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10 Experiences that will make you Fall in Love with Turkey (Part 2) | Offbeat Tracks Blog

Written by Mahesh Charjan | Oct 11, 2019 11:39:28 AM

If you haven’t yet, go ahead and read the first part of this article: Part 1

The journey to explore Turkey continues, here are more places you need to visit and the experiences you need to have…

7. A DAY IN FETHIYE 

Its a beautiful coastal town with a small population. It can be called the Hamptons of Turkey since a lot of inland residents travel to spend time in their second homes from April to October. Another interesting fact about Fethiye is that and is probably the only city in the world where you’ll find sarcophaguses in the streets. 

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Day tour of the city and maybe sit in a nice cafe by the street. This is done for every city in Turkey, it is the best way to see all the scenic spots before you start looking for more pristine locations. It’ll give you an idea of how to get your way around the area and know about the local tourist spots.

Ideal Experience for: Everyone traveling the city for the first time.

 

8. HIKING AND INLAND TOUR

Early morning hike which can be accompanied by an afternoon at the beach or the half-day inland cruise. It is the perfect way to spend a day. Get started early in the morning and end your day relaxing on the waters. The inland tours are very famous and multiple yachts even have parties organized for their travelers. Drinking a beer and relaxing by the beach is also an amazing option for a more easy-going crowd.

Ideal Experience for: A crowd seeking day parties and marine tours.

 

9. OPEN AIR GÖREME MUSEUM AND FAIRY CHIMNEYS

Cappadocia: 

This place looks like its straight out of a fairytale. Oe cannot adorn the beauty of these lofty honeycombed hills in the warm and welcoming shades. It’s truly a treat to the views eyes. It’s so strange and picturesque that it’s almost out worldly.

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There are one of the biggest attraction of not only Cappadocia but in the entire country. A lot of people are fascinated by the pictures of the flying hot air balloons and plan a trip to see the beauty first hand. The Museum is a UNESCO heritage site. This contains the major churches preserved to portray the last of Jesus. Its a beautiful piece for architecture so rich in the religious history of the world. The Fairy chimneys, as magical as their name is, are rock sediments that look like huge pipe-like structures of rock in warm colors like yellow and orange. 

Ideal Experience for: Every single traveler who visits Turkey

 

10. AMONG THE CLOUDS IN HOT AIR BALLOONS

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Everyone in Cappadocia needs to get onto one. The scenic view from the height is breathtaking. The view of all the hot air balloons in the warm sunset sky is an experience you cannot miss. It is also known for the extremly romantic proposal made mid way in the air.

Ideal Experience for: Couples and families, everyone.

 

OTHER EXPERIENCES IN TURKEY:

A drive along the Black Sea coastline and visit the coastal town of Trabzon.

A Turkish Hamam (bath) experience.

This Mystical Land and all of its magic awaits you!

Book now: Your Turkish Getaway!