Winter

in Türkiye

December

Would you like the hot-air balloon show in Cappadocia, watching the leaves turn from red to white in Yedigöller, or the hot thermal spring waters in Yalova? Come winter, Türkiye turns into a cold heaven.

SEE

Lake Sapanca
Maşukiye
Remains of the historical site of Ani
Lake Çıldır
Lake Eğirdir
Isparta city center
Yedigöller
Yalova thermal places
Cappadocia

TASTE

Pişmaniye (Turkish variation of cotton candy)
Roasted goose
Kaşar cheese (a type of Gruyère)
Catfish
Fırın kebap (oven-baked kebab)

SMELL

Linden trees
Acacias
Traditional wines from the local
Öküzgözü and Boğazkere grapes
Aged kaşar cheese
Roses
Rose water
Lavender

TOUCH

Fishing rod (you can eat the fish you catch!)
Wooden houses
Crystal snow
Frozen Lake Çıldır
Rose gardens
Dried lavender

LISTEN

The call of woodpeckers
History of Syriac community
History of Ani
Quacking of ducks
The call of the goldfinch

January

Come January, this country turns into a colorful wonderland. When entering the new year, you will wake up to Uludağ’s white, Mardin’s yellow, and Çamlıhemşin’ green hues. And during this month, hot Turkish coffee is the best type of coffee to drink.

SEE

Bursa city center
Ulu Mosque
Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi Tombs
Volcanic cones
Kayseri Castle
Towns of Göreme
Ürgüp
Avanos
Uçhisar in Cappadocia
Antalya Old Town
The seaside resort town of Kemer
Çamlıhemşin
Mardin

TASTE

Turkish coffee
İskender kebab
Candied chestnuts
Mantı (Turkish meat-filled ravioli)
Pastırma (seasoned, air-dried cured beef)
Fresh seafood and traditional mezzes
Oranges

SMELL

Mulled wine
chestnut
Fresh butter
Gilaburu (Viburnum opulus) juice
Lemon blossoms
Jasmine

TOUCH

The History of Ottoman Empire
Snow bikes’ steering wheel
Volcanic rocks
Peak of Mount Erciyes
Diversity of sports activities

LISTEN

The DJ's performing during happy hour after skiing
Live performances by famous singers
Sound of the wind
The amazing history of Cappadocia
The roaring waters of Düden Waterfalls

February

Is there a better place to spend winter’s last month than in Türkiye? You can witness nature’s alluring beauty in Sapanca, relaxing yet chilling waters in İstanbul’s Strait, and the most enchanting adventure on the Eastern Express. There is a lot to do in February.

SEE

Lake Sapanca
Erzurum traditional houses
Erzurum Castle
Lake Abant
Gölcük National Park

TASTE

Cağ kebab
Kadayıf dolması (shredded filo pastry dessert)
Lamb tandoori
Tepsi kebap (kebab made in a clay pot)

SMELL

Traditional honey of Erzurum
Mulled wine
Traditional soups

TOUCH

Oltu stone
The peak of Ejder ski track
Nature
Lotus flowers

LISTEN

Hooting of owls
Bird calls