Türkiye

Türkiye covers Greek and Roman ruins on the Aegean, Ottoman cities on two continents, volcanic valleys in the centre and a Mediterranean coast of beaches and mountains. Domestic flights and long-distance buses make a two-week loop realistic. Food changes noticeably between regions, from Black Sea to south-eastern kebab country.

Cities

Istanbul

Istanbul spans the Bosphorus with a Byzantine and Ottoman core on the European side and residential neighbourhoods and food streets on the Asian side. Ferries are the most pleasant transport and cross between them constantly. Four days covers the historic peninsula, Beyoğlu and one Asian-side neighbourhood.

When to go

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• Spring: Mild and green; the best window for ruins and Cappadocia.
• Summer: Hot, with peak crowds on the coast and in Istanbul.
• Autumn: Warm sea, clear skies, fewer visitors than summer.

Entry & visas

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