Trip IdeasFodor's Turkey, 7th Edition
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About This Book
Known as the cradle of civilization, Turkey draws travelers from around the world with its rich history. Yet it also attracts those looking for contemporary outdoor activities and sophisticated dining and lodging. This new full-color edition of Fodor’s Turkey focuses on the best the country has to offer.
• An all-new “Experience Turkey” chapter provides an overview of the country, with special features on quintessential Turkish sights and experiences, recommended itineraries, and historical context
• All-new magazine-style illustrated features highlight everything from archaeological sites such as Ephesus to cultural experiences like shopping for carpets, seeing the whirling dervishes, and visiting a Turkish bath
• In-depth dining features include a Turkish food primer and cover street food, mezes, and local markets
• Savvy advice from local writers helps travelers make the most of their time, and Word of Mouth quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights
• An all-new “Experience Turkey” chapter provides an overview of the country, with special features on quintessential Turkish sights and experiences, recommended itineraries, and historical context
• All-new magazine-style illustrated features highlight everything from archaeological sites such as Ephesus to cultural experiences like shopping for carpets, seeing the whirling dervishes, and visiting a Turkish bath
• In-depth dining features include a Turkish food primer and cover street food, mezes, and local markets
• Savvy advice from local writers helps travelers make the most of their time, and Word of Mouth quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights
Table of Contents
About This Book............7
Chapter 1: Experience Turkey............9
What's Where............10
Turkey Today............12
Turkey Planner............14
Turkey Top Attractions............16
Top Turkey Experiences............18
Quintessential Turkey............20
If You Like............22
Islam............24
FAQs............26
Great Itineraries............28
Chapter 2: Istanbul............33
Welcome to Istanbul............34
Istanbul Planner............36
Getting Here & Around............38
Istanbul Street Food............40
Exploring............42
Where to Eat............93
Where to Stay............109
Nightlife and the Arts............123
Shopping............128
Side Trips............144
Chapter 3: The Sea of Marmara & the North Aegean............151
Welcome to The Sea of Marmara & the North Aegean............152
The Sea of Marmara & the North Aegean Planner............154
Getting Here & Around............156
Sea of Marmara............157
The Dardanelles............173
North Aegean............181
Chapter 4: The Central & Southern Aegean Coast............207
Welcome to The Central & Southern Aegean Coast............208
The Central & Southern Aegean Coast Planner............210
Getting Here & Around............212
Ýzmir and Çeþme............214
Selçuk, Ephesus and Þirince............230
Kuþadasý and Environs............245
Bodrum and the Bodrum Peninsula............259
Chapter 5: The Turquoise Riviera............269
Welcome to the Turquoise Riviera............270
The Turquoise Riviera Planner............272
Getting Here & Around............274
Seafood on the Turkish Coast............276
The Datça Peninsula and Marmaris............278
The Lycian Coast............288
Pamphylia............329
East of Alanya............348
Chapter 6: Central Anatolia............355
Welcome toCentral Anatolia............356
Central AnatoliaPlanner............358
Getting Here & Around............360
Cappadocia............361
Konya............390
Ankara and the Hittite Cities............403
Chapter 7: Excursions to the Far East & Black Sea Coast............419
Welcome to the Far East & the Black Sea Coast............420
Excursions to the Far East & the Black Sea Coast Planner............422
Trabzon and the Black Sea Coast............424
Kars, Mt. Ararat and Lake Van............434
Diyarbakýr, Mardin, Midyat and Hasankeyf............448
Gaziantep, Mt. Nemrut and Þanlýurfa............459
Understanding Turkey............479
Books & Movies............480
Turkish Vocabulary............482
Travel Smart Turkey............489
Index............516
About Our Writers............528
TURKEY IN FOCUS
Topkapi: Showplace Of The Sultans............54
Boom On The Bosphorus............78
Shopping In Istanbul: The Grand Bazaar & The Spice Market............130
Turkey Through The Ages............185
Ephesus: City Of The Gods............232
Meze: Mouthwatering Morsels............295
Rock Of Ages: Unearthing Holy Cappadocia............370
Turkey's Whirling Dervishes............394
