Istanbul
Where Europe and Asia meet through mosques, palaces, bazaars, ferries and unforgettable views.
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First time in Turkey
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Turkey by region
Marmara
Istanbul, Bursa, Edirne — empires, ferries, mosques.
Aegean
Izmir, Ephesus, Bodrum — ancient cities and stylish coast.
Mediterranean
Antalya, Fethiye, Kaş — turquoise bays and Lycian ruins.
Central Anatolia
Cappadocia, Konya, Ankara — fairy chimneys, Rumi, the Republic.
Black Sea
Trabzon, Uzungöl — green highlands, monasteries, tea.
Southeast Anatolia
Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa — Göbekli Tepe, mosaics, kebabs and baklava.
Turkey by interest
📜History
Ancient cities, Byzantine, Ottoman.
🏖️BeachesTurquoise coast, blue lagoons.
🍢FoodKebabs, breakfast, baklava.
🌄NatureCappadocia valleys, mountains.
👨👩👧FamilyEasy logistics and fun stops.
💞RomanticCave hotels, sunsets, gulets.
🕌Religious / cultural heritageMosques, monasteries, Rumi.
📸Instagram spotsIconic photo locations.
Top destinations
Cappadocia
Fairy chimneys, cave hotels, sunrise balloons and valleys carved by time.
NatureRomanticLuxury
Antalya
Mediterranean old-town lanes, Roman sites, waterfalls and turquoise beaches.
BeachesFamilyLuxury
Ephesus
One of the Mediterranean's best preserved ancient cities, famous for the Library of Celsus.
HistoryFamilyReligious / cultural heritage
Ankara
Türkiye's capital, strong on museums, the Republic's story and Anatolian archaeology.
CityHistoryFamily
Konya
A spiritual city shaped by Seljuk architecture and the legacy of Rumi.
HistoryReligious / cultural heritageBudget
Fethiye
A Lycian coast base for Ölüdeniz, boat trips, ruins and mountain-backed beaches.
BeachesNatureFamily
Trabzon / Black Sea
Green highlands, monasteries, tea landscapes and misty mountain roads.
NatureHistoryFamily
Before you travel
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See allIstanbul in 3 days
Use tram T1, metro, ferries and walking.
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Classic Turkey in 7 daysUse domestic flights plus bus/private transfers.
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Turkey in 10 daysMix domestic flights and buses.
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Coast routeRent a car or use intercity buses.
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History routeCombine flights, trains and guided day trips.
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Turkey first time 7 daysUse one domestic flight (Istanbul→Cappadocia) and one (Cappadocia→Antalya) plus shared shuttles.
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Istanbul essential guide
Blue Mosque
Grand BazaarCoast and beaches
Food in Turkey
Turkish breakfast
Kebabs
Pide
Lahmacun
Baklava
Turkish tea
Turkish coffee
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