Here is a selection of the best destinations to visit during your stay in Turkey. Istanbul is undoubtedly the tourist capital of Turkey but its real capital, Ankara, is well worth a visit, as are the magnificent seaside resorts of Izmir, Antalya, Bodrum and Marmaris. If you have time, don’t hesitate for a second and plan a real road trip in Turkey. Travel from Istanbul to Kars by visiting the best hidden gems in Turkey: Alaçati, the natural pools of Pamukkale, Cappadocia, the Nemrut Dagi Mountain or the Sumela Monastery in Macka.