Thomson Holidays 2012 Turkey Holidays

Thomson Holidays 2012 selection of destinations and properties throughout Turkey offering holidaymaker's an excellent choice of holidays for families, adults only and couples looking for that perfect holiday in Turkey

Here are a few examples of some of the Thomson holidays 2012 to Turkey on offer

Bodrum - Hotel Indian Summer, Bodrum: 7 nights bed and breakfast from £365 > more
Dalaman - Hotel Holiday Calbis, Dalyan: 7 nights bed and breakfast from £423 > more
Dalaman - Samira Deluxe Hotel & Apartments, Kalkan: 14 nights bed and breakfast from £460 > more
Bodrum - Hotel Art Bodrum, Gumbet: 14 nights all inclusive from £602 > more
Dalaman - Hotel Navy, Icmeler: 14 nights bed and breakfast from £620 > more
Dalaman - Hotel Leytur, Ovacik: 7 nights bed and breakfast from £729 > more
Dalaman - Hotel Suntopia Marmaris Imperial, Marmaris: 7 nights all inclusive from £771 > more
Antalya - Hotel Cennet, Side: 7 nights half board from £797 > more
Antalya - Amara Wing Resort, Kemer: 7 nights all inclusive from £798 > more
Bodrum - Voyage Torba, Torba: 7 nights all inclusive from £799 > more
Dalaman - Hotel Green Forest, Hisaronu (fethiye): 7 nights all inclusive from £842 > more
Bodrum - Aegean Dream Resort, Turgutreis: 7 nights all inclusive from £924 > more
Dalaman - Olu Deniz Resort, Olu Deniz: 7 nights all inclusive from £931 > more
Dalaman - Hilton Sarigerme Resort and Spa, Sarigerme: 7 nights all inclusive from £958 > more
Antalya - Hotel Baia Lara, Lara Beach: 7 nights all inclusive from £971 > more

Looking for that perfect exotic escapade where east and west collides? Then you might want to spend your holidays in Turkey. Turkey is a concoction of Eastern spices with Western zest. You can do historical and religious sight seeing during the day and at night, head to some local restaurant and belly dance the night away. Turkey offers a variegated itinerary for couples and families alike who want to feel different hemispheres at the same time. It is one unique country exploding with western and oriental cultures and who would have thought that both hemispheres can coexist. Listed below are some possible options where you could spend some of your holiday time in Turkey.

· Topkapi Palace. This historical palace is the home of the Ottoman Sultans for almost 400 years. This palace consists of hundreds of rooms with hundreds of harems, children and servants. The palace is enclosed with different courtyards. Don’t leave the palace without setting foot on the 3rd courtyard with an immense display of precious gems, gold, and magnificent artwork.

· Hagia Sophia. This church is a world renowned landmark that altered the route of western architecture. Termed as Christendom’s greatest church, it was initially built to purposefully indicate Justinian’s, the mastermind behind the church, wealth, legitimacy, and power to the world. Come 1453 Mehmet the conqueror turned the church into a Mosque and let the Muslim community praise Allah. And from 1935 until today, this marvelous architecture has been turned into a museum to recognize its historical and religious significance.

· Blue Mosque. Turkey is a country hugely influenced and gives importance to their religion. The end result, breathtaking architecture of religious sites. From the name itself, the Blue Mosque is named such due to its blue interior. It’s like swimming deep in the ocean only that there is no water. It is rumored to keep many historical secrets and upon visiting and understanding the place, each of its secrets is slowly revealed. But for non-worshippers who plan to visit there are times of the day when it is closed to make way for daily prayers and closed for a longer time on Fridays as it is the Muslim’s holy day.

· Grand Bazaar. If you are looking for some exotic interior furnishings to take home, visiting the grand bazaar will take you on a magical ride of exquisite Turkish delight. Fancy Aladdin’s magic carpet? You’ll find that here and even more options of patterns and textiles. There are also glazed tiles, brassware, pottery, alabaster bookends and more for your Turkish themed home. Aside from furnishings there are also chic shops peppered all over the place like apparel and restaurants for your over all does of authenticity.

· Egyptian Spice Market. Before going home, you might want to visit the Egyptian Spice Market to add a touch of exotic flavor to your home cooked dishes. This market is home for over a hundred different spices to help you add a hundred different more flavors to your cooking.

The vast assortment of Turkey holiday resorts are split into regions such as Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman and Izmir. Each of these areas are served by numerous airports from all over the UK. Depending on which resort you wanted to visit would depend on the airport you select. Antalya resorts include Alanya, Antalya, Beldibi (antalya), Belek, Incekum, Kemer, Lara Beach, Manavgat, Side and Tekirova. Bodrum resorts include Akyarlar, Altinkum, Bitez, Bodrum, Gokcebel, Gumbet, Kadikalesi, Konacik, Mazi, Ortakent, Torba, Turgutreis, Turkbuku and Yaka. Dalaman resorts include Akyaka, Atakoy, Beldibi (dalaman), Calis Beach, Dalyan, Fethiye, Hisaronu (fethiye), Hisaronu (marmaris), Icmeler, Kalkan, Kas, Kizilyaka, Marmaris, Olu Deniz, Ovacik, Sarigerme, Selimiye and Uzumlu. For the resort of Kusadasi you would select Izmir or if you wanted to stay in Marmaris you would fly to Dalaman and then get a transfer to your resort and accommodation. Spending your holidays in Turkey is a unique experience with you being in two different hemispheres at the same time. Turkey is testimony that two worlds can exist with each other.

