Things to Do

Turkey Holidays

Turkey's many points of interest make it one of the top holiday destinations in the world. It offers an ideal blend for those seeking more than just a beach getaway. The unique country straddles two continents, merging a diverse mix of culture and outstanding natural beauty. There are nearly 5000 miles of coastline, hosting sandy blue flag beaches, turquoise crystal waters, and sunshine almost all year round. Tall mountains and forests, idyllic lakes and rivers attract the nature lovers too. Archaeological sites, from the underground labyrinth of Cappadocia to the ruins of Ephesus, bring a glimpse of ancient empires. Turkish cuisine spans across the country, with regional recipes and fresh seafood to breakfast feasts and delicious desserts. The vibrant mix of cosmopolitan cities and traditional villages with bustling bazaars and food markets, make it a haven that continues to attract visitors of every kind.

Top things to do in Turkey

There are many places to discover in Turkey. Here are some must-see places:

• Istanbul Tour: It is one of the world capitals with its magnificent history and attractions. You can start your tour with the old town where you’ll find Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. While if you’d like to enjoy the modern nightlife, you should visit Taksim and Kadiköy. Do not forget to take a ferry tour. You will definitely admire the breathtaking view of the Bosphorus during the tour.
• Ankara Tour: As the capital city of Turkey, Ankara locates in the middle of Anatolia. During your visit to Ankara, you should visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk, Anatolian Civilizations Museum and old Parliament Building. Moreover, there are many shopping centers in Ankara where you can enjoy luxury.
• Izmir Tour: Izmir is one of the most beautiful cities of the Aegean region with its rich culture and history. There are many national parks and Antique cities around Izmir. If you are interested in antique Greek history, you should definitely visit Ephesus, Miletus and Bergama. As for the Izmir city center you can explore the party life in Alsancak. As for summer, nearby holiday towns such as Cesme and Alacati are the most popular destinations.
• Antalya Tour: Antalya is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Turkey. There are hundreds of holiday resorts that offer excellent service at affordable prices. If you’d like to enjoy your summer in an all-inclusive hotel by a great beach, you may consider visiting Antalya and its towns such as Alanya, Belek and Kemer.

  You can consult our Turkey Travel Guide for many other attractions in Turkey.

Accommodation

Where to Stay in Turkey?

Turkey offers extensive accommodation alternatives for every price range. In Istanbul, there are luxury hotels both in the city center and nearby the airport, as well as budget hotels in the central regions. A hotel nearby Taksim or Kadiköy would be very convenient in terms of transportation.

Similarly, in Ankara, you may have a look at the areas Kizilay and Kavaklidere where there are many hotels in different standards. 

In Izmir, you may pick your hotel depending on your purpose of visit. If you'd like to enjoy the city life, you may stay in Konak, Karsiyaka or Alsancak. If you would like to enjoy the beach, then we suggest you browse Cesme and Alacati regions.

In Antalya, depending on your holiday desires, you may consider staying in all-inclusive holiday resorts.

For all of these regions and more, you can have a look at our hotel reservation page.

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Car Rental

Car Rental in Turkey

You can also rent a car with Pegasus privileges if you want to consider a more comfortable option for city transportation when you arrive in Turkey for business or leisure.

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Airports

Airports in Turkey

We fly almost all the cities in Turkey. You can directly reach Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya from most of the cities in the world.  

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is on the Asian side of Istanbul, that is 50 km away from Taksim, and 40 km away from Kadiköy. There are various alternatives to reach from the airport to the city center. The most convenient and affordable way of reaching to the city center is the airport shuttles called Havabus. With Havabus you can reach to Kadiköy in approximately one hour and to Taksim in 1,5 hour. You may also take public transport buses E3, E9, E10, E11 to reach to different locations in the city center.  

• Ankara Esenboga Airport

The airport is 30 km outside of the city center. To get to the city center, you can take airport shuttles called Belko or Havas. Shuttles depart every 30 minutes and reach to the city center (Kizilay or Central Bus Station) around one hour.  

• Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is around 15 km away from the city center. To get to the city center, you can take the airport shuttle called Havas, public buses called Eshot or the train called Izban. On average, the journey takes 30 minutes to get to the city center.  

• Antalya Airport

Antalya Airport is approximately 15 km away from the city center. To get to the city center, you can take the public transport buses 400, 600 or 800 that reaches the city center in 30 minutes. As there are many hotels in the region offers free or paid transfer service, if you are going to stay in a holiday resort, we suggest you check the transfer alternatives of your hotel as well.

Useful Information

Below, you can find a piece of helpful information that may be necessary during your trip to Turkey  

Things to Know Before Visiting Turkey

• Visa policy of Turkey depends on the nationality of the traveler. For most of the European countries, Turkey either does not require a visa or apply e-visa that can be acquired online.

• In Turkey, public transport is well-developed and reliable. In most of the big cities, there are buses, metro lines as well as tram lines. Usually, a public transport card is required to use the vehicles (Such as Istanbul Card, Ankara Card or Izmir Card).

• The currency of Turkey is the Turkish Lira.

• Turkey has a warm climate and four of the seasons occur in the country thought the year. In the areas far from the sea summers are very hot and winters are very cold, whereas in the coast, both the winters and summers are warm.

• Turkey has a rich and very unique cuisine that consists of the combination of all type of meat, spices and veggies

Essential Numbers

Country code: +9

Ambulance: 112

Police: 155

Fire: 110

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport: +90 216 588 88 88

Ankara Esenboga Airport: +90 312 590 40 00

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport: +90 232 455 00 00

Antalya Airport: +90 242 444 74 23