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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

A glass of Turkish tea with nuts on a white plate on a red rug.

20 Traditional Turkish Drinks You Don’t Want to Miss

Posted November 5, 2022, Updated November 28, 2022 //  by Lisa Morrow Leave a Comment

Discover what to drink in Turkey with this complete guide to the best traditional Turkish drinks, hot, cold, alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

20 Traditional Turkish Drinks You Don’t Want to MissRead More

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Turkish Wine – 5 Must-Try Wine Bars in Istanbul

Posted August 15, 2022, Updated September 4, 2022 //  by Lisa Morrow 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 …

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Turkish Food: 25 Traditional Must-Try Dishes

Posted July 25, 2022, Updated November 6, 2022 //  by Michele Peterson 15 Comments

A guide to the best Turkish food, traditional cuisine, street snacks and restaurants to try on a visit to Turkey.

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Ciragan Palace Istanbul

A Review of Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey

Posted August 15, 2021, Updated June 8, 2022 //  by Michele Peterson Leave a Comment

Ciragan Palace Kempinski offers sumptuous luxury at incredible value in Istanbul.

A Review of Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, TurkeyRead More

Boats in the harbour in Bodrum.

21 Amazing Things to Do in Bodrum Beyond the Beaches

Posted August 1, 2021, Updated July 22, 2022 //  by Michele Peterson 6 Comments

While often called the “Saint Tropez of Turkey” due to its posh celebrity hideaways and sapphire blue waters, the glittering resort town of Bodrum offers much more than beaches. I quickly fell in love with its alluring mix of ancient archeological sites, pine-scented inland villages and culinary attractions. And I’m not alone in appreciating Bodrum’s …

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