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Turkey

1. Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

7.4
(İstanbul Atatürk Havalimanı)
Yeşilköy Mah., Bakırköy, İstanbul
International Airport · Yeşilköy · 7504 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Delayed flights, scenic views and sometimes freezer temperatures. There are some eateries and shopping options, but you can finish those in at best an hour.

Bosphorus Boat Tour is one of Turkey.

2. Bosphorus Boat Tour

İstanbul, İstanbul
Boat or Ferry · 36 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Asia on one side, Europe on the other, what's not to like? :) Everything from the castle that Mehmed built to the mansions of the Ottoman commanders and the best nightclub in town! Read more.

Pierre Loti Tepesi is one of Turkey.

3. Pierre Loti Tepesi

9.1
Eyüp, İstanbul
Scenic Lookout · 1568 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Super view. The cable ride is only a couple of minutes. The largest cemetery in Istanbul is right beneath your feet!

4. Grand Bazaar

9.2
(Kapalıçarşı)
Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Beyazıt · 1925 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Like kids in a toy shop. There's so much to buy, but make sure you keep on bargaining. Start at 30% of what is said. Great for lamps, water pipes, souvenirs and pretty much everything!

5. Spice Bazaar

9.0
(Mısır Çarşısı)
Rüstempaşa Mah., Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Rüstempaşa · 1216 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Nowhere close to the Grand Bazaar in terms of size, but I think we get better Turkish Delight here. As always, bargain, though they say 'fixed prices' :)

Blue Mosque is one of Turkey.

6. Blue Mosque

9.5
(Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Mah. At Meydanı Cad. No:7, Fatih, İstanbul
Mosque · Sultan Ahmet · 860 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: The timings are strict, the dress code exists and the queues are long, but the sense of tranquility that you get inside even with crowds around is worth it all. Spot the ostrich eggs! :) Read more.

Galata Bridge is one of Turkey.

7. Galata Bridge

9.3
(Galata Köprüsü)
Eminönü - Karaköy arası, İstanbul, İstanbul
Bridge · 775 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Catch a scenic view of the Bosphorus from a restaurant under the bridge. Great fish to be had!

8. Dolmabahçe Palace

9.5
(Dolmabahçe Sarayı)
Vişnezade Mah. Dolmabahçe Cad., Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Palace · 796 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Such grandness, and all built with money they never had. Also the place where the nation's founder died. No photos inside! Read more.

Hierapolis is one of Turkey.

9. Hierapolis

9.4
Pamukkale, Pamukkale, Denizli
Historic and Protected Site · 156 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Lots of graves, but beautiful flowers in May! Takes about an hour and a half to complete. Make sure you start early else the place gets taken over by crowds. Read more.

Pamukkale is one of Turkey.

10. Pamukkale

Pamukkale, Denizli
Town · 284 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Looks like snow, but isn't. A must visit place if you are in Turkey - completely unique sight and experience. Walk along the pools, spend some time wading in it or just simply sit and dip your toes :) Read more.

Uçhisar is one of Turkey.

11. Uçhisar

Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Town · 38 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: A very unique sight to see. The tour companies discourage climbing up since a tourist died a few years ago.

Cappadocia is one of Turkey.

12. Cappadocia

9.4
(Kapadokya)
Göreme, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Scenic Lookout · 325 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: The must go-to place if you are in Turkey. Balloon rides are the main attraction, also check out Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and the cave hotels. Goreme is a decent place to stay at. Read more.

13. Derinkuyu Underground City

8.8
(Derinkuyu Yeraltı Şehri)
Derinkuyu, Nevşehir
Historic and Protected Site · 363 tips and reviews

manu p.manu prasad: Amazing experience, going down 5-6 levels underground. You will have to crouch quite a bit. Avoid if you are claustrophobic or have breathing difficulties.

