tourism

Despite adverse early-year weather conditions, over 306,000 tourists took to the skies above Cappadocia in the first half of 2026 to witness its stunning sunrise vistas. Nearly 12,000 hot air balloon flights allowed international…

The Apollo Khresterios Oracle Center in the ancient city of Aigai, western Türkiye, stands out as one of the region’s best-preserved ancient belief sites. Located in the Kocaçay Valley near natural water sources, the oracle center…

Locals and tourists flocked to the world-famous Ladies' Beach in Türkiye's Kuşadası district, where the air temperature reached 29 degrees and the sea water temperature reached 20 degrees. "Our city came to life with the increase in air…

The Verzene Desert near Isfahan in Iran offers unforgettable moments to nature and adventure lovers with its beautiful sand dunes, stunning sunset landscapes and various activities such as camel and ATV rides and traditional desert camping.…

Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, announced significant progress in repatriating cultural artifacts during his visit to the ‘No Escape’ exhibition at the Anatolian Civilizations Museum. "We are…

The 200-year-old Mosque-i Kebir and its unique minaret, located in the Maden district of Elazığ, Türkiye, are prime candidates for restoration and tourism development. The Mosque-i Kebir, an important Ottoman architectural structure,…

In Türkiye, a group of 50 people, organized by nature lover and mountaineer Ali Hıdır Öz, known as the 'Ice Man,' traveled from Izmir to Tunceli's Çemişgezek district to escape the crowded Aegean coast. After journeying…

Salt Lake, Türkiye's second-largest lake and a vital source for 60% of the nation's salt, is gaining popularity as a healing tourism destination. Spanning the borders of Aksaray, Ankara, and Konya provinces, the lake…

Amasra, a district in Bartın once described by the Ottoman Sultan Fatih Mehmed as "Çeşm-i Cihan" (the apple of the world's eye), has become a favored spot for Russian tourists. Since being introduced to the cruise line in August 2022,…