Turkey dominates Asia-Minor, a giant country with three sides facing the sea. The east of the country is far more mysterious than west, containing many stunning reminders of the ancient civilisations which once lived in present-day Turkey. Snow-capped mountains, mountainous forests, massive volcanoes and beautiful Black Sea coastlines are among the natural treasures, making the country a great tourist destination. The western and southern coastline are the usual places for beach holidays, and towards the east we can find the Asian part of Turkey - but it's true of the whole nation, that hospitality is a speciality. Reserve your flight to Turkey online

Land of lost civilisations

It's easy to fly to Turkey with a Malev special offer ticket. Turkey has a climate which varies from the subtropical to the Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild, damp winters. The east is an exception, with generally lower temperatures throughout the year. Turkey has the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean to the south - and the Sea of Marmara to the North West. This indicates the strategic importance of Turkey, but also provides holiday makers with more than 7000 km of seaside. Thrace is geographically within Europe, a corner which hints at the extent of the Ottoman Empire in previous times. There are many aspects to Turkey which attract visitors; the mementoes of bygone civilisations as one of the earliest inhabited regions in the world, the Palaces of the Sultans, Ottoman  mosques, thermal baths and caves can all contribute to the fascinating experience of a Turkish holiday.

City of amazing mosques, Istanbul

Istanbul still looks as if it has jumped from the pages of an illustrated history book, there are so many remnants and reminders of its traditions. The decorated and ornate minarets dominate aspects of the Istanbul skyline and the calls to prayer are reminder to the many secular, cosmopolitan inhabitants of Istanbul. If anyone like sightseeing, Istanbul has a wealth of options. Churches, mosques, palaces and bazaars are often near the top of the list, but in addition there are the city walls, underground cisterns, nuseums and parks dating from Byzantine times. To explore by foot can take a long time, there are so many unusual and spectacular aspects to the city. The Blue Mosque itself is named after the blue tiles reflected in the glass windows from within the mosque itself. Find out more about prices of flights to Istanbul.