Walk in the footsteps of emperors and sultans, marvel at some of the greatest monuments on earth, and experience the wonders of East and West with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Istanbul you'll find:

• Comprehensive coverage for exploring Istanbul
• Top sights and hidden gems, from the world's largest domed churches and monumental mosques to relaxing Turkish baths
• How to connect with local culture: Haggle with merchants in the lively Grand Bazaar, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action
• Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps
• The best places to eat, sleep, and relax
• Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
• Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go
• Strategic advice from trusted Rick Steves Europe tour guides Lale and Tankut Aran on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of their must-see favorites
• Useful resources including a packing list, a Turkish phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading
• Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
• Complete, up-to-date information on Istanbul's neighborhoods, plus a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Istanbul.

Lonely Planet's Turkiye is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences.Visit the enchanting Hagia Sofia, swim in the Black Sea and explore the mysterious Cappadocia; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Turkiye Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Istanbul, Thrace, Marmara, Gallipoli Peninsula, Troy, Izmir, North Aegean, Ephesus, Bodrum, South Aegean, Ankara, Cappadocia, Black Sea Coast, Antalya, Eastern Mediterranean and more

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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Istanbul - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover Istanbul's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From soaking up Blue Mosque views from the outdoor Derviş Cafe & Restaurant, to shopping for spices in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, and enjoying a Turkish bath in one of the city's most historic and attractive hamams.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet'sPocket Istanbul travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
• Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design and navigate Istanbul with ease
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Aya Sofya, Golden Horn Ferry Trip, and Museum of Innocence
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights
• Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases Istanbul's best kept secrets and rising trends
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section
• Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; food, drink & nightlife; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Istanbul
• Covers: Sultanahmet & Sirkeci; Bazaar District; Golden Horn & Western Districts; Beyoğlu & Around; Bosphorus Suburbs; Kadıköy & Moda plus day trips to Princes' Islands

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Istanbul.

Whether you want to visit the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, cruise along the Turquoise Coast, or go hot-air ballooning in Cappadocia, the local Fodor's travel experts in Turkey are here to help! Fodor's Essential Turkey guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Essential Turkey travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do


• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time


• MORE THAN 36 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently


• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!


• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more


• PHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES on The Best Things to Eat and Drink, What to Buy, 10 Best Beaches in Turkey, and more



• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money


• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, religion, architecture, cuisine, wine, geography, and more
  


• SPECIAL FEATURES on Turkey Through the Ages, Topkapi: Showplace of the Sultans, and Shopping in Istanbul



• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems


• A TURKISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases


• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara, Ephesus, Izmir, Bodrum, towns along the Turquoise Coast, Cappadocia, towns along the Black Sea Coast, and more
  

Planning on visiting other fascinating countries? Check out Fodor's Essential Greece, Fodor's Essential Spain, Fodor's Essential France, Fodor's Essential Israel, and Fodor's Essential Morocco.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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This compact, pocket-sized Istanbul travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Istanbul. It's light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map.

This Istanbul guidebook covers: Sultanahmet, Topkapı Palace to the Golden Horn, Grand Bazaar district, Northwest quarter and the land walls, Galata and the waterfront districts, Beyoğlu and Taksim, Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, Asian Istanbul, The Bosphorus and Princes' Islands.

Inside this Istanbul travel book you will find:

• Curated recommendations of places - main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas


• Things not to miss in Istanbul - Süleymaniye Mosque Complex, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Mosaic Museum Büyük, Church of the Pamakaristos, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Modern, Grand Bazar, Ayasofya Hürrem, Galata Tower, 360 bar-restaurant


• Ready-made itineraries samples - created for different time frames or types of trip


• Istanbul at a glance - an overview map of Istanbul with key areas and short descriptions of what you'll find there


• Day trips - extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield


• Practical travel tips - information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory


• Handy language section - themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink


• Independent reviews - honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors


• Accommodation - handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets


• Pull-out map - easy to extract folded map with places to see marked


• What's new - a short overview of the changes in Istanbul in recent years for repeat travellers


• Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed Istanbul guidebook


• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Istanbul with a concise edit of all the information you'll need.

Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2016.

True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Istanbul covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.

This newly updated pocket travel guide for Istanbul will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, whether you want to explore fascinating museums and historic mosques and churches or the best bazaars and shopping areas.

Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Istanbul.

- Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Istanbul.
- Expanded and far more comprehensive, new laminated pull-out map now includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes to make it even easier to use.
- Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time.
- New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more.
- Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map.
- New typography and fresh layout throughout.

You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture. A free pull-out city map is marked with sights from the guidebook and includes a street index and a metro map.

