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Turkey offers a range of holidays that ensures there is something
for everybody. Beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountains, one
of the ricest and diverse archaeological records in the world
and a vibrant modern culture.
Cultural Tours: From the Hittite Empire that occupied
Central Anatolia nearly 4,000 years ago, Turkey has been home
to some of the most influential ancient cultures the world
has had. The Persians, the Lycians and Greeks all came and
left stunning ruined cities and tombs. The Library at Ephesis
is one of the most famous sites of the ancient world and the
city of Troy, home of the legendery Helen and location of
the mythical Trojan Wars of Homer, is perhaps the most evocative
places on earth. Add to this the Byzantine and Ottoman empires,
the churches of Cappadocia and the city of Istanbul there
is enough to keep the Cultured tourist happy for many visits.
Walking/Trekking: In the East, the Kachkar mountains
make for remore and unspoilt trekking, while the tallest mountains
in the country, the Taurus, offer excellent walking when the
snows have melted in the spring. For those who like to combine
day walks with comfortable hotels the coastline of Lycia is
a popular and interesting destination, combining landscapes
with lost cities..
Other activities: Mountain biking is popular, Turkeys
huge network of unsurfaced roads making ideal routes. The
beaches, such as Olu Deniz, are some of the finest in Europe.
Other water activities: Whitewater rafting in the Taurus,
Sea kayaking off the shore of Lycia, Cruising the coast in
a traditional Gulet boat, mooring in coves and inlets at night.
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