Places to visit in Turkey

Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a city in western Turkey renowned for its stunning natural wonder: a series of white travertine terraces formed by the mineral-rich waters of hot springs flowing down a hillside. These cascading pools, resembling a frozen waterfall, create a surreal and breathtaking landscape.

Adjacent to Pamukkale lies Hierapolis, an ancient Greco-Roman city built atop the travertine formations. This well-preserved archaeological site features impressive ruins, including a grand theater, a necropolis with elaborate sarcophagi, and a thermal bath complex.

Together, Pamukkale and Hierapolis offer a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance, attracting visitors from around the world who come to marvel at this extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Izmir city, also known as Smyrna, is the third largest city on the Aegean coast of Turkey. It was established by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and restored by Alexander the Great until becoming a member of the 15th century Ottoman Empire. The beautiful city of Izmir Turkey is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara, making it an excellent destination for unforgettable Turkey tours. It is the second largest urban agglomeration on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. The modern Izmir city is full of historical sites with more than 3000 years of urban history and up to 8500 years of human settlement since the Neolithic period.

Izmir Turkey has a Mediterranean climate which mostly has hot and dry summers, mild in cold and rainy in winters. The vast variety of rainfall is experienced from the months of November through March. There is very little or no rainfall during June through August. The maximum temperature during the winter months is usually between 10 and 16 degrees Celsius. Asansor is among the most popular places in Izmir Turkey and when you stroll from the seaside about 20 minutes away you can easily spot it.

Konak is also among the list of top tourist attractions which is known as Izmir's nucleus. The best-known sight is the clock tower, Izmir's sign and Kemeralti is a must-see full of culture, men, cheap restaurants and workshops. Encircled by large commercial buildings, Izmir Agora is just part of everyday scenery. Once an extremely popular stop on the Silk Road, the ancient Roman city of Ephesus has become one of the most popular spots in Izmir. Attracting almost 2 million tourists per year Izmir Tourism is one of the highest contributors of their GDP.

Ankara is the capital of the Republic of Turkey and is the second largest city of the nation. Ankara City is home to many universities and a huge number of historical relics and museums are present here, so much so that it can safely be called the City of Universities or the City of Museums. Many international tourists stop at Ankara just to visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilization, an essential attraction included in Turkey holiday packages, which houses the rare and precious findings of human history dating back to the Paleolithic age. Ankara Turkey is quite resplendent in its share of attractions like these which are rare and not to be found elsewhere in the world.

Ankara tourism welcomes thousands of tourists across the world with warm hospitality and facilities that beckon a visitor to explore the city at his own pace. To give an example, the public transport system is extremely convenient for any newcomer to the city, with a great number of state owned as well as private buses, metro, subway, taxis that are widely available and not expensive. How can one talk about Ankara and not mention the mouth-watering Turkish delicacies? In fact, Ankara is the city where one should embark on a gastronomic cruise through the endless bistros, cafes, restaurants offering mezzes, baklava, kebabs, kofta-s, pide-s and not to forget the Turkish coffee at very affordable prices.

There is a thing in Ankara for tourists of all tastes - nature lovers, skiers, party hoppers, theatre goers. From lakes to ski resorts, night clubs to ballet houses, Ankara caters to the needs of all its visitors. Few cities in the world are such a unique juxtaposition of history and the contemporary. While the Ankara Castle, Roman Baths tell stories about Ankara's history, the Atakule, Anitkabir, Kocatepe Mosque are emblems of its urban relevance. No wonder Ankara had a record breaking 51.9 million visitors in the year 2019.