The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Istanbul.

Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.

Lonely Planet'sIstanbulis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Shop in the colourful bazaars, visit the majestic Aya Sofya basilica, or take a ferry to the Black Sea; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Istanbul and begin your journey now!

InsideLonely Planet's Istanbul Travel Guide:

• Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak
• Colour maps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
• Over 30 maps
• Covers Sultanahmet, Bazaar District, Western Districts, Beyoglu, Besiktas, Ortakoy, Kurucesme and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet'sIstanbul, our most comprehensive guide to Istanbul, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Turkey for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.
• Looking for just the highlights of Istanbul? Check out PocketIstanbul, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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This mini pocket Istanbul and the Aegean Coast travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Istanbul and the Aegean Coast. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

In this Istanbul and the Aegean Coast guidebook, you will find:

• Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos


• What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know


• Things not to miss in Istanbul and the Aegean Coast - Süleymaniye Mosque Complex, Mosaic Museum Büyük, Ephesus, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Janissary Band Concert, Bosphorus by Ferry


• Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect day


• Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences


• What to do in Istanbul and the Aegean Coast - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife


• Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information


• Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Istanbul and the Aegean Coast and around


• Turkish section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language


• Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout


• Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook


• Coverage includes: Sultanahmet, Grand Bazaar District, Galata, Beyoğlu, Bodrum, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Kuşadası, Çeşme, Sardis, Pergamon, İzmir

This practical travel guide to Turkey features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Turkey guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Turkey easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Turkey has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook.

The Rough Guide to TURKEY covers: Istanbul and around, around the Sea of Marmara, the North Aegean, the Turquoise Coast, the Mediterranean coat and the Hatay, South Central Anatolia, North Central Anatolia, the Black Sea coast, Northeastern Anatolia, the Euphrates and Tigris basin, Lake Van and the southeast.

Inside this Turkey travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Turkey, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Kackar Daglari to family activities in child-friendly places, like Cappadocia or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Ishak Pasa Sarayi.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Essential pre-departure information including Turkey entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
Includes carefully planned routes covering the best of Turkey, which give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE
Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Turkey travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL
Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for hot air balloon rides, food, exploring ruins or horse riding.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS
Rough Guides' rundown of the Black Sea coast, Northeastern Anatolia, the Euphrates and Tigris basin's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Turkey, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Turkey guide book will help you find the best places, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Turkey features fascinating insights into Turkey, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Phaselis and the spectacular Selimiye Camii.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING
Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Iskele, Ancient Ephesus and many more locations in Turkey, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT
With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Turkey allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.

At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely modern--but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city life, deep-rooted religious faith and determined secularism, a fierce sense of national pride and openness to foreign ideas. The Turkish people are very much their own center of gravity, and for the unwary visitor there are pitfalls to avoid as well as great riches to be found.

Culture Smart! Turkey is an invaluable guide to the intricate ins and outs of this culturally rich and complex society. This updated edition outlines the complex history of Anatolia, provides key insights into contemporary Turkish values and attitudes, describes important customs and traditions, and reveals what life is like for the Turks at home, at work, and at play. It also offers practical tips and information about what to expect and how to navigate different social situations.

In this unique mix of Islamic and European cultures, the Turks are extremely hospitable. If you show an interest in their culture and respect for their point of view, they will repay your effort many times over.

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

A native of western Flanders, Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq served in several posts as diplomatic representative for the Habsburg ruler Ferdinand I (King of Bohemia and Hungary, 1526-64, and Holy Roman Emperor, 1556-64). Busbecq's most famous mission was undoubtedly to the Ottoman Empire at the zenith of its power and glory during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. In four letters to his friend Nicholas Michault-who had been Busbecq's fellow student in Italy and afterwards was imperial ambassador to the Portuguese court-he details impressions on everything he saw and experienced in Turkey, including landscapes, plants, animals, Islam, ethnic groups, architecture, slavery, military matters, court practices, clothing, gender and domestic relations, and the Sultan himself. Suleiman (spelled Soleiman in the translation) the Magnificent is perhaps the most distinguished figure in Turkish history, and his reign saw the greatest extension of Turkish power. His devotion to his own religion and his tolerance of other faiths, his munificence and generosity, won him the fidelity of his subjects and the respect of his enemies. Busbecq was given the assignment of using diplomacy to check the raids of the Turks into Hungary, and he proved very effective with his quick sympathy, appreciation of the Turkish character, and untiring patience. He returned from Constantinople in the autumn of 1562 with an established reputation as a diplomatist.Busbecq's Turkish Letters is a treasure of early travel literature, reflecting Busbecq's rich literary talent, classical education, love for collecting antiquities, and remarkable power of observation. Delightfully entertaining reading, it also offers invaluable lessons on understanding and bridging cultural divides.

Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2016.

True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Istanbul covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.

This newly updated pocket travel guide for Istanbul will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, whether you want to explore fascinating museums and historic mosques and churches or the best bazaars and shopping areas.

Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Istanbul.

- Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Istanbul.
- Expanded and far more comprehensive, new laminated pull-out map now includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes to make it even easier to use.
- Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time.
- New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more.
- Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map.
- New typography and fresh layout throughout.

You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture. A free pull-out city map is marked with sights from the guidebook and includes a street index and a metro map.

The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Istanbul.

Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide.

Detailed topographic map 1:50.000 & 20 meter contours for hiking and trekking, printed as an atlas book (with overlapping pages).
Complete map of a popular version of the famous Lycian Way hiking trail in southwest Turkey. The approx. 540-km long trail runs along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, connecting the town of Fethiye in the west with the village of Geyikbayırı, close to Antalya, in the east. The route as shown in the Atlas includes the trails from Fethiye through the ghost Greek village of Kayaköy in the west and the latest extension from Hisarçandır to Geyikbayırı in the east.
The Index makes it easy to find all cities, towns and villages along the route and nearby, as well as prominent tourist attractions, historic and archeological sites, ruins, temples etc.
20 meter contour lines, road network, trails & paths, transportation, food, campsites, shelters, guest houses & hotels.
The map scale of 1:50000 (1 cm = 500 meters) provides a wealth of detail while keeping low the weight of the atlas itself. The large page format of 8.5x11in minimizes page count and along with an overlapping map design allows for comfortable navigation.
The details included in the topographic maps of this atlas were specifically selected to be useful for trekkers, hikers and walkers of all interests, and make it easy to plan and enjoy both short excursions and hikes as well as long multi-day adventures along the main marked routes and/or adjacent trails and paths, which are also shown on the maps.
With this ultralight atlas you will always have a detailed, reliable, information-rich, battery-independent, shatter-proof map for your adventure.

After trekking nearly 7,500 miles, from Istanbul, Turkey to Xi'an, China, French travel writer Bernard Ollivier thought he had put the Silk Road behind him--enough for a retiree to rest on his laurels! But that was before meeting his now-partner-in-life Bénédicte Flatet. Why, she asked, hadn't he set out from France? After all, the city of Lyon was once Europe's silk capital.

Now, at seventy-five years old, Ollivier decides to lace up his walking boots and head out to complete his Silk-Road journey, once and for all: 1,900 miles, from Lyon to Istanbul. Only this time, he won't be alone. Flatet has long yearned to hike side-by-side with Ollivier, so the couple sets out together . . .

This unexpected fourth volume in Ollivier's Silk Road series (Out of Istanbul, Walking to Samarkand, and Winds of the Steppe) is a wonderful bonus for the author's fans: not only is it the enthralling continuation of his long walk across Asia, it's a new journey unto itself, across Europe, full of delightful firsts, such as the inclusion of short chronicles by Flatet. Through ten countries--from familiar France and Italy to the more mysterious Balkans--the intrepid pair invites us to discover the sometimes happy, sometimes tragic history of those they encounter, and to share in their daily lives. Back to Istanbul is both a fervent appeal for greater understanding among peoples, and a magnificent declaration of love.

- An insider's guide to Istanbul's hidden gems and lesser-known spots

- Written by a true local, filled with independent advice, based on thorough research and the author's personal opinions

- An inspirational and practical guide to the city's most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighborhoods, gardens and cafes, arranged into 100 lists of 5 secrets

- A recently updated edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guides

In The 500 Hidden Secrets of Istanbul, Feride Yalav-Heckeroth shares all of her favorite insider tips, tricks and places to explore Istanbul. Her book contains fun and interesting lists such as 5 restaurants to discover modern Turkish cuisine, the 5 most beautiful beaches, 5 unknown architectural gems from the Ottoman Empire, the 5 best spots for live music, 5 cafes with a breathtaking view and much more. Also available: The 500 Hidden Secret's of Berlin, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Tokyo, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Miami, The 500 Hidden Secrets of Paris, The 500 Hidden Secrets of New York, and many more. Discover the series at the500hiddensecrets.com

SPECIAL REPRINT EDITION of the late Bernard McDonagh's 2000 classic Turkey guide. This highly acclaimed Blue Guide provides unrivalled coverage of Turkey's wonderful artistic heritage. The treasures include superb remains of Greek and Roman cities along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, the Crusader castles of the southeast, and beautiful mosques and medreses from the Selcuk and Ottoman periods.

