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TURKEY
Russia
Bulgaria BLACK SEA
Georgia
Istanbul
SEA OF
MARMARA
Gallipoli
• Canakkale
Ankara•
TURKEY
Cappadocia
Goreme Kayseri
Izmir Neveshir
Pamukkale
Kusadasi
• Ephesus Denizli Konya
Bodrum
Marmaris Antalya
Fethiye
Greece Dalaman GULF OF
ANTALYA
Cyprus Syria Iraq
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Lebanon
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
REGIONAL AIRPORT Jordan
ATTRACTION
TURKEY
Etched in history and full of cultural and gastronomical delights, Turkey is without doubt a captivating and diverse country.
Ancient ruins, Ottoman architecture and dazzling mosques are scattered across the vast mainland from Europe to Asia
while in the south, a seductive coastline awaits, full of tantalising islands, beaches and resort hideaways.
EPHESUS TURKISH DELIGHTS CARPETS & KILIMS
KUSADASI CAFÉS, BARS, STREET FOOD GRAND BAZAAR
The ancient Roman city of Ephesus was Foodies will revel in culinary treats including Lose yourself in the many carpet, kilim
built in the 2nd century BC and was once gozleme, kebabs and borek while the and textile shops found throughout Turkey.
the fourth largest city in the eastern Empire. sweetest tooth will be sated with Turkish The colours alone are enough to entice you
Notable buildings include the Artemesium, delight and baclava. Turkish food is regional, through the front door. Carpet shopping
Cottage of the Virgin Mary, Library of Celsus so expect unique dishes wherever you is a process, so be prepared to sit, chat
and the medical school. Occasionally the site travel. Wash it down with a local Efes Pilsner and drink tea as you negotiate a price. Be
hosts events such as operas and orchestras. or the national drink, raki. warned! It’s hard to stop at one!
RAMADAN MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK ARCHITECTURE
NATIONWIDE ANKARA ISTANBUL
The holy month of Ramadan is the most Just about everything in Turkey bears the Turkey’s history is revealed in its surviving
spiritual period for Muslims and is dedicated name and image of Ataturk, the ‘Father of structures, reflecting Ottoman, Byzantine
to fasting, worship and spiritual reflection. Modern Turkey’. He rose to prominence and Roman influences, to name a few.
In 2020, Ramadan falls between 24 April during the Gallipoli campaign and today, his The Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia
and 23 May, followed by a three day national mausoleum and dedicated museum can be Topkapi Palace and the Ishak Palace are
holiday, with most businesses closing for found in the country’s capital of Ankara and testament to the many former empires’ love
the first day. delivers a fascinating insight into this life. of beautiful buildings.
WHIRLING DERVISHES GALLIPOLI CAPPADOCIA
KONYA CANAKKALE GOREME & KAYSERI
Turkey is home to the Whirling Dervishes An important former battlefield and The alien-like landscape of Cappadocia
whose unique religious dance has been military campaign for the Australians, is dotted with rock formations called ‘fairy
performed since the 14th century. Clad in New Zealanders and Turks, this tiny piece chimneys’ while its valleys are filled with
white robes, full skirts and conical hats, this of peninsula is a beautifully maintained fruit orchards. Hotels, homes, churches
mesmerising spinning dance originated in memorial to the fallen soldiers of all three and castles have been carved from these
the city of Konya, but can be seen all countries. It’s now protected as a chimneys and into the sides of mountains
over Turkey. Turkish National Park. making unique cave-like buildings.
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