{"id":32460,"date":"2025-01-20T10:05:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T23:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=32460"},"modified":"2025-01-24T13:55:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T02:55:33","slug":"why-visit-turkiye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-visit-turkiye\/","title":{"rendered":"Istanbul and Beyond: Why T\u00fcrkiye is a Must-Visit for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discover why T\u00fcrkiye is this year’s must-visit destination<\/span><\/em><\/strong>, from breathtaking monuments to sailboat cruises across the Mediterranean Sea<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Straddling two continents and countless centuries of history, T\u00fcrkiye has long captivated travellers with its ancient bazaars, spectacular coastlines and fairy-tale landscapes \u2013 and it’s now easier than ever for Australians to explore for themselves thanks to new flight routes operating from Sydney Airport<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fly direct from Australia with Turkish Airlines from Sydney Airport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Getting to T\u00fcrkiye is now easier than ever for Australian travellers, with Turkish Airlines last year launching flights from Sydney via Kuala Lumpur<\/a>, operating from Sydney Airport. Plus, a non-stop Sydney-Istanbul route is on the horizon to take off soon. This milestone reinforces Sydney Airport<\/a> as Australia’s top international gateway, handling 38% of all Australia-Europe air traffic and becoming the only Australian airport served by two European carriers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkish Airlines boasts one of the best Business Class services in the air, which includes its famous flying chefs \u2013 on board with you to serve fine examples of traditional Turkish cuisine \u2013 and high-end in-flight amenities. Travellers flying out of Istanbul back home or onto other destinations around Europe with Turkish Airlines can relax in one of Europe’s most impressive lounges at Istanbul Airport, featuring private suites, Turkish baths and authentic local cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Credit: Eric Magnan, 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s home to a mix of Middle Eastern, Asian and European influences <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Few places in the world offer a cultural mosaic as captivating as T\u00fcrkiye. In Istanbul, daily calls to prayer reverberate across a skyline where Byzantine churches stand alongside Ottoman mosques, and modern cafes serve traditional Turkish coffee in centuries-old bazaars. This fascinating fusion of old and new is woven into every aspect of life, from architecture and art to traditions and everyday customs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowhere is this cultural harmony more evident than in the country’s culinary scene. Asian spices meet Mediterranean ingredients in dishes that tell stories of ancient trade routes and sultanate kitchens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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