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

Kars, capital of the Turkish Caucasus, is a disconcerting city. An old eastern city half in ruins, with an orthogonal centre, ruins of Armenian churches, mosques, fortress... Of dust and the nagging impression of a city on the outer limits!

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I arrived from Georgia. I travelled via Trabzon and Erzurum. Arriving in Kars, I had the impression that I was back in the Caucasus. Firstly, because of the Russian influence in the city centre, built in the colonial era on an orthogonal layout, with local black volcanic stone and neo-classical architecture.
Then because of the curious feeling of antiquity of the place, somehow remaining frozen in time. I had also read Snow, a book written by Orhan Pamuk with the storyline being set in Kars; I searched for this old city which was supposed to house a Kurdish ghetto... Since partly destroyed! You can still clearly see the site of the old town at the foot of the picturesque and very imposing fortress, which is perched on a steep bend of the river.
There are still vestiges of the old Kars: ancient baths, the ruins of Armenian churches, dilapidated houses, some of which are restored, a mosque, a renovated church converted into a mosque. The place is picturesque and you quickly feel like an amateur archaeologist. For the rest, Kars radiates a distinct atmosphere, almost insular. I especially remember the dust blowing everywhere, smothering the streets. But also the fantastic Lokantasi where you can eat a delicious doner kebab...

Kars, capital of the Turkish Caucasus, is a disconcerting city. An old eastern city half in ruins, with an orthogonal centre, ruins of Armenian churches, mosques, fortress... Of dust and the nagging impression of a city on the outer limits!

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