TURKIYE

DENIZLI (DNZ)

Denizli has evolved from an industrial textile hub into a sophisticated tourism base. Known as the gateway to the “white heaven” of Pamukkale, the city offers a blend of modern Turkish life and ancient heritage. Visitors fly into Çardak Airport (IATA: DNZ) to explore the city’s famous Rooster Statue (the city’s symbol) and the vibrant local bazaar. With its high-speed rail links and luxury thermal hotels, it is the perfect launchpad for exploring Aphrodisias, Laodikeia, and the Hierapolis travertine terraces.

IZMIR (ADB)

İzmir, Turkey’s “Pearl of the Aegean,” is a sun-drenched metropolis where ancient history meets a liberal, modern soul. Visitors arrive via Adnan Menderes Airport (IATA: ADB) to explore the city’s heart at Konak Square, home to the iconic 1901 Clock Tower. Travelers stay in the vibrant Alsancak district or along the Kordon promenade for sea views and nightlife. The city offers deep historical immersion at the Agora Open Air Museum and the labyrinthine Kemeraltı Bazaar. A perfect base for day trips to Ephesus, İzmir captivates with its relaxed coastal atmosphere and signature boyoz pastries.

KARS (KSY)

Kars, a high-altitude city in northeastern Türkiye, is a crossroads of Caucasian and Russian history. Visitors arrive via Kars Harakani Airport to discover a city defined by its dramatic Kars Castle and striking 19th-century Baltic-Russian architecture, a legacy of the Russian occupation. The city’s pulse is best felt navigating its historic center or taking a scenic horse-drawn sleigh ride across the frozen Lake Çildir in winter. Famous for its culinary scene, Kars is renowned for unique specialties like artisanal Gruyère cheese and traditional goose dishes, offering a raw, authentic alternative to Türkiye’s coastal hubs.