Vacations In Turkey Filled With Ancient History

By David Morrow


Turkey is almost completely surrounded by seas, rivers and lakes and therefore has a temperate climate. The combination of sun soaked beaches, ancient cities filled with a wonderfully rich history and interesting and affordable cruises make vacations in Turkey a holiday to look forward to.

Cruises to visit eroded rock formations, spectacular volcanic gorges and ornately frescoed rock churches abound. One has so many options to choose from, mosques, ancient structures richly adorned with mosaic work, museums filled with artifacts from times gone by, theatres and much more.

Explore the covered bazaars filled with aromatic smells of spices from across the globe. Authentic handmade gifts, jewelry, metal work, marvelous carpets and rugs and impressive kelims all vie with one another for the buyer's attention. Strike a bargain whilst savoring enjoying a cup of Turkish coffee.

Turkey has always been considered a strategic area. It has therefore had its share of history changing wars fought on its soil. This has led to the rich culture and varying architectural styles one see scattered around the countryside. As a result the style of food one finds here is a very tasty mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern.

If one is looking for an adventurous sporting holiday, look no more. Numerous water sports, walking trails, biking routes, river rafting down spectacular gorges present one with a difficult choice of what to do first. Soccer is the national sport and is well supported by the locals. In recent years golf has also been introduced and there a numerous courses on offer.

After all that sightseeing one needs to relax. The nightlife is varied and Western Turkey has a great party atmosphere. A visit to this area would not be complete without the experience of an authentic Turkish bath. Turkish spas have been introduced for those who prefer a more Western approach to relaxation.

A wide range of affordable accommodation caters for the backpacker to the most discerning visitor. This delightful mix of modern with the ancient, street fairs and markets seeped in history that been open for centuries all combine to make vacations in Turkey an experience that will leave one planning a return trip before one has left the country.




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