Eastern Turkey

- Be entranced by Whirling Dervishes in Konya - Discover the world's earliest temple sanctuaryat Göbekli Tepe - Float above the fairy chimneys of Cappadociain a hot-air balloon - Scale the summit of snow-capped MountArarat, Turkey's highest peak - Sample Gaziantep's famous baklava orSyriac wine in Tûr Abdin From the remote, statue-strewn Nemrut Dagi summit to the lush Georgian valleys in the Pontic Alps, eastern Turkey offers a wealth of opportunities to head off the beaten track. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations in Ankara for its renowned collections of Hittite and Urartian art or venture east to vast Lake Van and its tiny islands dotted with Armenian churches. Wander among preserved Ottoman mansions in Safranbolu or descend to the eerie chambers of Derinkuyu's underground city. Fully updated in its second edition, Bradt's Eastern Turkey contains practical information from advice on archaeological sites and trekking to detailed itineraries and accommodation for all budgets. Let Diana Darke inspire you to explore the secrets ofthis beguiling region.