{"id":3875,"date":"2021-01-26T11:39:41","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T11:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=3875"},"modified":"2025-01-05T14:54:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T14:54:45","slug":"the-turkey-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/the-turkey-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Turkey Travel Guide That Covers Everything You Need to Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A richly historical landmass straddling three continents, with magical landscapes and a mesmerising mix of the natural and the exotic; Turkey is an extraordinary destination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Drawing in curious travellers from all over the world, this transcontinental nation dips its toe into both Europe and the East, resulting in a meld of Middle Eastern and Meditteranean cultures. With its history as one of the greatest empires of all time, often recalled as the \u2018cradle of civilisation\u2019, and the centuries of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rule, Turkey has been left with world-famous ruins, world wonders and incredible monuments.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sitting on the Silk Road, the rich succession of important historical figures have all left a mark on this country. From the sprawling Topkapi Palace in Istanbul to the ancient port city of Ephesus and the subterranean cities of central Turkey, delights await you around every corner.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Although Turkey held firm as one of the top ten places to visit in the world no more than five years ago, in recent years, the political unrest surrounding its neighbour, Syria, has seen a decline in travellers over safety fears. However, this is largely limited to specific regions of the country which can be avoided safely, especially if travelling with a Local Designer as you would with Designer Journeys.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Beyond the dazzling mosques and domes of Istanbul, a land of fairytale chimneys, Roman ruins, a world wonder, 16 UNESCO sites and cobblestone streets awaits. From hot air ballooning over the magical landscapes of Cappadocia to kayaking over sunken ruins in Kekova, Turkey presents the thrilling, the relaxing and the unforgettable forms of activities.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When your jaw isn\u2019t dropped at the sight of one of Turkey\u2019s archaeological sites, mountain-fringed landscapes or dazzling coastlines, you\u2019ll be scooping delicious Turkish specialities into it. Turkey\u2019s culinary expertise is built on centuries upon centuries of influence which have merged into hearty dishes packed with fresh ingredients and incredible flavour combinations. Eating is one of the best ways to understand Turkey on a deeper level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now, we have you hooked, it\u2019s time to read about the best places to visit in Turkey, what it\u2019s like to visit Istanbul and so much more in this comprehensive Turkey travel guide;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Best Time to Visit Turkey<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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