1. Go gullet-cruising in the Mediterranean and stay on a pretty wooden boat that comes with its own on-board chef. Thomson have holidays crusing from Marmaris. http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/europe/turkey/turkey-dalaman/marmaris/hotels/caunos-cruise.html
2. Explore the15th century castle in Bodrum. It was built by the Knights of St John and now houses a huge collection of underwater discoveries from ancient shipwrecks. Bodrum with its narrow streets and huge castle is the sailing centre of Turkey and was once part of ancient Greece, even has an impressive Greek theatre.
3. Don't miss a trip to the ruined city of Ephesus, which was once home to 225,000 Romans. There are plenty of magnificent ancient temples and monuments, some two storeys high to see plus, it's within easy reach of Bodrum
If you go Istanbul, be dazzled by a tour of the Blue Mosque
4. Marvel at the 'fairy chimney' rock formations in Goreme National Park in the Cappadocia Region. There were formed after a volcanic eruption 2,000 years ago and the area is now a Unesco site. There are also lots of 'rock chapels' and churches to explore.
5. Discover Dalaman. The area here is known as the Turquoise Coast, due to its pristine Mediterranean waters. The entire coast is strung with beautiful beaches and it is also home to the Blue Lagoon - a strong contender for the title of world's best beach. http://www.jet2holidays.com/turkey/dalaman-area#sthash.mXJJzWZV.dpuf
6. Enjoy a city break in magical Istanbul. Turkey is one of the world's hottest destinations around and has starred in a number of movies. Scenes from the Bond film Skyfall, as well as Liam Neeson's Taken 2, both used beautiful Istanbul as their backdrop.
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7. If you do go to Istanbul, be dazzled by a tour of the Blue Mosque. Inside it there are 260 stained glass windows and around 20,000 shimmering blue-green tiles. Find it on Sultanahmet Square. http://www.bluemosque.co/
8. Go for glamour! The Antalya region is one of Turkey's most glamorous holiday spots with yacht-filled marinas, designer boutiques and world-class golf courses. There's also plenty of chic beach clubs to try. http://www.jet2holidays.com/turkey/antalya-area#sthash.8bxXZndR.dpuf
9. Learn to sail on a Mark Warner holiday in Bodrum. Childcare is available too, or the kids can try their hand at sailing too. http://www.markwarner.co.uk/sun-holidays/turkey/sea-garden
10. Enjoy the beaches in Marmaris, which bills itself as 'the city where the sea is at your front door'. Accommodation ranges from small, quaint pensions to 5 star hotels.