Türkiye, as a true gastronomic paradise worldwide, is offering its visitors a diverse culinary culture across its lands. In this gastronomy mosaic, the south-eastern province of Mardin, stands out with unique culinary experiences that reflect its multicultural heritage. One of the most beautiful spots on the Silk Road and home to many peoples and beliefs, […]

 Türkiye’s turquoise coasts from the Mediterranean to the Aegean Sea are one of the country’s loveliest landscapes, featuring almost year-round sunshine and white sand beaches caressed by azure waves. These enchanting coastal strips are a hospitable destination offering comfortable, family-friendly hotels with a range of facilities, beaches suitable for water sports, diverse culinary delights, and […]

Anatolia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites Architectural Wonders Home to ancient civilisations throughout history, the Anatolian lands house historical and architectural discoveries that offer unique experiences for the visitors of the present. These treasures include “Anatolia’s Medieval Wooden Hypostyle Mosques” – Türkiye’s twenty-first item on the UNESCO World Heritage list, added last year. The route features […]

The summit of Mount Nemrut is one of the most beautiful places in Türkiye to watch the sun rise and set, with panoramic views of the vast plains and the Euphrates River. What makes this majestic 2,150-metre-high mountain even more extraordinary are its monuments to the Commagene Kingdom – towering limestone-block statues that have stood […]

As the weather warms and nature blossoms, İstanbul takes on an enticing springtime radiance. In İstanbul, spring brings sunshine, balmy breezes, and delightful surprises amid fragrant blooms. Explore the Historical Peninsula, adorned with tulips, and witness the Bosphorus suffused in the lavender tint of blooming redbuds. Let’s explore some beautiful routes that highlight springtime in […]

Türkiye offers visitors a variety of holiday options in every season. One of the country’s most enduring attractions is its renowned Turkish bath and spa tradition, which has been integral to this geography since antiquity. Enjoying this bathing culture in Pamukkale, one of the world’s most stunning landscapes, is an unforgettable experience that can only be […]

If you’re planning a business or city trip to İstanbul, make sure to include a few extra days for a beautiful outdoor adventure. Trekking paths in and around İstanbul allow “bleisure” travellers to unwind after meetings and touristic visitors to discover distinct natural landscapes. Here are the greatest trekking paths in and around Istanbul… Natural […]

  With its well-run hotels, quality service, and hospitality, Türkiye is not only a very popular destination for family holidays but also, thanks to recent investments and effective new strategies, an essential cultural destination for affluent travellers. In this important development, the private sector has always been successful and innovative in its approach, and the […]

The renowned travel guide Lonely Planet suggests visiting Urla, the lovely neighbourhood in İzmir located along Türkiye’s Aegean coast, in its “Best in Travel 2024” list. This Michelin-rated gastronomic oasis, known for its vineyards and farm-to-table restaurants, offers cobblestone streets, stone houses with bay windows, and luxurious and comfortable boutique hotels. Visiting this beautiful town gives […]

The Turkish winter season is on, and the country’s interior, northern and eastern regions offer lovely getaways during the cold winter months. The snow-capped mountains are home to several ski centres representing Türkiye’s excellent winter tourism possibilities. These ski resorts, featuring state-of-the-art mechanical facilities and accommodation options ranging from casual to luxurious, also offer an array […]

Türkiye, one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, continued its successful growth and welcomed 56.7 million international visitors in 2023, with a 10% increase year-on-year. As announced by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the country’s tourism income rose 17% year-on-year to $54.3 billion, and the average expenditure per night for overnight visitors reached […]

February 14th Valentine’s Day is approaching, and it is only fitting that the year’s most romantic day be spent in one of the world’s most romantic destinations: Türkiye. With many settings, we have selected three of the country’s most compelling locales, all featuring world cultural heritage assets and delicious cuisines. Romantic Encounter in a Cosmopolitan […]

With a centuries-old culinary tradition that embraces street flavours, Michelin-starred restaurants, and so much more, Gastrocity İstanbul is a destination where gourmet travellers can discover something different every day. Indeed, in a city acclaimed for its distinctive food and beverage culture, seasonal drinks and dishes deliver a treat at any time of the year. And the […]

Türkiye’s Eastern Express, one of the world’s finest railway routes offering an unforgettable journey from the centre to the east of Türkiye, started welcoming its passengers. As a route that every adventure seeker visiting Türkiye should experience, the Eastern Express recently completed its first service of the 2023-2024 period. Spanning approximately 1,310 kilometres, the train journey begins […]

Centrally located within Türkiye, Çatalhöyük, a renowned Neolithic excavation site, invites visitors to step back in time and uncover an urban settlement whose discovery has reshaped historical understanding. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Çatalhöyük site provides a glimpse into a society over 9,000 years old. Artefacts, mud-brick houses, and what are believed […]

How about saying “hello” to the new year in İstanbul, Cappadocia or Antalya, the three destinations on every holidaymaker’s bucket list? We took a closer look at Türkiye’s spectacular destinations for those who still haven’t decided on their New Year plans or wish to experience the first moments of 2024 in the world’s most exceptional […]

The village of Şirince in Türkiye’s İzmir’s Selçuk district has been named one of the “2023 World’s Best Tourism Villages” by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Şirince is a lush oasis in one of the most attractive cities on Turkey’s wonderful Aegean coast, noted for its nature, history, culture, and gastronomy. A small […]

Karaköy, one of İstanbul’s must-see locations, offers everything from luxury accommodations to shopping, restaurants, and contemporary art centres. Galataport, İstanbul’s homeport for cruises, which is located in Karaköy’s centre, was awarded the ‘Best New Development Project’ worldwide at the MAPIC 2023 Awards. With this recognition, Galataport and Karaköy added to their fame as the new centre […]

Baklava. This delectable Turkish pasty featuring paper-thin layers of phyllo dough, butter and a fragrant sweet syrup is almost certainly the first dessert on the gastronomic itinerary of every tourist visiting Türkiye. A true feast of flavour, baklava is also a significant symbol of Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage. The pastry’s centuries-old tradition, craftsmanship and rich […]

Over one million hotel beds in Türkiye have now received sustainable tourism verifications and certificates, according to figures released today by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, at the beginning of WTM. More than 7,500 hotels containing 1,044,189 beds have been awarded Sustainable Tourism Verifications and Certificates within Türkiye’s National Sustainability Tourism Program. The […]