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Turkey Destinations

Compare Turkey's main route first, then continue with coastal towns, historic cities and regional stops that fit your trip.

Start with the main route

Top destinations to compare first

Open each guide for the main sights, how long to stay, where it fits on your route and useful tours or activities.

Istanbul

Destination guide Istanbul Mosques, palaces, bazaars, neighbourhoods and Bosphorus experiences in Turkey’s largest city. Explore Istanbul

Cappadocia

Destination guide Cappadocia Fairy chimneys, valleys, underground cities and hot-air-balloon experiences in central Turkey. Explore Cappadocia

Ephesus & Selcuk

Destination guide Selcuk / Ephesus One of Turkey’s most important archaeological destinations, with Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and nearby Selcuk. Explore Selcuk / Ephesus

Antalya

Destination guide Antalya Kaleici old town, waterfalls, beaches and access to major ancient sites on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Explore Antalya

Fethiye & Oludeniz

Destination guide Fethiye Turquoise water, boat trips, Butterfly Valley and tandem paragliding above Oludeniz. Explore Fethiye

Marmaris

Destination guide Marmaris A resort harbour with boat trips, water activities and day excursions around southwest Turkey. Explore Marmaris

Bodrum

Destination guide Bodrum Castle views, Aegean boat trips, beaches and day tours around the Bodrum Peninsula. Explore Bodrum

Canakkale & Gallipoli

Destination guide Canakkale / Gallipoli Practical Canakkale and Gallipoli travel guide: Dardanelles ferries, Gallipoli battlefields, where to stay, Troy pairing, current 2026 visitor checks and a realistic three-day plan. Explore Canakkale / Gallipoli

Then continue

More Turkey destinations

These guides cover the rest of the route, regional stops and cities travellers often add after the main destinations above.

Pamukkale

Destination guide Pamukkale White travertine terraces, Hierapolis ruins and thermal-water experiences in Denizli Province. Explore Pamukkale

Izmir

Destination guide Izmir Aegean city life with useful access to Ephesus, Pergamon, coastal towns and regional day trips. Explore Izmir

Kas

Destination guide Kas A small Mediterranean town known for clear water, boat trips, diving and access to Kekova. Explore Kas

Cesme & Alacati

Destination guide Cesme & Alacati Practical Cesme and Alacati travel guide: Cesme Castle, Ilica Beach, Alacati stone streets, windsurfing, major peninsula beaches, food, transport and a simple three-day plan. Explore Cesme & Alacati

Gocek

Destination guide Gocek Practical Gocek travel guide: marina town, Gocek 12 Islands boat trips, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Cleopatra Baths, Tersane, Yassica and one-to-two-day planning. Explore Gocek

Dalyan

Destination guide Dalyan Practical Dalyan travel guide: river boats, Kaunos rock tombs, Iztuzu Beach, turtle-protection rules, mud baths, airport planning and a relaxed two-day itinerary. Explore Dalyan

Akyaka

Destination guide Akyaka Practical Akyaka travel guide in Mugla: Azmak River boat trips, beach, Cittaslow character, kitesurfing, Idyma history, Gokova bays and one-to-two-day planning. Explore Akyaka

Datca

Destination guide Datca Practical Datca travel guide: Old Datca, peninsula beaches and coves, Palamutbuku, boat trips, Knidos planning, local food and a simple three-day itinerary. Explore Datca

Koycegiz

Destination guide Koycegiz Practical Koycegiz Lake travel guide: lakeside town, boat trips, protected wetlands, Sultaniye Hot Springs, cycling, Dalyan connections and a relaxed one-to-two-day plan. Explore Koycegiz

Ankara

Destination guide Ankara Practical Ankara travel guide: Anitkabir, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara Castle, Ulus, Hamamonu, current 2026 visitor information, airport transport and a simple two-day plan. Explore Ankara

Bursa

Destination guide Bursa Practical Bursa travel guide: Ulu Cami, Koza Han, Cumalikizik, Uludag, early Ottoman UNESCO heritage, local food, current 2026 visitor information and a simple two-day plan. Explore Bursa

Konya

Destination guide Konya Practical Konya travel guide: Mevlana Museum, Sema ceremony, Seljuk sights, Sille, Catalhoyuk, local food, current 2026 visitor information and a simple two-day plan. Explore Konya

Trabzon

Destination guide Trabzon Practical Trabzon travel guide: Sumela Monastery, Uzungol, Boztepe, Black Sea food, current 2026 visitor information, airport transport and a simple three-day plan. Explore Trabzon

Gaziantep

Destination guide Gaziantep Practical Gaziantep travel guide: Zeugma Mosaic Museum, old bazaars, UNESCO gastronomy, current 2026 castle closure, airport transport and a simple two-day plan. Explore Gaziantep

Sanliurfa

Destination guide Sanliurfa Practical Sanliurfa travel guide: Balikligol, Gobeklitepe, archaeology museums, Harran status, bazaars, local food, airport transport and a simple three-day plan. Explore Sanliurfa

Mardin

Destination guide Mardin Practical Mardin travel guide: Old Mardin stone streets, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Dara Ancient City, Midyat, local food, current museum hours, airport transport and a simple three-day plan. Explore Mardin

Diyarbakir

Destination guide Diyarbakir Practical Diyarbakir travel guide: UNESCO city walls and Hevsel Gardens, Sur old city, Ulu Cami, Hasan Pasa Hani, archaeology museum, food, airport transport and a simple two-day plan. Explore Diyarbakir

Van

Destination guide Van Practical Van travel guide: Lake Van, Akdamar Island, Van Castle, Urartian history, current 2026 visitor information, food, airport transport and a simple three-day plan. Explore Van

Kars

Destination guide Kars Practical Kars travel guide: Ani Archaeological Site, Kars Castle, historic stone streets, local cheese, winter scenery, current visitor information, airport transport and a simple three-day plan. Explore Kars

Erzurum

Destination guide Erzurum Practical Erzurum travel guide: Cifte Minareli Medrese, Yakutiye Medrese, Erzurum Castle, Palandoken skiing, local food, current 2026 visitor information, airport transport and a simple two-day plan. Explore Erzurum

Safranbolu

Destination guide Safranbolu Practical Safranbolu travel guide: UNESCO old town, traditional Ottoman houses, Cinci Han, Hidirlik, local food, western Black Sea nature, transport and a simple two-day plan. Explore Safranbolu