Boasting fabulous Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Sea coastlines, Turkey has become one of the region’s most popular package holiday destinations due not just to its idyllic beaches, but to its affordability, fascinating culture and ancient ruins. Istanbul, the cultural capital, is the starting point for many package holidays in Turkey but it is the Aegean coast that draws the most package tourists with its sandy beaches and lively nightlife.
Bodrum, on the Aegean coast, is one of the most frequently visited of Turkey’s package holiday resorts, with is well-preserved Roman ruins, attractive beaches, vibrant party scene and quaint surrounding villages. Package holidaymakers visiting Bodrum will find all the tourist facilities they need in this busy resort, from mid-range hotels to laid-back restaurants.
The Aegean-facing Kusadasi is another favourite beach spot among European package holiday makers, and it offers excellent daytrip possibilities, with the Roman city of Ephesus and the natural wonder of Pamukkale close by. These unmissable sights add cultural depth to this otherwise party-orientated resort.
The resorts around Antalya, in Mediterranean Turkey, also attract hordes of package holiday visitors in the summer months as well as in the shoulder months of April, May, September and October. Winter package holidays in Turkey are also becoming increasingly popular to resorts like Amasra, Izmir, Kas and Marmaris. Offering quieter scenes are the Black Sea and Dalaman resorts of Turkey.
Package holidays in Turkey are a cheap and exciting way to see Europe’s frontier with Asia. Package holidays take the stress out of organising transport and accommodation, leaving tourists more time to relax and sightsee. Visitors to Turkey on package holidays typically arrive by air or cruise ship.