Turkey

Istanbul
Historically and architecturally spectacular with a skyline of mosques and minarets surrounded by water - Istanbul has one foot in europe and the other in oriental asia. This fascinating and lively city offers plenty to do and see - museums, galleries, and fantastic shopping. There  is a vast variation in regional climates due to the diverse nature of  Turkey’s landscape. It is often said that you can experience each of the four seasons in one day - during the springtime early tourists bask in the mediterranean sunshine while on the mountain tops above others are skiing. 
The Aegean and Mediterranean regions experience hot dry summers and mild winters. Most visitors choose Western Turkey with its picturesque resorts along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts - but there are still deserted and idyllic beaches to be found and in the virtually unspoiled mountain areas there are no tourists at all.  You can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome by the people of Turkey