Turkey

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Turkey is a land for anyone seeking an uncommon holiday. It is a land of mystery and deep historical significance, rich in culture and robust in modern infrastructure. When you visit Turkey, you stand where civilization began. Turkey is more often than not considered three countries in one. It has unmatched diversity of geography, architecture and landscape. The west coast of Turkey offers a wide range of sites and activities for the traveler, from trekking, hiking, sailing, diving, paragliding, skiing and hot air ballooning to partaking in traditional Turkish folklore evenings and shopping in many of the local street markets.

The East is untouched by tourism and offers more genuine experiences while still playing host to some of history’s most interesting and religious sites, including Ishak Pasa Palace in Dogubeyazit overlooking Mt. Ararat; the mystical van cats with one green and one blue eye; the former Armenian capital of Ani; Akdamar Island and the Holy Cross Church on Turkey’s largest lake; the mud huts of Urfa; the stone heads of the gods at Mt Nemrut; and the first church known to man in Antakya.
The Black Sea Coast, often referred to as the Emerald Coast, offers a lush, green and fertile environment. Along Turkey’s northern coast you can visit such places as Trabzon, which plays host to the Sumela Monastery, built on a sheer cliff face; the boat-making village of Sinop; the traditional Ottoman Houses in Safranbolu; or the beach in Sile. Turkey is literally the bridge where East meets West, both physically and culturally.

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