Lonely Planet Turkiye

Lonely Planet's Turkiye is the most comprehensive guide to this captivating country, packed with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Visit the enchanting Hagia Sofia, swim in the Black Sea and explore the mysterious Cappadocia; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside you'll find Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them - plus itineraries to help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests. Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience, whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife or politics. The guide includes a comprehensive toolkit with planning advice for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel, along with colour maps and images throughout, essential phrases and language tips.

Insider tips help you save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Coverage includes Istanbul, Thrace, Marmara, Gallipoli Peninsula, Troy, Izmir, North Aegean, Ephesus, Bodrum, South Aegean, Ankara, Cappadocia, Black Sea Coast, Antalya, Eastern Mediterranean and more.