Turkey cruises

Turkey cruises open the gate to swish marinas and boisterous bazaars.

Where we sail in Turkey

Our cruises to Turkey cover all of the bases, with traditional ports and fast-paced cities on the agenda. Alanya lines up beaches, fortresses and a treasure trove of natural sights that are within daytripping distance. Marmaris is the go-to for sun-seekers and water babies, and Kusadasi’s got a big back catalogue of historic landmarks. For the hottest weather, aim for July or August, when the mercury reaches the high 20s.

Sightseeing specialist

Wherever you drop anchor in Turkey, there’s plenty to do while you’re spending time on shore. In Alanya, there are 150 towers punctuating the ramparts of the long-standing Seljuk Fortress. Take a river cruise in Dalyan, which you can reach from Marmaris, and you can snap pictures of the ancient Tombs of the Kings. Kusadasi, meanwhile, opens the door to the ancient Greek ruins of Ephesus.

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Facts about Turkey

Capital

Ankara

Currency

New Turkish Lira

(TRY)

Population

72,752,325

Language

Turkish

Time zone

GMT +3

Flight duration

4 hours from Gatwick

Port of call in Turkey

Izmir

One of Turkey's biggest hubs, Izmir is your gateway to Ephesus, a 2,000-year-old Roman city. It was here that one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World once stood – the Temple of Artemis. In Izmir itself, you’ll find a smart seafront that’s lined with cafés and fish restaurants. The exhibitions at the Izmir Archaeological Museum showcase the ancient artefacts uncovered in the local area, and include everything from ceramics to precious stones.

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