Be in Fantastic Places with Your Cheap Holidays to Turkey

A transcontinental country, Turkey has its larger portion located in the western part of Asia and a relatively smaller part located in the south-eastern portion of Europe. The rich cultural heritage and an intriguing history of this country never fail to amaze its tourists, who arrive from various corners of the globe to explore its fabulous attractions. In addition to the cultural and historical delights, the country would also give you the chance to visit its natural attractions and the mesmerising coastal cities during your time spent in this part of the world.

If you wish to enjoy your Turkey holidays without spending enormous amounts, visit the country during its winter season, which begins in the month of November and lasts until February. Winters are cold and rainy, but they do have some occasional days that are sunny and ideal for enjoying sightseeing and other outdoor activities. From mid-September to October, this country enjoys its autumn season and witnesses a heavy rush of tourists. The spring season makes its presence felt in this country during the period between March and mid-June. This is a high tourist season of Turkey with a pleasant weather.

You can get cheap holidays to Turkey with some good bargains on hotel stays at a few places, such as Istanbul, during the summer season from mid-June to mid-September. Two of the most popular attractions in this country are the Aya Sofya and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Another interesting historical structure worth visiting is the Topkapi Palace. Ruled by the mighty ancient empires and comprising many historic attractions, Ephesus is also worth visiting while getting around in the Izmir province. A visit to Cappadocia would give you the opportunity to witness the rock-cut Byzantine churches and the astonishing rock valleys. While in the Pamukkale town of western Turkey, you'll be delighted to visit the awe-inspiring white travertine terraces.

Your cheap holidays to Turkey would also give you the chance to enjoy thrilling outdoor activities. Among them are the cruising trips that take you to some fabulous islands in a yacht and allow you to savour the enchanting views on the way. One of the hot air balloon rides can be enjoyed while in Cappadocia, which takes you on a trip over the wonderful rock formations. You can try some paragliding adventures from the Babadag Mountain's summit during your visit to the resort village of Oludeniz. The jeep safaris to the Taurus Mountains take you through some marvellous sights of orange groves and banana plantations.

During your holidays in this fantastic destination, you'll also get to savour some delicious dishes of the region. Among them is a savoury soup called Corba, which most of the Turkish people have for their breakfast. One of the country's popular dishes, it is made using tomatoes and lentils. A famous street food in the coastal parts of the country is baked potato or Kumpir. It is prepared using several items for filling, such as Russian salad, cheese, sausage, and pickles for topping. Upon visiting any of the Turkish restaurants, you can savour some traditional foods like Lahmacun or Pide.

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I'm Daisy, content strategist for Lowest2, which offers budget-friendly holiday packages to worldwide destinations. Much of my work involves writing on holidays of other popular destinations.