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Aegean and Mediterranean Coastlines:

Turkey’s coastlines offer miles and miles of spectacular scenery and breathtaking views, with much of it still blissfully untouched: sleepy fishing villages, quiet coves, tranquil bays, historical ruins and deserted islands all provide the perfect setting for an idyllic wedding or honeymoon. The coastline is also interspersed with an array of larger holiday resorts, which also offer superb sun-drenched beaches, crystal-clear seas, thermal spas and lively nightlife, meaning your options for a warm wedding by the sea are limitless. Here we present a sample of what’s on offer, and again would encourage you to contact one of the specialist operators for a more comprehensive list.

Ölü Deniz: This stunning bay with it's much-photographed blue lagoon, surrounded by fragrant, pine-clad mountains is undoubtedly a romantic and idyllic wedding location. With a choice of top quality hotels within easy reach, honeymoon possibilities are endless: from a 5-star holiday villages to intimate and exclusive boutique hotels.

Pammukale (Cotton Castle): This is a sight to behold. A natural wonder formed from a series of glistening white terraces cascading down a hillside, each filled with a glistening pool of blue water, has been created over the centuries from the flow of the calcium-rich thermal spring above. This could be the perfect setting for a unique moonlit reception or honeymoon.

Istanbul: Relive history in this unique and exotic city.

Magical, mystical, exotic and enchanting, Istanbul is undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities in the world. Spanning two continents, Istanbul displays a fascinating blend of east and west, as well as ancient and modern. Wander through the meandering streets of Istanbul, and you will find there is something to surprise you at every turn. Whether it’s impressive historical sites such as the Blue Mosque or Topkapi Palace, the spectacular scenery of the Bosphorus, or the tantalising colours and aromas of the Bazaars and markets, Istanbul is an enchanting fusion of romance and adventure that makes it an ideal venue for weddings, honeymoons and blessings.

Istanbul offers a stunning array of venues for blessings and ceremonies for the renewal of vows, for all denominations of faith, including Christian, Islamic and Jewish. Christian couples may choose from a wide selection of ancient churches, whilst for Muslims, the option exists for a ceremony in the spectacular Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque). For a unique Jewish ceremony, synagogues such as the Ahrida, one of the oldest and most significant in Istanbul’s long history, offer a magical setting for a blessing.

With a delightful abundance of both unique historical sites and sophisticated hotels, you will be spoilt for choice regarding venues for your special occasion. Here we list a small sample of what’s on offer. For a more comprehensive selection and full list of the hotel venues and Ottoman style mansions, please contact one of the specialist wedding operators to Turkey.

The Maiden’s Tower (Leander’s Tower, pictured below, right): set on an islet in the Bosphorus, this recently restored tower houses a superb restaurant and enviably unique views of Istanbul’s stunning skyline. The tower has a long history steeped in romantic myths and has been an inspiration to writers, poet and artists, while its most recent claim to fame is for featuring in the recent Bond film ‘The World is Not Enough.’

The Yerebatan Sarayi (Underground Cistern, pictured above, right): Another location from an earlier Bond film, ‘From Russia with Love,’ this sixth century underground cistern contains more than three hundred massive illuminated Corinthian columns that rise spectacularly from the water, whilst classical music plays in the background.

Princes’ Islands (pictured above, left): Why not retreat to one of the delightfully serene Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara, just a short ferry ride from mainland Istanbul? Peace and calm can be found here, where the only form of transport is the horse-drawn carriage - a perfectly idyllic spot for both weddings and honeymoons.

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Cappadocia: For the perfect fairy-tale wedding setting, there is nowhere on earth quite like Cappadocia and its astonishing lunar-like landscape. Over millions of years, the soft volcanic rock, once lava created by the eruptions of now long-extinct volcanoes, has been eroded by the elements to create the most unusual and spectacular rock formations, or ‘fairy chimneys’ as they are affectionately known.

It is a very spiritual place and there are said to be more than a thousand churches and chapels here as entire cities were created in hollowed out caves by Christians fleeing from Roman persecution thousands of years ago. Now, you too can experience the magic of Cappadocia with a wedding in one of the incredible ancient cave churches, or why not exchange your vows in a hot air balloon flying over the breathtaking landscape at sunset? The choice is yours for a truly unforgettable ceremony.

Bodrum: One of Turkey’s most loved and cosmopolitan holiday resorts, this beautiful town of traditional white-washed houses, cobbled streets and the site of ancient Halicarnassus and the Temple of Mausolus, the second of the ‘Seven Wonders,’ offers countless stunning wedding locations. Whether a wedding fit for a Queen and King at the striking 15th century fortress, Saint Peter’s Castle, which overlooks the bay, or a honeymoon in one of the luxury beachside hotels in the area, you are spoilt for choice in this region of beautiful bays and breathtaking scenery.

Kalkan: A delightful town of winding streets and sophisticated bars and restaurants Kalkan is the perfect spot for a romantic honeymoon. With its luxurious hotels overlooking the sea, and easy access to nearby historical wonders of Olympos, Termessos, Phaselis, Myra and Perge, as well as some of the most beautiful beaches in Turkey including the bay of Kaputas and Patara, this is the ideal escape for a ceremony or honeymoon in the historical heartland of Turkey that’s surrounded by sumptuous natural landscape and turquoise blue seas.

Gulet Sailing: Another utterly unique way to celebrate your union is upon a traditional Turkish wooden sailing boat. The Mediterranean is the ideal place for sailing as many bays can only be reached by boat and certain treasures can only be seen by the sea, such as the amazing sunken city in Kekova. Arrange your dream wedding on a beautiful deserted bay, or even aboard a boat. Or, why not enjoy a wonderfully relaxing honeymoon gently cruising the warm Turkish waters, either alone, or make a party of it and take your wedding guests along with you too!

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