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.

Europe

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 superb historical building clinging to a steep mountainside and offering magnificent views

Sumela

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To reach the impressive monastery in Sumela, you have to climb part of the mountain, at first by car then a little by foot. It's situated in the middle of a very rich natural environment and a very green forest. You can also walk in the surrounding wooded paths, the route is very pleasant in this national park. Sumela Monastery, built into the side of a mountain, is now almost 2000 years old and is still in very good condition. Actually the majority of the paintings in covered rooms have kept their beautiful colours. The walls are sometimes painted in their totality with Bible scenes, and several saints are illustrated there, This is particularly surprising since you're in a country where the culture is now deeply Muslim. Although you can find Christian places of this type in the caves in Cappadocia, it still remains not very common in Turkey. This place is therefore atypical and a must see in the North of the country in my opinion.

A monastery built into the rock at an altitude of 1200 metres.

Almost as soon as I set off on the route to the Sumela Monastery I found myself overwhelmed by the beauty of the place. The path leading up to this architectural jewel, which is built onto the rock face, was lined with snow. Because it was winter, we were able to wander at leisure through the bare rooms and to the viewpoints out over the valley that Sumela Monastery overlooks.

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