Experience Turkey: An Insider’s Viewpoint of a Historic Wonderland
October 19, 2021
By Carolina Corrales and Marcus Giddens
Turkey has so much to offer travelers. The ancient history across multiple Empires, fascinating culture, terrific cuisine, and beautiful landscapes delivers the perfect setting for an unforgettable adventure. Breathtaking views and charming experiences abound, in Istanbul, in the High Plateaus of Cappadocia and along the Mediterranean with coastal hiking trails, hidden beaches and one of the best yacht chartering destinations in the world.
Best Time to Travel
The best time to visit Turkey is from mid-April to late June, and from early September until late October.
These late spring/early summer and late summer/early fall months offer wonderful weather apt for enjoying the many activities that Turkey has to offer.
The summertime is a good time to travel to Turkey although temperatures can soar, making the coast and yacht chartering much more appealing.
Cappadocia
A beautiful high plateau region in the center of Turkey, Cappadocia is surrounded by dormant volcanoes, rift valleys, and stunning rock formations. There are many amazing things to do including breathtaking hot air balloon rides (perhaps the best place in the world for ballooning), exploring ancient cave churches and touring underground cities. Cappadocia has some terrific hiking as well, along river and rift valleys.
Cappadocia is the perfect place to get your first taste of Turkey as it provides a perfect introduction to the local culture and cuisine before jumping into the amazing metropolis that is Istanbul.
Cappadocia is truly one the most beautiful places in the world to go for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride. The flights are at dawn and provide breathtaking views of the local rift valleys, as well as rock formation in the area as the early morning sun plays across the region.
Travel is picking up compared to last season, now is the time to start your 2022 planning.
Non-stop flights are available from most major US cities.
Istanbul has one of the largest, most architecturally beautiful airports, and Turkish airlines offers convenient nonstop service to most major cities.
The Turquoise Coast
The Turquoise Coast is another fantastic destination in Turkey at the right season. Visitors can charter a boat or sail along the Turquoise Coast. Traveling by sea is one of the great ways to see Turkey.
Istanbul
““If the world was one country, Istanbul would have to be the capital”. ”
A city located between two continents.
Istanbul is considered one of the world’s greatest metropolises. It is a city with many iconic sites including the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazar.
Ephesus
Ephesus is one of the major sites in Turkey and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Close by is a fascinating shrine to the Virgin Mary located in the hills above Ephesus (Efes in Turkish) and a fine archeological museum in Selcuk.
Turkish Delights
Turkish cuisine is right out there with one of the best in the world. It features influences from all over the Mediterranean and Asia. Being that Turkey is one of the few countries that feeds its entire population with what it grows, there is a great availability of fresh vegetables and fish.
Turkey is also a great shopping spot! The US Dollar is very strong against the Turkish Lyra, guaranteeing the best bang for your buck.
Overall, Turkey s a very safe destination. Turkish people are very friendly and hospitable, a major tenant of Islam making your adventure even more charming.
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