Turkey Vacations

Overview

Turkey is a very large country that is spread out over Asia and Europe. Its coastline is stretched out for thousands of kilometers and borders the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea and Black Sea. Turkey also shares boundaries with Bulgaria and Greece on the west; Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to the northeast; and Syria, Iraq and Iran to the southeast. Because of the wealth of countries it shares a border with it has to deal with a lot of conflict that arises from the differences in culture and tradition. Its location across two continents lends it a unique composite culture that is a blend of both eastern and western traditions.

Activities & Attractions

Turkey offers many traditional outdoor activities and has a tremendous amount of history to be seen and experienced. The full range of activities promoted by the Turkish Tourism office can be found in the link below in the resources section. Most of the activities have audiovisual presentations associated with them for your viewing pleasure.

It is highly recommended to find activities that relate to the history and culture of the land, some of which have been resurrected from obscurity to deliver a truly unique experience.

A few of the most popular activities to try out while in Turkey include:

• Faith Tourism
• Ecotourism
• Silk Road presents people with the unique opportunity to see how silk and its production in Turkey have evolved over the years. It will also help you understand its influence on Turkey's history.
• Kirkpinar Wrestling  is a unique form of wrestling that involves the use of oil and dates back all the way to 1357.
• Engage in Spelunking, a recreational sport that involves exploring caves.
• Animal lovers will enjoy watching the Kangal Shepherd Dog, a special breed found in Turkey, and the Van Cat, a species of cat unique to Turkey and widely exported.

Lodging

Be prepared for some unique lodging experiences while touring Turkey. You will have the opportunity to go on a yacht cruise that doubles as a hotel. The cruise takes you on an exciting trip to the beautiful coastal area of Turkey.

Visitors can also find bed and breakfast services all over Turkey and can expect to be treated in a special way. Another unique lodging experience can be found in Turkish Spa Hotels, which are spread across the country. For more information, visit the Web sites found in the resource section below.

Transportation

The Turkish landscape is very diverse so it is a good idea to rent a car while vacationing in Turkey. It will offer you the perfect viewing experience of the various territories throughout the country.  If you would rather rely on public transportation, Turkey is home to many airports, buses, taxis and other means of conveyance.