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. […]
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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
Top Things to Do in Cappadocia
All tourists, regardless of age or nationality, enjoy the many things to do in Cappadocia because the region is full of intrigue, mystery and historical richness. Sitting in central Anatolian Turkey, unique landmarks and a quirky, sometimes amusing history instantly captures people’s attention. Cappadocia played a pivotal part in early Christianity, and this is widely […]
Derinkuyu Underground City in Cappadocia
Possibly one of man’s greatest architectural achievements is Derinkuyu underground city in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Conspiracy theorists say aliens built it. They didn’t but regardless, a mass network of rooms, tunnels, and different levels that are away from sight, at either ground level or a bird’s eye perspective are worth seeing with your […]
Food and Drink
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 […]
Popular Turkish Food Dishes
Turkish cuisine is fast making a name for itself on the worldwide culinary platform. The combination of flavours and ingredients are blended together to form dishes historically influenced by a number of cultures including the Greeks, Ottomans, middle eastern and Balkans. Traditional dishes will vary from region to region so on this list, we bring […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]