Turkey Travel Guide

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 [...]

Turkey in October

Cristina — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:25 +0000

Autumn is another wonderful time to enjoy Turkey but it’s also a very popular time to visit the country, especially for those planning an independent vacation. So, expect crowds and high prices. On the plus side, the weather is still warm and you can sunbathe and swim on the coast. And if you plan to [...]

Turkey in May

Cristina — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:25 +0000

May is already par of the high tourist season so expect high prices and crowds. You can head to the beaches and enjoy the sun or you can indulge in some sightseeing. And yes, the sights are also crowded. Weather Although still part of spring, May brings almost perfect weather in Turkey. The days are [...]

Turkey in April

Cristina — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:54 +0000

Spring is definitely one of the best times to visit Turkey. The climate is perfect for sightseeing in Istanbul and on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Aside from the mountains, where it’s still cold, you can enjoy a lovely vacation in any part of Turkey in April. Weather Spring in Turkey means the weather is [...]

Hotels in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Cristina — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:38:37 +0000

Sultanahmet is the Old City of Istanbul . It is the oldest part of the city and where you’ll find most of the historical sights. Sultanahmet is a peninsula and is what used to be known as Constantinopole. This is where you’ll find Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) , as well as [...]