From the ancient streets of Istanbul to the coral shores of the Seychelles, here’s what awaits when you let Turkish Airlines Holidays take care of everything
Planning a trip is part of the joy of travel. Whether you want to get lost in Istanbul’s bazaars on a city break, relax in the brilliantly blue waters of the Seychelles or experience the temples and tea plantations on a Sri Lankan adventure. But organising an escape can also be overwhelming, which is where Turkish Airlines Holidays can help. It offers the convenience of booking your entire trip on one platform, from flights and hotels to transfers, tours and activities.
And it’s not just holidays to Türkiye, although they do have an extensive selection of trips in the country they call home, including beach escapes in Antalya and gulet cruises along the Turquoise Coast. Turkish Airlines Holidays operates globally across 200+ destinations and can arrange everything from multi-centre journeys through Vietnam to five-star stays in Zanzibar. With all the details handled before you travel, you’re free to simply relax and enjoy it all.
Tokyo is a city of thrilling contrasts. At Shibuya Crossing, one of the world’s busiest intersections, thousands of people surge across the road in perfectly choreographed chaos, neon signs flickering overhead. Yet just a short train ride away lies Meiji Jingu, a century-old Shinto shrine reached through a hushed forest of some 100,000 trees, where the city’s roar softens to birdsong.
In Asakusa, Tokyo’s oldest temple, the incense-wreathed Sensō-ji, sits at the end of Nakamise-dori, a lane of stalls selling handmade fans and freshly grilled rice crackers. In Ginza, pull up a counter seat at a tiny sushi bar and watch a master who has spent decades perfecting his craft work up close. Come spring, cherry blossom drifts across the Meguro River like confetti; in autumn, the maples of Rikugien garden blaze crimson. And when night falls, follow the lantern light into the narrow izakaya alleys of Shinjuku, where yakitori smoke curls into the air and the city feels suddenly, wonderfully small.
Incredible value
Booking with Turkish Airlines Holidays does not mean spending more. In fact, Turkish Airlines Holidays will save you money. Not only can you spread the cost of the holiday over two instalments, but its price guarantee means that if you find the same holiday cheaper elsewhere, they will give you double the difference on your next trip.
Evocatively known as the “Spice Island”, Zanzibar is famed for its white sands, turquoise waters and swaying palm trees. The star attraction, however, is Stone Town. Much of what you see today was built in the 19th century, a tangle of ancient alleyways, crumbling coral-stone mansions and palaces tucked behind intricately carved wooden doors. Highlights include the 17th-century Arab fort, Ngome Kongwe, that ranks as the town’s oldest building, and the colourful Darajani Bazaar where the scent of cloves and cardamom fills the air. Perched along the waterfront is the mint-green Old Dispensary, with its ornately carved wooden balconies.
Away from the labyrinthine lanes, Zanzibar delivers an altogether different kind of holiday. Head north to Nungwi, a long swathe of powdery white sand framed by the electric blue waters of the Indian Ocean. On the north-eastern coast sits the small fishing village of Matemwe, a curve of caramel-coloured sand. It’s a popular jumping off point for Mnemba Atoll, one of the finest dive sites in the region, home to sea turtles, dolphins and vast schools of kaleidoscopic fish.
Peace of mind
When travelling from the UK with Turkish Airlines Holidays, you can leave home safe in the knowledge that your holiday is ATOL and ABTA protected, meaning that every penny spent is financially secure. And should you need assistance before, during or after your trip, a 24/7 support team is always available.
Landing in Istanbul knowing that everything has been organised in advance means you can discover one of the oldest cities in the world stress-free. Straddling Europe and Asia, Türkiye’s most charismatic metropolis is a tantalising blend of architecture, cultures and traditions, with an extraordinary number of things to see and do.
Start your journey in the old city, perched on a hilly peninsula facing towards Asia. This is where you’ll find the 17th-century Blue Mosque, famed for its six minarets that pierce the skyline. The area is also home to Topkapi Palace, the former home to the Ottoman sultans, and the Hagia Sophia Mosque, one of the most important and imposing religious buildings in the world. Get lost wandering through the labyrinthine lanes of the Grand Bazaar and then marvel at the burgundy- and golden-coloured pyramids of sumac and saffron at the Spice Bazaar. At dusk, climb aboard one of the many ferries that pirouette across the Bosphorus Strait and watch as the sun sets across a cityscape of domes and towers, the call to prayer lingering in the air.
