There is more to Turkey than meets the eye. It is not just about the sunshine filled delights of cheap Turkey holidays; Turkey also offers a host of cultural experiences. The following are three must haves for your photo album.
Did you know for example that those enjoying cheap Turkey holidays can explore the ancient city of Troy where the Trojan wars were fought and where the legend of the Trojan horse comes from? Troy is now a ruin but all holidays to Turkey should include a trip the see the ruins. This can be enjoyed on a guided tour and it is possible to see a fascinating reconstruction of the horse.
Another must-do cultural experience is an emotional visit to the battlefields at Gallipoli. The cliffs there were the scene of one of the bloodiest battles of WW1 and it is a very moving experience to visit Anzac cove and the Lone Pine Cemetery with its countless white crosses marking the graves of those, mainly from Australia and New Zealand, who made the ultimate sacrifice. Without those soldiers, it is unlikely that any of us would have the freedom to enjoy cheap Turkey holidays today.
A third fascinating cultural experience in Turkey is a trip around the ancient city of Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s best known landmark, with its array of minarets. The Topkapi Palace is also well worth a visit to see how the sultans lived. And with plenty of shopping in the old world bazaars, holidays to Turkey can never be said to be complete until you have spent time in this magnificent city.
With cheap holidays to Turkey now widely available, scratching just a little bit below the surface of this fascinating country soon unearths a rich and sometimes turbulent history and a range of possible cultural experiences that few destinations can match.
Written by admin
Topics: Travel Tips