Museums, Mausoleums and Markets: Top Sights to See on Turkey Tours

Ask anyone who has ever been there before, you can go to any number of tours of Turkey and still not see everything there is to see! This wonderful multi-nation between Europe and Asia, offering an almost endless wealth of sights and experiences for travelers and it is almost impossible to decide where to start. However, we all have to start somewhere, so here is a basic list for the first hour of travel in Turkey.

Istanbul

with its rich history as the capital of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, it comes as no surprise to Istanbul, Turkey's largest city (and its cultural and business center), is where many first time visitors to Turkey begin their ture.

around Istanbul and Europe, and Asia, and there is no better way to make sure you see both sides but by boat on the Bosphorus. This tour will show you some of the most beautiful sights to see in Turkey -. The distinctive sky from the tower roofs and minarets, look at the palaces, forts and 15 century Ottoman palace

Other must see places in Istanbul leg of the first time Turkey tours are:

• Topkapi Palace-the heart of the Ottoman Empire. Come early, and make sure to visit the Harem, with its four-yards.

• Haghia Sophia - known as the jewel of the Byzantine Empire, a magnificent showcase their art and architecture. With 30 million gold tiles, it is one of the most impressive sights you'll experience on Turkey tours!

• Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market - brush up on your negotiation skills! From at least 4000 shops, restaurants and more, everyone knows it takes shopping tour in Turkey.

• Cosmopolitan Istanbul - Turkey tours are simply not complete until we find out why Istanbul has been called the "world's hippest city" from the top trend spotters

Ankara

Turkish capital, after having grown into his identity as a modern international city, tends to be underrated as a destination for historical and cultural tours of Turkey. However, the regional history dating from the Bronze Age Hatti civilization, there is no dearth of sights to see in Ankara. Here are a few things you should not miss:

• The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations -. More than 200,000 artifacts from the Early Bronze Age to today, including the pill collection with translations that provide insight into life in ancient times

• The Citadel in Ankara - the symbolic structure of the city sits atop a hill and provides not only the prime examples of traditional architecture, but the 360 view of the city under the

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• Ataturk Mausoleum -. First time visitors to Turkey tours should take the time to visit the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of Turkish Republic

where to go next?

There is practically no end of choices where to go next in Turkey. Tours can take you to the great adventure in a different but equally stunning landscapes, take your pick from experiences such as hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, sailing tours to the picturesque islands and submerged cities, or go to the powdery slopes of the beautiful morning and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoon, if you want! With so much to see and do, chances are you'll already be planning the next few tours Turkey, even before the first ends.