Officially known as the Republic of Türkiye, Turkey sits right in the middle of Europe, Eurasia and Middle East. It is bounded to the north by the Black Sea, to the northeast by Georgia, to the east by Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran, to the southeast by Iraq, to the south by Syria and the Mediterranean Sea, to the west by Greece and Bulgaria, and to the northwest by Greece and Bulgaria. With a variety of historical places, Turkey is one of the major attractions in the world.
Allow yourself to float through the air! A literal heart-stopper afloat in a hot air balloon is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is one of Turkey's most exciting adventure sports, providing a perfect bird's eye view of the city below. You can enjoy a panoramic 360-degree view of the lofty limestone spires, as well as the 'fairy chimneys' over the Cappadocia region of Central Turkey. It is both a romantic experience for couples and an adrenaline rush for young travelers.
Travel time: 3 hours 15 minutes drive from Ankara
Clothing: Use light clothes as it will be hot as you ride under the gas burner of the balloon
Tourists can definitely share memorable moments with one another while participating in white water rafting and other water-related activities. White water rafting is one of Turkey's most extreme adventure sports, offering a thrilling and nerve-racking experience. The rivers Koprulu and Antaria, as well as the slightly further away Dalaman River, have spots for exciting water rafting sports that are tailor-made for tourists to try. Professional rafters with experience ensure greater safety. The daring dart through the Taurus Mountains' canyons and troughs is an unforgettable experience.
Travel time: 6.5 hours drive from Ankara
Clothing: Get your nylon shorts and non-fancy tops as you will need to wear life jackets.
The ideal adventure sport for adrenaline junkies! Tandem paragliding has become a popular sport in the Oludeniz Beach region of Turkey. This sleepy town on the Mediterranean coast south of Turkey is home to the famous Blue Lagoon paragliding bedrock. During the summer, visitors from all over the world flock to this location to enjoy one of Turkey's best Adventure sports activities. The drive through the beautiful mountains and the inviting view of the Blue Lagoon is a lovely prelude to what comes next when one is strapped into the parachute with the pilot. Prepare for a full-body experience!
Travel time: 7.5 hours drive from Ankara
Clothing: Avoid heavy jeans during summer
Blue Mosque, Istanbul
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, is an Ottoman-era historical royal house of worship in Istanbul, Turkey. It is a functioning mosque that also draws a lot of tourists. It was built between 1609 and 1616 during the reign of Ahmed I.
Travel Time: 5 hours drive, 1 hour flight from Ankara
Clothing: Cover your full body with modest clothes, and use light footwear as you can’t enter with shoes inside a mosque
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise
Instead of spending the day in a stuffy tour bus, explore Istanbul's beauty in style on this soothing sunset cruise down the Bosphorus, the stretch of water that separates Asian and European Turkey. View riverside landmarks such as the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Ortaköy Mosque, and the Rumeli Fortress from the open-air deck of your luxury yacht, all illuminated by the beautiful dusk light.
Travel Time: 4.5 hours drive from Ankara
Clothing: Sassy & classy
Pamukkale City Tour
The mineral-rich thermal waters that flow down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside are what make Pamukkale, a town in western Turkey, famous. It is located next to Hierapolis, an old Roman spa city formed around 190 B.C. A well-preserved theater and a 2 km-long necropolis of sarcophagi are among the ruinous structures there. Roman columns that were buried by an earthquake in the Antique Pool are well-known.
Travel Time: 6 hours drive and 3 hours flight from Ankara
Clothing: Casual / Light
Patara Beach
The sand at Patara, Turkey's longest beach, stretches for 18 kilometers along the coast, occasionally being backed by wild, rolling dunes. All types of beachgoers are catered for due to the sheer amount of space available.
Spend your day close to the main entrance, where the sand is lined with covered sun loungers and a café is open for meals and refreshments, if you want facilities.
Don't want to mingle with the masses? Simply walking along the sand will lead you to a stretch of beach with no one else in sight.
Travel Time: 8 hours drive and 1 hour flight from Ankara
Clothes: Beachwear
Bodrum Peninsula
Turkey's South Aegean coastline's premier beach resort region is the Bodrum Peninsula.
In the summer, both European and Turkish tourists throng to the peninsula's curving bays of shingle and sand beach, which are surrounded by forested, hilly slopes.
Travel time: 9 hours drive, 1.5 hours flight from Ankara
Clothes: Beachwear
Kaputas Beach
On Turkey's Mediterranean Coast, between the harbor towns of Kalkan and Kaş, is a small bay known as Kaputaş Beach.
This small section of shingle beach has gained worldwide fame due to its dramatic location wedged between towering and jagged cliff faces.
Beachgoers can either travel here by boat from either Kalkan or Kaş or by walking down the steep, 200-step staircase from the coastal highway above. Kaputaş is most impressive from the sea, so boat trips are the best way to get here.
Travel time: 8 hours drive, 1.25 hours flight from Ankara
Clothes: Beachwear
Grand Bazaar
Turkey's Grand Bazaar is without a doubt the best place to shop! It has been operating since 1455 and is one of the biggest markets in the world. It boasts the largest selection of goods to buy and is hailed as the world's first shopping mall. Enter the bazaar for a colorful shopping paradise that will transport you back in time.
