Frommer's Turkey (Frommer's Turkey)

Frommer's Turkey, 4th Edition explores the highlights of a country that is an amazing and diverse treasure trove of architectural styles and ancient ruins, most of which are still being excavated. You'll learn how to navigate the chaotic bustle of Istanbul, buy a rug and get the best deal, find the best and most undiscovered ruins, and the ins and outs of getting a Turkish bath. Readers also get language and etiquette tips, exact prices and directions, logistical advice, detailed two-color maps, and much more.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

• Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
• Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
• All Complete guides offer user-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
• The latest, savviest trip-planning advice--from saving money on airfares to renting a cell phone abroad to the latest advice on sustainable travel-to help readers make the most of their time and money.

• Insider tips on bargaining at the bazaars, taking a hamam (Turkish bath), exploring ancient ruins, and seeking out hidden beaches.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

1. The Best of Turkey.

1 The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences.

Midnight Express: Fact or Fiction?

2 The Best Small Towns.

3 The Best Ruins & Archaeological Sites.

4 The Best Museums, Mosques & Churches.

5 The Best Beaches.

6 The Best Splurge Hotels.

7 The Best One-of-a-Kind Places to Stay.

8 The Best Stuff to Bring Home.

The Best Turkey Websites.

2. Planning Your Trip to Turkey.

1 The Regions in Brief .

2 Visitor Information, Entry

Requirements & Money.

What Things Cost in Istanbul.

3 When to Go.

Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan.

Turkey Calendar of Events.

4 Insurance.

5 Health & Safety.

6 Specialized Travel Resources.

Important Tips for Women Travelers.

7 Getting There.

8 Package Tours & Escorted Tours.

All About the Blue Voyage.

9 Getting Around.

Don’t Let Taxi Drivers Take You for a Ride.

10 Tips on Accommodations.

11 Recommended Books & Films.

Fast Facts: Turkey.

3. Suggested Turkey Itineraries.

1 The Best of Turkey in 1 Week.

2 The Best of Turkey in 2 Weeks.

4. Istanbul.

1 Orientation.

Frommer’s Favorite Istanbul Experiences.

Istanbul’s Neighborhoods in Brief.

2 Getting Around.

Fast Facts: Istanbul .

3 Where to Stay.

A Mystery Worthy of Agatha Christie Herself .

4 Where to Dine.

5 What to See & Do in Istanbul.

700 Years of Turkish Jews.

Steam Heat: Taking the Hamam.

6 Shopping.

Caveat Emptor!

Carpet-Buying Tips.

7 Istanbul After Dark.

8 Side Trips from Istanbul.

5. Short Hops from Istanbul: Around the Sea of Marmara & the North Aegean.

1 Bursa.

Water, Water Everywhere: Turkey’s Mineral Springs.

2 Çanakkale.

3 Gallipoli (Gelibolu).

4 Troy.

5 Bergama.

6. The Central & Southern Aegean Coasts.

1 Izmir.

Fast Facts: Izmir.

2 Highlights of the Çesme Peninsula.

3 Selçuk.

4 Ephesus.

5 Kusadasi.

6 Pamukkale & Hierapolis.

7 Bodrum.

Fast Facts: Bodrum.

7. The Turquoise & Mediterranean Coasts. The Lycian Way & St. Paul’s Trail.

1 Marmaris & the Datça Peninsula.

Fast Facts: Marmaris.

2 Dalyan & Kaunos.

Unchartered Territory: Between Fethiye & Dalyan.

3 Fethiye & Ölüdeniz.

Fast Facts: Fethiye.

Fast Facts: Ölüdeniz .

4 Kalkan.

5 Kas.

Kaleköy (Ancient Simena).

6 Demre.

They Kidnapped the Wrong Guy.

7 Antalya.

Fast Facts: Antalya.

8. Cappadocia & the Interior.

1 Exploring the Region.

2 Ürgüp.

3 Göreme.

4 Üçhisar.

The Caravansaries of the Silk Road.

5 Derinkuyu & Kaymakli.

6 The Ihlara Valley.

7 Kayseri .

The “Whirling” Dervishes.

9. Ankara.

1 Orientation.

Father of Turkey: The Man Called Atatürk.

Fast Facts: Ankara.

2 Where to Stay.

3 Where to Dine.

4 What to See & Do.

5 Shopping.

6 Ankara After Dark.

7 A Side Trip to the Hittite Capital of Hattusas.

Appendix A: Turkey in Depth.

1 History 101.

Dateline.

Selçuk Sultans—The Rum Line.

The Ottoman Sultans.

Süleyman the Magnificent: Pragmatic Statesman.

The Kurdish Question.

2 Arts, Culture & Music.

3 Food & Drink.

A Restaurant Primer.

4 An Overview of Islam.

Appendix B: A Glossary of Useful Turkish Phrases.

1 Pronunciation Guide.

2 Basic Vocabulary.

3 Glossary of Terms.

4 Menu Guide.

Index.

List of Maps

Turkey.

Istanbul at a Glance.

Eminönü Hotels & Restaurants.

Beyoglu Hotels & Restaurants.

Istanbul Attractions.

The Sea of Marmara & North Aegean.

The Gallipoli Peninsula.

The Central & Southern Aegean Coasts.

Izmir.

Ephesus.

Bodrum.

The Turquoise & Mediterranean Coasts.

Fethiye.

Antalya.

Cappadocia.

Ürgüp.

Ankara Accommodations, Dining & Attractions.

Turkey’s Ancient Civilizations.