The world's most amazing food, drink and sun destinations

Home » Destinations » Europe » Turkey

Turkey

Skyline of Istanbul with clouds and seagulls.

Not only is Turkey rich in history, filled with stunning architecture and graced by some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, but it also happens to be one of the most incredible countries for food.

Traditional Turkish cuisine reflects the legacy of the Ottoman empire as well as the flavours of Asia, the Mediterranean, Aegean, Balkan, Arabic, Slavic and Western worlds.

Some of our best travel memories are from Turkey such as dining on lamb testi, cooked in a clay pot using methods traced back to the Hittites in 1600 BC, to unwinding at a trendy wine bar in Istanbul.

From the Black Sea to the Mediterranean to southeastern Anatolia, the food regions of Turkey offer cuisines that are diverse, complex and regionally varied in ingredients, flavours and cooking methods.

Our culinary travel guides will help you make the most of a trip to Turkey!

    Destination Details

  • Capital City: Ankara (although Istanbul is the country's largest city)
  • Currency: Turkish lira
  • Official Language(s): Turkish ( although Kurdish and English are also spoken)
  • Plugs & Electrical Information: Type C and F plugs, 230V supply voltage and 50Hz

Latest Articles

Turkish Wine – 5 Must-Try Wine Bars in Istanbul

Posted , Updated September 4, 2022 //  by  Leave a Comment

While Turkey (now officially known as Türkiye) is home to a wealth of ancient attractions and archeological sites, it also has a rich wine heritage dating to between 5,000 and 8,500 BC. Many European fine wine grapes can actually be traced back to the wild and cultivated indigenous grape vines of southeastern Anatolia.  A visit …

Turkish Wine – 5 Must-Try Wine Bars in IstanbulRead More