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You may be familiar with the beautiful resorts of Turkey\u2019s Turquoise Coast – but with a rich history, vibrant culture and incredible cuisine, Turkey is so much more than just a beautiful beach. <\/p>\n

Combining influences from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, the Balkans and Central Asia, here you\u2019ll find a captivating mix of the exotic and the familiar that makes for a perfect touring destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whirling Dervishes dance in Istanbul<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ancient Wonders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Modern-day Turkey rests on the shoulders of some of the ancient world\u2019s most powerful empires with the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans all leaving their mark.<\/p>\n

The roll call of ancient wonders is quite simply astounding. You can walk in the footsteps of Achilles in the ruins of Troy or those of legionaries at Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Istanbul is a beguiling mix of glorious Byzantine and Ottoman architecture; lonely caravanserai guard the old Silk Road and the WWI memorials of the Gallipoli Peninsula are testament to more modern cataclysms that have rocked this nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Library of Celsus in the ancient city of Ephesus<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fantastical Landscapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The diversity of Turkey\u2019s landscapes is quite extraordinary. From the olive groves that fringe its Mediterranean coast to Cappadocia\u2019s otherworldly \u2018fairy chimney\u2019 rock formations, the country\u2019s terrain takes on a different persona at every turn. Alpine landscapes offer breathtaking beauty and hold legendary secrets; Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey is said to be the landing place of Noah\u2019s Ark after the flood, and the country\u2019s 1,600 kilometres of coastline is host to sparkling seas, golden beaches and striking forest-clad cliffsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fairy chimneys of Cappadocia<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Culinary Delights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The incredible history may be what draws you to Turkey, but it may well be the food that leaves you with the fondest memories. Come for the battlefields and stay for the baklava you might say.<\/p>\n

The broad sweep of the Ottoman empire has left its impression on the plates of Turkey, and you\u2019ll find culinary influences that stretch from Western Europe through the Balkans to the Middle East and even North Africa. Sample the classic meze and kebab dishes, accompanied by oil-grilled Aegean vegetables and washed down with a tulip-shaped glass of \u00e7ay. And of course, you\u2019ll need to save some space for dessert, no Turkish meal is complete without a bite of sweet baklava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sweet baklava, a traditional Turkish dessert<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Treasures of Turkey<\/h3>\n
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15<\/strong> days from \u00a33690pp<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n

Fully Inclusive of Tour & Flights<\/p>\n

Visit Istanbul's iconic landmarks - Pay your respects at Gallipoli - Discover ancient Ephesus - Exclusive tour of Magnesia - See a Whirling Dervish ceremony - Visit mythical Cappadocia<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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