Frommer's Turkey

by Levine, Lynn A.

• ISBN13: 9781118287569
• ISBN10: 1118287568
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-28
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer's Turkey features expert insight onall of the sights and experiences that await you. Our author hits all the highlights, from the eerie lunar landscape of Cappadocia, to the spectacular beaches of the Turquoise Coast, to the ancient civilization at Ephesus. You'll learn how to navigate the chaotic bustle of Istanbul, buy a rug and get the best deal, find the best undiscovered ruins, and learn the ins and outs of getting a Turkish bath. The guide also includes insider tips on bargaining at bazaars and seeking out hidden beaches. Readers also get language and etiquette tips, exact prices and directions, logistical advice, detailed two-color maps, and much more.

Table of Contents

List of Maps vi

1 THE BEST OF TURKEY 1

2 TURKEY IN DEPTH 14

3 SUGGESTED TURKEY ITINERARIES 56

4 ISTANBUL 61

5 ÇANAKKALE, GALLIPOLI & THE TROAD 189

6 THE CENTRAL & SOUTHERN AEGEAN COASTS (GREATER IZMIR) 208

7 THE BODRUM PENINSULA 253

8 THE TURQUOISE & MEDITERRANEAN COASTS 282

9 CAPPADOCIA & THE INTERIOR 355

10 ANKARA 391

11 SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIA 411

12 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO TURKEY 434

13 A GLOSSARY OF USEFUL TURKISH PHRASES 447

Index 458