Turkey is a wonderful place for a holiday! It is a Eurasian country, straddling both Asia and Europe. It is a country that easily blends antiquity with modernity. Natural sites battle with the thrill of modern cities for the tourist’s attention. As one of the cradles of world civilization, Turkey is filled with ancient history and archaeological sites. It also offers a great nightlife and world-class restaurants as well as outdoor fun including yachting, paragliding, diving and ballooning. The coastline of Turkey is 6,500 km long. Turkey is bordered by sea on three sides!
Turkey is at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and is a country of many cultural influences. It has been settled, since ancient times, by thirteen different civilizations. This makes for an interesting cultural mix and the contrast of modern life with all of the sites of antiquity. Turkey offers the world a unique mixture of Eastern and Western culture.
A holiday in Turkey is fun at any time of the year but peak months are April through October. The warm, sunny, sandy beaches are one of Turkey’s big draws. But the cuisine of Turkey is undeniably an excellent reason to visit this country as well. Would you like a meze style meal of small plates, accompanied by one of Turkey’s superb red or white wines and followed by a scrumptious dessert? The cuisine of Turkey is varied and exhibits the influence of all of the cultures that have lived in Turkey. One must visit Turkey to appreciate the distinctive tastes of Turkey!
Any tourist who thinks that they will only find Muslim archaeological sites will be surprised to discover that Turkey is also well known for its Christian history. Visitors can follow in the steps of St. Paul, the early saint who was born in Tarsus. Turkey has many regions and each offers museums and historical sites for the visitor on holiday. For example, if you are in the area of the Aegean, you might want to visit the Archaeological Museum near Konak Square. Its most famous pieces are the statues of Poseidon and Demeter that stood in the Agora in ancient times. In southeastern Turkey you might want to visit the Archaeology Museum in Gaziantep. It houses important artifacts from Neolithic, Hittite and Roman times.
Visit Turkey to enjoy the sights and sounds and tastes of this ancient country straddling two continents and thousands of years of cultural heritage!