Turkey

Take a flight to Turkey for 21st-century Istanbul and Roman-era tombs along the Turquoise Coast. In cultural capital Istanbul, take a Bosphorus Boat Trip or explore Ottoman treasures at Topkapi Palace. Flights to Turkey take travellers to ancient mountain-top sculptures at Nemrut Dagi, moonscape rock formations in Cappadocia and Whirling Dervishes in Konya. For sporty types, holidays to Turkey mean skiing near Erzurum, surfing in Fethiye or hiking around the northern Black Sea Coast. Flights to Turkey promise a rich cultural experience. Book a flight to Turkey to enjoy world-class museums in southern Gaziantep and biblical history in Sanliurfa in the south-east.

On your holiday in Turkey, sample the country's range of cuisines from fiery köfte (meatballs) to fried hamsi (anchovies), with plenty of meze (dips) as starters. Shopaholics love Istanbul's range, from the traditional Grand Bazaar to sophisticated boutiques. Throughout the country, shop for inlaid backgammon sets and painted ceramics. After the sightseeing, get a ticket for Turkey's best-loved clean up, a session at the local hamam (Turkish bath). KLM and partners have frequent flights to Turkey. Buy tickets to catch top events, including the Camel Wrestling Festival near Selcuk, and Istanbul's Formula 1 in May.