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33 things to do in Turkey

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#1in CappadociaFly aboard a hot air balloon over Cappadocia in CappadociaFly aboard a hot air balloon over Cappadocia in CappadociaJDI

Flying aboard a hot air balloon presents the best bird-eye view on a magic Cappadocia!

TRY 250
#2in AntalyaFry marshmallows in Chimera fires in AntalyaFry marshmallows in Chimera fires in Antalyaoddviser

The chimera's lights are streams of flame escaping from the ground, which you can not only see, but also use to fry your favorite sweets on them :)

#3in AntalyaHave a lunch on the Umbrella street in AntalyaHave a lunch on the Umbrella street in Antalyaoddviser

Here, under the hundreds of bangled umbrellas, you will find lots of different cafes and hide from the scorching sun.

Kaleiçi district
#4in AntalyaTaste dondurma in AntalyaTaste dondurma in Antalyaoddviser

Sure, everyone tried a sweet tasty ice cream, but donurdma is not just ice cream. It's a special dessert of Turkish cuisine.

#1in IstanbulVisit Hagia Sophia Mosque in IstanbulVisit Hagia Sophia Mosque in IstanbulЛеся Кречетова

Visit the "eighth wonder of the world" in Istanbul and find out why the mosque conquered the great conquerors, sultans and kings with its beauty.

TRY 40Hagia Sophia Mosque
#1in AntalyaTry gulbeseker - jam of rose petals in AntalyaTry gulbeseker - jam of rose petals in AntalyaAlex Like

Halva, mukhallebi, pellet, elmasia, fruit juices, sherbet and of course gulbeseker - jam from rose petals - you should try all these sweets in Turkey.

TRY 1.50
#6in AntalyaWalk along the Duden Waterfalls in AntalyaWalk along the Duden Waterfalls in Antalya

The noise of the boiling waterfalls, the incredible beauty of the rainbow and the refreshing splashes of water will give you a sea of emotions and impressions.

FREEDuden Waterfalls
#3in MarmarisWalk through the alley of love in MarmarisWalk through the alley of love in MarmarisMargaret Cain

Do you want your love to last forever? accotding to the legend, it's easy - you just have to walk along the alley holding hands.

FREEAlley of love
#1in MarmarisRide in dolmuş in MarmarisRide in dolmuş in MarmarisЧфырк

Ride in a local dolmuş is a great way to reach any place in the city or its suburbs quickly, inexpensively and colorfully.

TRY 5
#5in AntalyaTry stuffed mussels in AntalyaTry stuffed mussels in AntalyaКристина Нестеренко

Stuffed mussels, a little bit spicy and flavored with a big amount of lemon juice are an integral part of Turkish cuisine.

TRY 6
#9in AntalyaWalk through the Kaleiçi district in AntalyaWalk through the Kaleiçi district in AntalyaLev Сhechetkin

Visit the real Turkish market, walk through the port, taste traditional cuisine - and do it all in old district Kaleiçi.

Kaleiçi district
#7in AntalyaSit on the ruins of the Termessos city in AntalyaSit on the ruins of the Termessos city in Antalyaoddviser

An impregnable ancient city among the mountains will give you a sea of emotions and a beautiful views.

FREEThe Ancient City Termessos
#2in MarmarisTaste pine honey in MarmarisTaste pine honey in MarmarisMelissa Clark

There are so many kinds of honey that it is impossible to count them, but in Marmaris you can try amazing, the most delicious coniferous pine honey.

TRY 4
#8in AntalyaSee incredible sand sculptures in AntalyaSee incredible sand sculptures in Antalya

Favorite cartoon characters, animals, gods, castles - you can see all of them in the park of sand sculptures.

TRY 40
#2in IstanbulRide on the old tram in Beyoglu district in IstanbulRide on the old tram in Beyoglu district in IstanbulMelissa Clark

In the day of appearance the red wooden trailers became the hallmark of Istanbul.

TRY 4Beyoğlu district
#4in IstanbulDrink tea from traditional bardac in IstanbulDrink tea from traditional bardac in IstanbulJoan Naples

Istanbul is the city where you always smell roasted chestnuts, mussels, corn and tea served in bardacs.

TRY 1
#3in IstanbulRide the horse cart in IstanbulRide the horse cart in IstanbulЛеся Кречетова

Have a ride along the incredibly inspiring and pacifying Büyükada Island on famous and popular around here - phaeton (horse cart).

TRY 70Büyükada island
#5in IstanbulRead your fortune in Kadikoy district in IstanbulRead your fortune in Kadikoy district in Istanbuloddviser

Plunge into the creative atmosphere and find out your destiny from the local fortune-teller.

TRY 2Kadıköy district
#8in IstanbulBargain in the Grand-Bazaar in IstanbulBargain in the Grand-Bazaar in IstanbulTarras

Colorful, bright, fragrant and noisy place, where everyone can find something to buy as a souvenir for memory.

Grand Bazaar
#4in MarmarisTry Turkish breakfast in MarmarisTry Turkish breakfast in MarmarisAnna Grishina

Traditional Turkish breakfast is taken slowly and with family. On the table you will certainly find eggs, bagels with sesame and black tea.

TRY 20
#5in MarmarisTaste shamballi in MarmarisTaste shamballi in MarmarisYum Bum

Shamballi is a sweet, glazed with syrup crumbly dessert with pleasant notes of citrus made of semolina.

TRY 2
#9in MarmarisSwim at the island of Cleopatra in MarmarisSwim at the island of Cleopatra in MarmarisHarper Fuller

Swim in the Aegean Sea, by the island that used to belong to Cleopatra. Touch the sand, strictly guarded by the locals, which is forbidden to be taken out.

TRY 10Icmeler resort
#6in MarmarisEat chorba for dinner in MarmarisEat chorba for dinner in MarmarisMaybe Me

Ttraditional turkish soup chorba is very nutritious, gives strength, and even helps to cope with the hangover.

TRY 5
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