Hierapolis ancient city guide above Pamukkale: Roman theater, Plutonium (Gate of Hell), necropolis, Cleopatra’s Pool and the Martyrium of Saint Philip.

Aphrodisias visitor guide: the Tetrapylon, the 30000-seat stadium (best-preserved ancient stadium in the world), the Temple of Aphrodite and the Sebasteion reliefs.

Troy ancient city visitor guide: the nine layered cities of Hisarlik, the Trojan Horse replica, the walls of Troy VI and the new Troy Museum.

Gobekli Tepe visitor guide: the 11,500-year-old T-shaped megalithic pillars, hunter-gatherer architecture, Sanliurfa Museum and the Urfa Man.

Mount Nemrut Turkey guide: King Antiochus I of Commagene, the colossal stone heads, sunrise on the East Terrace, the lion horoscope and Cendere Bridge.

Patmos Greek island guide: Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, Cave of the Apocalypse, Chora village and the quiet beaches.

Rhodes Old Town guide: Street of the Knights, Palace of the Grand Master, Lindos Acropolis, the Colossus site and the best Rhodes beaches.

Mykonos travel guide: the windmills and Little Venice, day trip to the sacred island of Delos, plus the best beaches from Paradise to quiet Agios Sostis.

A complete 3-day Santorini itinerary: Oia sunset, Akrotiri Minoan archaeological site, Red Beach, Fira museums and a caldera sailing trip.

Istanbul Old City (Sultanahmet) walking guide: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.