Moon Istanbul & the Turkish Coast: Including Cappadocia

Description

Discover Istanbul & the Turkish coast. Planning your trip ; The best of Istanbul ; Ancient cities and the Blue Cruise ; Cappadocia's lunar landscape ; The Seven Churches of the Revelation -- Istanbul. Sights ; Entertainment and events ; Shopping ; Sports and recreation ; Accommodations ; Food ; Information and services ; Getting there ; Getting around -- Thrace and the Sea of Marmara. Marmara Denizi (Sea of Marmara) ; Edirne ; Gelibolu Yarımadası (Gallipoli Peninsula) -- The northern Aegean coast. Çanakkale and Truva (Troy) ; Bergama (Pergamum) ; İzmir -- The southern Aegean coast. The Ephesus region ; Pamukkale -- The Turquoise Coast. Bodrum ; Marmaris ; Dalyan ; Fethiye ; Kalkan ; Kaş ; Olympos, Çıralı, and Chimera ; Antalya -- Cappadocia and central Anatolia. Cappadocia ; Konya ; Ankara ; Hattuşaş (Boğazkale) -- Background. The land ; Flora and fauna ; History ; Government ; Economy ; People and culture -- Essentials. Getting there ; Getting around ; Visas and officialdom ; Accommodations ; Food and drink ; Travel tips ; Health and safety ; Information and services -- Resources. Glossary ; Turkish phrasebook.;Turkey resident Leeann Murphy guides travelers to the highlights of Istanbul and the Turkish coast, from exploring the world-class shopping and dining of Istanbul's charming neighborhoods to relaxing on the golden sands of the Mediterranean's beaches. Murphy also offers unique trip ideas, including Outdoor Adventures in Turkey, Retracing History, and Gastronomica. Complete with details on sampling each town's celebrated culinary dishes, hiking the Turquoise Coast's Lycian Way, and touring the architectural marvels of the Thracian Peninsula, Moon Istanbul & the Turkish Coast gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.