Turkey
Country of varied holiday choice, Turkey’s charming shores have been contested over for hundreds of years and it wasn’t just the pretty coastline and warm Mediterranean waters Alexander the Great, the Trojans and the Ottoman Empire were fighting over. Istanbul is alive with sights sounds and smells, carefully decorated mosques line up beside colourful markets and chic bars, and Turkey’s rocky interior is both good for growing and for aesthetic appreciation while you’re walking, cycling, riding or driving though.
Good food means rude health and enough energy to dance and make music, in both modern and traditional styles.
Best things to do in Turkey are bargain with the locals in the markets, party with the locals on the beach and in the bars and appreciate the history of the place.
Top Turkey attractions
We know a total of 107 attractions in Turkey. See all Turkey attractions.
- Paragliding around Oludeniz
It’s the mountains rising just off the coast that make for great paragliding conditions in Oludeniz. The thermals are fairly c… - Walk the Lycian Way
The Lycian Way, extending over 500 km along the coastal area of the ancient land of Lycia between Fethiye and Antalya, has beco… - Blue Mosque
One of the highlights of Istanbul, the huge and magnificent early 17th century Blue Mosque (also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosq… - Cycling the Lycian Way and the Tekke Peninsular
The spectacular scenery of the Lycian Way along Turkey’s Tekke Peninsular makes an excellent riding backdrop. The way is reall… - Sailing Turkey's Ionian Coast
Turkey's Ionian coast is a haven for yacht sailors who enjoy finding hidden coves to anchor in, tiny villages and ancient ruins… - Hagia Sophia
The world-famous Hagia Sophia (Church of Wisdom) was built on the orders of Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, and for ov… - Troy
We know about Troy because of Homer’s epic poetic tomes in which he tells the story of Troy and Helen and the horse. Romantic … - Courh River Rafting
In high water this roller coaster of a river is one of the worlds top three paddling trips: 120 kilometres of rapids with no fl… - Göreme National Park
'In a spectacular landscape, entirely sculpted by erosion, the Göreme valley and its surroundings contain rock-hewn sanctuaries…
Holiday ideas featuring Turkey
Turkey's Culture: Istanbul and Ephesus
Istanbul, with all its preserved treasures, is the place to start a cultural exploration of Turkey, but break up a week with a trip to the ruins of Ep
The Lycian Way
509kms along some of Turkey's most beautiful and historic coast? Count me in for a section of the trail at least!
Turkey's Turquoise Coast
The name attests to the bright blue waters, and suggests the pale sand and snorkel friendly coastline, but it doesn't mention the beautiful beaches.
Sailing Turkey's Coast
This sailing odyssey, along stretches of Turkey's sunniest, blue-water-historic-coast can be broken up into smaller legs depending on how much time yo
Four Days in Istanbul
There's far too much to see in Istanbul to see it all in four days, but you have to start somewhere, and this start covers the highlights, assuming you're going to come back to this eternal city, shaped by three powerful empires, and still flooded with ar
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Comments, reviews and questions by other travellers
weather
can any one advise of how hot it could be in october? i am getting mixed reviews from places....
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Have a look at our World Weather Guide www.worldreviewer.com/world-weather for average temperatures and weather conditions.
World Reviewer Staff
- posted 24th January 2010
Does the Pammukale Expresi Train exist ?
It is listed in Lonely Planet and Cornucopia, but I cannot find it to book online. It leaves from Haydarpasa and goes as far as Denizli..... at least, that is what the books state. Please help. Many thanks.
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Current reports suggest that it's not running at the moment because it's been in need of repairs since 2008. For more information you might want to check with this site: Turkey Travel Planner: www.turkeytravelplanner.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=4710
World Reviewer Staff
- posted 4th January 2010
the beauty of turkey and the warmth of the turkish people is captivating.Once you have been,you get hooked and keep on returning. Istanbul exudes exotic charm .It is a fascinating blend of east and west and is uncomparable to any other city, yet very different from other parts of turkey. Turkey was once described as varied as the motifs on a turkish carpet, i must say its very true.
turkey is one of thoses special, places that once you've been you be going back,sun,food,people are all excellent and try it b4 you miss out..ok
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is it hot in april?
hi, is it hot in april in turkey? warm enough to swim in the sea?
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Have a look at our World Weather map for help predicting the weather conditions.
It's lovely round the Aegean and Mediterranean - which sea were you thinking of swimming in?
The Black Sea will be cool, but getting warmer, so if you like it brisk it's perfect - April is the beginning of the season there so a good time to go.