Thomson Holidays Turkey All Inclusive Holidays

Thomson Holidays are expecting an increase the demand in 2012 for all inclusive holidays in Turkey and other holiday destinations in the Med. Thomson Holidays 2012 all inclusive range is available in most of the main popular holiday resorts throughout Turkey. Popular Turkish all inclusive reosrts include Marmaris, Gumbet and more.

Bodrum - Hotel Art Bodrum, Gumbet: 14 nights all inclusive from £602 > more
Dalaman - Hotel Suntopia Marmaris Imperial, Marmaris: 7 nights all inclusive from £771 > more
Antalya - Amara Wing Resort, Kemer: 7 nights all inclusive from £798 > more

Thomson Holidays Marmaris Holidays

Thomson holidays Marmaris range of accommodation offers enough variety to suit most travellers. Marmaris is a great all round holiday resort offering great night life, a long dark volcanic sandy beach with a good choice of bars and restaurants to choose from.

Here is a few examples of the Thomson Marmaris Holidays 2012 offers

15/10/2012- Sun Apartments, Marmaris: 7 nights self catering from £288
01/10/2012- Club Evin, Marmaris: 7 nights self catering from £370
24/09/2012- Caunos Cruise, Marmaris: 7 nights full board from £446
17/09/2012- Sinem Hotel & Apartments, Marmaris: 14 nights self catering from £481
22/09/2012- Hotel Suntopia Marmaris Imperial, Marmaris: 7 nights all inclusive from £771
13/08/2012- Hotel Mares, Marmaris: 10 nights all inclusive from £910

Thomson Holidays Dalaman Holidays

Thomson holidays Dalaman resorts offer a massive variety of choice for almost any holidaymaker travelling to Turkey. From the bust resort of Marmaris to the great beaches in Olu Deniz, Calis Beach and Icmeler with sand and shingle beaches lining the whole coastline you should not find it hard to find your perfect spot. The range of resorts on offer include Akyaka, Atakoy, Beldibi (dalaman), Calis Beach, Dalyan, Fethiye, Hisaronu (fethiye), Hisaronu (marmaris), Icmeler, Kalkan, Kas, Kizilyaka, Marmaris, Olu Deniz, Ovacik, Sarigerme, Selimiye and Uzumlu.

Here is a small selection of Thomson Dalaman holiday Resorts for 2012

22/06/2012- Hotel Yalcin, Hisaronu (fethiye): 7 nights bed and breakfast from £401
04/10/2012- Hotel Holiday Calbis, Dalyan: 7 nights bed and breakfast from £423
27/09/2012- Hotel Magic Tulip, Olu Deniz: 11 nights bed and breakfast from £441
07/09/2012- Samira Deluxe Hotel & Apartments, Kalkan: 14 nights bed and breakfast from £460
06/09/2012- Hotel Devamli, Icmeler: 7 nights bed and breakfast from £541
25/06/2012- Hotel Mersoy Bellavista, Icmeler: 14 nights bed and breakfast from £607
18/06/2012- Hotel Navy, Icmeler: 14 nights bed and breakfast from £620
09/07/2012- Hotel Montebello Beach, Olu Deniz: 7 nights bed and breakfast from £712
17/08/2012- Hotel Leytur, Ovacik: 7 nights bed and breakfast from £729
28/06/2012- Ramos Hotel, Hisaronu (fethiye): 14 nights bed and breakfast from £733
13/08/2012- Efem Apartments, Icmeler: 7 nights self catering from £775
25/10/2012- Hotel Green Forest, Hisaronu (fethiye): 7 nights all inclusive from £842
16/08/2012- Olu Deniz Resort, Olu Deniz: 7 nights all inclusive from £931
21/10/2012- Hilton Sarigerme Resort and Spa, Sarigerme: 7 nights all inclusive from £958
18/06/2012- Fantasia Hotel Icmeler, Icmeler: 14 nights half board from £995

Thomson Antalya Holidays

The Antalya region offers a bit variety of holiday choices offering a combination of sea, sun and relaxation with some culture and nightlife thrown in as well. There are some great beaches that gently slope into the sea making them ideal for families with young children. Resorts like Side have around 10km of beach so there should be plenty of room for everyone!

Here is a small selection of Thomson Antalya 2012 holidays & resorts

10/07/2012- Hotel Beach House, Side: 14 nights bed and breakfast from £587
21/08/2012- Suntopia Pegasos World, Side: 7 nights all inclusive from £766
17/08/2012- Hotel Cennet, Side: 7 nights half board from £797
29/06/2012- Amara Wing Resort, Kemer: 7 nights all inclusive from £798
02/08/2012- Hotel Baia Lara, Lara Beach: 7 nights all inclusive from £971