Is it an Asian or a European destination? Turkey is both, stretching from the borders of Iran and Syria westwards to rub shoulders with southern Europe. Turkish hospitality – and sophistication – will challenge your preconceptions about the Muslim world. The diversity and the size of Turkey forces most first-time visitors to concentrate on the highlights lying within a day’s travel of Istanbul, including the ancient ruins of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus.

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