Turkey holiday
Travel tips, best time to visit & highlights for your Turkey holiday in Europe
Turkey unites East and West like no other country. All-inclusive resorts on the Riviera, the magical scenery of Cappadocia, the splendor of Istanbul between two continents, and unbeatable prices make Turkey a perennial favorite.
Capital
Ankara
Language
Turkish
Currency
Turkish Lira (₺)
Time zone
UTC+3
Flight time from DE
approx. 3–3.5 hours
Entry requirements
Identity card/passport
Deals for Turkey:
Which hotels in Turkey are recommended?
Selected hotels and holiday accommodations in Turkey — with images, reviews, and direct booking links with our partners.
Hotel Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Istanbul, Türkei
Balcova Thermal Hotel
Izmir, Türkei
Dream World Palace Hotel
Colakli, Türkei
Mylome Luxury Hotel & Resort
Okurcalar, Türkei
Side Star Park
Side, Türkei
CVK Hotels & Resorts Park Bosphorus Istanbul
Istanbul-Beyoğlu, Türkei
Prestige Alanya
Alanya-Mahmutlar, Türkei
Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Umraniye
Istanbul, Türkei
What are the highlights of Turkey?
The best-known highlights of Turkey include Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya & Side, Pamukkale, Ephesus.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Bosphorus – a city on two continents.
Cappadocia
Fairy chimneys, underground cities, and hot air balloon rides at sunrise.
Antalya & Side
Dreamy all-inclusive resorts, long beaches, and ancient ruins.
Pamukkale
Snow-white travertine terraces with warm thermal water – a natural wonder.
Ephesus
One of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world – the Library of Celsus impresses.
Hotels in Turkey
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Turkey?
The best time to visit Turkey is May–October (coast), April–June, September–November (Istanbul). In summer: 30–38°C. In winter: 5–15°C.
Recommended travel time
May–October (coast), April–June, September–November (Istanbul)
Summer
30–38°C
Winter
5–15°C
How much does a holiday in Turkey cost?
A holiday in Turkey costs roughly 30–50€ per person per day (excluding flights) on a budget, 50–100€ mid-range and 100–200€ for luxury travel.
Average cost per person per day (excluding flight)
Budget
30–50€
Hostel, street food, public transport
Mid-range
50–100€
Hotel, restaurant, excursions
Luxury
100–200€
Boutique hotel, fine dining
How long is the flight from Germany to Turkey?
From Germany you reach Turkey in approx. 3–3.5 hours.
What travel tips are there for Turkey?
Insider knowledge to make your holiday better.
All-inclusive in Turkey is often unbeatable in price
Bargaining at the bazaar is expected and part of the experience
Dolmuş minibuses are cheap and connect all coastal towns
Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia should be booked in advance
Turkish tea is offered everywhere – never decline!
What do people eat in Turkey?
Typical dishes in Turkey are Kebab, Lahmacun, Börek, Baklava, Manti, Turkish tea.
These dishes you must try!
Which regions and places in Turkey are worth visiting?
44 regions, cities and highlights in Turkey
Cities
Adana
Adana is the fifth largest city in Turkey and is located in the fertile Cukurova plain along the Seyhan River. The city is especially famous as the Kebab capital of Turkey — the …
Alacati
Alacati is the charming coastal town of the Turkish Aegean and has transformed from a sleepy fishing village to the trendiest lifestyle travel destination in Turkey. The …
Belek
Belek is the undisputed golf and luxury capital of the Turkish Riviera. Located about 30 kilometers east of Antalya, this former fishing village has developed into one of the most …
Bursa
Bursa is the fourth largest city in Turkey with over 3 million inhabitants and is located at the foot of the 2,543-meter-high Uludag Mountains, just 150 km south of Istanbul. As …
Çeşme
Çeşme is the Saint-Tropez of Turkey – an elegant seaside resort at the westernmost tip of the Turkish Aegean coast, considered the trendiest beach destination in the country by …
Didim
Didim on the Turkish Aegean coast is a hidden gem that is no longer a secret among German and British expatriates. The small town combines one of the most beautiful sandy beaches …
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakir is the unofficial capital of the Kurdish Southeast of Turkey and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The metropolis on the upper reaches of …
Eskişehir
Eskişehir — the "Student City of Turkey" — is one of the liveliest, most modern, and surprising cities in Anatolia. The university city with over 100,000 students combines Ottoman …
Gaziantep
Gaziantep, often referred to simply as Antep, is the gastronomic capital of Turkey and has been a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy since 2015. The city in southeastern Turkey, …
Göreme
Göreme in the heart of Cappadocia is one of the most surreal places on Earth — a landscape that looks as if a sculptor has shaped it from tuff stone. The famous fairy chimneys, …
Kayseri
Kayseri is one of the oldest cities in Anatolia and the economic gateway to Cappadocia. The city lies at the foot of the extinct volcano Erciyes (3,917 m), whose snow-capped …
Kemer
Kemer is the jewel of the Turkish Riviera, where the mighty foothills of the Taurus Mountains meet the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Located just 40 kilometers southwest of …
Konya
Konya is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the spiritual center of Turkey. The city in the Central Anatolian plateau is inextricably linked to the …
Kuşadası
Kuşadası – the "Bird Island" – is one of the liveliest coastal towns on the Turkish Aegean and the most important cruise port in the eastern Mediterranean. The city owes its name …
Manavgat
Manavgat is the green heart of the Turkish Riviera – a lively small town on the river of the same name, known primarily for its wide, roaring waterfall and as a gateway to the …
Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz on the Turkish Lycian Coast boasts one of the most photographed beaches in the world with its legendary Blue Lagoon. The unreal turquoise water of the protected lagoon, …
Istanbul
