Trips to Türkiye
Why travel solo to Türkiye?
What's the weather like?
Türkiye’s Mediterranean coastline enjoys hot, dry summers with an average temperature of 82°F (28°C) in August; winters are cool and wet, with a low of 50°F (10°C) in January.
Istanbul’s hottest month is July with an average temperature of 74°F (23.5°C), while its coldest is February at 42°F (5.5°C).
Top three experiences
1. Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys
2. Sail and snorkel the Mediterranean Sea on a private gulet
3. Learn to make Turkish pottery and local delicacies
Top five dishes to try
1. Gözleme – savoury Turkish flatbread
2. Pottery kebab – meat stew prepared in a clay pot or jug
3. Meze – collection of small dishes, dips and spreads, such as hummus, yogurt, and baba ganoush
4. Dolma – stuffed vine leaves
5. Halva – fudge-like dessert made with tahini (sesame seed paste)
Top places to visit in Türkiye
Izmir
Set around an azure bay with a gorgeous seafront promenade, Türkiye’s third largest city is a laidback cultural hotspot. The palm-lined boulevards are dotted with elegant mosques and atmospheric bazaars, while ancient Greek and Roman ruins look down from the hilltops.
Selcuk
Famous for some of the world’s best preserved classical sites, the pretty countryside town of Selçuk is where you’ll be able to immerse yourself in Artemis Temple, Isa Bey Mosque and St John Basilica and Ephesus.
Cappadocia
Home to the pastel fairy chimneys, which rise up from the ground and cover the landscape. The best way to experience them is up high in a hot air balloon, and from the driving seat of an ATV – both of which you can do with us.
Istanbul
Byzantine, Genoese, Ottoman, and modern Turkish architecture collide in Istanbul’s impressive skyline. When you’re not ogling beautiful buildings, you’ll be nosing around markets, learning about the nation’s rich cultural heritage and dining at some of the country’s best restaurants.
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