a dirt path leads to ruins of a brick castle on a peninsula in Van. Turkey travel guide

Pistachios, Simit, and Fairy Chimneys

Many tourists visit Türkiye for Istanbul and the west coast beaches, but our favourite part is further inland!

Travel east to reach the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia dotted with fairy chimneys, underground cities, and abandoned churches carved into the rock face.

Then head even further east to visit the city of all things pistachio, and what is recognised as the world’s oldest temple (at 12,000 years old!).

Maybe even visit Kars AKA ‘Little Siberia’ to see the ancient capital city of Armenia: Ani.

Beyond the beaches, there is so much more to see and experience!

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the top of a mosque and its minaret pokes above the treeline in Istanbul. Turkey travel guide

West

multiple tall rock formations stand in a valley known as fairy chimneys or Cappadocia in Love Valley

Central

brick archways lead to a deep blue fish pond at Balikligol in Sanliurfa, Turkey

East

What’s Your Travel Style?

Are you looking to gorge on a breakfast spread and coffee, or are you looking historic cities, or hikes with otherworldly landscapes?

a wooden table has many small dishes of food for a Turkish breakfast spread (Serpme kahvalti)

Food

a brick minaret in Mardin, Turkey, is framed by branches from a tree and looks out over the plains of ancient Mesopotamia

Culture

a view over the white travertine pools of Pamukkale shows a bright blue lake surrounded by village buildings with mountains in the background

Nature

How to Get Around

Public transport is pretty good in Turkey! Whether it’s the Istanbul metro, or the intercity buses, we’ve got your covered.

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