Western Turkey
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Turkey is a mighty nation whose ancient heritage, Muslim traditions, and Western ways are coming together beautifully.
I find Turkey every bit as friendly and rich in history as Greece.
I hope you've enjoyed our journey through western Turkey with its evocative ancient sites, beautiful ways of worship, and vivid traditions.
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2014 | From the port of Kuşadası, we wander the streets of ancient Ephesus, soak in a natural spa at Pamukkale, learn why the dervishes whirl at Konya, munch lunch in a Turkish pizzeria, and cruise the Mediterranean on a traditional Turkish gulet from Antalya. Turkey is a mighty nation whose ancient heritage, Muslim faith, and western ways are coming together...and we’ll see how. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #turkey Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Kuşadası 03:48 Ephesus 08:15 Kuşadası evening 08:47 Dinner 10:18 History 11:56 Hierapolis 13:06 Pamukkale 15:18 Turkish pizza 16:16 Konya 18:33 Mevlana's philosophy 19:43 Dervish 22:26 Gulet cruise