TURKEY TRAVEL (2022) | 10 AMAZING Travel Destinations in Turkey

Turkey is a unique and beautiful travel destination known around the world as the bridge that connects Europe and Asia. The country has a rich history which saw many civilizations and empires thrive at different times. It was officially established as an independent country in 1923 and has a population of about 85 million people as of this year. We found the people in Turkey to be very caring overall and it was clear that they wanted us to feel welcome everywhere we went. With 18 UNESCO world heritage sites in Turkey, the country is packed with history. In this video we will highlight 10 AMAZING travel destinations in Turkey that you have to visit on first time trip to Turkey!

Our top 10 Turkey travel destinations include:

10. Istanbul
The most famous city in all of Turkey is filled with history, a delicious cuisine, and entertainment.

📹Istanbul Best Things to Do: https://youtu.be/1L2PIyGczCA

9. Köprülü Canyon
This canyon is a National Park that stretches for 14 kilometers or 9 miles along the Köprü River, which makes for beautiful vistas. And with its rapids, this canyon is famous for white-water rafting. It’s also a great place for hiking, biking, or just taking a boat tour from the Roman Stone Bridge upstream.

8. Olympos National Park
Olympos National Park is a destination you have to visit when in Turkey. Its rugged landscape makes for mesmerizing canyons and tons of outdoor activities, such as the beautiful Göynük Canyon and the entrancing Chimaera ‘Eternal Flame’.

📹 Olympos National Park Best Things to Do: https://youtu.be/JeUhilNUEFw

7. Antalya
At number 7 we have the city of Antalya, which is the 5th most populated city in all of Turkey. It has beautiful weather all-year-round and offers tons of exciting things to do. From natural attractions such as the Kursunlu and Düden waterfalls, to the famous Konyaalti beach, and the historical Old Town, the ruins of Perge, Aspendos and Termessos.

📹 Antalya Best Things to Do: https://youtu.be/dUGLTmbuSzg

6. Pamukkale
Another incredible Turkey travel destination is Pamukkale. This natural site is located in the Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. It’s known for its mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside.

📹 Pamukkale Everything You Need to Know: https://youtu.be/VaAY9NuctMY

5. Anatolian Lake District
The Anatolian Lake District is tucked away within the Taurus Mountains in Southwestern Anatolia. It’s truly one of the most beautiful travel destinations in Turkey, but also a bustling center of activities for those who love the outdoors.

📹 Lake Egirdir Best Things to Do: https://youtu.be/dRfPD6R97RQ

4. Ephesus
Ephesus is the most impressive ancient ruin in Turkey in our opinion. The ruins are located right outside the town of Selçuk, about 80 kilometers or 50 miles from Izmir. We highly recommend combining this ancient city with a visit to the bustling city of Izmir and its nearby beach towns.

📹 Izmir Best Things to Do (including more info on Ephesus): https://youtu.be/kYbepCS3aCY

3. Kaş
Traveling around Turkey isn’t complete without a visit to Kaş. This beautiful seaside town is known for its whitewashed houses, relaxed atmosphere, and coastal views.

📹 Kaş Best Things to Do: https://youtu.be/O7c_bXCF8BU

2. Ölüdeniz
Ölüdeniz is another beach town in the southwest of Turkey. Ölüdeniz is known as one of the world's best places to go tandem paragliding because of its breathtaking panoramic views of the aquamarine sea and a blue lagoon.

📹 Ölüdeniz Best Things to Do: https://youtu.be/QePrzOiSM0Q

1. Cappadocia
Cappadocia is our favorite travel destination in all of Turkey. It's world-famous for its fairytale scenery, cave dwellings, bizarre rock formations, and hundreds of hot air balloons that float in the sky during sunrise.

📹 More Cappadocia videos:
- Best Things to Do in Cappadocia: https://youtu.be/KhwLtXp-PWE
- Cappadocia Top Hikes: https://youtu.be/xutsTVzAFIo
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Guide: https://youtu.be/78gqUZBeXd4

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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:40 Istanbul
2:50 Köprülü Canyon
3:44 Olympos National Park
4:40 Antalya
6:00 Pamukkale
7:20 Anatolian Lake District
8:13 Ephesus
9:21 Kas
10:15 Ölüdeniz
11:33 Cappadocia

🎥 Additional Footage
- Some drone footage is courtesy of Canva Pro.

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