Fodor's Turkey (Full-color Travel Guide)
Language: English
Pages: 512
ISBN: 0804141916
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Turkey, including Istanbul's bazaars and mosques, Cappadocia's underground cities, and superb Mediterranean beaches. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS from the Blue Mosque to Ephesus
PERFECT HOTELS for every budget
BEST RESTAURANTS to satisfy a range of tastes
GORGEOUS FEATURES on Topkapı Palace and Turkish cuisine
VALUABLE TIPS on when to go and ways to save
INSIDER PERSPECTIVE from local experts
COLOR PHOTOS AND MAPS to inspire and guide your trip
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on Rte. 400. A 20-minute drive over the mountains from Dalaman Airport, Göcek is perfect for visitors who want to sample the grandeur of the Turquoise Coast but have little time to spare. This tranquil resort town offers gorgeous vistas of sea and mountains, easy access to the water, plus upmarket places to eat, sleep, and shop. Having avoided the excesses of package tourism and overdevelopment, it is focused on a pleasant, carless waterfront. Three marinas and an annual regatta make this a
north of Midyat. Just a short drive from Midyat, Hasankeyf makes for a good half-day excursion. This small town has a magical setting, with stone houses on the banks of the Tigris River, lorded over by a cliff topped with the remains of an ancient citadel. One of the only places to cross this section of the Tigris is a now-ruined bridge that was built in 1116 by the Artukid ruler Fahreddin Karaaslan, possibly incorporating parts of a Roman bridge. Above it is a magnificent minaret—all that
see the full spectrum in Istanbul when it comes to style and coverage. You may walk down the street next to a girl in a miniskirt, followed by a woman wearing a head scarf or completely covered from head to toe. Istanbul is a cosmopolitan city, so if you plan on a night out on the town, come prepared to dress accordingly. For men, nice jeans coupled with a clean button-down shirt and decent shoes will usually get you in the door; a jacket and tie are only appropriate for top restaurants in
Turkish tradition. Stay in a Cave Hotel Where but in Cappadocia can you sleep like the Flintstones while having all your creature comforts? Few of Cappadocia’s inhabitants still live in traditional homes carved out of the soft tufa stone, but in recent years the area’s hoteliers have been converting more and more of these “cave” dwellings into hotels, which range from basic inns for backpackers to upscale lodgings with plush furnishings, modern lighting, and fully equipped bathrooms, some even
www.helenhotel.com | 42 rooms | Multiple meal plans. Kervansaray Hotel. HOTEL | An old Ottoman house near the clock tower is set ahead of the competition by its delicious breakfast and complimentary refreshments. It was built in 1903, and has large bay windows, a flower-filled courtyard, and small but elegantly furnished rooms. Eight rooms are in the new annex across the courtyard, which has a bit less character. The affable manager, Armağan, who also operates the more modern Anzac Hotel and