Turkey bridges Europe and Asia, offering one of the world's richest travel experiences. Istanbul alone — with Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Bosphorus cruises — demands several days. Cappadocia's surreal rock formations and hot-air balloon rides are bucket-list material.
The Turquoise Coast (Bodrum, Antalya, Fethiye) offers spectacular beaches and gulet sailing. Ephesus is among the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. Pamukkale's travertine terraces and thermal pools are a UNESCO site unlike anywhere else.