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

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Overview

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.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Sultanahmet
Right in the heart of İstanbul’s historic center, this sacred Byzantine building remains an important symbol of power.
Topkapı Palace
Sultanahmet
Topkapı is the subject of more colourful stories than most of the world's museums put together. Libidinous sultans, ambitious courtiers, beautiful…
Göreme Open-Air Museum
Göreme
This Unesco World Heritage site is an essential stop on any Cappadocian itinerary. First thought to be a Byzantine monastic settlement that housed some 20…
Kariye Mosque
Istanbul
İstanbul has more than its fair share of Byzantine monuments, but few are as drop-dead gorgeous as this mosaic- and fresco-laden church. Nestled in the…
Mevlâna Museum
Konya
For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the main reason to come to Konya is to visit this former lodge of the whirling dervishes and home to the tomb of…
Priene
South Aegean
Priene enjoys a commanding position just below Mt Mykale, giving it a real natural grandeur. This Greco-Roman site is delightful to explore, with pine…
İstanbul Archaeology Museums
Sultanahmet
The city's foremost archaeological museum is housed in three buildings close to Topkapı Palace. There are many highlights, but the sarcophagi from the…
Hierapolis
Pamukkale
This ancient spa city's location atop Pamukkale's tourist-magnet travertines is quite spectacular. Founded as a curative centre around 190 BC by Eumenes…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

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 Places to Visit

Magnificent cities, blissful beaches, ancient history, unspoiled nature... Here is our pick of the best places to visit in Türkiye (Turkey).

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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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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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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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