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Holidays in Turkey

A blissful blend of cosmopolitan energy, ancient sites, delicious food and beautiful beaches, holidays to Turkey are anything you want them to be. Meander labyrinthine bazaars, lunch in sleepy fishing villages and sleep under star-filled skies in a country that always hits the spot.

Stylish Istanbul on the banks of the Bosphorus is where Europe meets Asia. A city break to this old-world stunner, packed with historic palaces, mosques and treasures from past empires, is a delight any time of year. Wander the winding cobbles of Gelata, bar hop in Besiktas, and get lost among the stalls of the Grand Bazaar – in Istanbul, every neighbourhood feels like a new adventure.

In need of a beach holiday? Take your pick from the chic yet affordable all-inclusive resorts of the Turkish Riviera. Whether you're a couple seeking respite or a family searching for fun, you won’t have to look too hard to find it here. World-class golf courses command views of the sea in one direction and the Taurus Mountains in the other. With incredible ancient ruins a day trip away and coastal towns serving up sublime seafood daily, it's a stunning summer playground.

Combine a romantic beach break with a visit to Cappadocia, a Turkish delight of mystical rock formations, cave dwellings and fairy chimneys. Love a sunrise selfie? Set your alarm early for a breathtaking early morning show, and see hundreds of hot air balloons fill the sky. Stay at chic boutique hotels with impressive terrace views and explore geological wonders on your doorstep.

Take the kids on a beach holiday to Bodrum, an elegant seaside city on the Aegean Sea. With Bodrum Castle at its heart, this popular summer destination is rich in activity-filled hotels on the beach, and the underwater archeology museum is great for mini-treasure seekers.

Popular Turkey holiday package deals

Karbel Hotel

4.1

Very Good

Olu Deniz, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 25 September 2025
  • 5 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£564 pp
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Sunrise Resort &SPA

4.6

Excellent

Marmaris, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 29 June 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Stansted

Prices from

£314 pp
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Lalila Blue Suites

4.6

Excellent

Marmaris, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 17 October 2025
  • 7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Gatwick

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£588 pp
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Cheap Turkey holiday deals for under £300pp

Whether you want to relax by the sea or pack in the activities, Marmaris has plenty to offer – all without the price tag. It has an impressive collection of budget hotels, beautiful coves to discover, a lively coastal town to explore and lots of wallet-friendly day trips.

Another budget-friendly choice is Kaş, a chilled Mediterranean resort town on the Turkish Riviera, packed with affordable outdoor fun. Take a boat trip to the sunken city of Kekova, visit the ancient amphitheatre overlooking the sea or lounge for a day at one of its coves (Kaputaş Beach is pretty special).

Ada Julian Hotel Marmaris

4

Good

Marmaris, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 20 June 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Stansted

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£236 pp
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Club Karakas

4.7

Excellent

Marmaris, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 27 June 2025
  • 5 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Gatwick

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£253 pp
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Sunrise Resort &SPA

4.6

Excellent

Marmaris, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 20 June 2025
  • 4 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Gatwick

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£244 pp
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Turkey holidays with hotels close to the beach

With exceptionally pretty beaches and clear blue water bathed in Mediterranean sunshine, the bustling resort town of Alanya is every inch the idyllic beach holiday. Sandy bays line the coast, and the clear azure waters are ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

Along Turkey’s west coast, close to İzmir, is Çeşme, which has cute bays, coves and beaches dotting the peninsula. Top tip: head to Ilıca Beach for waters heated gently by bubbling thermal springs.

Candan Apart Hotel

Marmaris, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 17 October 2025
  • 7 nights
  • Room only
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£508 pp
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Green Nature Resort & Spa

Marmaris, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 2 July 2025
  • 5 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Southend

Prices from

£571 pp
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Ölüdeniz Turquoise Hotel

4.5

Excellent

Olu Deniz, Dalaman Area, Turkey
  • 27 June 2025
  • 5 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Luton

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£533 pp
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Turkey holidays at family friendly hotels

If you have little ones, teens, or both, Fethiye is a solid choice for a family holiday. It has plenty of kid-friendly resorts and hotels – from all-inclusive to self-catering – on child-friendly beaches. The area has an awesome aqua park Sultans Aqua City and Şehit Fethi Bey Park has a huge children’s playground.

