You probably won't have enough time to see all of it, this amazing city is full of treasures and is a perfect getaway for couples!

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Let yourself be taken in by this surreal universe made up of mineral forests, of terrific waterfalls and a series of pools laid naturally flat or flowing from thermal waters, during your next trip to Turkey. You will not be disappointed! 

Pamukkale: an remarkable cotton castle

In the morning, when the cold still dominates, the light turns a pale blue colour, the mist rolls over the valley and there is only silence on the planet of Cappadocia. Suddenly, the first rays of sunlight inundate the landscape and dozens of hot air balloons paint a coloured spectrum in the sky, floating in space above this magical planet.

A trip on the planet of Cappadocia

Hasankeyf is in south-eastern Turkey, a very small city containing numerous natural and human wonders. Associated with a rich, ancient history, the diverse geological and archaeological particularities definitely make this village a place to visit. You must visit Hasankeyf as quickly as possible, because a dam project will soon completely cover this little gem.

Hasankeyf, ephemeral splendour.

The bay and harbor give Izmir a perfect setting. Situated to the west of Turkey, this town is charming.  It's also a good departure point for excursions inland.

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On the border between Europe and Asia, Turkey opens its doors to a mysterious world of inexhaustible riches. From the Cappadocia region to Bosporus, from the Black Sea to Anatolia, Turkey offers an immense variety of cultures and landscapes to its visitors. Istanbul, capital of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires, is waiting for you at the heart of the fascinating history of Turkey. The canyons and the open-air museums of the Cappadocia region won't disappoint nature lovers, while the enormous beaches of fine sand of the almost island community of Bodrun will please people who love to relax. Go and discover sites like the Turkish Hittites, observe a sunset on the river and capture the unique atmosphere of Ottoman culture. Well-known for their kindness and generosity, the Turkish will welcome you with open arms for a total immersion in a country at the crossroads between Asia and Europe.

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A quiet shopping city, Bergama is mainly famous as the location of the incredible ancient site of Pergamon, which is perhaps the most impressive in the whole of Turkey.

Bergama

 Selcuk is a major historical town which desreves better than to be used as a springboard for visiting Ephesus.

Selçuk

 As an ancient site of absolutely exceptional quality, Ephesus is often inundated with visitors during the tourist season.

Ephesus

A minuscule village in Cappadocia,  Cavusin is a superb example of a deserted troglodytic village built in a cliff.

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Cappadocia is, in my opinion a region which must be discovered on foot, but also by car. The villages are very close to each other and always offer different views. According to the owner of the inn at <a href="/turkey/holidays/places/1355-goreme/">Goreme</a>, where I was staying, the Christians, persecuted by the Romans in the 1st century A.D., dug caves into the Cavusin rocks and took refuge there, later to install a centre of study for Christianity in the region. This is the reason we are able to visit the troglodyte church of St John the Baptist, beautifully preserved for its age! The detour past Cavusin to me is obligatory if you have transport but remains a detour. Goreme and Avanos are sites that you can spend more time visiting, in contrast to Cavusin, apart from its churches, it does not have much to offer tourists.

Approximately 3km from Goreme, Cavusin, a village of stone, is known to have the oldest troglodyte church in Cappadocia.

A beautiful troglodytic village in the heart of Cappadocia, Cavusin was built into a rocky hillside that nowadays looks like a sort of strange, abandoned ant heap, with lots of holes dug into the white rock. Apart from being a typical village of the region, Cavusin has very little to offer: a few tourist shops and one or two restaurants. The rest of this minuscule village is sleepy and not very interesting.

A minuscule village in Cappadocia, Cavusin is a superb example of a deserted troglodytic village built in a cliff.

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