Turkey

From the vibrant city of Istanbul with its legendary Hagia Sophia mosque to the outstanding archaeological site of Ephesus, and not forgetting its awe-inspiring landscapes – Turkey is a country everyone should have on their bucket list. Here, you’ll encounter delicious cuisine, with local ingredients perfectly enhanced by spices that hint at the country’s history; you’ll discover stories at iconic sites, where Roman monuments have stood the test of time; and you will be enchanted by diverse scenery. For the garden lovers among us, the endemic flora is a delight. In Turkey, you’ll come across Manisa tulips, which gave their name to a period of the Ottoman Empire, and can also visit Kazdagi National Park, which is home to 68 rare plants special to this destination in particular.