Ankara
Turkey's
capital is a sprawling urban mass in the midst of the Central Anatolian
steppe. It's very different from the Ottoman town of Angora which preceded
it on this site, a quiet place known for its fluffy jumpers of knitted goat
fleece. Several significant attractions make it worth a short visit
Most visitors head straight for Hisar, the Byzantine citadel atop the
hill east of the old city, and the nearby Museum of Anatolian Civilsations.
Just south is Atatürk's mausoleum, a monumental building, spare but
beautiful, that echoes the architecture of several great Anatolian empires.
Radisson SAS Hotel Ankara     
Located in the heart of Ankara, Radisson SAS Hotel enjoys excellent
views of the city's famous Theme Park, Ataturk Mausoleum and the Citadel of
Ankara. The property is close to the main government and diplomatic areas and is
next door to the Turkish Central Bank.
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Private Half Day Ankara
A trip to Ankara is not complete without stepping back in time and
exploring such ancient sites as the museum of Anatolian Civilizations
where you'll see numerous remnants of Stone Age, Neolithic Age,
Hittites, Urartians, Phygians and many others. A great introduction to
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Antalya
Antalya is the
chief city on Turkey's central Mediterranean coast. As well as several km of
pebble beaches and a historic Roman-Ottoman core, Antalya is a good base
from which to explore the quieter beach towns and more spectacular ancient
cities of the region.
Side, 75km (47mi) east of Antalya, is the increasingly popular beach town
once chosen by Mark Antony and Cleopatra for a romantic tryst. Alanya, 115km
(71mi) east of Antalya, is another sea-sun-n-sand joint with a mini-Miami
feel. Patara is a party town a few hundred km south-west of Antalya.
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Golden Ring Hotel Antalya    
The hotel is located in the heart of the city and the business district. Close
to all shopping, dining and nightlife of Antalya. Beach park, Konyalti beach and
Lara are only a very short drive away and with in easy access. The hotel has a
very good central location, offering easy access to all tourist attractions and
entertainment.
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Morning
Antalya City Tour
A half day city tour is the perfect introduction to Antalya on the
Mediterranean Sea, an area known as the Turquoise Coast. The highlights
on this four hour tour include a visit to Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower,
Palm Street, Old Town with Marina, Republican Square and finally Antalya
Archaeological Museum. BOOK NOW! |
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Bodrum
South
Aegean's prettiest resort, Bodrum has a yacht harbour and a port for ferries
to the Greek island of Kos. Palm-lined streets ring the bays, and white
sugar-cube houses and ranks of villas crowd the hillside. Boating, swimming,
snorkelling and scuba diving are prime Bodrum activities.
At night Bodrum's famous discos throb, boom and blare, keeping much of
the town awake until dawn. Both Turkish and foreign visitors complain about
the ear-splitting cacophany, but the local attitude seems to be, 'If you
wanted peace and quiet, why did you come to Bodrum?'.
Salmakis Beach Resort and Spa Bodrum    
Offering a favourable location and relaxing atmosphere, this attractive property
is the right choice of accommodation, while visiting Bodrum. Set in the quieter
part of Bodrum Bay, the Salmakis Beach Resort and Spa is only a kilometre from
the city centre and 35 kilometres from the Bodrum Milas Airport. Elegantly
furnished, the 212 accommodation units are spacious, gracefully appointed and
come with all the contemporary amenities to ensure you a pleasant and
comfortable stay in Bodrum. For your dining pleasure, the onsite restaurant
serves delicious international cuisine in a relaxed setting. Sip your favourite
cocktail at the cosy bar, which is also an ideal place to relax. The hotel
offers well-appointed conference rooms for people travelling on business
matters. After an exhausting day, you can workout in the state-of-the-art
gymnasium, have a bracing dip in the swimming pool, re-energise your body in the
jacuzzi or pamper yourself at the sauna. For a perfect relaxation, you can avail
the spa services, which rejuvenates both the body and the soul.
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Ephesus
Of
Turkey's hundreds of ancient cities and classical ruins, Ephesus is the
grandest and best preserved. Indeed, it's the spunkiest classical city on
the Mediterranean. Ephesus was Ionia, a flourishing cultural centre during
the Greek Empire, and a busy provincial capital during Roman times.
Ionia's Temple of Diana was counted among the Seven Wonders of the World,
and the city was generally renowned for its wealth and beauty.
Sts Paul and John took up the quill in Ionia and the Virgin Mary is said
to have spent her twilight years here. A walking tour of the ruins will take
at least half a day, and if you're here in summer, start early, because it
gets stinking hot by high noon. Places you'll come across include the Grotto
of the Seven Sleepers, in which seven persecuted youths slumbered for two
centuries, then woke up and ambled down to town for a meal; the colossal
Harbour Gymnasium; the grand marble-paved Arcadian Way; the impressive
Temple of Hadrian and a scattering of Roman fountains, pools, brothels,
libraries and public toilets.
Istanbul
Straddling
the Bosphorus, its skyline studded with domes and minarets, İstanbul is one
of the truly great romantic cities. Its history tracks back from Byzantium
to Constantinople to its place at the head of the Ottoman Empire. Today it
hums as Turkey's cultural heart and good-time capital.
The heart of historical İstanbul is Sultanahmet, the district centred on
the Byzantine Hippodrome in the oldest part of the city. The city is best
explored on foot, as most sights are within easy walking distance of one
another. If the pace does get too much, a çay bahçe (tea garden) is never
too far away.
This Epicurean motto could fit no other country better than Turkey.
With a kitchen just in between the oriental and the occidental, Turkey
has a worldwide reputation for its delicacies like boreks, kebabs,
dips,delights, baklava, raki, and so on.
Istanbul is the city where you can expand your gourmet expedition beyond
limits.
Afiyet olsun! Bon appetite
Izmir
Izmir is
located in the Aegean province, which, of all the seven geographical regions
of Turkey, enjoys the finest climate. In population it is the third city in
Turkey.It is located in an area whose magnificent history has made it a
tourist centre. It lies at the centre of the most important land, air and
sea communication network in the ancient Aegean region.
The Legendary Origin Of Its Name
The wife of Cinyras, King of Cyprus, foolishly claimed that her daughter,
Smyrna, was more beautiful than Aphrodite herself. This so enraged the
goddess that she made Smyrna fall in love with her own father and one night
Smyrna's nurse having made the king drunk, she climbed into his bed. When he
finally awoke from his drunken slumber, the king drew his sword and drove
his daughter from the palace, pursuing her into the countryside.Just as he
was about to overtake her and kill her with his sword, Aphrodite took pity
on the girl and turned her into a myrrh tree.
As it descended, the king's sword split the myrrh-tree and ADONIS tumbled
out. And thus Adonis was born.
According to famous ancient travelers such as Aristides, Strabo, Pliny
and Pausanias, Izmir was founded around 1450 B.C. by TANTALUS, King of
Manisa (Spilos) to the north-east of the present-day city.
There is also a legend to the effect that it was founded by the Amazons.
The one certain thing is that Izmir is not a Greek word and would appear to
be derived from an autochthonous language.
Half
Day Izmir Tour
On this sightseeing tour of Izmir, the pearl of the Aegean Sea travel to Pagos
Hill. Visit Alexander the Great's Castle and take in the beautiful views of
Izmir and ancient Agora. Learn about old Symrna and Ephesus at the
Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum and visit Izmir Tower, the Symbol of
Izmir. With its 2001 shops a visit to old Bazaar offers something for everyone!
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