Lonely Planet Turkey is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Bath in a hammam; explore chaotic and colourful bazaars; or hot air balloon over Cappadocia's honeycomb landscape; all with your trusted travel companion.

Offers maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, for travelers of every budget.

Wander through the ruins of classical cities, haggle for bargains in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and go underground in Cappadocia. This comprehensive guide shows you the real Turkey. * Soak up the sun - laze on the beaches of the Aegean, Black Sea and Mediterranean Coasts * Taste the food - try meze, kebaps, seafood and Turkish delight * Take a hike - climb Mt Nemrut, trek the Kackar Mountains or do a city walking tour * Meet and greet - mix with the locals using our invaluable language chapter * Find your way - our 112 detailed maps will take you where you want to go.

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Istanbul. Following Rick's self-guided tours, you'll experience the wonders of East and West in this fascinating city—the capital of two great empires. Explore one of the world's largest domed churches, haggle with merchants in the exotic Grand Bazaar, and discover the secrets of the sultan's harem in Topkapi Palace. Wander through monumental mosques, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action. Cruise the Bosphorus for a quick trip to Asia, and end the day relaxing in a Turkish bath. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You'll learn how to get around on the city's trams and ferries, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

Especially for travelers who crave the exotic. This acclaimed guide can direct the adventurous on an incredible tour of Turkey. Filled with cultural, geographical, and practical advice, this volume is truly a survival kit.

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