Discover Turkey, the country that bridges two continents, and which has been the home of the great cultures and civilizations of the world for over ten thousand years.
Welcome to Turkey, you are in the land of the “Mother Sun” who gives her name to the land ‘Anatolia’. The 8000-kilometer long seductive coastline displays limitless shades of ‘turquoise’ for you to enjoy. The golden beaches, undiscovered virgin bays, and the whisper of gentle breezes await you there.
Now that you are in Turkey: you breathe the same air with Homer; who created the Aegean legacy, Mevlana; the great philosopher who said “Come again, whoever you are! Yunus Emre; the great poet of universal love, Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra; who chose the Mediterranean coast of Anatolia for their honeymoon, Noah; who made possible the “Second Life” of humanity, Virgin Mary and St John; saints who found peace in this land and Ataturk; the charismatic leader who founded the contemporary Turkish Republic.
You are in a land where the fabulous gods and goddesses of mythology lived their grandeur. You have the chance to bathe in the waters where the beauteous Aphrodite once bathed, or to celebrate the wine festivals which had been inspired by Dionysus. .
Many poets and painters lost their hearts to the wonders and diversity of this land. One moment you are in the Early Bronze Age, another you live the richness of the Roman Civilization, or you may feel yourself like a Sultan in the glamorous palaces of the Ottoman Empire.
Discover Turkey; the cradle of civilizations! The most appropriate words describing Turkey which is the monumental treasure of civilizations that have enlightened the world. Here, an unlimited number of monuments bear the reminiscence of the cultural evolution of Anatolia.
The ancient cities of Pergamum, Aphrodisias, Sardis, Troy and Gordion, redolent with distant legend and history, dot the landscape. Two of the seven ancient wonders of the world; Mausoleum in Halicarnassus and Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, are here in this country. The Mausoleum of King Antiochus of Commagene on the summit of Mount Nemrut, and the Sumela Monastery on the slopes of the Zigana Mountains to the south of Trabzon are only a few of the other monuments you will encounter while travelling in this vast open-air museum; the traces of history will accompany you!
Where past meets paradise, Discover Turkey
Nowhere else you can feel like you are in a wonderland! Discover Turkey; home of Cappadocia where you may watch the rose colored rock pinnacles (fairy chimneys), and the harmony of the colors red, brown, beige, yellow, and green, turning from one into the other. Pamukkale, the whitest dream from which you would never want to quit to the real world. It is an incredible natural wonder with its shining-white, fairy-tale waterfalls.
While travelling in the coolness of the Black Sea Coast you may find yourself wandering in a watercolor picture in which green and blue mingle and then diverge into the tones of emerald.The wonders of nature are laid in front of your eyes offering a variety of holiday opportunities. The turquoise coast, adorned by nature with numerous inlets and bays, is ideal for Blue Voyage, one of the best ways to have a colorful vacation in Turkey. These virgin bays where mythological legends had taken place, are protected from the winds. You cannot help but sail into the antique port of Phaselis, where Alexander the Great loved to stay during the winter. Kekova: a paradise for yachting! It has the touch of the God of Fine Arts, Apollo!
You have the chance to share your enthusiasm with nature by way of Tortum, Kursunlu and Duden waterfalls, and the numerous lakes of Turkey. Take the opportunity to rebuild your body in the ‘Springs of Youth’ which alleviate rheumatism, as well as dermatological, gynecological and many other ailments. You may find these spas and resorts either close to seaside, or in the mountains or forests.
If you like high mountains, you have made the best choice to visit Turkey where mountains are not only magnificent forms of landscape, but also incorporate religious, cultural, sportive and touristic characteristics. You will taste the excitement of freedom while skiing down the peaks of Uludag, Erciyes or Sarikamis.
On the magnificent Mount Nemrut, you will fly back to ancient times to watch one of the most amazing sunrises in the world. Anatolian people spend their summers in the vast meadows of the mountains, in a healthier atmosphere. You, also can live such an adventure particular to Turkish people; an experience unique in the world.
Welcome to Turkey, you feel the warming essence of life, the joy of existence. You can view magnificent reality intertwined with history and nature. Welcome to Turkey, you have the opportunity of observing, travelling in or being in touch with the country that unites Europe and Asia, with all her magnificent past, amazing natural beauties and her traditional hospitality.
Enjoy that marvellous adventure!