A trip to Turkey is an adventure in history and culture. In fascinating Istanbul ancient and modern history collide, literally, with posh restaurants sandwiched between Byzantine ruins, and where calls-to-prayer from city mosques get mixed up with music from swanky dance clubs. Away from Istanbul, the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines are dotted with stunning beaches, luxury resorts and ancient Roman ruins, while further afield places like Cappadocia, in the center of the country, offer otherworldly natural excursions through a land of wild rock formations.