Holidays to Turkey combine a wealth of historical and archaeological riches, breathtakingly diverse landscapes, and a wonderful array of modern tourist resorts. Turkey, 'the cradle of civilization' is positively bursting with religious shrines, tombs, monuments and ruins. Holidays to Turkey straddle a range of beautiful landscapes, including snow-capped mountains, arid desert, 300 natural lakes, and 5000 miles of golden sandy beaches. It is here on these sandy shores that Turkey's tourist industry soars. Holidays to Turkey are often based on the Aegean Coast - a popular destination for those seeking a sun, sea, and sand holiday with a difference. Tourists can bask on sun-drenched beaches in the morning and explore archaeological sites in the afternoon, such as the 3000-year-old Ruins of Troy, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, and ancient Greek city of Pergamum.

One of the most popular resorts on the Aegean Coast is Bodrum, nestled on a pretty peninsula, which offers traditional Turkish charm, a beautiful palm-fringed beach, and bustling marina. Holidays to Turkey are also set along the 600-mile-long Turkish Riviera. 'The Turquoise Coast' features golden-sand beaches, secluded coves, and bustling harbours. Antalya is one of the top destinations along this stretch of coast, and is renowned for its clean beaches, wealth of water sports, and beautiful old city dating back to the Greeks and Romans. Western Turkey is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Dalaman in particular is renown for its verdant hills, abundance of wildlife, picturesque bays, and fine white-sand beaches.