14. Galata Bridge

9.3
(Galata Köprüsü)
Eminönü - Karaköy arası, İstanbul, İstanbul
Bridge · 775 tips and reviews

The TelegraphThe Telegraph: Walk off an early lunch with a half-hour stroll to the wall’s end on the Golden Horn. At Ayvansaray Pier catch a ferry (£1) to the Galata Bridge.

15. Basilica Cistern

9.3
(Yerebatan Sarnıcı)
Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad. No:1/3, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Alemdar · 759 tips and reviews

The TelegraphThe Telegraph: Begin your day in the subterranean depths of the Basilica Cistern, a 1,500-year-old building supported by 336 columns. Don’t miss the twin blocks carved into snake-haired Medusas.

16. Hagia Sophia

9.1
(Ayasofya)
Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Cankurtaran · 1337 tips and reviews

The TelegraphThe Telegraph: Right across from the cistern is the greatest single building in a city full of wonders, the Hagia Sophia or Aya Sofya (£8.70, closed Mondays). It was a church, then a mosque and is now a museum.

17. Topkapı Palace

9.4
(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
Cankurtaran, İstanbul, İstanbul
History Museum · Cankurtaran · 1060 tips and reviews

The TelegraphThe Telegraph: The four courtyards and plethora of buildings and pavilions that make up the Topkapı Palace complex (topkapisarayi.gov.tr ; £8.70, closed Tuesdays in winter) are a whole afternoon’s entertainment.

18. Maiden's Tower

9.4
(Kız Kulesi)
Salacak Mevkii (İstanbul Boğazı), Üsküdar, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Salacak · 1684 tips and reviews

Dilara SultanDilara Sultan: perfect for breakfast... and sit by the windowto learn more about my second home, follow me! Read more.

Love Valley is one of Turkey.

19. Love Valley

9.5
(Aşk Vadisi)
Göreme, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Historic and Protected Site · 100 tips and reviews

Emma M.Emma Marie: Love Valley lives up to It's name. Use your imagination to decide what these incredibly formed rocks could be. Spectacular views, a must visit in a life time!

20. Pigeon Valley

9.5
(Güvercinlik Vadisi)
Ürgüp Yolu, Uçhisar, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Scenic Lookout · 172 tips and reviews

Nese S.Nese S.: It's dreamy! One of the best sights in the world. Start from Uchisar, end up at Goreme for a less tiring hike. Stop by Hasan's tea house. It is hard to believe but yes, he serves here!

21. Uchisar Castle

9.3
(Uçhisar Kalesi)
Uçhisar, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Castle · 328 tips and reviews

Inna F.Inna Fomicheva: It's must see place. Entrance is 10TL (you can hike to the roof). Souvenirs are cheaper than in Goreme. Also you can hike to the Kalesi from other side. Don't miss living cave near by.

Turkiye Balloons is one of Turkey.

22. Turkiye Balloons

Gaferli Mh. Mezar Sk. No:8 (Bilal Eroğlu), Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Moving Target · 19 tips and reviews

23. Walton Hotels Galata

7.6
Bereketzade Mahallesi (Şair Eşref Paşa Sokak No-4), İstanbul, Galata-Beyoğlu
Hostel · Bereketzade · 11 tips and reviews

Yusuf M.Yusuf Mohammed: One of the best hotel in Istanbul. Their staff is so friendly and they provide excellent hospitality. This is my home in Istanbul.

24. Göreme Panorama

9.3
Göreme Tepesi, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Scenic Lookout · 105 tips and reviews

Ekaterina B.Ekaterina Borkun: Perfect view, tasty nar juice

Göreme Tarihi Milli Parkı is one of Turkey.

25. Göreme Tarihi Milli Parkı

9.3
Kapadokya, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
National Park · 69 tips and reviews

Enis A.Enis Aksoy: Must experince and visit! You should stay in cave hotel! Unique place in the world!

Kızılkayalar is one of Turkey.

26. Kızılkayalar

8.4
Sıraselviler Cad. No:6 2/C Taksim (Taksim Meydanı), Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Burger Joint · Katip Mustafa Çelebi · 656 tips and reviews
Mangal Keyfi is one of Turkey.

