Matador's Ultimate Guide to Türkiye

Hot air balloons, stunning mosques, and delicious food ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Türkiye]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Türkiye Hi there, If [Türkiye]( isn't already at the top of your list, it's about to be. Istanbul, renowned for bridging Europe and Asia, boasts multicultural landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. But it's not just your eyes that'll feast: Your taste buds will be in heaven with fresh hummus, spiced meats, and, of course, plenty of Turkish coffee. And only 4 hours away, you can make your way to the [Koroglu Mountains, near the birthplace of snowboarding](. Once you've had your fill of Istanbul, head east. Cappadocia is the hot air balloon capital of the world and an Instagram hotspot, while Izmir is not to be missed. Further east, you'll find fewer tourists in underrated cities like Mardin and Midyat, as well as the first human civilization. The possibilities are listed below, and yes, there will be plenty of hot air balloons and fairy chimneys too. [EXPLORE TÜRKIYE]( [GuideGeek]( Get Inspired [Boats in the Mediterranean]( Exploring Türkiye’s Stunning Mediterranean Coastline by Boat It’s a beautiful corner of the world that begs to be explored, and the best way to do so is on a week-long boat trip. [READ MORE]( [Eastern Türkiye]( Beyond Cappadocia, Eastern Türkiye Has Few Tourists and a Lot of Culture An underappreciated part of the world that adds to the country’s diverse cultural landscape. [READ MORE]( [Burgazada – Fortress Island]( The Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping the Princes' Islands of Türkiye Located 13 miles southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, Adalar – “the Islands” – was a banishing place for rogue royalty during the Byzantine era. [READ MORE]( [Istanbul]( How to Explore Istanbul’s Hippest, Most Creative Neighborhoods Check out the edgy parts of town where young Istanbulites show off their city’s curious and creative side. [READ MORE]( [Hagia Sophia]( Everything You Need to Know About This 1,500-Year-Old Mosque The construction began in the year 532 and was completed just five years later in 537, making it an impressive feat of engineering for its time. [READ MORE]( [Hot air balloons in Cappadocia]( Türkiye’s Cappadocia Is a Wonderland of Underground Cities and Natural Beauty Here is your three-day travel guide for all the best things to do in Cappadocia. [READ MORE]( [Çırağan Palace Kempinski]( When It's Worth It To Upgrade to Turkish Airlines Business Class Have points? Here's why you should definitely upgrade. [READ MORE]( [Çırağan Palace Kempinski]( In Istanbul, A Former Sultan's Palace Is Now Among The World's Poshest Hotels Thanks to the recent remodel of the five-star Çırağan Palace Kempinski, there’s no better way to immerse yourself in lore, legacy, and luxury. [READ MORE]( Nature + Adventure [flower bath]( The Best Places To Experience Nature in Izmir, Türkiye While you’ll find plenty of wine tasting, history, art, and culture here, there are also a variety of nature experiences you can partake in as well if you’re willing to travel up to about an hour by car outside of the city. [READ MORE]( [Hot air balloons over snow]( 5 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Cappadocia After a Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride Hot air ballooning is only the beginning. [READ MORE]( [Pamukkale Hot Springs]( How to Experience Türkiye's Otherworldly Pamukkale Hot Springs Just below the ancient Greek city of Hierapolis, where temple ruins still stand today, is a UNESCO World Heritage protected archaeological site. [READ MORE]( [Kas]( Türkiye's Coast Is a Dream Road Trip Filled With Historic Cities and Beautiful Beaches For anyone who loves a coastal road trip and all of the rich life experiences that come with it, Türkiye makes for an incredible ride. [READ MORE]( Food + Culture [Süthelvasi]( What You Need to Know About Süthelvasi, the Delicious Turkish Dessert The recipe was first documented in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century but has been enjoyed by generations ever since. [READ MORE]( [Çatalhöyük]( Your Next Big Trip Should Be Back in Time to Humanity's First City See history outside of a museum and at origin with a trip to the archaeological site of Çatalhöyük, in southern Türkiye. [READ MORE]( [hummus]( The Surprising Way That Hummus Is Prepared and Served in Türkiye First of all, you won’t see a blender or a food processor anywhere in sight. [READ MORE]( [Istanbul]( I Went to Türkiye on a Hair Transplant Journey. Here’s What It Was Like. Medical tourism has been soaring in popularity. [READ MORE]( Epic Stays Take the headache out of planning and check out our staff picks for places to stay [Türkiye places to stay]( [Türkiye places to stay]( [Türkiye places to stay]( [Türkiye places to stay]( [Türkiye places to stay]( [Türkiye places to stay]( [Epic Stays TikTok]( [Open email in your web browser and bookmark for your next trip]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR — FOLLOW US HERE [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [Pinterest]( [X.com]( [Threads]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2024 Matador Network, All rights reserved. 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