After whetting your appetite at the British Museum's recent exhibition, visit the city of Troy (of Helen and wooden horse fame), which has recently opened to tourists; join archaeologists on a dig to uncover some of the country's ancient history; relax and rejuvenate on the beautiful Aegean Coast, which rivals the best of the Med; hike around Lake Van and explore lunar landscapes in Cappadocia.

And then there's incomparable Istanbul. In short, there's something for everybody, numerous direct flights and your pennies and pounds tend to go further against the Turkish Lira. Value for money and an incredible holiday for you, a boost in the economy for this special corner of the world. Tick.