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

The Peristrema Valley differs from the large valleys of Cappadocia. It does not contain unusual rock formations, though it is nevertheless spectacular: a deep canyon with sheer rock walls and a smattering of rock churches. It truly is a beautiful place. 

Vallée de Péristréma

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This is a very beautiful natural site: a spectacular canyon containing some remarkable ancient ruins. The forces of erosion have not transformed this geological scar into fairy chimneys, but instead cut a monolithic and vertically sheer canyon into the Anatolian plateau The rock walls bordering the Melendiz River here rise to over 100 metres on average.
The Perestrema Valley is particularly sheltered and difficult to reach, with no steps cut into the rocks nor hidden paths. This is where Christians from the Arab countries to the east of Egypt sought refuge in the 7th century as they fled the Arab conquest, with Cappadocia still a Byzantine and Christian land at the time. They ended up building cave churches and villages into the very rock itself. Two groups of these are still quite well preserved today. With their holes dotted around the rock surface, some of which are inaccessible, they are quite fascinating: how did those men and women back then get to them?
The Ilhara group is the best preserved, with its sculptured church façade and the rock frescoes in the interior rooms. The Belisirma one is also fascinating, its façade looking almost like a Greek temple.

The Peristrema Valley differs from the large valleys of Cappadocia. It does not contain unusual rock formations, though it is nevertheless spectacular: a deep canyon with sheer rock walls and a smattering of rock churches. It truly is a beautiful place.

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