Explore the country that builds on old and rich history, at the same time is a member of modern world. Explore the country that represents a cultural mixture, a synthesis of east and west, while it geographically bridges Europe and Asia. Explore the country that combines natural beauties with its 10,000-year-old heritage. Thus giving today's travelers a unique opportunity to learn and enjoy the life and culture in this geography called Asia Minor.

 

Twenty fascinating civilizations render Turkey the heir of 10,000 years old history which has still been examined for further ancient secrets to be brought up into daylight. These lands inhale at any moment the mystery of the past through the existenece of the statues of gods and goddesses, temples, theathers, agoras, churches, mosques, medresseh, palaces and caravanseraies.

 

The Turkish people have an unrivalled reputation for hospitality, the cuisine is to die for, the coastline is a dream, and many Turkish cities are dotted with spectacular mosques and castles.

 

Known as "Green Bursa", the city, is filed with gardens and parks. It is at the center of an important fruit growing region. Bursa was, and is still, famous for its silk trade, towel manufacture and thermal springs. You must taste locally invented Iskender Kebab, a dish of bread, tomato sauce, strips of grilled meat, melted butter and yoghurt. Just 10km away from Bursa is Cumahkzuk, a village that has preserved the texture of residential Ottoman architecture until the present time. These historic houses are now protected. It was one of the first places settled by the Ottomans when they moved into Bursa. There are a total of 270 historical houses in the village. 180 of them are still being used as dwellings.

 

The origins of this unusual region can be traced some 50 million years ago, huge quantities of volcanic material have spewed out of the volcanoes. Forces of erosion have shaped the incredible and unique Cappadocian tuff-coned landscape. For hundreds of years men have dug into the soft but firm tuff to create dwellings, monasteries, churches and underground cities.

 

There are many 'must see places' in Cappadocia like; Fairy Chimneys, Underground City of Kaymakli, Goreme Open-Air Museum and many more.

 

Discover the oldest existing wine region of the world. It is Cappadocia where wine production started nearly 4000 years ago. Also enjoy the gastronomic specialty of the region knon as Testi Kebab. It is an assortment of spices, soup, meats and vegetables cooked inside clay pots.