The capital of three former empires - Roman,
Byzantine and Ottoman - Istanbul characterizes Turkey's well
preserved past legacy in an endless variety of natural beauty,
museums, palaces, grand mosques and bazaars. An amaranthine
collection of bays and coves perfect for anchoring span from
ancient Troy (Canakkale) south and east through Izmir, Bodrum,
Marmaris to Fethiye. Asia meets Europe best descibes the cultural
fusion found in Turkey, mosques and minarets call out the
daily prayer over the raucous din of markets where you can
haggle for the best price on a Kilim or a coffee. Submerged
cities, tombs carved into the living cliffs, ancient fortresses
and wonders of the world are at your gangway waiting to be
explored. Azure waters and sunny beaches await you - come
discover them!
