More guides for Türkiye
Experiences, historic places, beaches, food and practical travel information gathered under the travel guides.
Cities and regions
Complete city guides covering areas, transport, sights, food and practical planning.
IstanbulCities and regionsIstanbul
Travel guide to Istanbul with advice for city break, culture and food Airport: Istanbul Airport / Sabiha Gökçen.
AntalyaCities and regionsAntalya
Travel guide to Antalya with advice for beach, family and city break Airport: Antalya Airport.
AlanyaCities and regionsAlanya
Travel guide to Alanya with advice for beach, family and evenings Airport: Gazipaşa-Alanya or Antalya Airport.
SideCities and regionsSide
Travel guide to Side with advice for beach, family and history Airport: Antalya Airport.
ÇeşmeCities and regionsÇeşme
Travel guide to Çeşme with advice for beach, food and evenings Airport: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
BodrumCities and regionsBodrum
Travel guide to Bodrum with advice for beach, evenings and food Airport: Milas-Bodrum Airport.
MarmarisCities and regionsMarmaris
Travel guide to Marmaris with advice for beach, family and nature Airport: Dalaman Airport.
FethiyeCities and regionsFethiye
Travel guide to Fethiye with advice for nature, beach and family Airport: Dalaman Airport.
IzmirCities and regionsIzmir
Travel guide to Izmir with advice for city break, food and shopping Airport: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
BursaCities and regionsBursa
Travel guide to Bursa with advice for culture, food and history Airport: Istanbul airports or Bursa Yenişehir for limited routes.
CappadociaCities and regionsCappadocia
Travel guide to Cappadocia with advice for nature, balloon and history Airport: Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport.
AnkaraCities and regionsAnkara
Travel guide to Ankara with advice for museums, history and city break Airport: Ankara Esenboğa Airport.
KonyaCities and regionsKonya
Travel guide to Konya with advice for culture, history and food Airport: Konya Airport.
ÇanakkaleCities and regionsÇanakkale
Travel guide to Çanakkale with advice for history, road trip and culture Airport: Çanakkale Airport or Istanbul/Izmir road routes.
BelekCities and regionsBelek
Travel guide to Belek with advice for golf, resort and family Airport: Antalya Airport.
Experiences
Activities, nature, hot springs and things to do in Türkiye.
Kleopatra BeachExperiencesKleopatra Beach
Kleopatra Beach is one of the best-known beaches in Alanya and sits right by the city centre. Here you get clear water, soft sand,…
KartepeExperiencesKartepe
Kartepe is one of the most popular mountain and winter areas near Istanbul. Here you can combine skiing, nature, views, lake visits and relaxed…
Golf in TürkiyeExperiencesGolf in Türkiye
Türkiye has become a popular golf destination, especially around Belek near Antalya. Here you can combine good courses, resort comfort, warm weather, spa, beach…
Diving in TürkiyeExperiencesDiving in Türkiye
Türkiye has many good diving spots along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. You can explore clear water, caves, rock walls, marine life and wrecks,…
History and culture
Palaces, memorials, old towns and cultural places.
KayaköyHistory and cultureKayaköy
Kayaköy is an abandoned stone village near Fethiye, with quiet lanes, old houses and a powerful history. It is ideal for travellers who want…
AspendosHistory and cultureAspendos
Aspendos is home to one of the best-preserved ancient theatres in Türkiye. It offers Roman architecture, strong acoustics and an easy historical day trip…
GöbeklitepeHistory and cultureGöbeklitepe
Göbeklitepe near Şanlıurfa is one of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites. Here you can see monumental stone circles, carved T-shaped pillars and traces…
Alanya CastleHistory and cultureAlanya Castle
Alanya Castle rises high above the city and is one of the best-known landmarks on Türkiye’s southern coast. Here you get medieval walls, historic…
EphesusHistory and cultureEphesus
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Türkiye and one of the country’s most important historic sites. You can walk along old…
Çanakkale Martyrs’ MemorialHistory and cultureÇanakkale Martyrs’ Memorial
The Çanakkale Martyrs’ Memorial is one of Türkiye’s most important memorial sites from the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War. It stands on…
AnıtkabirHistory and cultureAnıtkabir
Anıtkabir in Ankara is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye. It is one of the country’s most…
Ottoman cities to visit in TürkiyeHistory and cultureOttoman cities to visit in Türkiye
Türkiye has several cities where Ottoman history still shapes streets, mosques, bazaars, mansions and old neighbourhoods. These are places for travellers who want architecture,…
Food and daily life
Turkish food, breakfast, traditions and everyday culture.
Türkiye with childrenFood and daily lifeTürkiye with children
Türkiye works well for families who want sun, food, pools, beaches and easy day trips. With simple planning, the trip becomes calmer, safer and…
Turkish Words and PhrasesFood and daily lifeTurkish Words and Phrases
Learn simple Turkish words and phrases that are actually useful when travelling. Helpful for hotels, taxis, restaurants, markets, pharmacies and everyday situations in Türkiye.
Turkish breakfastFood and daily lifeTurkish breakfast
Turkish breakfast is much more than a quick meal before the day begins. It is small dishes, tea, bread, cheese, olives, eggs, honey, jam…
10 most beautiful villages in TürkiyeFood and daily life10 most beautiful villages in Türkiye
Türkiye has many villages that show a quieter and more authentic side of the country. You will find stone houses, mountain views, old streets,…
Turkish dried fruitFood and daily lifeTurkish dried fruit
Türkiye is known for excellent dried fruit, especially figs, apricots, raisins, mulberries and dates. In markets, bazaars and local shops, you can find both…
Practical travel info
Useful advice, transport, currency, pharmacies and planning.
Football training camp in TürkiyePractical travel infoFootball training camp in Türkiye
Türkiye is one of the most used countries for football teams planning winter or spring training camps. Teams get good pitches, hotels, mild weather…
First time in TürkiyePractical travel infoFirst time in Türkiye
If you are travelling to Türkiye for the first time, a little practical knowledge makes the trip much easier. This guide covers transport, money,…
Turkish bathPractical travel infoTurkish bath
A Turkish bath, or hammam, is one of Türkiye’s best-known wellness traditions. It combines heat, steam, scrubbing, soap foam and relaxation in an experience…
Plan the trip further
Practical tools that help before and during the trip.