In recent years, Turkey has risen rapidly as one of the world's most popular and preferred tourist destinations, especially among Arab countries, due to the similarity of culture and the diversity of ancient civilizational attractions in addition to the picturesque nature.

In this article, we will review together with the most famous Turkish tourist cities and the features of each of them

1) Istanbul:

The first tourist stop in Turkey is Istanbul, of course, as it is the most vibrant and rich city with many attractions and activities, in addition to the presence of the most important Turkish airports in it, namely Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Airport, which are connected to various cities of the world.

Istanbul meets various tourist goals:

There are archaeological sites, antique streets, and ancient mosques with history and civilization, such as the Hagia Sophia, Fatih, Sultan Eyup, and other historical monuments scattered in the areas of Istanbul, such as Sultan Ahmed and Eminönü.

The ideal place for shopping and buying various distinctive goods at competitive prices, as Turkey was famous for tourist trips with the aim of shopping only for a large number of shops and high-end and popular markets at the same time.

In Istanbul, there are various recreational activities and fun places that are suitable for all family members, such as Istanbul Aquarium, Vialand Games City, Hanging House, Istanbul Mini Fair (Mini Turk), and certainly the famous Bosphorus trips and the entertaining activities that exist on its sides.

2) Bursa:

Bursa is only 150 km from Istanbul, or about two hours, whether by car or a ferry cruise from the port of "Yenikapi" in Istanbul to the port of Bursa and therefore it ranks second after Istanbul in terms of popularity and the number of visitors, where you can go to it from Istanbul as day trips or two days.

Bursa is known for its picturesque green nature and its high mountains, which makes it a suitable destination for tourism in different seasons of the year, where it can be visited in the summer and enjoy the green mountains and ride the cable car for which it is famous. It is also famous for being a tourist destination in winter for ski trips on the famous Uludag generation.

3) Antalya:

The city of Antalya is located in southern Turkey on the Mediterranean Sea, 720 km from Istanbul, which is approximately 8 and a quarter hours by car and an hour and ten minutes by plane.

 It is characterized by coastal cliffs, as it is located between the surrounding mountains and the seashore, which makes it combine the beauty of coastal life and picturesque nature.

Therefore, Antalya attracts tourists from around the world, in addition to containing castles and ancient buildings such as the ancient city "Kaleici".

And there are many waterfalls, the most famous of which is Dudan Waterfall.

4) Bodrum:

Bodrum is located on the Gulf of the Aegean Sea in the southwest of Turkey, 696 km from Istanbul, approximately 7 and a half hours by car and one hour by plane.

 Bodrum is famous for its beautiful beaches, and it has become famous as one of the best destinations for summer vacation and recreation.

Bodrum also has many historical attractions such as the "Bodrum Amphitheater", the colossal Roman theater, and St. Peter's Castle.

What distinguishes Bodrum is the presence of white houses carved in the middle of the mountains.

5) Cappadocia:

Cappadocia is located in the center of Turkey on the eastern side of the Anatolian plateau in the state of Nevşehir, 730 km from Istanbul, which is approximately 9 hours by car and an hour and a quarter by plane.

Cappadocia is famous for its rock formations and strange terrain, where rocks are formed in many forms such as chimneys or cones, due to natural phenomena and erosion factors over thousands of years.

One of the most distinguishing features of Cappadocia is the rocky caves and the presence of entire underground cities such as Derinku, which descend about 55 meters underground.

Cappadocia is a city that attracts tourists in summer and winter for its diversity of activities. The most famous of these activities are air balloons that take you on an enjoyable journey to see the city's distinctive nature and its various mountains from the top.

6) Trabzon:

Trabzon is more than 1060 km away from Istanbul, and it takes 13 hours to reach it from Istanbul by car or about an hour and a half by plane.

Trabzon is located in northeastern Turkey on the shore of the Black Sea, and it is famous and especially popular with Arab tourists in particular.

Trabzon is characterized by its pleasant climate and charming nature. It also boasts many tourist areas in Turkey, the most important of which are Sumela Monastery, Haydar Nabi Resort, Sultan Murad Heights, Çal Cave, and others.

7) Fethiye:

The city of Fethiye is one of the finest tourist places in Turkey and extends along a beautiful natural harbor on a wide bay. Its beaches are on the Dead Sea (Oludeniz), which is a quiet beach with a bright turquoise color.

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