In Turkey , there's an enormous variety of things to see and do ranging from water sports to mountain trekking, archaeology to night-clubbing and river rafting to raki drinking. Turkey is bordered to the west by Greece and Bulgaria and to the east by Georgia , Armenia , Azerbaijan and Iran ; to the south by Iraq and Syria . Turkey has little land in Europe (24.000 square kilometers) and most of its land in Asia (756.000 square kilometers) Thrace being the name of the European part, and Anatolia being the name of the Asian part. Asian continent is connected to Europe in Istanbul , with two impressive bridges across the Bosphorus, connecting european and asian parts of Istanbul . It is hardly surprising that sea side resorts like Antalya , Bodrum or Kusadasi are very popular with tourists from Europe .

The different regions of Turkey offer an assortment of landscapes, activities and characters, and whether one is a history or archaeology enthusiast, a sun-worshipper, sailor, or city-lover keen on shopping, there is something on offer for everyone. Istanbul, with one part in Europe and the other in Oriental Asia, is a fascinating city with its frenzied market places, imperial residences and minarets, and sporting a lively ambience of contemporary art and musical entertainment. Cappadocia in Central Turkey offers an astounding landscape of eroded volcanic rock cones and fairy chimneys, remarkable subterranean cities and rock-hewn houses that merge harmoniously with the ochre-coloured landscape; while further south the ' Turquoise Coast ' is a haven for boat cruises. One can enjoy a variety of water sports, sunbathe on golden sands, or explore the wonderful ancient cities of Troy and Ephesus on the shores of the Aegean Sea .