Admire the intricate mosaics and designs at this historic Ottoman and Byzantine Empire hub. It has been a church, mosque, and now a museum.
This lavish palace is where the Ottomans lived. Discover Ottoman history here and enjoy the grandeur of the harem, treasury, and royal rooms.
Recognised as one of the oldest and largest indoor markets, here explore many lanes of shops for jewellery, rugs, and fragrant spices.
Hop on a boat journey across the Bosphorus Strait. See magnificent buildings like the Dolmabahçe Palace and sprawling city views.
Ephesus
Head to Selçuk, a town near Ephesus, and start exploring magnificent ruins, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Artemis, and the Great Theatre.
Take a dip in Pamukkale featuring travertine terraces cascading down, creating a series of pools filled with mineral-rich thermal waters.
Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis near Pamukkale. Visit the ruins of a Roman theatre, temples, and a necropolis with impressive sarcophagi.
Take a short flight to Dalaman, the doorway to the Aegean coast. From here, you can start exploring.
Head to Ölüdeniz’s Blue Lagoon, a protected beach known for its crystal-clear blue waters. Here, you can swim, sunbathe, paraglide, and take a boat tour.