Everyone who dreams of having an unforgettable holiday to remember should go to Turkey. After you've been on holiday in Turkey, chances are you'll want to go there again and again like most tourists do.
Turkey is a natural bridge connecting Asia to Europe.
In the North-West corner of the Country you can visit the majestic Istanbul, a city that stretches on both sides of the Bosphorus, offering natural beauty and blending modern times with remnants of far-reaching history, the famous city that is its capital. city of the Ottoman Empire for hundreds of years.
The internal Sea of Marmara, and Mount Uludag which is a popular ski hub are also in the northwestern part of Turkey. Izmir is the largest city located on the sea coast of the Aegean Sea which is located along the west coast of Turkey. There are many peaceful bays and modern holiday resorts, such as Kusadasi and Bodrum on this coastline.
The remains of the famous ancient city of Troy lie along this northern and central region of the Aegean region. In fact, there are 9 Troys, all built on older ones in different historical periods. You know the famous wooden horse and the love story of Helen and the beautiful Paris living in Troy which caused wars in this region in ancient times. You can see a replica of the historic horse here.
Pergamon stands on a high mountain in the region.
Ephesus, referred to as Asia Minor in Roman times, is famous for its beautiful library which still stands here, and its enormous open air theatre, the houses inhabited by the Ephesians, the harbor, and other relics that attract many tourists each year. The most important site to visit in the region is the last home of the Virgin Mary at Bulbul Dagi near Ephesus. This holy shrine is visited by tens of thousands of Christians and Muslims every year. The nuns who serve there give visitors the information they need about this temple.
Tomb of St. John the Evangelist who came to Ephesus with St. Maria in her later years was also in this region, not far from the last home of St. Maria. The remains of Priene on its mountainside is another location from ancient times that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors year after year.
In the south, the Mediterranean coast stretches to the Aegean Sea along the southwestern part of Turkey, combining green pine forests with beautiful bright blue sea colors, giving this spectacular seashore its name; turquoise beach.
The many small islands and coves along the coast, with stunning pristine sandy beaches make this beach ideal for sailing and yachting. In fact, you can find many cruise charter agencies there that offer manned cruises and cruise vacations along the charming Turquoise Coast.
You may want to visit the historic city of Antalya, located in the center of the Turquoise Coast, beneath the spectacular coastal mountains. The old town sits on a hilltop overlooking the busy harbour.
In Antalya you can ski to the top of the mountain in the morning and swim in the Turquoise waters of a pristine beach in the afternoon of the same day.
Near the eastern part of the city, 18km from Antalya lies the ruins of another ancient city, Perge, which was an important city in Pamphylia, a Hittite city around 1,500 BC. It is known that St. Paul stopped here on his way to Rome in AD 46.
You will also visit the restored remains of the magnificent Roman theater Aspendos near Antalya, built by the famous Roman architect Xenon in the 2nd century AD with an audience capacity of 15,000 people, still renowned for its excellent acoustics, and still hosting opera house and ballet festival, and similar performances every year. You should have attended Verdi's wonderful AIDA opera when it was performed at this beautiful Aspendos theater about a decade ago.
If you miss this opportunity, don't worry! You can attend the next performance of the opera and ballet festival at this beautiful Roman theater of Aspendos, in June every year. While you are there, remember to visit the small museum next to the stage where you can see some clay masks and tickets used in Roman times.
Nearby also stand the ruins of the basilica, agora, and the largest aqueduct in Anatolia, built by the Romans.
The northern region of Turkey stretches along the Black Sea. This is the land of the legendary Amazonian women. The area is covered by Hazelnut bushes and tea gardens. The Black Sea Beach is a haven for visitors who prefer to vacation in a place that is a bit away from the crowds and noise of big cities.
Turkey offers many natural wonders, including the unique views of the travertines of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ancient city of Aphrodisias with its sculptural sculptures
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