With Greece a day trip away, beautiful Bodrum on Turkey’s west coast is another great destination for kids. It has pretty beaches and family-friendly resorts on the Aegean Sea – even its own medieval castle.

For nightlife

The twinkling waterfront at Kuşadası comes alive when the sun goes down, with many heading to aptly named Bar Street to party the night away. Alternatively, jump aboard the pirate party boat for a boogie on the high sea. After a more sedate soiree? Visit the promenade’s lovely tavernas for meze, fresh seafood.

Another place for a fun evening is Antalya marina and its nearby old town. Enjoy an evening meal with friends near Kaleci Castle or a late-night drink by the seafront. Even out of season, the town is still lively.

For culture

With its uncountable historic wonders and parks jumping with music festivals in the summer, Istanbul is Turkey’s obvious cultural hub. A beautiful river runs through the centre, and cool neighbourhoods Karaköy and Galata are delightfully chic with coffeehouses and art galleries.

Explore subterranean cities, visit Byzantine tombs and stay in a troglodyte hotel in Cappadocia for a truly unique culture kick. The old carved-out city of Derinkuyu has a fascinating tour exploring what it was to live underground, finishing with a trip to the bazaar to pick up nazar boncuk 'evil eye' charms to take home.

For pampering

Pamukkale is the photogenic “cotton castle” where 17 limestone pools and hot springs shimmer in the sun. You can swim in the healing thermal waters of Cleopatra Pool and the public travertine pools. As it’s hugely popular with daytrippers, you might want to stay in a local spa hotel so you can get there early, before the crowds arrive.

For a Turkish spa holiday steps from the beach, stay in one of the all-inclusive resorts with a spa along the Turkish Riviera. Make the most of the hydrothermal pools and pampering treatments designed to soothe your body and mind.

Still undecided? Read our guide and find out which Turkish resort is right for you.

The gorgeous golden beaches hugging the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas are a holiday dream. Here are five of the best.

Kleopatra Beach

The Mediterranean resort town of Alanya is home to this beautiful stretch of soft sand. Famed for its ridiculously clear waters, it’s the ideal spot for swimming and snorkelling your days away. It has cafés, watersports centres and hotels right on the beach.

Lara Beach

Stretching from the east of Antalya to Belek, Lara Beach is miles of sun-kissed sand. Stay at one of the luxurious all-inclusive resorts for your own private part of the beach.

Çalış Beach

Parasailers and kite surfers work wonders in the cooling breeze at Çalış Beach next to Fethiye. Stay in a beachside hotel and watch stunning sunsets from one of the beach bars on the promenade.

Ölüdeniz Beach

With a calm blue lagoon separated from the sea by a curving sandy spit, Ölüdeniz is simply stunning. There are a few beach hotels right there, or you can stay in nearby Fethiye and hop on a bus for a day trip.

İçmeler Beach

Along the Datça Peninsula west of Marmaris, this curved bay of fine sand is a beauty. Hop on a banana boat, go jet skiing or master the art of doing nothing while staying in İçmeler.

With its incredible historic attractions, exciting cities and spectacular landscapes, Turkey holidays pack a punch. Thanks to its affordable hotels and resorts, you can splash a little more cash on cultural moments, action-packed adventures and unforgettable experiences.

World-class museums

With era-spanning collections and ancient architecture aplenty, Turkey has some of the best historical museums in the world.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: The 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul is an architectural marvel and one of the most important surviving monuments of Byzantine architecture. And the best bit? You can visit it for free. Make a wish at the weeping column and marvel at the gold mosaic of Empress Zoe.

Topkapı Palace Museum: Wander through Istanbul’s Topkapı Palace Museum, showcasing opulence from the Ottoman dynasty with grand courtyards, pavilions and a kitchen filled with valuable Chinese porcelain. Popping into the famous harem where wives and concubines of the sultans lived is especially intriguing.

