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Ferries in the Golden Horn with the Suleymaniye Mosque in the background in Istanbul, Turkey.

Ferries in the Golden Horn with the Suleymaniye Mosque in the background in Istanbul, Turkey.

Why visit Türkiye

A richly historical land with some of the best cuisine you will ever taste, scenery from beaches to mountains and the great city of İstanbul.

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Treasures of Türkiye: Ancient Ruins and Anatolian Adventures in Istanbul, Izmir, and Cappadocia

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  1. 1 Tasting Turkish coffee, börek pastries, and quintessential street delights in Istanbul
  2. 2 Cruising to the Aegean Sea’s Cunda Island for a dinner of Greek and Turkish flavors
  3. 3 Strolling through the epic ruins of Ephesus: one of the world’s most legendary Greco-Roman sites
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Best Things to Do

With its history-soaked cities, spectacular landscapes and rich heritage, Turkey has something for every type of traveler. Here are the top things to do.

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Best Time to Visit

With its beaches, mountains, deserts and megacities, Türkiye has something to offer travelers in all seasons. Here’s a full guide on just when to visit.

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Things to Know

From visa costs to rules around cruise passengers, our guide to Turkey’s entry requirements covers everything you need to know before visiting the country.

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Transportation

Cheap, frequent domestic flights, generally well-maintained roads and a vast bus network give travelers ample options for getting around Turkey.

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Visa Requirements

From visa costs to rules around cruise passengers, our guide to Turkey’s entry requirements covers everything you need to know before visiting the country.

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Best Road Trips

With nearly 8000km of coastline and an incredibly diverse landscape, exploring Türkiye on a road trip is a delight. Here are 8 of our favorites.

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Money and Costs

Young Turkish adventurer Yiğit Kurt has thumbed his way across three dozen countries, but faced disapproval from his father for his travel style – until…

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5 Shops

With its history-soaked cities, spectacular landscapes and rich heritage, Turkey has something for every type of traveler. Here are the top things to do.

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Accessibility

Cheap, frequent domestic flights, generally well-maintained roads and a vast bus network give travelers ample options for getting around Turkey.

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Get Connected

Stay fully connected on your next trip to Türkiye with this guide to local wi-fi networks, roaming charges, eSIMs and data.

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