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1. Black Sea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Akdamar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Alanya

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4. Antalya

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5. Avsa

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6. Bodrum

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7. Bosphorus

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8. Bozcaada

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9. Bursa

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10. Canakkale

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11. Cappadocia

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12. Edirne

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13. Erzurum

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14. Fethiye

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15. Gallipoli

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16. Gaziantep

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17. Istanbul

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18. Izmir

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19. Kackars

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20. Kas

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21. Kusadasi

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22. Marmaris

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23. Pamukkale

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24. Princes Island

Romantic Islands
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25. Side

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • With its breathtaking beaches, mouth-watering cuisine, and rich history, Turkey has everything you need for an adventure vacation.
  • You can start your trip by marveling at the mosques and palaces in Istanbul, but it won't be long before you want to head straight to the white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Don't forget to leave time for the country's inland as well; the crumbling castles and cloud forests might just be the highlight of your trip.

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