THE ISLANDS OF Turkey
An incredibly diverse country, Turkey is a mesmerising mix of Mediterranean, Balkan and Asian influences, having been colonised throughout history by different empires. Occupying a unique geographic position, many call it the “bridge between East and West”, as it straddles the Asian and European continents.
The father of modern-day Turkey is Kemal Atatürk, a soldier who salvaged the Turkish state from the Ottoman Empire and united it into a modern, secular republic, over which he ruled as president (1923 – 1938). With over 500 islands and islets scattered across its seas, ranging from the cosmopolitan to the quaint, today’s Turkey offers visitors endless exploration of ancient ruins, cobblestone stress, and the glimmering blue sea.
EXPEDITION INFORMATION
WHEN The best months to visit are April, May, September and October
GETTING AROUND Turkey is well covered by public transport. To travel between cities, travellers can take either long-distance buses, domestic flights, minibuses or ferries. Additionally, you are also able to hire private cars
GETTING THERE The fastest and quickest way of travelling to Turkey is by air. There are direct flights to a variety of Turkish destinations from all major capitals and cities around the world. The most common airport to arrive at is in Istanbul and is called Istanbul Airport
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