Turkey is a young country but a very historic land. The legacies of the Greeks, Romans, Christian apostles, Byzantines, Ottoman.
Turkey is considered to be one of the richest countries in terms of archaeology and is by far the biggest ‘Open Air Museum’ of the world.
It has always been a bridge between the East and West and has been noted by scholars as the ‘Melting Pot’ of various cultures where classical culture was shaped. From the first known urban city settlement of Catalhoyuk’ to the historically famous Troy and from the Ionians (the Anatolian Greeks) to the greatest empires of the world.
Turkey is a paradise for a relaxing summer holiday. It also has an abundance of plant and wildlife species that can be enjoyed while camping or trekking in the many national parks which are dotted around the country.
Turkey, the name conjures up images of stately palaces, grand mosques, exquisitely woven carpets, hamams or Turkish baths where you are pampered with aromatic oils and scents and exotic belly dancers.
Also Istanbul has been a top choice for shoppers for more than 1,500 years, famed as the trading point connecting the Silk Road from China with Europe.Shopping in Istanbul is often a huge part of any visit, and the city’s famous historical bazaars offer a wonderful insight into city life.
