Turkey

Turkey is a magnificent trans-continental country steeped in history, with amazing scenery, superb climate and famous cuisine The people are friendly and the road system is surprisingly good with dual / divided highways for the most part; dont be put off! This is an excellent two week holiday 

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Day 1

Arrive in Istanbul

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Day 2

Take a boat trip on the Bosphorus 

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Day 3

Explore Taksim square

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Day 4

Cross the Bosphorus Bridge into Asia!

  

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Day 5

Izmir used to be called Smyrna; a very historical city. The esplanade is well worth a walk and catch a boat across the bay

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Day 6

Drive onto Bodrum 

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Day 7

Explore the marina and shop in the old city; there is a castle that dates back to the Crusades!

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Day 8

Long but very scenic drive through the mountains

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Day 9

Antalya is known for its beaches and shopping but there is an historical old town dating back to Roman times well worth a visit

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Day 10

You ascend up into the Anatolian Plateau and the countryside completely changes; suddenly you really are in Asia!

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Day 11

Balloon ride at dawn over Cappadocia!

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Day 12

There are some wonderful villages around this area many with homes in the rocks

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Day 13

Return to Istanbul by air; on the way down to Kayseri airport one of Turkey’s highest mountains lies in front of you!

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Day 14

Staying in the old city centre gives you a wonderful opportunity to explore those magnificent mosques

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Day 15

Return home; depart from Istanbul’s huge one terminal airport