Fodor's Essential Turkey

Whether you want to visit the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, cruise along the Turquoise Coast, or go hot-air ballooning in Cappadocia, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Turkey are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Turkey guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful colour photos.

Fodor’s Essential Turkey travel guide includes:

• An illustrated ultimate experiences guide to the top things to see and do
• Multiple itineraries to effectively organise your days and maximise your time
• More than 36 detailed maps to help you navigate confidently
• Colour photos throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• Honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, beaches, snorkeling sites, and other outdoor activities, nightlife, shopping, and more
• Photo-filled 'BEST OF' features on 'What to Eat and Drink', 'What to Buy', '10 Best Beaches in Turkey', and more
• Trip-planning tools and practical tips including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• Historical and cultural insights providing rich context on the local people, art, religion, architecture, cuisine, wine, geography, and more
• Special features on 'Turkey Through the Ages', 'Topkapi: Showplace of the Sultans', and 'Shopping in Istanbul'
• Local writers to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• A Turkish language primer with useful words and essential phrases
• Up-to-date coverage on: Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara, Ephesus, Izmir, Bodrum, towns along the Turquoise Coast, Cappadocia, towns along the Black Sea Coast, and more 

Planning on visiting other fascinating countries? Check out Fodor’s Essential Greece, Fodor’s Essential Spain, Fodor’s Essential France, Fodor’s Essential Israel, and Fodor’s Essential Morocco.