One of the most beautiful countries often overlooked by travelers is Turkey and a holiday here is perfect for the whole family.
This is a wonderfully diverse country offering holidaymakers everything they can dream of from beautiful scenery to historical landmarks, exotic shopping and warm hospitality of the locals that welcome tourists with open arms.
Turkey boasts over 10,000 years of civilization rich history and culture making it equally perfect for history enthusiasts, and sightseeing that is simply breathtaking. Book any of a dozen cheap planned tours to maximize the sightseeing experiences with friendly expert tour guides at your services.
The warm climate with the low humidity of the southern Mediterranean coasts with long summer months between May and October, with the hottest months being July and August, make it a wonderful sun holiday if you are tired of the long winter months.
Springtime is simply incredible with the scent of citrus blossoms in the air and hills with luscious green valleys making this time of the year wonderful for hiking and sightseeing with breathtaking scenery, lakes and skylines that will fill your Smartphone with memorable holiday pictures.
Experience The Warm Friendly Local Turkish Culture.
One of the biggest attractions for tourists is the warmth and friendly hospitality as well as the quaint cultures and traditions of the Turkish people.
You will have the chance to experience their rich cultural heritage reflected in the complexity and diversity of certain Turkish arts, cuisine, language, shopping and handicrafts.
The Turkish are deeply proud of their centuries-old musical traditions that are reminiscent of the nearby Islamic regions like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and northern India. You will find that there are many shows you can attend for delightful evenings of dancing and music all over the city.
Family Holidays in Turkey
You will discover that Turkish people love children and they will go out of their way to make young holidaymakers and families feel welcome. So much so that you will feel as if you have been friends forever.
Holiday activities for young children are plentiful and where beach relaxation is concerned there are gorgeous ranges of beaches with shallow waters ideal for families.
Further vacation activities offered range from hiking to horse riding, cycling to see local sights, historical tours, and a range of water sports are also available.
For sightseeing, you can look forward to visiting two of the Seven Wonders of the World, one being The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, and secondly the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
Perhaps you may also know that St Nicholas, popularly known as Santa Claus or Father Christmas, was born and lived in Turkey and Noah’s Ark is claimed to have landed at Mount Ararat which is located in the Eastern parts of Turkey.
Enjoy Exotic Delicious Local Cuisine and Drink.
During your holiday visit, you will be delighted after eating in local restaurants. Turkish food is the finest in the world and you will sample a variety of dishes, some of which are incredibly delicious while being presented to you in an artistic manner.
Besides their huge varieties of famous kebab dishes, there are many other traditional Turkish foods to choose from; examples like Meze (appetizers) in a range of hundreds of small dishes to satisfy the most discerning palate.
Make sure you sample some of the local beers including Efes Pilsen and Tuborg, as well as their selection of both red and white wines in a variety of choice available for the wine lover.
You can visit bustling Bazaars to shop to your heart’s content with gifts and souvenirs in a huge unusual and diverse range to choose from which will pack your suitcases full for your journey home after your vacation.
Browse their wide selections of gorgeously woven traditional handicrafts like carpets, Kilims, stunningly made copper goods, painted ceramics and jewellery which are just some small ideas of what you will see at the bazaars. Ddon’t forget fine foods, sweets and spices that will boggle the mind with such a huge selection…Hmmm Turkish Delight!
Holiday Activities for Young and Old
While on holiday in Turkey you can experience a wide variety of fun activities for couples and families with children alike.
Try your hand at their fun adventure Water-sports that include everything from windsurfing to parasailing, or jet skiing and canoeing. Explore the underworld of the ocean with scuba diving or take chartered boat trips for sightseeing excursions.
Walking, hiking and trekking to explore the incredibly beautiful countryside are popular and sightseeing tours are in abudance to satisfy every age group. At certain times of the year, you can book Hot Air Balloon rides to sight see beautiful landscapes all over Turkey.
Nightlife is vibrant ranging from dancing to clubbing, dining in fine restaurants or relaxing in quaint bars that offer night owls a perfect evening of entertainment from sundown to sunset.
Visit Turkey for a wonderful vacation that will keep you happy and excited from the moment you arrive! With such a wonderful experience you will enjoy during your time there like many travelers before you it will not be the last time you visit this wonderful holiday destination!