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

Covering much of the eastern part, Anatolia is typical of Asian Turkey and is home to some of the country's most incredible tourist attractions.

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Anatolia is a vast region, equivalent to the whole of Turkey minus the tiny European and Kurdish areas to the West. This expanse of land is mostly mountainous; nevertheless, you will see a variety of landscapes. The Northern region, rather green and humid, also has the Black Sea. The Centre is rather volcanic, while the Mediteranean coast is in the Southern region. I really like this region, and in my opinion, it holds several cities of interest. It is, however, difficult to draw up a complete list, considering the vastness of the area. For instance, I can tell you about the inevitable city of Istanbul and its gigantic mosques; Izmir, which is near Ephesus, the famous ancient city; Bodrum, a seaside resort; Antalya and its old town... As for tourist attractions, there are many in Anatolia, as Turkey also has a wealth of history. Here and there, you will find reminders of antiquity: Greco-Roman remains as well Pamukkale's hot springs or Cappadocia's volcanic landscape, unique in the world.

A very vast expanse of land endowed with a diversity of treasures.

In Greek, the term Anatolia means 'the East' or the sunrise. If Rumelia is the western part of Turkey, then Asia Minor starts in Anatolia. It's surely in Istanbul that this geographical split can be noticed most. Due to this, crossing one of the bridges over the Bosphorus which link the East and the West is a unique experience to be done when on holiday in Turkey.
Anatolia is impressive due to its sizeand seduces due to its diversity. A diversity of cultures because of a long history, as well the passage of many civilisations. Have you never heard Turkey being spoken of as the 'birthplace of civilisations'? What's more, it has a great diversity in terms of landscape. Bordered by different seas, marked by mountainous reliefs and forests, Anatolia also has some particular sites like Cappadocia or Pamukkale.
During my travels through Anatolia, I was charmed by the hospitality of its inhabitants. From one region to another, the culture varies but the welcome always remains just as warm. Doing a tour around Anatolia allows you to also try different culinary specialities: manti from Kayseri, baklava from Gaziantep, or even künefe from Hatay...

The western peninsula of Asia, Anatolia is the main part of Turkey.

It's hard to sum up a region that is so large and varied in terms of its landscape, culture and influences. Maybe the easiest way to do so, is to describe Anatolia as just that - Anatolian! Here you'll find an historical and cultural blend stemming from an Armenian, Ottoman, Kurdish, Greek and Christian past. It's an ethnic kaleidoscope, which the current Turkish regimes appears to be erasing, as if to replace it with a new, regional identity. I wasn't, therefore, surprised when, during visits to Anatolian towns, I came across Armenian churches next to mosques and ancient Greek sites, not to mention hearing people speak Kurdish. With its high plateau setting, the region boasts impressive mountain ranges, incredible rock formations and a divine coastline.

Covering much of the eastern part, Anatolia is typical of Asian Turkey and is home to some of the country's most incredible tourist attractions.

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