Istanbul, the only metropolis in the world that spans two continents, is an overwhelming Gesamtkunstwerk of Byzantine splendor, Ottoman grandeur, and vibrant modernity. Located on …
Antalya
Antalya, the jewel of the Turkish Riviera, combines two thousand years of history with modern beach holidays against the dramatic backdrop of the Taurus Mountains. The old town …
Bodrum
Bodrum, the ancient Halicarnassus on the Turkish Aegean coast, combines millennia-old history with Mediterranean lifestyle and a legendary nightlife. The Castle of St. Peter, an …
Izmir
Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey, is a cosmopolitan metropolis on the Aegean Sea, captivating visitors with its Mediterranean flair, vibrant cultural scene, and relaxed …
Ankara
Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is overlooked by most travelers in favor of Istanbul — unjustly so. The city, with over five million inhabitants, is the political and cultural …
Fethiye
Fethiye on the Turkish Lycian Coast is a dream destination that uniquely combines spectacular nature, ancient history, and Turkish hospitality. The absolute highlight is the Blue …
Kaş
Kaş is a picturesque artists' village on the Lycian coast that has retained its original charm, while other Turkish seaside resorts have long been overwhelmed by mass tourism. The …
Alanya
Alanya spectacularly crowns a rocky peninsula on the Turkish Riviera, combining a 2,000-year history with the amenities of a modern seaside resort. The Seljuk fortress from the …
Side
Side on the Turkish Riviera is a fascinating interplay of ancient history and modern beach enjoyment. The old town is located on a narrow peninsula that was once one of the most …
Dalyan
Dalyan is a sleepy riverside village in southwestern Turkey that has preserved its authentic charm and delights nature lovers with a unique combination of ancient heritage, …
Marmaris
Marmaris is located at one of the most beautiful natural harbors of the Turkish Aegean, surrounded by densely forested hills and crystal-clear waters. The city is a popular …
Trabzon
Trabzon, the secret capital of the Turkish Black Sea coast, boasts a history of over 2,700 years and was once a significant trading hub on the Silk Road known as Trapezunt. The …
Beaches
Altinkum
Altinkum, the Golden Sand, is located on the Turkish Aegean coast near the ancient city of Didim and delights with three adjacent golden sandy beaches, which are among the most …
Incekum
Incekum, translated to English as Fine Sand, truly lives up to its name. This stretch of beach on the Turkish Riviera between Alanya and Avsallar boasts one of the most beautiful …
Lara Beach
Lara Beach is Antalya's glamorous hotel strip and one of the most popular beach areas of the entire Turkish Riviera for German tourists. The wide, fine sandy beach stretches for …
Okurcalar
Okurcalar is the insider tip on the Turkish Riviera for those who want to experience all-inclusive vacations at their best - far from the mass tourism of the large coastal cities, …
Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz, the Blue Lagoon on the Lycian coast, is one of the most photographed beaches in Turkey — and rightly so. The protected lagoon shimmers in surreal turquoise and …
Patara
Patara on the Lycian coast combines one of the longest and most beautiful natural beaches in all of Turkey with an ancient city of outstanding historical significance. The …
Regions
Dalaman
The Dalaman region is the gateway to the most spectacular natural wonders of Turkey's southwestern coast. While Dalaman itself is a rather inconspicuous small town with an …
Turquoise Aegean
The Turkish Aegean is the richest in culture and the most diverse coastal region of Turkey – a coastal strip over 600 kilometers long, stretching from Çanakkale in the north to …
Aegean Coast
The Turkish Aegean Coast stretches over approximately 2,800 kilometers from the Dardanelles in the north to the Datca Peninsula in the south and is one of the richest regions in …
Black Sea Coast
The Turkish Black Sea Coast stretches over 1,700 kilometers along the southern Black Sea and surprises with a landscape that is quite different from the typical image of Turkey. …
Areas
Ihlara Valley
The Ihlara Valley is Cappadocia's best-kept secret — while most visitors focus on the fairy chimneys and hot air balloons around Göreme, a 16-kilometer long, up to 150-meter deep …
Cappadocia
Cappadocia in Central Anatolia is a surreal moon landscape that looks as if a sculptor carved it from tuff stone. The famous fairy chimneys - cone-shaped rock formations topped …
Cappadocia
Cappadocia in Central Anatolia is a landscape like from another planet: bizarrely shaped fairy chimneys, conical tuff stone rocks, and gently rolling valleys in earth tones from …
Lycia Coast
The Lycia Coast stretches over approximately 200 kilometers between Antalya and Fethiye, combining ancient ruins, turquoise blue Mediterranean waters, and dramatic mountain …
Turquoise Coast
The Turquoise Coast stretches over approximately 600 kilometers along the southern Mediterranean coast from Antalya to Alanya and beyond. With over 300 sunny days a year, …
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, literally translated as Cotton Castle, is one of the most impressive natural wonders of Turkey: snow-white travertine terraces stretch over 160 meters down the slope, …
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How do I plan a holiday in Turkey?
Turkey is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, offering Beach, All-Inclusive, Culture and much more. The best time to visit Turkey is May–October (coast), April–June, September–November (Istanbul), when the weather is ideal for exploration and relaxation. With a daily budget starting from 30–50€ (Budget) to 100–200€ (Luxury), Turkey is suitable for various travel budgets.
From the capital Ankara, Turkey can be excellently explored. The official language is Turkish, and the currency is Turkish Lira (₺). From Germany, you can reach Turkey in approx. 3–3.5 hours. Whether you want to try culinary highlights like Kebab, Lahmacun, Börek, visit top attractions, or simply enjoy the atmosphere: Turkey has something for every type of traveller.
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