Tourism

The ancient city of Sillion in Antalya has reopened its restored defensive walls, a fortress famously resistant to Alexander the Great, now open for cultural tourism.

Turkey’s cruise tourism reaches a 16-year peak with nearly 94,000 passengers in Q1 2026, led by Istanbul, Izmir, and Kusadasi ports.

Türkiye’s airports welcomed 49.31 million passengers in Q1 2026, with Istanbul Airport leading and tourism hubs seeing strong international and domestic traffic.

The late-Roman Medusa Mosaic in Kibyra near Antalya is open again for tourists. Discover its artistic detail and historic charm this season.

Turkey’s tourism sector shows strong growth, with revenues up 109% in eight years, driven by cultural projects, infrastructure, and heritage initiatives.

Istiklal Street in Istanbul welcomed 107 million visitors in 2025, up 18.7% from 2022, with retail spaces thriving and other districts showing mixed trends.

Amasya in northern Turkey draws visitors with 8,500 years of history, UNESCO rock tombs, Ottoman Yalıboyu Houses, and scenic Borabay Lake.

Oba district in Alanya is set for a major tourism boost as existing villas are demolished to make way for a 249-room, five-star hotel.