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Aegean Region

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    Bodrum

    Aegean Region, Turkey

    A vibrant resort area with the buzzy town of Bodrum at its heart, and picturesque smaller resorts and villages strung out along the adjoining peninsula.

  • Travertine Pools at Pamukkale

    Denizli, Aegean Region, Turkey

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    Bucket List Experience

    A natural phenomenon of extraordinary beauty, Pamukkale’s cotton-white travertines, created by carbonated springs, dazzle alongside the evocative Roman-era ruins of Hierapolis.

    Best for ages: 6+ | £8

  • Ephesus

    Selcuk, Aegean Region, Turkey

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    Bucket List Experience

    Turkey’s top ancient site combines intact colonnaded streets, painstakingly restored facades and stunningly painted villa interiors to evoke Roman-era life in unparalleled richness.

    Best for ages: 18+ | £7

  • Hierapolis

    Denizli, Aegean Region, Turkey

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    Bucket List Experience

    An ancient and evocative Roman spa city dating back to AD 80 with a fabulous inland setting, above the famed calcite travertine pools of Pamukkale.

    Best for ages: 18+ | £8

  • Hammam on the Turquoise Coast

    Turkey

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    Bucket List Experience

    The hamam, or Turkish Bath, is the most civilised of rituals – a deeply restorative sweat-out, skin cleanse, relaxation and massage rolled into one. A quintessential Turkey experience.

    Best for ages: 13+ | £10 | 1+ hours

  • Picturesque view of the village from afar
    Experience

    Sirince

    Aegean Region, Turkey

    A beautiful town of exceptional Ottoman merchants’ houses and cobbled lanes, set amidst vineyards in the hills above Ephesus. If you can, visit first thing in the morning or at the end of the day, to avoid the busloads of tourists.

    Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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  • Aerial view of the valley with the turquoise sea visible below
    Experience

    Kabak Valley

    Kabak, Mediterranean Region, Turkey

    A former hippie hangout, now a mindfulness and yoga mecca, Kabak occupies a lovely beach at the end of the road east of Oludeniz. Campsites and simple bungalows close to the Lycian Way.

    Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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  • The ruins of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
    Experience

    Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

    Bodrum, Aegean Region, Turkey

    One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the mausoleum was originally built in 350 BC and reached 45 metres high. There’s little left of it now, but it’s worth visiting for those with an interest in archaeology.

    Best for ages: 18+ | £5

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