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
right on a seafront walkway, rooms do not have sea views but instead face a leafy courtyard and pool. Pros: nice décor; larger rooms have Jacuzzis. Cons: some evening noise from nearby bars. | Rooms from: $207 | Belcekiz Mevkii 1. Sok., one block east of main intersection | Ölüdeniz | 252/617–0765 | www.oysterresidences.com | 26 rooms | No meals. Nightlife Most bars operate only between May and October; after a history of keeping the town awake, they are now supposed to close at 1 am. Buzz
the evening before at the sales desk in the middle of the Side harborfront. Boats stop to let you swim, and some arrange for activities such as Jet Skiing, waterskiing, or parasailing; be warned, however, that not all operators are properly licensed or insured, and serious accidents have occurred. Jeep Safaris Jeep safaris are also popular and can be arranged from one of several travel agencies in Side. Unser Tour. One good option is Unser Tour. | 532/413–8431 mobile, 242/453–5583 office |
business since 1991 and prides itself on its experienced team and professionalism. | 384/271–2442 in Göreme | www.kapadokyaballoons.com. Royal Balloon. Working with some of the most experienced Turkish and foreign pilots in Cappadocia, Royal Balloon emphasizes boutique service and offers passengers a hot buffet breakfast. | 384/271–3300 in Göreme | www.royalballoon.com. Ürgüp 300 km (180 miles) south of Ankara; 80 km (48 miles) west of Kayseri airport; 23 km (14 miles) east of Nevşehir. Ürgüp
U.S. government travel warning is more permanent (though not necessarily more serious) than a so-called public announcement, which carries an expiration date. The U.S. Department of State’s website has more than just travel warnings and advisories. The consular information sheets issued for every country have general safety tips, entry requirements (though be sure to verify these with the country’s embassy), and other useful details. Consider registering online with the State Department
collections of limited-edition jewelry that bring together traditional Turkish elements with a contemporary design aesthetic. The multilevel store also carries the brand’s collections of all-natural textiles, accessories, and luxurious housewares and decorative items. | Bostan Sok. 8, Nişantaşı | 212/291–6292 | www.armaggan.com. Urart. One of Turkey’s most established jewelry companies, Urart makes re-creations, and also chic interpretations, of ancient Anatolian designs and motifs; there is an