1- Istanbul 
Most likely your arrival destination in Turkey. It is population more than 15 millions today. Istanbul was a capital of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and still a cultural capital of modern Turkey. Magnificent architectural buildings such as St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and Ottoman Sultan’s palaces are in this Metropolis. Istanbul is the only metropolis in the world resides in two continents. You can take a cruise and admire this wonderful city from Bosphorus Straits. Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are also worth to mention. 

2- Cappadocia 
Cappadocia is getting more and more popular destination in Turkey. Tourists can reach there by bus or by plane with 1 Hour 30 minutes long flight. Moon like terrains, Dwellings from first Christians and amazing hot air balloon tours are must see in Turkey.

You can also stay in a cave hotel in Turkish land of beautiful horses (Cappadocia). 

3- Ephesus 
Ephesus locates most western part of Turkey in the town of Selcuk. Resort town of Kusadasi is just 20 minutes away.  From Istanbul you can fly the city of Izmir in an hour and after 45 minutes drive you will be reached Ancient City of Ephesus. The Unesco site has a lot to offer. 25000 capacity Antic Theatre still home of important events. Celsus library was the 3rd largest library of ancient times and still stands in the city of Ephesus.

Ephesus is also very important for Christians. Virgin Mary’s House isjust 10 minutes away from Ephesus today it is still active as a church. St. John Basilica can be visited as well at Ephesus. 

4- Pamukkale 
Pamukkale means ‘Cotton Castle’. It is a natural site and in the list of Unesco World Heritage. Tourists can visit this site with 1 hour flight from Istanbul by plane daily. Travertines terraces are colored white by Meander River’s carbonate mineral. Anciant City of Hierapolis was the largest Necropolis of the ancient times because rich hot springs in the area. Aphrodisias can also seen if you visit from Kusadasi. 

5- Anzac Gallipoli Battlefields & Ancient City of Troy 
Gallipoli war was an epic war for Turks, Australians and New Zealanders. Today battlefields can be visited from Istanbul by daily tours and every year there is a remembrance day for this war. Ancient city of Troy is famous for its beautiful Helen and Trojan Horse. Ruins can be visited daily from Istanbul by tours. 

6- Bodrum 
Turkish Riviera. The resort town located southern west part of Turkey and can be reached from Istanbul by 1 hour 10 minutes flight. Night life is very lively in Bodrum a lot of Hollywood stars visit this small town. There are daily ferries depart Rhodes and Kios from Bodrum in summer season. 

7 – Antalya 
Locates in Southern Turkey and known as sun city. Even winter sun can warm your bones. Long beaches, natural and historical sights surround this city. Can be reached from Istanbul by plane with 1 hour 15 minutes flights. 

8 – Black Sea Region
Semi Tropical forested landscape and always cool and mild weather. Black Sea region is the lungs of Turkey. Beautiful Sumela Monastery and picturesque plateaus covers this region.

9 – Izmir
Izmir (Symirna) is the 3rd largest city in Turkey.   The city has lively with bustling streets and Kordon Boyu. It has also  one of the important cruise port for Turkey. You can take your time at one of the oldest bazaar in Turkey Kemeralti. Izmir is also rich with its surroundings. Pergamon is 1 hour 30 minutes away. Ephesus is only 45 minutes. Izmir is also a hub for 7 Churches of  Revelation. The city has also a lot of history in it. Agora is worth to visit as well. There are still a Jewish community lives in Izmir. Cesme has begun very famous and already took down Bodrum from its first place. Cesme is 45 minutes away from Izmir Airport. It is also good for flying to Athens from Izmir if you combine your vacation.

10 – Bursa
Ottoman Empires capital before Istanbul. The city has a lot of hidden architectural gems. Its bazaar was one of the most important stop for Silk Way. Bursa is also famous with its silk manufacturing. Uludag is Turkey’s Aspen for skiing. You can find all kinds of resort over the mountain. Green texture will amaze you too.