Ephesus Archaeological Museum: The vast outdoor Ephesus Archaeological Museum in Selçuk displays unearthed treasures, tombs and the remains of the Temple of Artemis. If you’re visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, the museum breathes life back into those crumbled Roman columns.

Unmissable experiences

From traditional spas to mouth-watering meze, here are the Turkey experiences you don’t want to miss on your holiday.

Hammam: The Turkish bath, also known as a hammam, is a centuries-old bathing tradition still very much a part of modern Turkish life. Whether you venture into one of Istanbul’s historic hammams or drift into a sleek Turkish bath at your resort, expect a relaxing, cleansing ritual.

Eat like a local: Turkish meze is more than nibbles before an evening meal. It’s a bonding moment shared with friends and family. Order in bars and restaurants across Turkey and dip chunks of bread into small, flavour-packed dishes, hot and cold, from olive oil and hummus to fried vegetables and pulses to marinated fish.

Whirling dervishes: Witness whirling dervishes perform the Sufi ceremony, a religious meditation dating back to the 13th century. Musicians beat the rhythm as dancers spin in patterns, their skirts whisking into circular cones. Istanbul, Konya and Cappadocia have remarkable traditional ceremonies you can watch.

Unique activities

Every day feels like an adventure in Turkey. Make your holiday an unforgettable one with these one-of-a-kind activities.

Shop the bazaars: Turkey’s colourful bazaars are bursting with textiles, jewellery, ceramics and animated merchants tempting you with their wares. Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is the most famous, but many towns and cities have their own beautiful bazaars worth exploring.

Hot-air ballooning: A hot-air balloon ride at sunrise in Cappadocia is one for the bucket list. Take in the lunar-like volcanic landscape as you float over the valley in a flotilla of hundreds of balloons. If heights are not your thing, watching them from below is just as magical.

Sail on a gulet: Float away on a traditional wooden gulet and cruise along the beautiful Turquoise Coast, discovering secluded coves only accessible by water. Stop for lunch in coastal towns and go swimming and scuba diving in the clearest sea you’ve ever seen. Pure heaven. 

The Mediterranean climate means long dry summers drawing visitors to the coast. Spring and autumn temperatures are warm across Turkey, but as it’s shoulder season, hotels are often cheaper. In winter, you can even head to the ski resorts, such as Erzurum, in the mountains. Travelling during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha is extremely popular, bumping up the prices and the crowds – search and compare holidays well in advance if you’re looking to travel around this time.

When is the cheapest time to go on a Turkey holiday?

Hotel, accommodation and package deal prices are generally lowest in January through to March. September to December is also a cheaper time to visit, excluding the price spike over the Christmas holidays.

When should I go for the best weather?

June, July and August are mostly hot and sunny across Turkey, and the cool breezes along the coast are welcome. Along the Aegean and Mediterranean, you can expect temperatures touching 30C during summer. April to May (18C on average) and September to October (22C) bring warm temperatures across much of Turkey. Winter can be chilly, but ski resorts in January have plenty of snow.

Good to know

Flight time

4 hrs 3 mins

(from London)

Currency

Turkish Lira

Language

Turkish

FAQs about holidays to Turkey

Is it safe to go to Turkey?

Generally, yes. The British government deems most of the country safe to visit. However, the FCDO says the terrorism threat remains high and advises visitors to be aware of ongoing security operations. Check current FCDO advice before travelling.

Do I need to have a visa to go to Turkey?

You can travel to Turkey for tourist or business purposes without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

What vaccinations do I need to go to Turkey?

There are no vaccinations usually required to visit Turkey.

Are there any local customs I need to be aware of?

Many parts of Turkey are socially conservative, so beachwear isn’t considered appropriate away from the resorts. Dress modestly when entering mosques or visiting religious sites. Homosexuality is legal, but public displays of affection can lead to unwelcome attention.

What is the best way to travel around Turkey?

Turkey has a good public transport network of domestic flights, buses, ferries you can pay for in advance and daily minibuses can get you to most smaller villages. Trains are less available. The well-maintained road system means hiring a car is a great travel option. Hire cars come with an electronic device for recording toll fees, with the cost totalled up at the end of your rental period.