Megalomania on Mount Nemrut............468
Maps
Istanbul............46–47
Sultanahmet............48–49
The Bosphorus............90
Where to Stay and Eat in Istanbul............94–95
Where to Stay and Eat in Sultanahmet............96
Sea of Marmara............158
Bursa............169
The Dardanelles & North Aegean............177
Izmir and Cesme............215
Kusadasi............246
Bodrum Peninsula............259
Datça Peninsula............279
The Lycian Coast: from Gocek and Fethiye to Phaselis............288
Pamphylia: from Termessos-Antalya-Alanya............330
Antalya ............332
Cappadocia............362
Konya............393
Ankara and Central Anatolia............407
Trabzon & the Black Sea Coast............426
Kars, Mt. Ararat & Lake Van............435
Diyarbakir, Mardin, Midyat & Hasankeyf............449
Gaziantep, Mt. Nimrod & Sanliurfa............460
Chapter 1: Experience Turkey............9
What's Where............10
Turkey Today............12
Turkey Planner............14
Turkey Top Attractions............16
Top Turkey Experiences............18
Quintessential Turkey............20
If You Like............22
Islam............24
FAQs............26
Great Itineraries............28
Chapter 2: Istanbul............33
Welcome to Istanbul............34
Istanbul Planner............36
Getting Here & Around............38
Istanbul Street Food............40
Exploring............42
Where to Eat............93
Where to Stay............109
Nightlife and the Arts............123
Shopping............128
Side Trips............144
Chapter 3: The Sea of Marmara & the North Aegean............151
Welcome to The Sea of Marmara & the North Aegean............152
The Sea of Marmara & the North Aegean Planner............154
Getting Here & Around............156
Sea of Marmara............157
The Dardanelles............173
North Aegean............181
Chapter 4: The Central & Southern Aegean Coast............207
Welcome to The Central & Southern Aegean Coast............208
The Central & Southern Aegean Coast Planner............210
Getting Here & Around............212
Ýzmir and Çeþme............214
Selçuk, Ephesus and Þirince............230
Kuþadasý and Environs............245
Bodrum and the Bodrum Peninsula............259
Chapter 5: The Turquoise Riviera............269
Welcome to the Turquoise Riviera............270
The Turquoise Riviera Planner............272
Getting Here & Around............274
Seafood on the Turkish Coast............276
The Datça Peninsula and Marmaris............278
The Lycian Coast............288
Pamphylia............329
East of Alanya............348
Chapter 6: Central Anatolia............355
Welcome toCentral Anatolia............356
Central AnatoliaPlanner............358
Getting Here & Around............360
Cappadocia............361
Konya............390
Ankara and the Hittite Cities............403
Chapter 7: Excursions to the Far East & Black Sea Coast............419
Welcome to the Far East & the Black Sea Coast............420
Excursions to the Far East & the Black Sea Coast Planner............422
Trabzon and the Black Sea Coast............424
Kars, Mt. Ararat and Lake Van............434
Diyarbakýr, Mardin, Midyat and Hasankeyf............448
Gaziantep, Mt. Nemrut and Þanlýurfa............459
Understanding Turkey............479
Books & Movies............480
Turkish Vocabulary............482
Travel Smart Turkey............489
Index............516
About Our Writers............528
TURKEY IN FOCUS
Topkapi: Showplace Of The Sultans............54
Boom On The Bosphorus............78
Shopping In Istanbul: The Grand Bazaar & The Spice Market............130
Turkey Through The Ages............185
Ephesus: City Of The Gods............232
Meze: Mouthwatering Morsels............295
Rock Of Ages: Unearthing Holy Cappadocia............370
Turkey's Whirling Dervishes............394
Megalomania on Mount Nemrut............468
Maps
Istanbul............46–47
Sultanahmet............48–49
The Bosphorus............90
Where to Stay and Eat in Istanbul............94–95
Where to Stay and Eat in Sultanahmet............96
Sea of Marmara............158
Bursa............169
The Dardanelles & North Aegean............177
Izmir and Cesme............215
Kusadasi............246
Bodrum Peninsula............259
Datça Peninsula............279
The Lycian Coast: from Gocek and Fethiye to Phaselis............288
Pamphylia: from Termessos-Antalya-Alanya............330
Antalya ............332
Cappadocia............362
Konya............393
Ankara and Central Anatolia............407
Trabzon & the Black Sea Coast............426
Kars, Mt. Ararat & Lake Van............435
Diyarbakir, Mardin, Midyat & Hasankeyf............449
Gaziantep, Mt. Nimrod & Sanliurfa............460
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