Turkey travel itinerary: Istanbul – Goreme – Konya – Antalya – Kas – Selcuk – Bergama - Canakkale Turkey Visiting Turkey is like going to an exhibit and seeing snapshots of centuries of history all in one place. But in this case, you get to dive to the sunken cities, touch the ruins of Troy, shop in the bazaars and stand in the Grand Theater where St. Paul preached. Even if you’re not a history buff, remnants of the Ottoman, Roman and Byzantine empires are sure to impress. Make a stop at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and haggle for saffron at the neighboring Spice Bazaar. Head for the Turquoise Coast, gear up for some mountain climbing or bask in the beauty of Istanbul's Blue Mosque. Head to Cappadocia for some of the most stunning (and strangest) landscapes you’ll ever see. With its lunar-like rock formations, underground cities, cave churches and houses carved into the sides of cliffs, you’ll feel like you’re on another planet. If the history, activity, natural beauty, and mix of cultures still don’t have you spinning around like a whirling dervish, the strong Turkish coffee will. Enjoy a cup in a taverna, follow it up with some Turkish Delight and wind down at a traditional bath. Highlights: Get lost in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and visit the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. Sleep in a café and explore the underground cities in Cappadocia. Sample the strong Turkish Coffee and Turkish Tea, and watch a whirling Dervish spin. Stay in Selcuk and visit the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Best time to visit: June to October Student Airfare: $908 Los Angeles to Istanbul RT 7 Nights in a hostel: $78.89 Exchange Rate: 1.00 USD = 1.20550 TRY Student Traveler travel in Turkey home page Student Traveler articles on Turkey: Study Abroad: CIEE, State University of New York, Semester at Sea, Center for Cultural Interchange, Suffolk University, The Scholarship, AFS Intercultural Programs, University of Arizona, Antioch Education Abroad, Long Island University, Duke University, Binghampton University Work Abroad: TEFL International, TEFL Institute, TEFL Job Placement, Travel Talk Volunteer Abroad: United Planet, LEAPNow, Volunteers for International Partnership,

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Feature Articles Turkey: Meeting of Worlds   Tucked comfortably into my British Airways seat from London Heathrow, I contemplated where I was going. I pulled out the in-flight magazine, traced the arcing flight line, and ended at Turkey.

Top Picks Visitors have been attracted to Turkey since Julius Caesar uttered the immortal words: “I came, I saw, I conquered”. Its unique convergence of three very different worlds, Europe, Asia and The Middle East, make it a nation rich in history, classical civilization and art. Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her journey at the Roman ruins of Ephesus. She then travels up the coast to the volcanic Cappadocia region, home to one of the first Christian communities. Traveling east, she visits the wonders of Nemrut Dag, and then heads north to her final destination: the Kachkar Mountains near the Black Sea Coast. Istanbul City Guide is also available on DVD. Visit our website to purchase the DVDs of this destination (also available on Video). For travelers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Australasia. With a huge variety of travel styles available, Intrepid travelers explore the world's most amazing places discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way. For details go to www.intrepidtravel.com Semester at Sea®. Sail to Norway, Russia, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Greece and Croatia during a 65-day study abroad voyage on one of the world’s fastest passenger ships! Contact www.semesteratsea.org or 800-854-0195.