A vacation is supposed to be a time for resting. Traveling as a family, however, is often marred by stressful incidents, especially if the kids are still very young. And yet this doesn’t need to be the case. Nowadays, there are hotels and services in Turkey that cater to families of all kinds, including babies, young infants, children, teenagers and even families of five or more.
Discover an adventure playground with epic history on our Turkey family holidays. Stunning beaches come with turtles and dolphins. Active kids can go hiking, biking, canyoning, river rafting - or just marvel at surreal landscapes and cave dwellings in Cappadocia. Epic history comes alive in places like Troy, haunted by the ghosts of legendary kings, warriors and heartbreakers.
The bridge between Europe and Asia, Turkey is a vast country offering miles of beautiful coastline, jaw-dropping scenery and a deeply rich and interesting history. With infrastructure and investment focussed on tourism, development has been fast over the past couple of decades and away from the resorts, there has been a surge in boutique and small hotels making it an absolute joy for holiday makers looking for a more refined experience. Restaurants and hotels happily cater for families and the cuisine is particularly child friendly.
The rich history will be of interest to both adults and children, even the most cynical teenager will be hard-pressed to remain disinterested at the sight of Lycian tombs carved into a cliff face or the archaeological puzzle faced by historians at Ephesus, let alone the stories of the population exchange in 1923, when millions of Greeks living in Turkey were sent back to Greece. Those with energy, will be blown away by the trekking opportunities in Cappadocia and sea kayaking and snorkelling at the coast. Basically, Turkey has something for everyone and this is a fascinating destination that doesn't have to break the budget.