Turkey is a fascinating country with exciting cities, a beautiful coastline and tremendous scenery, making it one of Europe's most sought after holiday destinations. Turkey sits on the cusp of Europe and Asia and the cultural blend of the modern west and the exotic east is evident in vibrant cities such as Istanbul, the cultural heart of modern Turkey.

What to do
A holiday to Turkey can include anything from long weekend breaks in Istanbul to the ever popular beach-break, with all the sun, sea and sand you could wish for. Istanbul has everything from top class shopping boutiques, exotic bazaars and trendy bars to extraordinary ancient temples and grand palaces. You could even book car hire in Turkey and take a road trip.

In western Turkey the picturesque beach resorts along the Mediterranean and Aegean coast boast scenic coves and beaches. Throughout the summer months the thousands of miles of Turkish coastline are blessed with a tremendous climate of hot, dry weather. In resorts such as Bodrum, the charming narrow streets of the town offer plenty of good shopping, restaurants and frenetic nightlife, and there are opportunities to practice all sorts of water sports in the warm coastal waters. While the beautiful Turkish countryside is dotted with remarkable ancient treasures, including the fascinating ruins of Ephesus, which are a good day trip.

Where to stay
Holidays to Turkey could be anything from a luxury all-inclusive getaway to a simple self-catering family break. Relative to similar European beach holidays, Turkey represents excellent value for money, so genuinely cheap holidays to Turkey are by no means unusual. The type of accommodation you can expect on holiday in Turkey will vary from resort to resort but is typically of a high standard.

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