Turkey Guide (Open Road Guides)

A complete guide to discovering the beauty and mystery of TurkeySituated between two continents and two cultures, Turkey offers travelers an exciting blend of ancient ways and modern excitement. Turkey Guide covers every region of this fascinating country, from the bazaars and mosques of Istanbul to majestic Greek ruins and some of the finest beaches of the Aegean coast. Adventurous travelers are shown how to bicycle from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, where to find the antiquities of the Hittites, and the best places for rafting, caving, and trekking.Turkey Guide provides detailed information on a wide variety of accommodations in both city and country. All price ranges are covered, with special attention to surprisingly affordable villas for rent in remote towns and villages.Istanbul, Turkey's capital and one of the great cities of the world, is covered in depth. The authors lead readers on tours of the famous Hagia Sophia mosque as well as the city's back streets, shopping districts, and coffeehouses. They describe in detail the history and cultural significance of such destinations as the site of the city of Troy, the ruins at Ephesus, and the ancient monastic labyrinths at Cappadocia.There is a special section on how and where to buy a Turkish carpet, with tips on recognizing quality and bargaining for the best price. The book also includes extensive advice on planning a trip to Turkey, offering suggested itineraries for travel within Turkey as well as information on Turkey-based cruising,

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.