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The 5 regions of Turkey

Turkey is geographically as varied as Italy + Greece combined. Pick the region that fits your trip style — coast, mountains, ruins, or the cradle of civilization.

Region

Aegean Coast

Olive groves, Greek islands, the most relaxed corner of Turkey.

izmir · kusadasi · bodrum · marmaris

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Region

Mediterranean Riviera (Turquoise Coast)

Beaches with Roman ruins on top of them, the Lycian Way, the bluest water in Turkey.

antalya · alanya · side · kas

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Region

Cappadocia & Central Anatolia

Fairy chimneys, underground cities, balloon dawns, and the Sufi heart of Turkey.

goreme · uchisar · urgup · konya

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Region

Black Sea Coast

Tea plantations, alpine yaylas, the rainy green Turkey nobody photographs.

trabzon · rize

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Region

Eastern Anatolia & Mesopotamia

The cradle of civilizations — Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep — where Turkey meets Mesopotamia.

mardin · sanliurfa · gaziantep

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Essentials before you fly

Activate these from home — cheaper and simpler than sorting them at the airport.

Airalo

Turkey eSIM — no roaming fees

Holafly

Unlimited eSIM alternative

SafetyWing

Flexible travel medical insurance

World Nomads

Adventure travel insurance

Wise

Cheap lira transfers & card