Turkey is Europe at its most cosmopolitan. A unique blend of east and west, tranquility and buzz, culture and progress; it is truly diverse and distinctive. For beauty, history and genuine hospitality, it’s unbeatable.
Seasoned travellers will find much of the Mediterranean in Turkey. Beautiful hillsides scented with olive and cypress, wild rosemary and lavender, glow in spectacular sunsets. And where the dramatic mountain backdrop meets the sparkling ocean is where you will find Aegean Hills.
Turkey shimmers with the mysterious and the exotic and yet is amazingly accessible. English is a widely spoken second language and the country is an enthusiastic European debutante.
Meal times unfold as communal celebrations and it’s on the dining table that Turkey’s rich traditions are at their most impressive. Tables groan under an assortment of subtly spiced meats and roasted vegetables, mint tea and Turkish coffee. The ever present Aegean means that fresh fish and seafood are always on the menu. It goes without saying that the Turkish summer basks in a glorious, dry heat. What’s more surprising is the complete absence of humidity, and the lush, temperate winter.
"Majestic minarets and atmospheric bazaars contrast with dynamic contemporary architecture and a vibrant modern economy."