Frommer's^® Turkey: From the Blue Mosque to the Blue Lagoon, 3rd Edition

by Lynn A. Levine

• ISBN13: 9780764544514
• ISBN10: 0764544519
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Frommer2s Turkey explores the highlights of a country that is an amazing and diverse treasure trove of architectural styles and ancient ruins, most of which are still being excavated. You2ll learn how to navigate the chaotic bustle of Istanbul, buy a rug and get the best deal, find the best and most undiscovered ruins, and the ins and outs of getting a Turkish bath. Readers also get language and etiquette tips, exact prices and directions, logistical advice, detailed two-color maps, and much more.

Table of Contents

What's New in Turkey	p. 1
The Best of Turkey	p. 4
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences	p. 5
Midnight Express: Fact or Fiction?	p. 6
The Best Small Towns	p. 8
The Best Ruins & Archaeological Sites	p. 9
The Best Museums, Mosques & Churches	p. 10
The Best Beaches	p. 11
The Best Splurge Hotels	p. 12
The Best One-of-a-Kind Places to Stay	p. 13
The Best Stuff to Bring Home	p. 14
The Best Turkey Websites	p. 15
Planning Your Trip to Turkey	p. 17
The Regions in Brief	p. 17
Visitor Information, Entry Requirements & Money	p. 21
What Things Cost in Istanbul	p. 24
When to Go	p. 25
Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan	p. 26
Turkey Calendar of Events	p. 27
Insurance	p. 30
Health & Safety	p. 31
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 33
Important Tips for Women Travelers	p. 34
Getting There	p. 36
Package Tours & Escorted Tours	p. 39
All About the Blue Voyage	p. 40
Getting Around	p. 43
Don't Let Taxi Drivers Take You for a Ride	p. 47
Tips on Accommodations	p. 48
Suggested Itineraries	p. 49
Recommended Books & Films	p. 53
Fast Facts: Turkey	p. 55
Istanbul	p. 60
Orientation	p. 61
Istanbul's Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 64
Getting Around	p. 66
Fast Facts: Istanbul	p. 69
Where to Stay	p. 71
A Mystery Worthy of Agatha Christie Herself	p. 81
Where to Dine	p. 84
What to See & Do in Istanbul	p. 94
Suggested Itineraries	p. 94
Frommer's Favorite Istanbul Experiences	p. 98
Steam Heat: Taking the Hamam	p. 116
Take a Learning Vacation	p. 129
Shopping	p. 130
Caveat Emptor! Carpet-Buying Tips	p. 138
Istanbul After Dark	p. 140
Side Trips from Istanbul	p. 145
Short Hops from Istanbul: Around the Sea of Marmara & the North Aegean	p. 149
Bursa	p. 149
Water, Water Everywhere: Turkey's Mineral Springs	p. 159
Canakkale	p. 162
Gallipoli (Gelibolu)	p. 165
Troy	p. 171
Bergama	p. 173
The Central & Southern Aegean Coasts	p. 179
Izmir	p. 179
Fast Facts: Izmir	p. 185
Highlights of the Cesme Peninsula	p. 189
Selcuk	p. 198
Ephesus	p. 204
Kusadasi	p. 213
Pamukkale & Hierapolis	p. 221
Bodrum	p. 227
Fast Facts: Bodrum	p. 231
The Turquoise & Mediterranean Coasts	p. 245
The Lycian Way & St. Paul's Trail	p. 246
Marmaris & the Datca Peninsula	p. 246
Fast Facts: Marmaris	p. 250
Dalyan & Kaunos	p. 256
Unchartered Territory: Between Fethiye & Dalyan	p. 262
Fethiye & Oludeniz	p. 263
Fast Facts: Fethiye	p. 266
Fast Facts: Oludeniz	p. 266
Kalkan	p. 280
Kas	p. 289
Fast Facts: Kas	p. 290
Kalekoy (Ancient Simena)	p. 292
Demre	p. 298
They Kidnapped the Wrong Guy	p. 299
Antalya	p. 302
Fast Facts: Antalya	p. 306
Cappadocia & the Interior	p. 320
Exploring the Region	p. 320
Urgup	p. 325
Goreme	p. 332
Uchisar	p. 337
The Caravansaries of the Silk Road	p. 340
Derinkuyu & Kaymaklii	p. 343
The Ihlara Valley	p. 345
Kayseri	p. 348
The "Whirling" Dervishes	p. 356
Ankara	p. 358
Orientation	p. 359
Father of Turkey: The Man Called Ataturk	p. 360
Fast Facts: Ankara	p. 364
Where to Stay	p. 365
Where to Dine	p. 368
What to See & Do	p. 370
Shopping	p. 374
Ankara After Dark	p. 375
A Side Trip to the Hittite Capital of Hattusas	p. 376
Turkey in Depth	p. 381
History 101	p. 381
Dateline	p. 381
Selcuk Sultans--The Rum Line	p. 388
The Ottoman Sultans	p. 391
Suleyman the Magnificent: Pragmatic Statesman	p. 394
Turkey Today	p. 406
The Kurdish Question	p. 407
Arts, Culture & Music	p. 408
Food & Drink	p. 412
An Overview of Islam	p. 414
A Restaurant Primer	p. 415
A Glossary of Useful Turkish Phrases	p. 417
Pronunciation Guide	p. 417
Basic Vocabulary	p. 417
Glossary of Terms	p. 419
Menu Guide	p. 422
Index	p. 427
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