Turkey Guide, Third Edition - Softcover

Peck, Adam; Sachet, Manja

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1892975610 ISBN 13: 9781892975614

Publisher: Open Road, 2003

Synopsis

Open Road's Turkey Guide shows readers the beauty and mystery of Turkey, from the bazaars and mosques of Istanbul to the ruins of the ancient Greeks and Anatolians, to some of the best beaches along the Aegean coast. Istanbul is thoroughly examined, and advenurous travelers will discover how to bicycle from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, where to unearth the high antiquity of the Hittites and the grandest Hellenistic ruins in the world, and where to go rafting, caving, and cruising.But travelers will also get the inside scoop on the historic citiy of Troy, the breathtaking ruins at Ephesus, the ancient monastic labyrinths of Cappadoccia, the paradise of Amazon Island, and the living flames of the Chimeara. Turkey Guide goes into great detail about the history and culture of each destination covered, with plenty of stories and anecdotes along the way to help readers experience the real Turkey. Special tips on how to bargain for a Turkish kilim and extensive travel planning advice are features.

About this title

From the Publisher

Adam Peck and Manja Sachet, specialists on Turkey, lived in Istanbul for several years. They write for numerous magazines and newspapers, both in the US and Turkey. They now work in the software industry and make their home in Seattle, Washington.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open Road
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1892975610
• ISBN 13: 9781892975614
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 756