Saturday, February 12, 2011

Best Places to Visit on a Cheap Turkey Holiday


In Mid East Asia lies Turkey, one of the most amazing tourist destinations of the world. Since it is one of the cheap holiday destinations of the world, it enjoys great reputation amongst travel enthusiasts. Being a tourist paradise many cheap flights are easily available from across the world to this place. You can travel from the major airports within hour and a half to any popular resorts of the locality. All of these are also very economical and hence are preferred by international tourists. Additionally, there are abundant facilities of accommodations at feasible prices which further make your travel hassle free. On top of everything, Turkey has many exotic hotels that offer world-class holiday facilities to you.

Turkey has a beautiful coastline. Its Mediterranean coast enjoys almost 365 days of sunshine, which in turn makes Turkey an ideal holiday choice throughout the year. Blessed with majestic mountains, lakes, rivers, this country is perfect for summer and winter tourism and enjoy sports of all kinds. Those who love adventurous outdoor activities like trekking, mountain climbing or hiking can enjoy all these here and make the journey an unforgettable experience of their life. In addition to this, for water sports lover, numerous options are widely available. Nevertheless, if you are among those who are looking for ways to make your cheap Turkish holiday more active then you must not miss a day out on a traditional sailing boat known as a gullet.

Today, Turkey is the most modernized European nation that has modernised at a rapid pace. All modern day cities here has ancient stunning castles and well renowned mosques. No doubt, it is a country of rugged landscapes, smooth and sandy beaches that offer fabulous views, yet there are many tourist places and attractions that are cheap and worth exploring options, such as:

Antalya - Named as tourism capital of Turkey, this place has many beautiful beaches. In fact, many of these beaches are counted among the cleanest beaches in the Mediterranean. In addition, it also has a rich archaeological heritage. Some of the great architecture in Antalya boasts of Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman influences, among the others.

Istanbul - This is one of the largest cities of Turkey. It is one of its own kinds of city in the world that bridges between two continents of the worlds. In Istanbul, you can actually see all the contrasts of Turkey. Though, it is one of the ancient cities that have its own cultural significance but at the same time it is also a cosmopolitan and global city. Amongst different fascinating attractions, the worth visiting attractions include Topkapi, the sumptuous palace of the Ottoman sultans and the delicately decorated Blue Mosque, the only mosque in the world with six minarets. For shopping enthusiasts it could be the ideal destination. It is known to be one of the shopping capitals of the region.

Ankara - Being the capital city of Turkey, it host to many impressive tourist attractions such as the Anitkabir museum that also acts as a mausoleum of Turkey's founder, Kemal Ataturk; Hisar- a Byzantine Citadel sitting on top of a hill, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which is generally considered as the home of the great artifacts. Apart from this, this place even boasts various museums and galleries that are worth visiting like War of Independence Museum and Ethnography Museum. Adding to this, it is also known to be the tourist destination where one can get the best native handmade Turkish crafts at the most feasible bargain rates.

Cappadocia is located in the south eastern part of Ankara. Cappadocia is also a popular tourist destination of Turkey. It is one of the few locations in Turkey that has a fascinating blend of truly magnificent scenery. Moreover, it is also an excellent destination for all those who like outdoor activities like mountain biking and hiking to hot-air ballooning. However, the most popular thing of Cappadocia is its stunning geological formations, particularly its fairy chimneys. These geological formations were the out come of erosions that created magnificent natural pillars and columns that look like minarets.

Ehesus, another tourist attraction of Turkey has many Greek and Roman. It is the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Therefore, in case you have any interest in history then the Cave of the Seven Sleepers and the House of the Virgin Mary are the few other alternatives that you must visit.

These are some of the major tourist places that you must visit while travelling in Turkey. Adding to this, the major bonus you may find of your cheap holiday in Turkey is the friendliness of the locals along with some great foods. As Turkey is outside the Euro-zone, so in comparison to other destinations, eating out are definitely going to be cheap. You can even taste some delicious food which is made from fresh ingredients available from the local market.

With all these, and many other attractions and things to offer at competitive price, holidays to Turkey is surely going to be an unforgettable experience.








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1 comment:

  1. Hello,

    Thanks for this information. Cheap holidays to Turkey have become increasingly popular for families of all ages. It gives you the opportunity to visit a fascinating country with exciting cities, a beautiful coastline and tremendous scenery. Thanks once again...

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