Historical ruins, beautiful beaches, sleepy fishing villages and world class marinas make gulet cruising in Turkey an experience no other country in the world can replicate. Cruising the Turkish Riviera is not a new phenomenon, but it never appealed to mainstream holiday markets until the last decade when the Internet shifted people’s perception of travel. […]
Plan Your Trip
Top Ten Holiday Destinations in Turkey
Our top ten holiday destinations in Turkey draws upon several factors including official government statistics of most popular places, testimonials from our customers and favourite spots of team members here at Turkey Travel Centre. If you have never been to the country beforehand, rest assured you are choosing an immensely beautiful destination with much to […]
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey
Funded by the United Nations, UNESCO World Heritage sites in Turkey portray it’s educational, cultural and scientific history. Anyone who knows the country well understands its diverse history encompassing many civilisations, and for travellers, seeing the sites is the perfect introduction. UNESCO that also lists historical attractions in other countries says their reasons for including […]
Popular Cities to Visit in Turkey During Winter and Summer
Out of all the cities to visit in Turkey, some are more popular than others and for good reasons. They offer everything including an intense shopping scene, vibrant nightlife, priced hotels and many attractions or places of interest. Their diversity drives foreign and domestic tourism as every type of traveller from young to old, solo […]
Explore Istanbul : Turkey’s Greatest City
The Best Museums in Istanbul : Galleries, & Art Exhibitions to Visit
Visiting the best museums in Istanbul is a journey into a city of dreams, the capital of empires and a modern voyager. The many exhibitions, galleries and cultural art centres look back at a rich metropolis history and showcase the achievements of empires, civilisations and people both past and present. As an iconic city, history, […]
5 Things to Do in Istiklal Street
Every day, 3 million people visit the 1.4-kilometre Istiklal street, that is the heart of new Istanbul and the shopping and nightlife hub of the city. Some work in establishments on and surrounding it, while others visit as tourists eager to experience the many things to do in Istiklal Street including theatres, libraries, art galleries, […]
How to Spend 5 days in Istanbul
5 days in Istanbul is ample time to see the best tourist attractions that make the metropolis, one of the top city break destinations in the world. Despite its enormous size and bustling population, Istanbul has welcoming vibes that leave visitors with lasting memories of their time there. Anyone visiting for 5 days should prepare […]
Visit Gorgeous Cappadocia
Exploring the Underground Cities of Cappadocia in Central Turkey
Cappadocia is a fascinating journey through times gone by – but ultimately the major attraction to this Central Anatolia moonscape are the underground cities. Beneath the land of the living, are masses of sprawling tunnels and small cave rooms that are strangely quiet but their history is as the saving grace for civilizations that hid […]
Old Cavusin: Cappadocia’s Quaintest Corner
About 5 kilometres north from the major tourism hub of Goreme, sits the old and new towns of Cavusin. They don’t receive as much admiration or even mentions in guidebooks when it comes to talking about Cappadocia’s major touristic sites, yet behind the boundaries sits a quaint town with a bonded community and a marvellous […]
Which is the Best Area to Stay in Cappadocia?
As a major tourism hub, Cappadocia boasts of an extensive range of hotels and neighbourhoods to choose from when deciding where to stay. The final decision however should depend on your personal preferences and traveling style, since each area has its own characteristics and advantages. Looking at each district, your budget will also largely play […]
Best Places To Visit in Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia resembles a make-believe world where fairies exist in rock houses nicknamed “fairy chimneys.” Faries have nothing to do with it, though. Instead, millions of years ago, many volcanic explosions littered the Cappadocian plateaus. Time, the wind, and water then worked together in making a landscape that is out-of-this-world. These days, many places to visit […]
Food and Drink
Delicious Turkish Baklava
When planning a visit to Turkey, it is likely you will read articles suggesting you taste baklava. Widely popular from the east to the west, I have yet to meet a Turk whose eyes do not light up when it is mentioned. Personally, I don’t like baklava. Its sweetness cuts through to the sensitivity of […]
Shane Delia’s Spice Journey in Turkey
Australian readers will be delighted with the latest food series to hit our screens. It started on July the 31st and features the well-known Shane Delia as he… “Explores the historical and cultural foundations of this colourful country, and experiences the legacy of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires to create a contemporary twist on those […]
Delicious Food from the Black Sea of Turkey
Thanks to the large size of the country of Turkey, there is an amazing diversity in culture and traditions, which includes regional cuisine. While many foreigners will assume that kebabs are the national dish, this statement is totally incorrect for an area where communities live off the land and produce unique dishes that have gained […]
Turkish Mezes, Meyhanes and Social Traditions
Starters, appetizers, hors d’oeuvre are all the same word for a pre-meal small dish. They are nothing new in the world of cuisine. Known all over the world, they are intended to kick start the appetite and satisfy the palate until the main meal arrives. Mezes are the Turkish equivalent but the concept is more […]
Popular and Recent Posts
Ephesus Ancient City Ruins and Why You Should Visit
On Turkey’s Aegean Coast, near the popular coastal resort of Kusadasi, sits the Ephesus ancient city ruins, a marvellous testament to extensive work of historians and archaeologists over many centuries. It portrays magnificence, leaves people speechless and shows evidence of forwarding thinking, intelligence, and the Roman Empire’s confidence. Indeed, Ephesus should be on everyone’s bucket […]
The Impressive Goreme Open Air Museum of Cappadocia
Goreme Open Air Museum, the top attraction of Cappadocia in Turkey’s central Anatolian region is a massive collection of historical monasteries and cave churches displaying fine specimens of ancient Byzantine frescoes. Within the region, over 600 churches made from soft rock dot the Cappadocia landscape, and there may well be much more undiscovered, but Goreme […]
Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia and Why You Must Do It
Hot Air Ballooning in Cappadocia is a must-do activity when visiting Turkey. A unique lunar landscape found no-where else in the world is dotted with cave houses and hotels among large rock formations. To explore the region on foot including green valleys, local towns and outdoor attractions would take months so holidaymakers and anyone with […]
Gulet Cruising in Turkey: The Best Sailing Holiday You’ll Ever Have
Historical ruins, beautiful beaches, sleepy fishing villages and world class marinas make gulet cruising in Turkey an experience no other country in the world can replicate. Cruising the Turkish Riviera is not a new phenomenon, but it never appealed to mainstream holiday markets until the last decade when the Internet shifted people’s perception of travel. […]
Turkish Delight : Flavoursome Tastes and Treats
Turkish Delight, a sweet aromatic jelly mass of flavoured sugar, is as much a byword of the country as is French wine, Dutch Tulips and Swiss chocolate. The unlocked flavours when you bite into a delight are as exotic as a trip through the back alleys of Istanbul. Known the world over, and called Lokum […]