subject: Things To Do While Staying At Your Villas In Turkey [print this page] The combination has created a dynamic and stunning land for the curious visitor to explore. Many people own holiday villas in Turkey, and this is no surprise with how popular the country is as a travel destination. People come from all over the world to enjoy the sandy beaches, ancient ruins, delicious food, and gorgeous natural surroundings of Turkey.
If you are staying in your villas in Turkey on your next holiday, here are some ideas of what you can do during your trip:
-Visit the ancient church and museum known as the Hagia Sophia, built in 500 AD by Justinian the Great. It is one of the most amazing displays of Byzantine and Islamic Art in the country and is one of the most popular tourist attractions.
-Go shopping at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. This bustling marketplace has everything that you could possibly ever want to buy, but you will have to practice your bargaining skills to get the best price!
-Visit the ancient underground cities in Cappadocia which were once home to 20,000 people. You can even see the remains of the horse stables and tombs.
-Visit the Port of Ephesus, which was a crucial strategic location in ancient times and is home to the first church ever dedicated to the Virgin Mary. There are many spectacular Greek and Roman ruins throughout this area that you can visit while staying at villas in Turkey including an impressive Greek Theater and the Celsus Library.
-If you are a serious hiker, challenge yourself with a trek up Mount Ararat which is a huge inactive volcano that towers above the steppes of Eastern Turkey. It is the fabled resting place of Noahs Ark.
-Take a cruise along the Ionian Coast, otherwise known as the "Turkish Riviera", and enjoy the incredible views of the sea.
-Watch a "sema" which is a traditional Sufi ceremony where "whirling dervishes" spin in circles while chanting and singing. The beautiful colours of their clothing and the haunting sounds of their voices will hypnotize you.
-Tour the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. This stunning building will blow you away with its huge ceilings, dizzying mosaics, and elegant domes.
-Relax at the Pamukkale Thermal Pools. These natural formations were created by calcium deposits and create limestone Jacuzzi tubs where you can enjoy the healing properties of the mineral-rich water. The water here has been said to cure asthma, rheumatism, and much more.
-Explore the massive Topkapi palace, which was constructed for the Sultan of the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
You can enjoy all of these activities and much more while staying at villas in Turkey. Why not start planning your next trip today?
