Planning a Turkey Vacation with Kids
Places to Visit in Turkey with Kids
Turkey may not instantly spring to mind when you think of family-friendly vacations, yet this country boasts plenty of entertaining and informative places to visit when traveling with kids. Antalya's popular Aquapark Dedeman Bodrum is a good option for families with toddlers or teens, featuring a range of wave pools, water slides, and multi-tier pools. A similar attraction in Marmaris, AquaDream Water Park features slides, pools, and sweeping views of the surrounding area. To add a bit of history to your Turkey family holiday, head to Cleopatra Island, featuring a small beach covered with silky white sand Mark Anthony allegedly brought from Egypt as a gift for Cleopatra. Goreme National Park offers families a chance to get a bird's eye view of a World Heritage Site known for its unusual rock formations resembling chimneys. Enrich your Turkey trip by taking the kids for a hot air balloon ride over the entire park to see Cappadocia's stunning landscapes.
Things to Do in Turkey with Kids
Regardless of what part of the country you include on your Turkey itinerary, you'll find an abundance of family-oriented things to do with your kids. You can watch the sunrise over the Bosphorus, go on a thrilling treasure hunt through the old streets and shops of Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi), sail the Black Sea, or relive history at any one of Istanbul's outstanding museums. To introduce the family to Turkey's rich cultural heritage, visit some of the country's ancient sites, like Celsus Kutuphanesi and Aphrodisias.
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