Destinations
Turkey
With its castle ruins, palaces of grand empires and mosques dating back to 1592, Turkey is steeped in history. In contrast, the country also boasts some of the most cosmopolitan bars and restaurants in the world. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of bartering in traditional markets. But take time to relax - either in a hamam - Turkish bath - or on a pristine beach turquoise waters lapping your toes.
Useful information about Turkey
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Language
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Turkish
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Currency
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TRY - Turkish Lira
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Dialing Code
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+90
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Time Zone
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GMT +2 (summer GMT +3)
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Flight time
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Abu Dhabi-Istanbul 5:05
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Wander around the city’s many impressive mosques - including the renowned Blue Mosque - but spend extra time at Hagia Sophia. Considered the world’s finest example of Byzantine architecture, it was built in 537 AD and has a vast dome rising to 56 metres.
Navigate the narrow, winding streets of Kaleici, the old quarter, to numerous sites of archaeological significance, including the 13th century Yivli Minaret, now the symbol of the city.
Visit the Naval Museum and the Army Museum to get a feel for this city’s past military significance and learn about the mythological war of Troy and view the wooden horse.
Take the thrilling 30-minute cable-car ride up Mount Uludag - either alight half way and horse trek the remainder, or stay onboard for an easy lift to view the stunning panorama.
Relax in the peaceful open-air tea garden in the stunning grounds of Ayasofya Museum before wandering around this picturesque church, which was converted into a mosque before becoming a museum.
Wander through the colonnades, vaulted chambers and arches of Agora, to see at first hand what a Roman bazaar actually looked like...