular shape of the country gives an added advantage as three sides of the land is surrounded by three different seas. Due to this exclusive location, the nation is lined with beaches, ports, islands, bays, coves and peninsulas. The beautiful country is also home to majestic mountains, striking valleys, serene lakes, flowing rivers and enchanting waterfalls.

Must Visit Cities of Turkey

Istanbul: The historic city of Istanbul is a melting pot of cultures and civilisations from ancient times. It has been described in many ways in proverbs and sayings, such as the ‘Capital of Empires’ or the ‘Cradle of Civilisation’. Home to the architectural masterpieces of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and currently the most developed and the largest city of Turkey, it holds a significant place in the country's tourism arena. The panoramic vistas and its magical beauties allure travellers from all age groups.

The city has a golden history as it was the centre of many empires. Istanbul offers a great range of worthy and historical places. Most of these ancient monuments belong to the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The must visit attractions of the city include the Hagia Sophia, Topkap? Palace, Sultanahmet Square, Church of St. Savior, Galata Tower, Karakoy water front, Taksim Square and many more. The southern coast of the Asian side boasts an archipelago of nine car-free islands with spectacular wooden manors and pine grooves for the perfect Turkey Holidays.

Ankara: It is the capital city of Turkey, as the result, it is home to the Turkish government and various foreign embassies. The second largest city of the country, Ankara is the hub of commercial, industrial, educational and political affairs. It has a tourist friendly population of around 4.5 million. The administrative centre of Turkey also boasts a huge university town consisting of students and academics. The main attractions of the town include the Anitkabir Complex, the Anatolian Civilisations Museum, the Ethnographical Museum, Ankara Castle and the Kalecik Castle. Activities like bird watching, hunting and water sports are an added advantage of the city breaks.

Antalya: This is considered as one of the most beautiful towns of the Mediterranean. The ancient cities with turquoise shores, tranquil atmosphere, green forests in combination with the sun, sand and sea; and much more make a perfect setting for beach holidays. The cultural city presents loads of fun filled activities and art-filled festivals. It is a heaven for food lovers as Antalya’s signature cuisine includes Piyaz and various cold Mediterranean dishes with loads of olive oil.

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