Ankara
The capital of Turkey, Ankara is slightly smaller than Istanbul, but still filled to the brim with interesting sights. The city can draw a line through several great ancient civilizations such as the Phrygians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans, and traces of each contribute to the fascinating history found here.
Starting in the citadel on the hill, wander through narrow alleys to archaeological sites, traditional Turkish restaurants, museums, and eventually to the modern, business-minded city that Ankara is today.
Istanboel
Straddling two continents separated by the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul truly is where East meets West. Travelers to this city find themselves enthralled by a world where Byzantine ruins sit next to designer stores, where quiet mosques and churches beckon while the noisy marketplace sells its wares with flourish.
With a fascinating history, a vivid mix of cultures, a pulsating nightlife, and spellbinding architecture, Istanbul weaves a web that is hard to escape.