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Back home, Turkey (Türkiye) is very much a holiday spot for Brits looking for a cheap all-inclusive holiday at a resort by the beach. So I guess that’s where my expectation began: commercialised.

When we actually arrived and began to explore the country, we realised how wrong this assumption was.

The country is rich in history and culture, has mind-blowing landscapes and warm, hospitable people. And surprisingly, it is relatively easy to get away from the crowds, even in Istanbul and Cappadocia.

The number of reasons to visit Turkey are endless and dramatically varied.

Head to the stunning coastline of Alacati, scramble into abandoned cave churches of Rose Valley, marvel at bizarre rock formations in Love Valley, see 12,000 year old megaliths of Gobeklitepe, wander the ancient Armenian capital of Ani, watch the sunset over the plains of Ancient Mesopotamia with a glass of pomegranate wine in hand in Mardin.

We spent six weeks exploring Türkiye from west to east and have put together these comprehensive travel guides to help you plan every aspect of your trip!

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