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

In the center of Anatolia, balanced between tradition and modernity, Konya is an interesting town.

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The home of the Sufi order of the whirling dervishes, and the former Seljuk capital, Konya is not short of historic monuments if you want to visit this city of approximately 1 million inhabitants: impressive mosques, and a labyrinth of narrow streets around the market where you can see the region's traditional rugs.

In the center of Anatolia, balanced between tradition and modernity, Konya is an interesting town.

Konya is an important spiritual center in Turkey and Rumi's mausoleum, which also houses the Mevlana museum, is a fabulous example of Seljuk architecture. Despite this, few foreign tourists visit the town. So it's the perfect destination for those who like going off the beaten path.

Konya is an important center for the Sufis. And of course the order of the whirling dervishes was founded here. 

Konya is the most religious and traditional town in Turkey. It is famous for the "Mevlevi" order who pray by turning round and round while dressed in a white robe. Its members, known as "whirling dervishes", are easily recognized in the town. Most of the sites to be visited are,not surprisingly, religious, and belong to this order. There is a museum and also some mosques. It seems like quite a wealthy town, there are mosques everywhere, each more beautiful than the last.

Konya, a religious town that is the home of the whirling dervishes.

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