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Country Overview

Overview

Turkey has played a major role in the Mediterranean world and due to its strategic location between two continents, it has been a crucial staging post on the trade routes between East and West.

What to see

Combine the striking architecture of the Aya Sofia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul with the natural wonders of the spa town of Pamukkale and the remarkable classical sites of Aphrodisias and Ephesus. Other areas to visit include the archaeological ruins at Troy, the Devrent Valley and the twin peaks of Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey.

When to go
Spring (April - June) is prime because the weather is moderate throughout the country, the days are long, and the tourist rush hasn't begun. Autumn (mid- Sept to October) is second best with mostly mild weather, but the days are shorter, and rain may begin again in October. The summer months can be quite hot in five of Turkey's seven distinct climatic regions, though usually rainless, and cool inland in the evenings. Winter is cold and rainy everywhere except the southeast, but with lower prices and fewer tourists.

Great Experiences

Take a river cruise in Istanbul
Discover the impressive sights on both the Asian and European shores of the Bosphorus River.

Visit Cappadocia Rock Caves
This UNESCO site features distinctive rock formations and numerous rock-carved churches.

Visit the Stone heads in Nemrut
Visit the colossal statue heads of King Antiochus and the Greek Gods at Mount Nemrut and witness the sunset over Mesopotamia valleys below.