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1. Black Sea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Black Sea
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2. Akdamar ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Akdamar
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3. Alanya

Alanya
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4. Antalya

Antalya
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5. Avsa

Avsa
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6. Bodrum

Bodrum
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7. Bosphorus

Bosphorus
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8. Bozcaada

Bozcaada
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9. Bursa

Bursa
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10. Canakkale

Canakkale
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11. Cappadocia

Cappadocia
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12. Edirne

Edirne
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13. Erzurum

Erzurum
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14. Fethiye

Fethiye
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15. Gallipoli

Gallipoli
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16. Gaziantep

Gaziantep
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17. Istanbul

Istanbul
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18. Izmir

Izmir
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19. Kackars

Kackars
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20. Kas

Kas
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21. Kusadasi

Kusadasi
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22. Marmaris

Marmaris
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23. Pamukkale

Pamukkale
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24. Princes Island

Romantic Islands
Princes Island
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25. Side

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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