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Where to go in Turkey

Turkey has a little bit of everything from Istanbul's mosques and bazaars, to the glistening Aegean coast. Turkey is rich in natural beauty, history and culture, so the conundrum of where to go seems unsolvable - insert luxury tour operator - and problem solved. Here's a little selection for you to ponder over:

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Ani Convent of Virgins in Turkey
Europe > Turkey > Eastern Turkey
Eastern Turkey
Culture vultures alert - Eastern Turkey contains more antiquity than you can shake a claw at.
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Galata Tower at Dusk
Europe > Turkey > Istanbul
Istanbul
Just three and a half hours from the UK, this atmospheric 'East meets West' city is a perfect destination for a long weekend.
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Cappadocia Hot Air Baloons
Europe > Turkey > Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Stay in a cave hotel and witness some of the world’s most bizarre topography.
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Lycian Tombs on the Aegean Coast
Europe > Turkey > The Aegean Coast
The Aegean Coast
Turquoise sea, beautiful bays and pretty little villages line Turkey's south western coast - a holiday in its own right or great in combination...
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Gullet Hire, Turkey
Europe > Turkey > The Aegean Coast
Gulet Hire
The best way to explore the Turkish coastline is by boat. Leave the hordes behind and take to the seas in a private gulet luxury yacht.
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Fast track security
At Your Service: Fast Track UK Security
We’ll whisk you through the security queues (where available).
Find out more
Borrow a GoPro
At Your Service: Borrow a GoPro
Divers can borrow one of our GoPros.
Find out more
Hold seats
At Your Service: Hold Seats
While fine tuning your trip we’ll be holding airline seats.
Find out more

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Language: Turkish
Currency: Turkish Lira
Visa: Required
Religion: Islam
Food & Drink: doener kebap is the national dish, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee
Time difference: GMT +2 hrs
Flight from London: 2:15 hrs
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