The amazing and diverse geography of Turkey, which ranges from beaches to high plateaus and mountains, promises you will have many interesting things to do and thrilling activities. The winding, long coastline offers some of the most sparkling sailing in the Mediterranean and is Turkey's most popular long-distance trekking track. Hot-air ballooning in Cappadocia is considered the most interesting thing to do in the world. If you are planning a Turkey trip with your loved ones, here are the top things to do.
Exfoliate in a Hamam, a great Turkish bath
Bathing in a hamam, also known as a Turkish bath, is a traditional Turkish bathing experience that combines culture and history with pure pampering; you must have it once in your life. This communal bath was once a crucial part of Ottoman society. Many of the more elaborate surviving hamams are now tourist attractions in their own right.
In a normal hamam experience, you first sweat it off in the steam before being scrubbed with a traditional Kese mitten by an attendant. After that, cold water is splashed over your body before a full-body soapy wash that includes a massage. Don’t forget to add it to your Turkey holiday packages from UAE or anywhere in the world.
Cappadocia Hot-Air Ballooning
A hot-air balloon flight above Cappadocia is definitely one of Turkey's top things to do, offering you astounding panoramic sights of the region's amazing rock formations. Cappadocia is popular as one of the great ballooning places in the world. Flight conditions permit year-round flights, and due to a lack of animals, balloons are allowed to fly close to the ground, offering balloonists both far-above and up-close aerial views. Ballooning happens shortly after sunrise, so plan on getting out of bed before sunrise if you wish to experience it. Don’t forget to enjoy your Turkey travel with hot-air ballooning.
Take a hike along the Lycian Way
The most popular long-distance walking track runs from Fethiye to Antalya along the Mediterranean coast. The 540-kilometre-long path passes some of Turkey's most famous classical-era Lycian city remains, including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Xanthos and Letoön, and some of the most shocking sights of the coastline. The Lycian Way's scenery ranges from jagged Taurus Mountain panoramas to rocky pine-forest-clad bays lapped by the Mediterranean Sea. For the best moments with your loved ones, add this activity on your next holiday packages from UAE or anywhere in the world.
Tour Ephesus
Touring Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world, offers you a real sense of ancient city life. Ephesus originally had a population of around 250,000 people and served as the capital of Asia Minor during the Roman Empire. Today, major monuments such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theatre, which could seat 25,000 people, and the Library of Celsus serve as memories of the city's splendor during its peak. However, venturing beyond these famous structures pays off. Enjoy some hours of your Turkey holiday with a visit here!
Fethiye Yacht Cruising
Fethiye is the most famous starting point for yachting cruises along the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. If you don't have much time, you can take the famous Twelve Island's Tour day cruise, which sails around the islands that dot Fethiye Bay. It's perfect for a relaxed day of swim stops, views, and sunbathing. The Blue Cruise Tour is also the most famous sailing itinerary. This three-night voyage from Fethiye to Olympos includes stops at Kekova Island, Kas, Gemiler (St. Nicholas) Island, and the Butterfly Valley area. The yachts typically carry up to 14 passengers and share facilities.
There are many options for enjoying interesting things here! The list of activities includes but is not limited to, paragliding in Olüdeniz & Pamukkale, joining a food tour in Istanbul, kayaking at Kekova, watching a whirling dervish ceremony (sema), hopping aboard an Istanbul ferry tour, horse riding in Cappadocia, going boating in Bodrum, shopping in the bazaars, taking the eastern express to Kars, trekking in the Kaçkar mountains, taking a scenic cable car ride, and river cruising at Dalyan.
The Best Time to Visit Turkey
The months of May, June, July, August, and September are good for outdoor activities because the days are long and the weather is mostly sunny. The months of June, July, and August are the best months to visit for water-based activities such as Mediterranean yachting and other cruising since sea conditions are the calmest. Because there are many tourists during this time of year, there are enough trip options for you.
The ideal months to visit for hiking activities will vary by region. Due to snow cover on the highest mountain passes for much of the year, the months of July and August are the best for hiking in the Kaçkar Mountains. However, due to the lesser humidity and cooler daytime temperatures, May and June are considered to be good months for hiking the Lycian Way on the Mediterranean coast.
