Holidays in Turkey
At the crossroads of cultures and eras
Where worlds collide, the land of Byzantium and the Ottomans: where East meets West, Turkey offers the wonders of both cultures and scenery.
- Perfect for family summer holidays and cultural getaways
- Enrol the kids in a Flying Trapeze school
- Visit the narrow streets and historical ruins of Anatlya
- Enjoy the buzzing, friendly atmosphere of a local coffeehouse.
- Explore the Taurus mountains with a 4x4 Safari adventure
- Sail along the turquoise coast in a traditional wooden caïque
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Hassle-free holidays
At Club Med, we believe providing you with an easy and hassle-free experience is the surest way to create great family memories. So, forget the logistics, we’ve got you covered with handy services & equipment. Enjoy fun family time, watch your kids blossom, and just kick back!
Something for everyone
One of the hardest parts of planning a holiday, especially if it’s for the whole family, is choosing activities that will cater to everyone. At Club Med we have something for everyone with sports and activities for beginners through to professionals, childcare facilities to entertain the kids, nightly entertainment... Get pampered at the spa and enjoy some much needed quality time as a couple, or sit back on the beach and connect with nature to feel recharged.
Must-Try Experiences
Far from the cliche of the All-Inclusive resort being a standardised beach experience, a Club Med holiday is all about how you feel, what you will remember, and you being amazed.
Preserved resorts
Club Med has been travelling the world to uncover the most amazing places and create little paradises across the globe, always located in the best spots, offering a vast amount of space and preserved nature. Each of our resorts has its own personality and offers a unique choice of experiences to make the best of the destination: explore the magic of nature, rejuvenate mind and body, unlock your inner explorer or indulge in local gastronomy...
The holiday of a lifetime
Enjoy effortless luxury and Mediterranean climates with our all-inclusive holidays to Turkey. Choose from a range of adventures across land and water or find your perfect oasis where everyone can chill out. Unforgettable experiences, vast sea views and beaches that stretch for miles: it’s all yours.
Something for everyone
Our Turkey holidays offer everything. There’s water sports aplenty and a multitude of other activities from tennis to archery.
Take a day trip* to bustling, history-packed Istanbul and wonder at the vast domes of the Hagia Sophia. Explore the fascinating Beldibi Cave and its prehistoric ruins.
Or hop on a cable car to the top of Tahtali mountain and experience the amazing views.
*excursion at extra cost
A feast of colours and flavours
From the dazzling blue sea to golden beaches and deep tans, family holidays in Turkey are a multicoloured paradise.
Walk the bustling streets of Kemer, testing your haggling skills in fascinating shops full of trinkets.
Board a ship for an amazing sea adventure to discover the sunken city of Simena. Or ride horses through a countryside abundant with rich aromas and ancient trees.
Flavours of Turkey in Istanbul
Just like the culture, the cuisine has soaked up various influences, blending Asian, Oriental and Mediterranean flavours. Heading back from the souvenir stands of the Grand Bazaar, try mezze, börek (savoury pastry) and cheeses which are part of the country’s rich culinary culture.
- Take a seat and sip on a Turkish coffee as you admire the Blue Mosque? Discover this model of Ottoman architecture which is the starting point for pilgrims heading to Mecca and delve a little deeper into the secrets at the heart of Turkey.
- Finally, bring your all inclusive holiday in Turkey to a close with a visit to Hagia Sophia, a basilica symbolising this overlapping of cultures. The first basilica of the Christina era was transformed into a mosque before becoming a museum.
At the limits of Asia and Europe, natural wonders are waiting for you in Turkey
Discover incredible landscapes during your all inclusive stay in Turkey. 3 hours from your Club Med Palmiye resort, make a stop at the Pamukkale natural site to admire its mineralised waterfalls which are a glistening, pristine white.
The magic continues in Cappadoce, at the Göreme National Park. Amongst the rocks forming chimneys, sculpted by erosion, several cave churches are hidden with incredible rock paintings, providing the perfect example of the beauty of Byzantine art.
30 minutes from the park, the wonders don’t cease as you discover the city of Kaymakli and its tunnels covering several kilometres. This underground city, over eight levels, is one of many troglodyte cities for which the region has become famous.
A mosaic of civilisations
Nurtured by Ottoman, Greek and Roman influences, Turkey's culture is just as varied as the landscapes.
- To brush up on your history, head for Ankara and the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. Its large collection of artefacts, from the Palaeolithic era to the time of the Ottomans is an incredible archaeological journey.
- Continue your cultural immersion in the ancient Halicarnassus: just 30 minutes from Club Med Bodrum Palmiye resort, your stay in Turkey leads you to Bodrum’s Greek amphitheatre, which has been perfectly preserved since the 4th century BC.
- Just a few metres from the amphitheatre, take a running jump into the medieval period by visiting Bodrum Castle, which was built by the Order of Hospitallers.
Did you know? the Turkish Riviera is also beautiful in winter!
Take advantage of the fact that there are fewer tourists at this time of year compared to the summer season to spend winter holidays in the sun. If you are a foodie, Turkish cuisine offers versatility in its traditional dishes. With a hot mint tea, tasting delicious loukoums will immediately immerse you in Turkey's unique atmosphere.
Antique City of Hierapolis
At the top of the hill at Pamukkale, come and discover the ruins and ancient antique city of Hierapolis.
This spa town, which was built around the sacred source of Pamukkale, boasts particularly well-preserved remains. They demonstrate the importance of natural springs, resembling the Roman baths which today decorated the Hierapolis Archaeology Museum. The theatre or the temple of Apollo are also examples of these incredible vestiges which gained the site a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Basilica Sophia
Considered as the 8th wonder of the world, Hagia Sophia is the ancient basilica of Constantinople, edified between 532 and 548 and transformed into a mosque when the city was seized by the Ottomans in 1453.
In 1934, it became the Aya Sofya Museum. Hagia Sophia is the largest Byzantine architectural structure standing and is famous for its majestic interior decoration covering its floors and walls.
Sultan Ahmet Camii
The Blue Mosque, built between 1609 and 1616 under the reign of Sultan Ahmet is probably Istanbul's most famous mosque. It was once the main starting point for pilgrimages to Mecca. Considered as the last example of Ottoman architecture in its classic form, the mosque rivals Hagia Sophia both in terms of size and the wealth of its earthenware and mosaics.
Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia
The rock-hewn sanctuaries of Cappadocia are unique in both their density and quality.
Wonder at the unique relics of post-iconoclastic Byzantine art, as you discover them in the setting of the breathtaking landscape of the Göreme National Park, sculpted by erosion.
A treasure trove of these priceless works of art which have been classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pamukkale
The Pamukkale site, which literally translates as the “Castle of Cotton” is one of Turkey’s most stunning geographical sites.
These ancient Roman baths are known for their waterfalls, which have become mineralised by the white rock which does, indeed, look like cotton. Today, you can still enjoy its naturally warm springs, which are a pleasant 36°C.
Portugal
Fancy going back to the roots of the Iberian art de vivre? Staying in Portugal > is the ideal place to do so. Dive into the Atlantic, with a fado tune in your ears and a quote from Fernando Pessoa in your mind.
Spain
Relight your passion on the golden shores and festive city streets of Spain > , perfect for family summer breaks with Instagram-worthy historical heritage sites and beautiful beaches.
Greece
Explore ancient Greek > ruins and journey back in time among the treasures of the Mediterranean, visit picturesque coastal towns, enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine for an all inclusive holiday perfect for family breaks and wellness retreats.
