Turkey Holidays
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The world's best all-inclusive value, stunning Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines and 10,000 years of history
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Flight Time
4h from UK
Best Time
May to October
Country
Turkey
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Turkey Holiday Guide
Turkey has established itself as one of the world's premier holiday destinations, offering exceptional value for money alongside stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage stretching back thousands of years.
The Turkish Riviera — stretching from Bodrum in the west to Alanya in the east — is home to some of the most impressive all-inclusive resorts in the world. Belek, near Antalya, is particularly renowned for its luxury 5-star hotels, many of which offer "ultra all-inclusive" packages with unlimited premium drinks, multiple à la carte restaurants and world-class spa facilities.
Side is a fascinating resort town built around ancient Roman ruins, offering a unique combination of history and beach holiday. Alanya is popular with families and offers a lively atmosphere with a stunning clifftop castle.
The Aegean coast — Bodrum, Marmaris and Kusadasi — has a different character, with a more sophisticated, boutique feel. Bodrum in particular has become a playground for the jet set, with excellent restaurants, beach clubs and nightlife.
our travel partners has an excellent selection of Turkey holidays, particularly in Antalya and Belek. We search alongside our travel partners to find you the best all-inclusive deal.
Average Temperatures
Jan
10°C
Feb
11°C
Mar
14°C
Apr
18°C
May
23°C
Jun
28°C
Jul
33°C
Aug
33°C
Sep
29°C
Oct
23°C
Nov
17°C
Dec
12°C
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Call 01282 960 460Top 8 Things To Do in Turkey
The world-class all-inclusive resorts, ancient ruins, extraordinary landscapes and vibrant culture that make Turkey one of the most compelling and best-value holiday destinations in the world.
Ultra All-Inclusive — Turkey's Greatest Export
Turkey invented the 'ultra all-inclusive' concept and still does it better than anywhere else in the world. The best resorts in Belek and Antalya — Rixos Premium Belek, Maxx Royal Belek, Regnum Carya, Kempinski Hotel The Dome — offer unlimited premium spirits (not just house brands), 10-15 à la carte restaurants, watersports, golf, spa treatments and nightly entertainment, all included in the room rate. The value compared to equivalent resorts in the Caribbean or Maldives is extraordinary. our travel partners has an outstanding selection of Turkish AI holidays.
Bodrum — Aegean Glamour and the Turquoise Coast
Bodrum is Turkey's most glamorous resort — a whitewashed town on a peninsula between two bays, with a 15th-century Crusader castle dominating the harbour. The Bodrum Peninsula has excellent beaches (Bitez, Gümbet, Türkbükü), world-class beach clubs, excellent restaurants and the most sophisticated nightlife in Turkey. The Mandarin Oriental Bodrum and the Six Senses Kaplankaya are among the finest hotels in the country. Bodrum is also the gateway to the Turquoise Coast — gulet (traditional wooden sailing boat) cruises from Bodrum to Göcek are one of the great sailing experiences in the Mediterranean.
Ephesus — One of the Best-Preserved Ancient Cities in the World
Ephesus (near Kusadasi) is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world — a vast Greco-Roman city of marble streets, temples, a library (the Library of Celsus, one of the most photographed ancient buildings in the world), a 25,000-seat theatre and extraordinary mosaics. At its peak, Ephesus had a population of 250,000 — the second largest city in the Roman Empire. The nearby House of the Virgin Mary (where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last years) is a major pilgrimage site.
Pamukkale — The Cotton Castle
Pamukkale (meaning 'cotton castle' in Turkish) is one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in the world — a hillside of brilliant white calcium carbonate terraces (travertines) formed by hot spring water cascading down the slope, creating a series of natural pools. The terraces are UNESCO World Heritage listed. At the top of the hill, the ancient city of Hierapolis (a Greco-Roman spa city) has an extraordinary necropolis, a theatre and the Antique Pool (where you can swim among submerged Roman columns).
Cappadocia — Hot Air Balloons over Fairy Chimneys
Cappadocia in central Turkey is one of the most extraordinary landscapes in the world — a volcanic plateau eroded into thousands of 'fairy chimney' rock formations, cave churches with Byzantine frescoes (UNESCO World Heritage), underground cities carved 8 levels deep into the rock and the most spectacular hot air balloon experience in the world. At dawn, hundreds of balloons rise over the Göreme Valley — one of the most iconic travel images in the world. Cappadocia is 1 hour by flight from Istanbul or Antalya.
Istanbul — Where Europe Meets Asia
Istanbul is one of the world's great cities — the only city in the world that straddles two continents (Europe and Asia), with a history spanning 2,700 years as the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. The Hagia Sophia (a 6th-century cathedral turned mosque, the greatest building of the Byzantine world), the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace (the Ottoman sultans' palace for 400 years), the Grand Bazaar (one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets) and the Bosphorus cruise are the unmissable sights.
Turkish Food — Kebabs, Meze and Baklava
Turkish cuisine is one of the world's great food cultures — a rich tradition of grilled meats (Adana kebab, shish kebab, döner), meze (small dishes including hummus, baba ganoush, stuffed vine leaves, börek pastry), fresh fish on the Aegean coast, and extraordinary sweets (baklava, Turkish delight, künefe). Turkish breakfast (kahvaltı) is a feast — cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggs, honey and fresh bread. Turkish tea (çay) and Turkish coffee are essential parts of the culture.
Gulet Cruises — The Blue Voyage
A gulet cruise (Blue Voyage) along Turkey's Turquoise Coast is one of the most relaxing and beautiful holiday experiences in the Mediterranean — a traditional wooden sailing boat with 4-8 cabins, a crew of 3-4, and a week of sailing between secluded coves, ancient ruins and fishing villages. The most popular routes are Bodrum to Göcek (via Marmaris), Göcek to Olympos and Fethiye to Olympos. The water is extraordinarily clear and warm, the anchorages are beautiful and the food (cooked fresh on board) is excellent.
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