These months are ideal for you, offering safety and ease as you navigate through Istanbul’s architectural wonders or meander around Cappadocia’s dreamy landscapes. Around an hour from Istanbul, you’ll find the fascinating city of Bursa. Packed Viaggi in Turchia with things to see and do, it’s also very close to the biggest ski resort in Türkiye – Uludag. Whether it’s winter or not, the mountainous region is something you must see for yourself, and you can also stay in some stunning hotels.

Try The Local Cuisine

With over 3000 years of recorded history, İzmir has been around for a while, and the past lives on in many old buildings dotted around the center. Walk to Havra Sokağı (Synagogue Street), where Jews who migrated from other countries and settled in İzmir lived alongside the Ottoman population. Many important synagogues constructed by the Jewish community in İzmir, including the Sinyora, Hevra and Etz Hayim synagogues, are located on this street and the surrounding streets. This street and all the narrow streets connecting to it are filled with residents and tourists year-round. Wandering through the enchanting bazaar district is an immersive experience, where the possibility of getting lost is as exhilarating as it is inevitable. The labyrinthine streets of the bazaar are full of shops, from colorful fabric boutiques, food outlets and scented spice stalls to jewelry stores, footwear retailers and coffee shops.

If you’re thinking of traveling to Türkiye in the summer, I have good news. The Turkish coast has beautiful areas, especially those of the Turkish Riviera or Turquoise Coast, where some of the most famous towns are Kas, Fethiye, or Marmaris. Türkiye is a country with a great diversity of landscapes and a rich cultural and historical heritage that makes it very appealing to tourists. The often-overlooked region of southeastern Anatolia is one of Türkiye’s cultural – and culinary – stars. The cities of Gaziantep and Antakya (Hatay) are famed for their food, and both have interesting museums with incredible collections of Roman mosaics uncovered in the area. It’s highly likely that your flight route to Türkiye will take you through Istanbul, so set aside at least a few days to explore this dynamic global metropolis before heading out around the country.

Plan Your Trip

Turkey is a vibrant, relatively safe country for solo travelers, but like any destination, knowing the ins and outs can make all the difference. This guide covers everything you need to know to navigate Türkiye with confidence— from the bustling streets of Istanbul to the serene landscapes of Cappadocia. Turkey’s airport bus shuttle bus system, Havas, offers shuttle services from most airports in Turkey to nearby cities and towns. In Istanbul, the equivalent is Havaist (from Istanbul Airport) and Havabüs (from Sabiha Gökçen Airport). Turkey’s extensive intercity bus network is one of the most affordable and practical ways to travel around the country.

Most Popular Airports And Destinations

Millennia of endless water flow and mineral deposits have created a stunning collection of travertine terraces, pure water, and snow-white limestone shimmering in the Turkish sun. Since antiquity, people have visited these hot springs and pools when it was the location of the Roman city of Hierapolis (Holy City). That means there is something for everyone – and I’ll show you my favorites. My guide offers all the best places in Turkey to visit for history, food, nature, partying, and more.