The Big Dig by Elif Batuman - A Story of Dust and Light by Burhan S nmez - An Author Recommends by Elif Shafak - plus: the thirty-year coup and the dam that is washing away 12,000 years of history, and more.

The birth of the New Turkey, as the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called his own creation, is an exemplary story of the rise of illiberal democracies through the erosion of civil liberties, press freedom, and the independence of the judicial system. Turkey was a complex country long before the rise of its new sultan: born out of the ashes of a vast multi- ethnic and multi-religious empire, Turkey has grappled through its relatively short history with the definition of its own identity. Poised between competing ideologies, secularism and piousness, a militaristic nationalism and exceptional openness to foreigners, Turkey defies easy labels and categories. Through the voices of some of its best writers and journalists- many of them in self-imposed exile--The Passenger tries to make sense of this fascinating, maddening country, analyzing how it got to where it is now, and finding the bright spots of hope that allow its always resourceful, often frustrated population to continue living, and thriving.

A journey with heart.--New York Times. Acclaimed journalist Bernard Ollivier begins his epic journey on foot across the Silk Road.

Upon retirement at the age of sixty-two, and grieving his deceased wife, renowned journalist Bernard Ollivier felt a sense of profound emptiness: What do I do now? While some see retirement as a chance to cash in their chips and settle into a comfy armchair, Ollivier still longed for more. Searching for inspiration, he strapped on his gear, donned his hat, and headed out the front door to hike the Way of St. James, a 1400-mile journey from Paris to Compostela, Spain. At the end of that road, with more questions than answers, he decided to spend the next few years hiking another of history's great routes: the Silk Road.

Out of Istanbul is Ollivier's stunning account of the first part of that 7,200-mile journey. The longest and perhaps most mythical trade route of all time, the Silk Road is in fact a network of routes across Europe and Asia, some going back to prehistoric times. During the Middle Ages, the transcribed travelogue of one Silk Road explorer, Marco Polo, helped spread the fame of the Orient throughout Europe.

Heading east out of Istanbul, Ollivier takes readers step by step across Anatolia and Kurdistan, bound for Tehran. Along the way, we meet a colorful array of real-life characters: Selim, the philosophical woodsman; old Beh et, elated to practice English after years of self-study; Krishna, manager of the Lora Pansiyon in Polonez, a village of Polish immigrants; the hospitable Kurdish women of Dogutepe, and many more. We accompany Ollivier as he explores bazaars, mosques, and caravansaries--true vestiges of the Silk Road itself--and through these encounters and experiences, gains insight into the complex political and social issues facing modern-day Turkey.

Ollivier's journey, far from bragging about some tremendous achievement, humbly takes the reader on a colossal adventure of human proportions, one in which walking itself, through a kind of alchemy, fosters friendships and fellowship.

Are you ready to experience the allure of Turkey, where ancient wonders meet breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture?

Welcome to Turkey Travel Guide 2024: Your Up-to-date Ultimate Guide to Unraveling the Charms of Turkey. Let this guide be your companion to an unforgettable journey through one of the world's most captivating countries.

In this meticulously crafted travel guide, every page unfolds a tapestry of adventure and discovery. From the majestic city of Istanbul, with its iconic landmarks and rich history, to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys beckon explorers to a land straight out of a fairy tale, Turkey promises an odyssey of wonders that will leave you spellbound.

• Discover the heart and soul of Istanbul as you stroll through the grandeur of Hagia Sophiaimmerse yourself in the vibrant colors of the Grand Bazaar, and savor the flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine.
• Unearth the ancient secrets of Ephesus, with its mesmerizing ruins and the legendary Temple of Artemis, and venture into the enchanting world of Göbekli Tepe, the world's oldest temple, whose enigmatic carvings whisper of forgotten civilizations.
• For the adventurous souls, trek the rugged terrains of Mount Ararat, where legends of Noah's Ark still echo, and raft through the thrilling rapids of the Coruh River, earning you an adrenaline rush amidst stunning mountain vistas.

Coastal delights await you along the turquoise waters, where Bodrum, Antalya, Fethiye, and Pamukkale invite you to embrace the Mediterranean bliss and revel in the beauty of ancient ruins and pristine landscapes.

In the less-explored Eastern Turkey, unveil hidden gems like Mount Ararat, the mighty Van and Lake Van, Göbekli Tepe's enigma, and the vibrant Kurdish culture, where warm hospitality and rich folklore welcome you with open arms.

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Whether you are a seasoned traveler or setting out on your first exploration, Turkey Travel Guide 2024 is your key to unlocking the heart of Turkey and creating memories that will linger in your soul forever.

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