{"id":29515,"date":"2018-09-23T01:00:10","date_gmt":"2018-09-22T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=29515"},"modified":"2025-03-18T03:44:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T16:44:24","slug":"places-to-visit-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/places-to-visit-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"6 amazing destinations in Turkey (that aren&#8217;t Istanbul or Cappadocia!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What\u2019s the first thing you think of when someone mentions Turkey? Is it groups of colorful hot air balloons rising over the unique landscapes of Cappadocia? Or perhaps it\u2019s the enthralling architecture of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My knowledge of <a href=\"\/turkey\">Turkey<\/a> was limited to these two most popular destinations, but after spending two weeks visiting a dozen Turkish towns on Intrepid\u2019s <strong><a href=\"\/turkey\/turkey-encompassed-160153\">Turkey Encompassed<\/a><\/strong> tour, I discovered that there\u2019s much more to this beautiful Mediterranean country than meets the eye.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Turkey has a place (and a landscape) for everyone. Small and large towns alike will impress and enchant you. If you\u2019re visiting Turkey, these are six places you must visit besides Istanbul and Cappadocia:<\/p>\n<h2>Pamukkale<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29519\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pamukkale-3-e1537068773390.jpg\" alt=\"places to visit in Turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/>Pamukkale, which translates to \u201ccotton castle,\u201d is a small UNESCO World Heritage town well worth a visit to experience the natural mineral hot springs formed amongst the bright calcium bicarbonate deposits. Formed over thousands of years from underground hot water sources, these pools are said to have healing powers, especially for those with digestive and circulation problems. The pools are too shallow to swim in, but you can walk around in them barefoot or even don your swimsuit and dip your entire body in! How else would you take full advantage of the healing power?<\/p>\n<p>Pamukkale had been on my bucket list for ages, and I was really excited to visit. To be honest, it was way more crowded than I\u2019d expected. In fact, I was initially hesitant to walk through the pools, simply due to the sheer number of people. Do I think it\u2019s still worth a visit? Absolutely. But just know it won\u2019t look the way it does on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29518 aligncenter\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Pamukkale-me-and-pools-e1537068928250.jpeg\" alt=\"places to visit in Turkey\" width=\"550\" height=\"748\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That being said, one of the coolest things about Pamukkale is that the pools are adjacent to the larger ancient city of Hierapolis. Although the city is now in ruins, it\u2019s pretty well preserved, with an incredibly impressive restored theatre and extensive necropolis. Many people skip this area and spend all their time in the pools, but you should definitely make a point to visit Hierapolis as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/solo-travel-turkey\/\"><strong>READ MORE: WHAT IT&#8217;S REALLY LIKE TRAVELLING SOLO ON A GROUP TOUR OF TURKEY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Konya<\/h2>\n<p>As the birthplace of Sufism and home to the whirling dervish, it astonishes me that more tourists don\u2019t visit Konya. While it is a tad more religiously conservative than the rest of the cities in Turkey, it\u2019s easily one of the most fascinating places I visited on the <strong><a href=\"\/turkey\/turkey-encompassed-160153\">Turkey Encompassed<\/a><\/strong> tour.<\/p>\n<p>The main reason people visit Konya is the Mevlana Museum, the former dervish school turned museum. It also houses the mausoleum of Rumi, the most famous Sufi of all, known today for his poetry and his contributions to Sufism. It was fascinating to see groups of Turkish pilgrims praying and admiring various aspects of the museum. One of the coolest items was the glass case holding a box that is said to have hairs from the Prophet Muhammad\u2019s beard in them. Religious scripture says that he always had a pleasant smell, and tourists and pilgrims alike could catch a whiff of flowers coming from the hole in the glass. Pretty amazing!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29520\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29520\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29520\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Konya-Mevlana-Museum-Main-Courtyard-e1537069114444.jpg\" alt=\"places to visit in Turkey Mevlana museum\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Mevlana museum courtyard<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Despite being home to a religious pilgrimage city, Konya is surprisingly modern and cosmopolitan. It\u2019s a university town with beautiful outdoor parks and a bustling central plaza. I walked all around the town during the evening and saw groups of friends and families alike enjoying the fresh air, picnicking, and shopping. While there\u2019s really only about a day\u2019s worth of sites to be visited in Konya, it\u2019s certainly a worthy city to visit while traveling in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/turkey\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>BROWSE INTREPID&#8217;S RANGE OF SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES IN TURKEY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sel\u00e7uk<\/h2>\n<p>While the majority of tourists use Sel\u00e7uk as a departing point for nearby Ephesus (three kilometers away), it certainly holds its own in terms of unique historical sites. This charming and somewhat sleepy town is famed for the remains of The Temple of Artemis, one of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although just a single column out of the 127 original ones remains, Sel\u00e7uk has several other historical sites for the history buff in you as well.<\/p>\n<p>Most notable are the remains of the Basilica of St John, where the youngest apostle is buried. Despite a century of restoration, the basilica is still very much in a state of ruins, although certainly worth a visit, especially with a local guide. Plus, there\u2019s the added bonus of the views from the Basilica \u2013 you can see all of Sel\u00e7uk and beyond from up there.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29521\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29521\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29521\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Selcuk-viewpoint-from-Basilica-e1537069336501.jpg\" alt=\"places to visit in Turkey Selcuk\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view from the Basilica<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL STORIES, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ephesus<\/h2>\n<p>Located just three kilometers from the city of Sel\u00e7uk, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a truly excellent example of a well-preserved Roman port and city. While it has plenty of incredible structures, the most notable are the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. The Library is easily the most beautiful building in all of Ephesus and the theatre is actually the largest amphitheater in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>The Romans did not mess around when it came to conquering the ancient world and Ephesus is easily one of the most impressive examples of just how far the empire stretched.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29522\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29522\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29522\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Ephesus-group-walking-toward-library-e1537069550238.jpg\" alt=\"Ephesus places to visit in Turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walking towards the library<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Sirin\u00e7e<\/h2>\n<p>One particularly memorable local experience was an evening excursion to the tiny town of Sirin\u00e7e, a short 15-minute drive from Sel\u00e7uk. Although the town is known for wine tasting, it has plenty of charm for non-drinkers as well. With hilltop views, ancient churches, and plenty of handicraft shops, Sirin\u00e7e was a delightful surprise. Our local guide, Fatih, really undersold it.<\/p>\n<p>My favorite part? Watching local shopkeepers make Turkish coffee in hot sand \u2013 definitely not something you see everyday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-food-in-turkey\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 6 DELICIOUS DISHES TO TRY EATING IN TURKEY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ka\u015f<\/h2>\n<p>Located on the Mediterranean Coast, Ka\u015f was easily the most charming of the places we visited in Turkey, one I would have never discovered without a local guide. This quintessentially Mediterranean summer spot has everything you\u2019d expect from a Turkish beach town: cute boutique shops lining the main road, spectacular seafood restaurants and miles of beautiful coastline.<\/p>\n<p>We stayed in Ka\u015f for two days, one of which was spent on a boat exploring both Kalekoy Castle and the Sunken City of Kekova as well as swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. It was unforgettable and one of my favorite activities on the tour.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29523\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29523\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29523\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Kas-View-from-top-of-Kalekoy-Castle-Boat-Day-e1537069827286.jpg\" alt=\"Kas places to visit in Turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view from the top of Kalekoy Castle<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ka\u015f is truly local, with the majority of tourism coming from within Turkey itself. Its lively vibe and beachfront restaurants made this one of my favorite stops in Turkey. 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