Visiting Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a step back into antiquity. Walk the marble Curetes Street, behold the magnificent Celsus Library and see the ancient public latrine. More must-see highlights await too!
Turkey
Turkey is fascinating – one of our favorite places in the world!
Its rich history includes the powerful Ottoman empire. The attractions are exotic (think Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace). And Turkish cuisine is some of the tastiest in the world (we love all the mezzes).
Quick Turkey travel information
About: Covering an area of 302,450 sq. miles (783,500 sq. km), Turkey is located mainly in western Asia (but Istanbul straddles both Europe and Asia and much of the Turkish coast hugs the Mediterranean Sea)
Population: 84 million
Currency: The Turkish lira (see current exchange rates)
Language: Turkish, but many people in the tourism sector speak English too
Turkey trip planning: Find airplane and hotel booking tips (plus other useful info) in our Resources guide
One of the best places to go on holiday
Turkey consistently ranks as one of the top 10 most visited countries in the world!
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Planning a luxury trip to Turkey? We’ve visited several times. This Turkey itinerary shares how to spend 14 wonderful days in the exotic country – the best sights, hotels and more!
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Macakizi doesn’t have a beach. But it’s a very cool hotel on Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula; you can dive off its sunning docks right into the sea.
Casa Dell’Arte is not just a beautiful luxury hotel in Bodrum with 12 chic suites. It’s also an art gallery filled with original Turkish art.
Stone mansions with deluxe rooms. And killer views of Uchisar Castle. Say hello to Argos in Cappadocia, one of the best boutique hotels in Cappadocia, Turkey.