Experience Turkey
East meets West and past meets present in Turkey, home to a colorful mix of cultures, religions, cuisines, and geography. Turkey’s allure begins with its ancient roots in the dawn of civilization. Home to some of humanity’s oldest inhabited sites, Turkey’s fascinating and colorful history goes back over 25,000 years. History buffs can check out prehistoric sites of human settlement, or ancient Troy, where the Greeks fought the Trojan war. Its stunning architecture spans Greek, Islamic, and modern influences, as reflected in world famous Turkish cuisine. Turks are passionate about using the best local produce, cooking it simply, and taking the time to fully enjoy the result. Turkey is also blessed with many pristine beaches, thanks to being bordered by four seas, giving the country over 5200 miles of coastline. Travelers can enjoy water sports and yachting, or head to the country’s interior for spectacular hiking and mountain climbing. There’s something for everyone in fascinating and beautiful Turkey!