Turkey Tourist Attractions

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 the city!

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.

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. Click here for more information and Booking Details

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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

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Best Western Historical Acropol Hotel Istanbul  A reconstructed 19th century Ottoman mansion, Best Western Historical Acropol is a boutique hotel located in the centre of the old city. Just 200 meters from Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern, the hotel overlooks the Sea of Marmara. The Istanbul Ataturk Airport lies 14 kilometres away. The hotel has an impressive lobby, decorated with ceiling ornamentations and paintings typical of Ottoman architecture. Feel as comfortable as in your home in the functionally decorated 26 rooms and 2 suites of the hotel. You can also view the sea of Marmara, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia from the terrace restaurant and most of the rooms. A meeting hall is also available for business groups. >> click here for last minute offers | Click here for more information and Booking Details »

Full Day Istanbul Tour Prepare the be amazed. This is an historical journey through Istanbul. Unlock the secrets to Istanbul's rich past with visits to its finest historic sites including Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. The places visits on this full day tour are as varied as they are impressive.

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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! If your time is limited, don't miss this tour!

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