Turkey City Breaks

Turkey is an exciting and exotic destination for a city break or short trip, and perfect for those in search of a bit of adventure or just a good dose of sunshine on their city break. Turkish city break destinations offer a wide range of experiences, with opportunities for immersing yourself in the country’s vibrant culture, sampling some of the traditional food and drink or simply relaxing in the wonderful Mediterranean climate. Cheap flights to Istanbul and a variety of other Turkish cities are becoming increasingly regular, making a city break or short break to Turkey ever more accessible and meaning Turkey is fast becoming one of the best options for a budget city break from the UK.

 

Istanbul is truly a Eurasian melting pot where East meets West in a spectacular blend of architecture and cultural attractions. The city’s friendly and vibrant atmosphere will make you feel at home almost immediately despite its status as one of the world’s megacities. Cultural and historical highlights of a cheap city break in Istanbul include the imposing Hagia Sophia, an ancient religious building now housing a fascinating museum, the Dolmabache Palace, a superb example of Ottoman Baroque architecture and the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Other memorable moments of a city break to Istanbul will be found wondering through the city’s Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world or in one of the many traditional Turkish baths; perfect for relaxing in style on a city break in Turkey.   

 

Turkey is home to a number of other exciting city break destinations outside of Istanbul, offering you the chance to enjoy a more relaxing break in the sun. Antalya, situated on the southern Mediterranean coast, is an idyllic choice for city breaks in Turkey with an attractive historic city centre and access to many nearby stretches of sandy coast. The city’s backdrop of mountains makes for dramatic views from all sides. Izmir, Turkey’s second largest port city after Istanbul, is a more unusual choice for a city break in Turkey where you will get the chance to blend into the city crowds and meet the locals. A packed annual schedule of festivals, fares and events throughout the year mean that there is always something happening in the city whenever you choose to visit on your city break in Turkey.