Distance: 15 minutes drive from city center Istanbul
Clothes: Light casual / comfortable
Terra City, Antalya
Antalya is located on Turkey's 'Turquoise Coast' and serves as a gateway to the Southern Mediterranean region. The city attracts many luxury visitors, and Terra City is one of the best Turkey shopping destinations. It has over 180 brand stores where you can buy everything from Turkish textiles to tailored suits.
Distance: 6.5 hours drive from Ankara, 1 hour flight from Ankara
Clothes: Light casual / comfortable
ANKAmall, Ankara
The largest shopping mall in Ankara, Turkey, is ANKAmall, which bills itself as "The Shopping Center of Turkey" and has more than 1, 76,000 sqm of retail and entertainment space. With over 350 national and international brands, as well as family-friendly entertainment options, it can compete with the best in Istanbul.
Distance: 15 minutes drive from Ankara City center
Clothes: Comfortable
Seki Restaurant, Cappadocia
The renowned hotel Argos Cappadocia is where Seki is situated. This Turkish restaurant has won a sizable number of awards on the national and international levels and is housed inside one of the biggest and oldest monasteries in the world.
Seki is more than just another restaurant as soon as you walk in the door. Everyone can find something on the menu, with choices like slow-cooked meats and artisanal pastas, all of which are prepared in some way using local ingredients!
Travel Time: 3 hours drive from Ankara
Clothes: Smart Casual
7 Mehmet, Antalya
This is the place for a late breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or even better, an all-day gastro feast. It has stunning views, a well-stocked bar, and a fantastic selection of breakfast dishes, starters, and main courses.
Egg-based dishes (yumurta) come in a wide variety; you can get them with spicy, garlicky Turkish sausage (sucuklu yumurta), minced meat (kymal yumurta), or a tangy Turkish omelet (menemen).
Travel Time: 6.5 hours drive from Ankara
Clothes: Smart casual
Platoda Mola, Rize
This location may be among Turkey's top eateries for a taste of Black Sea cuisine in addition to being the ideal place for a fairy-tale getaway. With ingredients from their chickens, garden, or natural dairy products, your hosts will prepare delectable meals.
Travel Time: 13 hours drive, 1.25 hours flight from Ankara (near Armenia)
Clothes: Casual
Sortie Club, Istanbul
An opulent atmosphere with a beautiful view of Istanbul from the Bosphorus. It has six restaurants and three bars that are open from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sortie is one of the best places to unwind and have fun.
Travel Time: 1 hour drive from Istanbul City Center
Clothes: Formal / Smart casual
Babylon Bomonti
Babylon relocated from Asmalmescit to Bominti in September 2015, after more than fifteen years. Babylon Bomonti is still in use as a multi-purpose performance space. It includes a wide range of music, such as jazz, reggae, world music, electronic, Latin, or Turkish vibes, as well as indie pop and rock acts. Food is not available, but there is a bar nearby, so you will not go thirsty. You must purchase a concert ticket.
Travel Time: 50 minutes drive from Istanbul City Center
Clothes: Sexy
Klein Phoenix
Klein is for you if you like decadent and kitsch decor, a subterranean playground, and suspended dancers. This nightclub, located within walking distance of Taksim Square, features an international and local DJ lineup playing electronic and techno music.
Klein is open from 23:00 to 04:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Travel Time: 55 minutes from Istanbul City Center
Clothes: Sexy
Distance from Zanzibar city: 50km
Among the other activities that take place in Zanzibar, this is one of the most famous ones. Kite surfing is known as a family sport. This place is known as a kite school that helps people learn the art that is kite surfing. It’s a seasonal sport so it’s active from June to September and from December to March.
Travel time:
1 hour by car (130837.54 Tanzanian shillings)
In Turkey, it is against the law to be without a photo ID. You should always have your passport or residence permit with you. Turkish authorities may stop members of the public in congested areas, particularly Istanbul, to conduct ID checks. There are also a number of police checkpoints along major roads in Turkey.
Tobacco use is prohibited on public transportation, as well as in all indoor workplaces and public places. Smoking is prohibited in certain outdoor areas where cultural, artistic, sporting, or entertainment events are held.
The use, possession, or trafficking of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited in Turkey. If you are convicted of any of these offenses, you can expect a large fine or a prison sentence ranging from 4 to 24 years.
Turkey is relatively a safer place although tourists are warned about the scammers on the street who might ask to be your tour guides.
With recent political developments:
• Terrorist attacks continue to pose a serious threat in Turkey.
• Along the borders with Syria and Iraq, the risk of violence and acts of war is high.
• Protests are common in major cities.
• Muggings and assaults are common, particularly in tourist areas of Istanbul.
• Food and beverage tampering is a problem.
The Republic of Turkey was established in 1922, following the overthrow of Sultan Mehmet VI Vahdettin by the new Republican Parliament. This new regime effectively ended the Ottoman state, which had been virtually eliminated from the world stage following World War I. Almost 100% of the Turks speaks Turkish with a few speaking Kurdish as the second language.
