Turkey Travel Guide

10 Days in Turkey: Itinerary Ideas

Cristina — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:46 +0000

Turkey has a lot to offer and 10 days in the country are not enough to visit too many places. This itinerary leaves out the beaches and focus on Istanbul , Cappadocia and the ancient sites of Ephesus, Troy and Hieropolis. Itinerary assumptions: You will be flying into Istanbul and out of Izmir You will [...]

3 Days in Istanbul: Itinerary Ideas

Cristina — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:00:45 +0000

There are plenty of things to do in Istanbul and having only three days to visit the city means you’ll either be cramming in a lot in a limited time or take things slower and visit some of the important sights. This itinerary starts off with cramming a lot of sights during the first day, [...]

Best Greek & Roman Ruins in Turkey

Cristina — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:18:47 +0000

The region of Antalya , also known as the Turkish Riviera, has some of the best preserved Greek and Roman ruins in the world. Unfortunately, they tend to be overlooked by most visitors, but those who take the time to plan a visit are impressed with the well preserved ruins. Also, some of the sites [...]

What to Eat in Turkey: Famous Turkish Foods

Cristina — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:50:29 +0000

The Turkish cuisine is one of the greatest cuisines in the world. While influencing plenty other cuisines in the countries the Ottoman Empire formerly occupied, the Turkish cuisine reflects the country’s history. The varied climate allows for almost everything to be grown within the country. Contrary to what you might have experienced, Turkish cuisine is [...]

Getting from Istanbul to Greece

Cristina — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:56 +0000

Turkey and Greece , once foes, now friends and always bordering each other…two countries which have similar cuisines and cultures. In some parts of Turkey you can swear you are actually in Greece…and the opposite is exactly the same. Thanks to being so close to each other, many travelers plan to visit both countries during [...]

Getting from Istanbul to Bursa

Cristina — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:59 +0000

Bursa is located in the northwestern part of Turkey, near the Sea of Marmara, about 20 km inland. It was the first major city that the Ottomans had control of and served as the capital of the Empire between 1326 and 1365. The city is filled with historical sights dating back from the early Ottoman [...]

Getting from Istanbul to Ankara

Cristina — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:13 +0000

Although Ankara is the capital of Turkey, Istanbul is the major travel hub in the country and chances are you’ll get a better fare for flights into Istanbul rather than the capital. So, you’ll need to figure another way to get from Istanbul to Ankara. Thankfully, there are plenty of options. You just need to [...]

Getting from Istanbul to Ephesus

Cristina — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:41 +0000

Ephesus (Turkish: Efes) is one of Turkey’s major tourist attractions. It was a Greek town, later conquered by the Romans and which gained its popularity thanks to being home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is one of the best preserved Roman Mediterranean cities in Turkey. [...]

Getting from Istanbul to Antalya

Cristina — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:24 +0000

Antalya is the largest city on the Turkish Mediterranean coast and the main gateway into the Turkish Riviera. From April to October it is crowded with tourists looking to soak up the sun. Although the city’s airport gets plenty of low cost flights from various cities in Europe, many travelers arrive in Antalya by way [...]

Getting from Istanbul to Bodrum

Cristina — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:15 +0000

Bodrum is located on the south Aegean coast of Turkey and is now a very popular travel destination. In ancient time , it was the site of Halikarnassus, home to the famous Mausoleum of Halikarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The ancient monument was destroyed by an earthquake in the Middle [...]