Travel to Turkey to discover diverse landscapes and explore ancient sites like the fairytale chimneys of Cappadocia. Visit Turkish hammams, postcard-pretty seaside resorts with glorious white sand beaches, bustling bazaars and markets offering fresh produce and hand-crafted delights, walled towns, religious attractions and more. These are just some of the delightful tourist attractions awaiting you in Turkey.  

Aside from all these incredible places to visit in Turkey, there are so many things to do. From paragliding off Babadag Mountain to drinking Ayran (made of yoghurt, water and salt) and posting a picture of yourself in the Trojan Horse. There’s also sampling stunning dishes all over the country, including the famous Turkish delight while sipping traditional Turkish coffee.  

Things to do in Turkey 

• Cruise the Bosphorus River to see Istanbul from a different perspective.  
• Visit ancient Ephesus in the Aegean resort of Kusadasi.  
• Explore Hierapolis with its historic thermal bath and Necropolis.  
• Go clubbing and bar hopping in beautiful Bodrum.  
• Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia to see volcanic valleys and caves.  
• Enjoy sunbathing on Cleopatra Island on a day trip from Marmaris.  
• Discover the Topkapi Palace, St Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.  
• See the ruins of the ancient Roman health spa in Hierapolis.  
• Visit the incredible Sumela Monastery with its dazzling frescoes.  
• Photograph broken remnants of mammoth statues on Mount Nemrut.  
• Sit in the Roman theatre of Aspendos near Antalya.  
• Take a yacht cruise along the spectacular Turquoise Coast.  
• View the extraordinary mosaic collection in the Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum.  
• Go shopping in Istanbul’s famous, chaotic Grand Bazaar.  

Whether you’re keen to explore mystical Istanbul with its Ottoman splendours, enjoy a resort holiday on the Aegean coast, discover ancient sites and civilisations or just embrace all that makes Turkey such a unique and exciting destination, we can organise it for you. Let Thompsons Holidays put together the ultimate Turkey holiday, whether you’re planning to take the family, friends, your partner or yourself.