Upon your visit to Istanbul, the capital, your first stop is Hagia Sophia the Blue Mosque. As you travel along the coast Gallipoli battlefield & Troy will take you back in time. In Selcuk, the famous city of Euphesus ruins, is a must see. Pamukkale offers panoramic pictures with its white calcified falls and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a cruise on the blue waters from Fethiye or head straight to Dalyan to enjoy a boat ride on the river in hopes to see some loggerhead turtles. Enjoy a long hike or a hot air balloon ride to see the outstanding rock formation of Cappadocia, the open air museums of the Zelve monastery or Goreme, or the underground cities of Kaymakli and Derinkuyu. No matter where you go in Turkey, hot apple tea is always being served, from Hamman baths to rug shops. If you have never had a Hamman bath, this is an unforgettable experience; there are five stages to this traditional bathing coming from a mixture of Turks, Romans and Byzantine bathing culture, with a combination of soaping, massaging & relaxation.