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Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey holidays 2023 & 2024

Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

As the meeting point of Europe and the Middle East, Turkey contains a striking diversity of cultures and experiences. In Istanbul, history is palpable in the mosque-spiked skyline — you can tour centuries-old monuments such as the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, before sipping Turkish coffee in the city’s Grand Bazaar. Out in the countryside, tour vineyards and olive groves in the hillside village of Şirince, tasting some of the region’s finest wines. Our specialists have each traversed the country to pick out the best places to visit, activities and hotels, and can share their suggestions when planning your holiday to Turkey.

You could visit Greco-Roman Ephesus, perhaps the best-preserved classical city in the Mediterranean. We also recommend venturing to Cappadocia, in the heart of the country. Here, you can explore an otherworldly landscape of conical rock formations and hills riddled with caves, hiking to hidden monasteries before spending the night in a hotel carved out of the rock.

End your trip on the idyllic Turquoise Coast, swimming in warm, azure waters. Or, balance relaxation in Bodrum’s sheltered coves and pine-clad hills with time exploring the city’s ancient Greek ruins.

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Suggested tours for Turkey

These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Turkey could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.

Suggested activities for Turkey

Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Turkey.

  • Visit to Hierapolis and Pamukkale travertines
    Pamukkale travertines

    Visit to Hierapolis and Pamukkale travertines

    Pamukkale

    Visit to Hierapolis and Pamukkale travertines

    This guided trip will take you to the limestone travertines of Pamukkale, which cascade down the hillside and to the ancient thermal spa town of Hierapolis.

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  • Full day visit to the Gallipoli battlefields and Troy
    Battlefield memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula

    Full day visit to the Gallipoli battlefields and Troy

    Istanbul

    Full day visit to the Gallipoli battlefields and Troy

    Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, where you'll explore the beach cemeteries of fallen Allied soldiers from World War I and the ancient city of Troy.

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  • Guided tour of Kekova sunken city, Myra rock tombs and St Nicholas' Church
    Myra

    Guided tour of Kekova sunken city, Myra rock tombs and St Nicholas' Church

    Kaş

    Guided tour of Kekova sunken city, Myra rock tombs and St Nicholas' Church

    Travel by boat to the Kekova-Simena sunken city before heading overland to the Church of St Nicholas and then on to the Myra rock tombs.

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Best time to visit

Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Turkey, including information about climate, events and festivals.

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Travel advice

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