Publisher's Synopsis
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Discover Turkeyis your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ride a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia's honeycomb landscapes, walk amid the ancient ruins of Ephesus, or witness whirling dervishes perform their mystical craft; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of Turkey and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Discover Turkey:
- Full-colourmaps and images throughout
- Highlights and itinerariesshow you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests
- Insider tipssave you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insightsgive you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and more
- Free, convenient pull-out Istanbul map(included in print version), plus over 35 colour local maps
- Useful features- includingWalking Tours, Month-by-Month(annual festival calendar), andTravel with Kids
- Coverageof Istanbul, Gallipoli, North Aegean, Ephesus, Bodrum, South Aegean, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Antalya, Mediterranean Coast, Eastern Anatolia, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Discover Turkey,our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring and colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best.
- Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular and offbeat, and extensively covers all the country to offer? Check outLonely Planet's Turkeyguide.
- Looking for a guide to Istanbul? Checkout Lonely Planet's Istanbulguide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer, orLonely Planet's Pocket Istanbul,a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
Authors:Written and researched by Lonely Planet, James Bainbridge, Brett Atkinson, Chris Deliso, Steve Fallon, Will Gourlay, Jessica Lee, Virginia Maxwell, and Tom Spurling.
About Lonely Planet:Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category
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