Turkey has long been a favourite of British holidaymakers — and finally its doors have swung open once again.
So, get booking...
INTO ISTANBUL
On a visit to Istanbul, do not miss the resplendent Suleymaniye Mosque or the Blue Mosque (pictured)
Poet Alphonse de Lamartine summed up the feelings of so many visitors to Turkey's most famous city: ‘If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.'
With its sultanate palaces including the opulent, waterfront Topkapi Palace, many mosques (do not miss the resplendent Suleymaniye Mosque or the Blue Mosque), bazaars, walks along the glittering Bosphorous and numerous museums (the most important being Hagia Sophia, once a Byzantine church before becoming a mosque in 1453 and being turned into a museum by Ataturk in 1935), Istanbul is both beguiling and action-packed.
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How to do it: Five-night guided Byzantine and Ottoman tours of Istanbul with hotels, three dinners, one lunch and flights from £1,839 pp B&B (kirkerholidays.com).
FAMILY FAVOURITE
Star quality: Turunc Bay in Marmaris, which is surrounded by emerald mountains and olive groves
Turunc, on the Bozburun Peninsula, is a ‘holiday resort', but it is a lot more peaceful than most and comes with a Blue Flag beach. It's surrounded by nature: emerald mountains, olive groves and fields of corn. Zip around on Dolmus buses to explore the peninsula. Or check out exquisite coves, many inaccessible by road, on well-organised five-bay cruises.
How to do it: Turunc Resort Hotel has a water park and a private sandy beach; one week from £474 pp all-inclusive with flights (easyjetholidays.com).
KALKAN CALLING
Find yourself a villa outside the coastal town of Kalkan, pictured, for a Turkish escape
Love a bit of resort fun but equally want to get away to your own space? Then find yourself a villa outside Kalkan, so you can dip into the town for harbourside bars and restaurants, then escape for a dip in your pool whenever you want.
How to do it: Villa Sea is fab for four with a swoon worthy infinity pool and outdoor dining terrace with an ocean view from £1,327 a week, including flights (simpsontravel.com).
DELTA DREAM
Pictured are ancient tombs on the dalyan boat tours river - sightseeing options in the area include boating and beaching
So, get booking...
INTO ISTANBUL
On a visit to Istanbul, do not miss the resplendent Suleymaniye Mosque or the Blue Mosque (pictured)
Poet Alphonse de Lamartine summed up the feelings of so many visitors to Turkey's most famous city: ‘If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.'
With its sultanate palaces including the opulent, waterfront Topkapi Palace, many mosques (do not miss the resplendent Suleymaniye Mosque or the Blue Mosque), bazaars, walks along the glittering Bosphorous and numerous museums (the most important being Hagia Sophia, once a Byzantine church before becoming a mosque in 1453 and being turned into a museum by Ataturk in 1935), Istanbul is both beguiling and action-packed.
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2
3
Watch video Shocking footage shows daredevil pilot landing on dangerous runways
Watch video Race Across The World winner stays in 'worst hotel in the world'
Watch video Moment racism row breaks out on Avanti West Coast train
Watch video Car speeds past shops before crash that killed four students
Watch video Skier rants at fellow Brits for their 's**t technique'
Watch video Males singer claims Diddy drugged him in 2015
Watch video Actor PH Moriarty seen in roles from Children of Dune to Jaws 3D
Watch video Woman rushed to hospital with pain after wearing underwear in bed
Watch video Kay Burley's BIGGEST moments on air as she steps down from Sky News
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How to do it: Five-night guided Byzantine and Ottoman tours of Istanbul with hotels, three dinners, one lunch and flights from £1,839 pp B&B (kirkerholidays.com).
FAMILY FAVOURITE
Star quality: Turunc Bay in Marmaris, which is surrounded by emerald mountains and olive groves
Turunc, on the Bozburun Peninsula, is a ‘holiday resort', but it is a lot more peaceful than most and comes with a Blue Flag beach. It's surrounded by nature: emerald mountains, olive groves and fields of corn. Zip around on Dolmus buses to explore the peninsula. Or check out exquisite coves, many inaccessible by road, on well-organised five-bay cruises.
How to do it: Turunc Resort Hotel has a water park and a private sandy beach; one week from £474 pp all-inclusive with flights (easyjetholidays.com).
KALKAN CALLING
Find yourself a villa outside the coastal town of Kalkan, pictured, for a Turkish escape
Love a bit of resort fun but equally want to get away to your own space? Then find yourself a villa outside Kalkan, so you can dip into the town for harbourside bars and restaurants, then escape for a dip in your pool whenever you want.
How to do it: Villa Sea is fab for four with a swoon worthy infinity pool and outdoor dining terrace with an ocean view from £1,327 a week, including flights (simpsontravel.com).
DELTA DREAM
Pictured are ancient tombs on the dalyan boat tours river - sightseeing options in the area include boating and beaching
