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It has been estimated that there will be 1.25 million fewer summer sun holidays available in 2008. This is due to the consolidation of so many of the major tour operators.
The big mergers have been between Thomas Cook and MyTravel and then Thomson and First Choice. Now, there will be less flights and less accommodation choices for people looking to travel next summer.
Before the mergers, there was a wider choice of holiday for people to choose from which added to the popularity of people booking late deals.
The decrease in the number of holidays available also means a decrease in the number of package holidays available.
It has now been predicted that Turkey will be the number one destination for Summer 08.
It is thought that many people will still book holidays, they just may feel slightly let down by the lack of choice.
There will still be some brilliant deals for customers but with fewer holidays available, it is important to book fast. Holidays to Turkey 
All inclusive holidays to Turkey and more..
Latest Turkey Holiday Offers
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*Hover mouse over price for offer age. Per person, based on min. occupancy & return adult fare, based on recent search results. Due to the nature of flight + hotel availability, we can't guarantee these prices will still be available.
Transfers not included.
Turkey Holidays from CheapHolidays.comOverview
Straddling two continents, Europe and Asia, and bordering the volatile Middle East, Turkey has an unrivalled history stretching back thousands of years. From the ancient Hittites to the Ottomans, dozens of civilisations have made Turkey their home, leaving behind them a dazzling historical and archaeological heritage.
But despite its ancient roots, Turkey is a rapidly developing modern state. Born from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire in 1923, the country was transformed by its far-sighted and ambitious first leader Kemal Ataturk. Since his death, the republic has maintained its Western orientation and European aspirations, despite the often-strong counter-current of traditionalism and Islam.
Today, the country’s archaeological and cultural wonders, and its long Mediterranean coastline, are a Mecca for tourists, attracting millions of European holidaymakers each year. Among the top draws is Istanbul with its fabulous setting, wealth of historic sights and vibrant cultural life. Also not to be missed are the amazingly well-preserved remains of Greco-Roman cities such as Ephesus or Pergamon, and the coastal resorts with their sandy beaches and hedonistic nightlife.
For the adventurous, the austere beauty of the Anatolian plateau, the surreal eroded landscape of Cappadocia and the atmospheric ruins of the enigmatic Hittites await discovery. Here, too, is the unique experience of watching the Whirling Dervishes spin their way to ecstasy.
Wherever visitors travel in Turkey they are assured a warm welcome. Turks have a strong tradition of hospitality and the words ‘Hos Geldiniz’, which means literally ‘Your coming brings happiness’, will ring often in a traveller’s ears.
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Kate Clow
But despite its ancient roots, Turkey is a rapidly developing modern state. Born from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire in 1923, the country was transformed by its far-sighted and ambitious first leader Kemal Ataturk. Since his death, the republic has maintained its Western orientation and European aspirations, despite the often-strong counter-current of traditionalism and Islam.
Today, the country’s archaeological and cultural wonders, and its long Mediterranean coastline, are a Mecca for tourists, attracting millions of European holidaymakers each year. Among the top draws is Istanbul with its fabulous setting, wealth of historic sights and vibrant cultural life. Also not to be missed are the amazingly well-preserved remains of Greco-Roman cities such as Ephesus or Pergamon, and the coastal resorts with their sandy beaches and hedonistic nightlife.
For the adventurous, the austere beauty of the Anatolian plateau, the surreal eroded landscape of Cappadocia and the atmospheric ruins of the enigmatic Hittites await discovery. Here, too, is the unique experience of watching the Whirling Dervishes spin their way to ecstasy.
Wherever visitors travel in Turkey they are assured a warm welcome. Turks have a strong tradition of hospitality and the words ‘Hos Geldiniz’, which means literally ‘Your coming brings happiness’, will ring often in a traveller’s ears.
Holidays to Turkey offer something for all holidaymakers, both young and old. You can choose from a selection of quality cheap holidays to Turkey available at great prices.
Top Things To Do
Shop in the world’s largest covered market, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, then head uptown to browse for cut-price fashion goods and clothing in the department stores along Istiklal Caddesi or upmarket Nisantasi.
Try out a new watersport in the Aegean and Mediterranean resorts. Diving, windsurfing, waterskiing and sailing are all possible in the warm waters offshore.
Charter a traditional wooden boat, known as a gulet, for a leisurely cruise along the coast. Itineraries of a week or more are possible, with a variety of destinations and ports of call.
Rock climb and mountaineer in one of the country’s lofty mountain ranges, with popular destinations including 5,165m (16,945ft) Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey and the Kackar Mountains of the Black Sea region.
Ski in the resorts of Uludag, 36km (22 miles) south of Bursa (Marmara), Erciyes, 25km (15 miles) from Kayseri (Cappadocia), or Palandoken, 5km (4 miles) from Erzurum (eastern Anatolia). There are also many smaller resorts.
Trek the Lycian Way, which stretches for 500km (311 miles) between Fethiye and Antalya, providing a month’s walking through some of Turkey’s most spectacular scenery (website: www.lycianway.com).
Experience white-water rafting on the Dalaman River, the Köprülü River, the Zamanti River or the Coruh River, which is rated by professionals as one of the top rafting descents in the world.
Relax in a steamy Turkish bath, known as a hamam, and have a scrub and massage. In Istanbul, the most popular historic baths are the Galatasaray Hamam in Beyoglu and Cagaloglu Hamam in Sultanahmet, though local baths are often just as good.
Catch a ceremony by the renowned Whirling Dervishes, who are members of the Mevlevi Order and who perform the famous whirling dance (Sema). Their amazing ceremony can be seen in Konya, where the Order originated, or in Istanbul.
Tee off at one of eight golf courses in the Mediterranean resort of Belek, near Antalya, which has become the country’s main golfing centre. The best playing conditions are from September to May, with many large resort hotels to stay in nearby.
Attend the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival in June and July, during which performances are held in the remarkable surroundings of a second-century AD Roman amphitheatre.
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Turkey Weather and Climate
Climate
Temperatures in Ankara vary between -4°C (25ºF) and 30°C (86ºF). Marmara and the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild, wet winters. The east of the country is mountainous with warm summers and very cold, snowy winters.
Required Clothing
Light- to medium-weights and rainwear.
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