Travel guide how to fall in love with Turkey...

A city which connects Europe and Asia, hot air balloons, cotton castle, throne of gods, unbelievable aquamarine water, the mountain on which Noah and his ark landed during the great flood and more...


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Turkey: Must-sees & Hidden Gems

Istanbul - the most beautiful city in Turkey

Cappadocia - hot air balloons & fairy chimneys

Butterfly Valley - breathtaking hidden gem

Mount Ararat - the mountain on which Noah and his ark landed during the great flood

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A city which connects Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus is a first must see destination which comes to mind. Iconic Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace Museum, Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower and many more touristic attraction will make you fall in love with the city. 

Every sunrise hundreds of hot air balloons fill up the sky above fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and this incredible view is a second must see. Derinkuyu Underground City, Uchisar Castle, Göreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Love Valley, Ihlara Valley... all Cappadocia is just an enormous open air museum. 

Cotton castle is the most beautiful thermal spring with all year long comfortably warm water temperature. Make sure to bring your swimsuit to Pamukkale Travertines, Cleopatra Antique Pools and Red Springs. Walk to the Hierapolis Ancient Theatre and Archaeological Museum. For adventurous spirits paragliding is a must try experience. 

100 species of butterflies living in the area, including the endemic orange, black and white Jersey Tiger. Only accessible by boat Butterfly Valley is a real hidden gem. However for hikers there is a difficult trek down from Faralya village.

Enjoy unbelievable aquamarine water, sandy beach and gentle sun in the natural cove of Mediterranean Coastline. Amazing views of the lagoon and surrounding cove makes it the best spot for paragliding.

29-day hike around the coast of Lycia in southern Turkey, from Fethiye to Antalya. Ölüdeniz, The Kabak Bay, Butterfly Valley, Olympos, Gelidonya Lighthouse, Kaş, Patara, Kalkan, Kate Clow are just few of the picturesque places you can see during the hike.

One of the greatest outdoor museum in Turkey. Explore Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Great Theatre, Ephesus Archaeological Museum, House of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Wonders of the Ancient World.

Mythical Mount Ararat is actually two separate peaks: Greater Ararat and Little Ararat. Both of them are dormant volcanoes with snow-capped summits throughout the year. Greater Ararat is 5,137 m high, which makes it the highest peak in Turkey. 

Black Sea region is full of stunning greenery, beautiful forests and crystal springs. Visit Uzungol, Sumela Monastery, Cal Cave and Haider Nabi Heights to get to know the region. Sampling Turkish tea from local leaves in Turkey’s tea tourism capital - Trabzon - is a must experience.

50-meter-high, man-made burial mound of King Antiochus I of the Kingdom of Commagene atop 2,150-meter peak is a must see of eastern Turkey. Two-meter-high stately stone heads from the towering statues are sitting upon the ground. Come at sunrise or sunset to see them glow in the golden light. 

Best place to try traditional Turkish breakfast with an endless array of cheeses, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, jams... and Turkish coffee brewed in a pan filled with sand that's heated over an open flame or sample local fruit vines. On December 21st of 2012 Mayan calendar suggested that the apocalypse would begin here... 

Ideal place for all kind of winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, sledging and ice skating. Go for a winter safari on a snowmobile, explore Uludağ National Park or take a cable car to 2,453 meters mountain’s peak - a fantastic activity that allows you to observe the green of Bursa and the white of Uludağ combined.

Baklava, Katmer, Kunefe, Beyran, Mercimek, Ezogelin, Sutlaç are just few of Turkish foods to try during your visit. For coffee lovers Menengic Coffee and Dibek Coffee are must tries. To find out more about Gaziantep's culinary heritage, make sure to visit the Emine Gögüs Culinary Museum.

Turkey: Must-sees & Hidden Gems

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