Located between Europe and Asia and rich in a great history, Turkey is a wonderful country to visit. A succession of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires have all left their marks on this former stop on the Silk Road. You will explore them in Istanbul in spring and autumn, including Hagia Sophia, the basilica turned mosque. Visit the south of the country in the best conditions in September and October to discover the Lycian ruins. And in the centre of the country, discover in May and June Cappadocia, world‑famous for its rock landscapes, to be admired from a hot‑air balloon basket at sunrise. Thrills guaranteed!