Turkey Bridging continents, cultures and coastlines
You may need more than one trip to Turkey as there’s so much to see: ancient sites, stunning scenery, buzzing bazaars, turquoise seas, palaces and more. So where to start? Imagine yourself drifting in a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia, or steaming in a hammam in Istanbul. Wake up to the call of prayer or to a morning swim as you sail around beautiful coastlines. Linger over plates of delicious meze in a traditional tavern. Tempted by Turkey? Let us help.
Where it is
Middle East
When to go
March to November
Why go there
Historical sites
Coastal cruising
Street markets
What to see
Istanbul
Spectacular coastlines
Cappadocia
Where east meets west
Istanbul bridges two continents and centuries of history. Sail along the Bosphorus past elegant Ottoman houses, visit magnificent mosques or shop in the Grand Bazaar.
Explore Istanbul with us
Step back in time
Walk through the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, a city that was a metropolis of both Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.
Captivating Cappadocia
Fancy staying in a luxury cave hotel? Imagine waking up to the unforgettable sight of these astonishing cone-like rock formations in central Turkey.
Sail Turkey’s Turquoise Coast
Picture yourself on a gulet (a wooden classic yacht) that stops at beautiful beaches and secluded bays, letting you visit fascinating archaeological sites en route.
Travel in Turkey
With so many travel options in this diverse country, let us take time (perhaps over a Turkish coffee?) to chat about where to go and what to see. We know the perfect places for trekking, market stalls to check out, the must-see historic sites and the best seas for sailing. And not forgetting where to stay: with Cosa, you’ll be in boutique hotels in Istanbul, relaxing retreats in the hills or at the beach.
Turkey facts
The Treaty of Lausanne, a peace treaty signed in Switzerland in 1923, recognised the boundaries of the modern state of Turkey. The country now has a population of around 82.5 million. Istanbul was formerly known as Constantinople, the city that was the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Today Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, although the country’s official name is Turkiye. Fun fact: Turkey is the world’s largest exporter of hazelnuts.
Time zone
UTC +3
Flight time
3 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Turkish lira
Dialling code
+90