27. Mangal Keyfi

8.1
İstiklal Cad. Öğüt Sok. No: 8 Beyoğlu, İstanbul, İstanbul
Turkish Restaurant · Şehit Muhtar · 268 tips and reviews
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı is one of Turkey.

28. Zübeyir Ocakbaşı

8.6
Şehit Muhtar Mah. Bekar Sok. No:28, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Kebab Restaurant · Şehit Muhtar · 702 tips and reviews

29. Bayramoğlu Döner

9.1
Rüzgarlıbahçe Mah. Cumhuriyet Cad. No:2 Kavacık, Beykoz, İstanbul
Doner Restaurant · Rüzgarlıbahçe · 3029 tips and reviews

Burak S.Burak Sansal: One of the best Döner restaurant in Istanbul, very delicious

Asmalımescit Dürümcüsü is one of Turkey.

30. Asmalımescit Dürümcüsü

9.1
Nergiz sokak, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Kebab Restaurant · Şahkulu · 497 tips and reviews
Taka Balık Ekmek is one of Turkey.

31. Taka Balık Ekmek

9.2
Yeniköy Mah. Köybaşı Cad., Sarıyer, İstanbul
Seafood Restaurant · 408 tips and reviews
Aşıklar Tepesi is one of Turkey.

32. Aşıklar Tepesi

9.4
Göreme, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Scenic Lookout · 88 tips and reviews

Normalis K.Normalis Kassim: Great scenic spot to view balloons and sunrise. The hike up is not too long. Those with cars can drive up

Sunset Point is one of Turkey.

33. Sunset Point

8.8
Göreme Tarihi Milli Parkı, Nevşehir
Scenic Lookout · 14 tips and reviews

34. Görkündere Valley

8.2
(Görkündere Vadisi)
Göreme, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Nature Preserve · 2 tips and reviews

Anastasia Z.Anastasia Zlobina Gürkan: There are 2 churches to see but this time could not reach them

Keyif Restaurant is one of Turkey.

35. Keyif Restaurant

8.2
Aydınlı Orta Mh. Belediye Cd. No:5/C Göreme (Belediye), Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Restaurant · aydınlı orta · 154 tips and reviews
Chelebi Cave House is one of Turkey.

36. Chelebi Cave House

8.1
Orta Aydinli Mahallesi, Aydinli Sokak, No:6, Göreme Tarihi Milli Parkı, Nevşehir
Hotel · 14 tips and reviews
Pigeon Valley is one of Turkey.

37. Pigeon Valley

9.5
(Güvercinlik Vadisi)
Ürgüp Yolu, Uçhisar, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Scenic Lookout · 172 tips and reviews
Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri is one of Turkey.

38. Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri

8.8
Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Historic and Protected Site · 258 tips and reviews
Seten Restaurant is one of Turkey.

39. Seten Restaurant

8.0
Aydınlı Mah. Aydınlı Sok. No:42 Göreme, Nevşehir, Nevşehir
Turkish Restaurant · 353 tips and reviews
Taksim Cumhuriyet Anıtı is one of Turkey.

40. Taksim Cumhuriyet Anıtı

7.8
Taksim Meydanı, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Monument · 35 tips and reviews
Taksim Gezi Park is one of Turkey.

41. Taksim Gezi Park

9.0
(Taksim Gezi Parkı)
Taksim Meydanı, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Park · 1997 tips and reviews
Hafız Mustafa 1864 is one of Turkey.

42. Hafız Mustafa 1864

9.0
Gümüşsuyu Mah. Sıraselviler Cad. No:7/B (Taksim Şubesi), Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Dessert Shop · 529 tips and reviews
Velvet Cafe is one of Turkey.

43. Velvet Cafe

Kule Çıkmazı 7A Galata Beyoğlu (Büyükhendek Caddesi), İstanbul, Galata
Café · Bereketzade · 381 tips and reviews