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Visas are required and can be purchased at entry points or through the Turkish Consulate. Turkish currency is limited to $5,000 on entry or exit. Conservative clothing--especially for women--is encouraged in rural areas.
Geography
Turkey is located at the northeast end of the Mediterranean Sea, with the Black Sea to the north and Aegean Sea to the West. Surrounded by water and mountains, the center of Turkey is a treeless plateau.
Istanbul
Istanbul, founded in 667 B.C. as Byzantium, was also known as Constantinople. The former capital of three empires, Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents, with two bridges over the Bosphorus Strait connecting the continents of Europe and Asia.
Blue Voyage
Gulet Sailing
A week-long cruise on a gulet (two-mast wooden sailing vessel) offers a unique perspective of ancient cities, harbors, tombs, mausoleums and intimate beaches.
Long Distance Trekking Routes
Lycian Way and St. Paul Trail are approximately 500 km long trails. The St. Paul Trail is a challenging walk which partially follows the route walked by St. Paul on his first missionary trip in Asia Minor/Turkey. The Lycian Way follows the coast of Lycia from Fethiye to Antalya. In the Kackar Mountains--located in the far northeast corner of Turkey--short and long range trails offer scenic views of the Black Sea.
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