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Turkey. Visa-free country with an optimal ratio of «price - quality». Beach vacation, rich excursion programs, various entertainment, great shopping, all kinds of active recreation

Turkey is a rapidly modernizing country with one foot in Europe and one in the Middle East. Being one of the world’s top travail destinations, the country welcomes more than 23 millions visitors every year.

The history of Turkey tells of a 10,000 year-old civilization. Some of the earliest-known human communities were there. Hittites, Phrygians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, Seljuks, Mongols, Ottomans and others left their buildings and works, their cultures in what is Turkey now.

Among the top attractions in Turkey is Istanbul with its mythical site, wealth of historic sights and animated cultural life. Also tourists shouldn’t miss the well-preserved remains of Greco-Roman cities such as Ephesus or Pergamon and the coastal resorts with their sandy beaches and splendid nightlife.

Turkey has many different relieves and formations: mountain ranges, extinct volcanoes, plateaus and valleys. Surrounded on its three sides by warm seas, it falls in the temperate climate zone. There are a temperate climate in the Black sea region, a Mediterranean climate on the southern coast, a continental and arid climate on the central plateau and a harsh mountain climate in eastern Turkey. Because of these variations in climate, the fauna and flora are some of the richest in Europe and the Middle East.

Geography and climate offer a wide range of opportunities to practice any sport and activities to do: sailing, scuba diving, rafting and canoeing, fishing, skiing and etc.

Turkish cuisine has Mediterranean, Caucasian, and Arabic influences. Typical dishes in Turkey are kebab, meze (that is a mixture of appetizers featuring olives, cheese, and pickles), different kinds of fish and seafood, including trout (alabahk), turbot (kalka) and swordfish and sweet desserts such as halva followed by a small cup of thick strong Turkish coffee.

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	Istanbul Byzantium, Nova Roma, Constantinople are the ancient names of the modern city situated on two continents. Istanbul keeps memorials of all nations that resided here.
	Alanya The moderate Mediterranean climate and historic heritage make Alanya a popular destination. Sporting events, Art Festivals take place annually in Alanya.
	Antalya Turkish Riviera. The symbol of Antalya - the Yivli Minaret Mosque. Developed hotel infrastructure, entertainment, several water parks, best beaches, weather and sea
	Ephesus Ephesus, founded in the II cent. BC, is located at crossroads of caravan and sea routes from Asia. Most archaeological sites pertain to period of the Roman Empire, when Ephesus reached its greatest prosperity
	Cappadocia The natural phenomenon with whimsical groups of rocks, underground cities, rock-carved churches. J. Lucas shot «Star Wars» in Cappadocia. Not-expensive hotels
	Marmaris Most European resort, the main yachting center. Ancient in Marmaris contrasts with modernity. Beach is in an enclosed bay, where is always a calm and transparent sea
	Mugla The majority of tourists are prefer to put their tents right on the beach of the city of Mugla. Besides the sea, there are mountains and ancient historical monuments
	Gocek Gochek is located in one of the most picturesque and most suitable for yachting places throughout the Mediterranean - the Gulf of Fethiye, where there are at least 10 beautiful bays
	Denizli City of Denizli is especially popular among tourists for the opportunity to bathe in thermal springs, which contain limestone salts and iron
	Mersin Mersin is a perfect place for a beach relaxation, leisurely walking along palm lanes and sea sailing on yachts or boats
	Kayakoy Kayakoy is a very interesting place for lovers of history. There are the ruins of abandoned by people cities of different epochs
	Fethiye Fethiye Resort is an ideal place for those who like to quiet and solitude relaxation, enjoying beauty of nature and clear sea
	Bodrum Chosen by European Bohemia, Bodrum is the center of yachting in the Aegean Sea. The maze of ancient streets, ancient castle, bazaars, mandarin gardens
	Tokat Tokat is interesting for tourists by ancient architectural monuments, well preserved atmosphere of past, and noisy bazaars
	Kadyanda The history of city of Kadyanda has begun in the V century BC. The main tourist’s attractions here are ruins of ancient tombs, temples, theater and stadium
	Pamukkale Spa, where the hot springs gush out in salt fonts. Next: ancient city of Ephesus and Hierapolis, famous archaeological center - Aphrodisias, the source of the red water - Karakhait