Whether you want to stroll through Istanbul's bazaars and mosques, explore Cappadocia's underground cities, or relax on the country's superb Mediterranean beaches, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out.
Fodor’s Essential Turkey includes:
• AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of Turkey.
• SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on Turkey's fascinating history, the spectacular Topkapı Palace, the archaeological treasures of Ephesus, and the country's exotic whirling dervishes.
• INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS that identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more.
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths to help you maximize your time.
• MORE THAN 35 DETAILED MAPS to help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently.
• EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS with options for every taste.
• TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; basic Turkish phrases; and a calendar of festivals and events.
• LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours.
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS that add perspective and enrich your travels.
• COVERS: Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, the Turquoise Coast, Alanya, Antalya, Cappadocia, Konya, Ankara, Trabzon, Mt. Ararat, Mt. Nemrut, the Black Sea Coast and more.