Way to go
Getting to Istanbul has never been easier thanks to Turkish Airlines Holidays which brings everything together in one place, allowing you to book flights, hotels, on-the-ground transfers, tours and activities, with baggage included as standard. With everything taken care of before you leave home, all that’s left is to lose yourself in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
The Seychelles archipelago is one of the most beautiful tropical destinations in the world, famous for its brilliant white beaches and unfathomably blue waters. The nation of 115 islands lies scattered across 400,000sq km of Indian Ocean with Mahé, the largest island, at its heart. This is your jumping off point for exploring this sun-soaked idyll, starting with a ferry ride to nearby Praslin. As well as bleach-white sand beaches and top-notch snorkelling, Praslin is famous for the prehistoric palms at Vallée de Mai. This is the only place in the Seychelles where all six endemic palm species coexist, including the rare coco de mer.
It’s just 15 minutes by catamaran from Praslin to laidback La Digue, where bicycles outnumber cars. It’s popular for its sandy vibe and its towering granite boulders that line the shore. Often called the most photographed beach in the world, the boulder-strewn Anse Source d’Argent is one of the best places to enjoy this natural phenomenon. La Digue is also a hotspot for snorkelling, where you can watch hawksbill turtles feed on seagrass patches between the granite outcrops.
Booking with benefits
Every pound spent on a Turkish Airlines Holidays package earns extra Miles with Miles&Smiles and when you’re booking a big holiday, it builds a balance worth spending. You can redeem your Miles for benefits including award tickets, lounge access, extra baggage and in-flight services on your next trip.
The image of hundreds of colourful hot air balloons collectively soaring above the surreal rose-tinted Cappadocia landscape has become one of Türkiye’s most iconic sights. It has also helped make this region in Central Anatolia one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. And while taking to the skies on a dawn balloon trip is a must-do Cappadocia experience, this corner of Türkiye hides a dizzying array of other-worldly sites.
In the town of Göreme, clusters of mushroom-shaped rocks rise from the valley floor. These so-called fairy chimneys were shaped and moulded by centuries of wind, water and volcanic activity. The stone was also shaped by human hands who carved thousands of cave dwellings, churches and monasteries into the volcanic rock. Some of the most impressive rock-cut Byzantine churches, still with elaborate frescoes, can be found in the Göreme Open-Air Museum. The region also hides underground cities, such as Derinkuyu, that are believed to have been used by early Christians to hide from Roman persecution. Amid the narrow underground passageways are corridors and chambers that once acted as chapels, storage rooms and stables.
Flexibility is key
Booking with Turkish Airlines Holidays not only gives you peace of mind but it gives you flexibility. Secure your holiday in advance, taking advantage of the best availability and rates, safe in the knowledge that should your plans change, you can cancel up to 30 days before departure and receive a full refund*.
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Make it happen
Logistics are the last thing you want to worry about when you’re organising an escape. Fortunately, Turkish Airlines Holidays takes care of everything, including flights, hotels, transfers, tours and activities. But convenience is not the only reason that you should book.
For one, booking with Turkish Airlines Holidays will save you money. Its best price guarantee means that if you find the same holiday cheaper elsewhere, you’ll receive double the difference on your next trip. The Miles&Smiles benefits ensures that every booking earns you extra Miles for added value on your next holiday. And there’s also a flexible two-instalment payment option, which means you can spread the cost of a trip.
Plans change, of course, which is why flexible cancellation is available on every holiday up to 30 days before departure. And should you need to speak to anyone before you leave, while you’re on holiday, or when you return, a team of agents is on hand to help you around the clock.
Finally, you can book your holiday from the UK knowing that it is fully ATOL and ABTA protected, giving you complete financial peace of mind. In fact, the only thing that you need to worry about is when to start packing.
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