Luxury holidays in Turkey

Luxury holidays in Turkey mean just that, with a capital L for Luxury. Holidays in Turkey give you the golden opportunity to luxuriate on a soft sandy beach and drift off, away from your everyday world into the bliss of total relaxation, beside the sea. Choose from Side, with its 10 kilometres of immaculate beaches, or Antalya with its palm-fringed promenade, stunning cliffs and soaring mountain backdrop. Or the turquoise lagoon at Obu Deniz, so beautiful it is now a conservation area, or the incomparable Lara Beach.

Of course, exclusive holidays to Turkey are about more than just beaches. Where else competes with exotic holidays in Turkey's 'history zone'? At the junction of two continents, the area was prized by ancient Eastern and Western powers. That legacy today is reflected in stunning Ottoman mosques, the Greek theatre of Fethiye, the wonderfully preserved Roman city of Ephesus, the Crusader fortress that stands guard over Bodrum, the tiny villages and the variety of spices, fabrics, hand-woven rugs and Kutahya porcelain to be found in vivacious traditional markets…living history abounds here, wherever you look.

And after the sightseeing? Exclusive holidays to Turkey include some of the Mediterranean's finest cuisine. Sit outside one of Marmara's 1000 restaurants, watch the passing parade and indulge in a Meze – dish after dish of local specialities. Bring your appetite and plenty of time – you're on one of our five* holidays in Turkey.

Photos of Turkey

The turquoise waters and secluded lagoon of Olu Deniz., The magnificent Blue Mosque with it's six minarets., The attractive and popular beach resort of Icmeler., Pammukkale or the Cotton Castle,is a must see place of oustanding natural geological beauty., Bodrum with the castle of St Peter satnding guard over the twin bays., Ephesus one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire., The colourful Shisha's area popular purchase but don't forget to haggle the price., Try one of the local hors d'oeurves dishes such as this stuffed vine leaves., Take time out and relax on the beach at Marmaris., Well you can't visit Turkey without watching a belly dancer,at one of the many restaurants., The clear waters of Torba is popular with the locals, and remains unspoilt., Enjoy a relaxing lunch and take in the stunning views of Olu Deniz., The bizarre chimmey like rock formations of Cappadocia., Reminders of Side's ancient past, with the Temples of Athena and Apollo and the Roman bathhouse., Feeling active then try some watersports which can be found on most resort beaches., The impressive Tomb of Amyntas can be visited from Fethiye., Olu Deniz with it's long wide sand shingle beach., Take a boat trip from Dalyan to the hot springs and mud baths., Traditional wooden Turkish Gulet, is a relaxing way to see some of the beautiful coves,inlets and beaches., Marmaris with it's bustling harbour.