20 Best Family Vacation Destinations in Turkey
1. CAPPADOCIA
The stunning landscape with unique rock formations of Cappadocia is perfect for you who seek unforgettable moments with your family. See Turkey's beautiful sight through the air and you will be mesmerized by it.
This area offers a really fun hot air balloon that has been attracted many international travelers to try it. Once you are in Turkey, particularly in Cappadocia area, you should try this attraction. Other than flying in the air, you and your family can also enjoy other attractions like exploring the open air museum, discovering the caves, being a part of the green tour, and enjoying the traditional dance. These are things not to miss in this trip.
The underground city, the valley, and the houses carved in the rocks are the popular spots to see. You might as well want to try the jeep ride and the horse ride. Take a moment to also try the amazing local food available at many areas.
Cappadocia
2. GOREME NATIONAL PARK
While you're in Cappadocia, you must explore the most amazing spot in the area which is this famous Goreme National Park. It is one of Turkey's most visited places with ancient underground towns, Byzantine art, and “fairy chimney” rock formations. The stunning and unique rock formation has drawn many world travelers.
In this national park, you can explore the oldest churches in the caves which are believed to come from 2,000 years ago. You must visit this park with your camera as it is very picturesque. Zelve Open air Museum, the centuries old citadel Uchisar Castle, and Fairy Chimneys are among the best spots to visit and capture.
Goreme National Park
3. TROJAN STATUE
Canakkale city is totally one of the best destinations for family. This famous monument is one of its icons located in Morabbin Parkı and very well known in Canakkale city. As a popular attraction, this monument brings you closer to the local history through well-made arts and sculptures.
The Trojan horse statue is among the most photographed objects in the area because it's popularly known for its relation to the Hollywood movie Troy. Its location near the coastline makes it a perfect getaway for your holiday season. Restaurants and cafes are sprinkled around this area. You might as well want to see the small museum near the Trojan Statue.
Trojan Statue
4. ÇANAKKALE BELEDIYE SI GüZELYALı HALK PLAJı
While you are in Canakkale, you can't miss its beach life. With smooth white sandy beach, this popular beach is just perfect for kids to build sandcastles and great for the adults to relax and picnic.
You can also accompany your kids for swimming, sunbathing, and other fun beach activities. Beach benches, umbrellas, and sun beds are also freely enjoyable.
Çanakkale Belediye si Güzelyalı Halk Plajı
5. MINIATURK
Istanbul's popularity and fun destinations are perfect for your family vacation. This famous spot is a popular park in Istanbul offering Turkish's landmarks including the iconic Blue Mosque that's shown in miniature format. This is one of the best ways to educate your little ones about Turkey's top landmarks with reachable sizes.
The 3D Istanbul tour is a big part of making your trip here a successful one. So, you can take it and make the best of it. As one of the world's largest miniature parks, Miniaturk offers 122 models featuring Turkey's all great architecture as well as Europe's. There is also a very nice museum you can should visit to know more about anything showed in this park.
Miniaturk
6. ISFANBUL THEME PARK
All the excitement offered in this Isfanbul Theme Park has to be a part of your family vacation. It's too popular to miss. Not only it's popularly known in the city of Istanbul, this theme park is famously known throughout the country and even the world.
It features amusement rides for all ages and a shopping center with dining and entertainment. There would be not a second for you to get bored in this park. You'll absolutely love this one.
The Cheerful Farm, the Little Explorers, and dozens of other units are great for your kids. We also recommends you to try the family-sized entertainment with animated characters at the park. And those who likes to try challenging stuff, the adrenaline ride is the one to watch out for.
Isfanbul Theme Park
7. BOSTANCı LUNAPARK
Once you are in Turkey, you'll experience endless fun - no doubt about it. Because the country is absolutely diverse with many attractions just like this other amusement park in Istanbul. As a popular attraction, this spot is home to many exciting facilities such as slides, carousel, and more.
This park is absolutely perfect for both kids and adults. The go-karts and the ferris wheel attractions are totally great to try in this amusement park.
Bostancı Lunapark
8. SAKLıKENT NATIONAL PARK
If you're looking for great outdoor fun with your family, this Turkey's famous national park would be a perfect option for you. Known as one of the deepest canyon in the world, this national park comes with depths reaching up to 300 meters.
Nature trip like this will bring you and your family to a point where you appreciate all the little things that exists. The nature surrounding is absolutely great to see. Hiking, swimming, petting are some of the most popular activities can be done here. You might as well want to engage with more challenging activity like rafting.
Saklıkent National Park
9. IZMIR WILDLIFE PARK
Zoo become one of the most sought destinations for families. In Turkey, you can pay a visit to this popular zoo in Izmir. As a large zoo, Izmir Wildlife Park is home to African, Asian, European, and American animals including zebras, giraffes, bird species, and elephants. Its beautiful nature surrounding has its own attraction and worth to pay attention to.
With a very affordable fee entrance, this zoo usually gets crowded easily. But winter is one of the best seasons to visit. The casual cafe in the are is great to try for a quick and simple bite. Make sure to have a family photo in this zoo.
Izmir Wildlife Park
10. REşAT OYAL KüLTüR PARKı
Bursa is ideally one of the perfect destinations for your family vacation. It represents itself with many old and historic places. But along all the historic sites, there is this amusement park where you can take your family for fun activities. From water activities, beautiful garden, fun rides, go karts, to carousel, this park is ready to be a part of your family destination.
As one of the most popular amusement parks in the city, this park also offers swimming pool, cafes, beautiful park to walk in, and even museum. You'll definitely have a lot to do in this area.
Reşat Oyal Culture Park
11. BURSA ZOO
While you are in Bursa, don't forget to make a schedule to stop by at this popular zoo and discover many fine offers. It might look small, but Bursa Zoo is actually one of the city's top attractions with global species such as giraffes, flamingos, lions, zebras, tigers, and grizzly bears.
The zoo also provides several cafes for relaxing after doing explorations, as well as playgrounds for kids. Whether you're visiting with your family or just by yourself, this zoo is absolutely great for everyone.
Bursa Zoo
12. ANTALYA AQUARIUM
Antalya is absolutely one of the most vibrant areas in Turkey. It is home to many popular attractions such as this famous aquarium. This large, contemporary aquarium is where you can enjoy themed exhibits, a long tunnel tank, tropical reptiles, and there are also eateries available.
But one of the most attractive things about this aquarium has to be its incredible architecture building. It is very unique and an absolute treatment for the eye with its stunning lightings. Experience and get to know more the snow room, the wax museum, and the 5D cinema for memorable experiences.
Antalya Aquarium
13. MASAL PARKı
While you are in Antalya, you might as well want to head to this popular spot and create some of the best moments for your family. This amusement park is filled with Disney and other attractions including Aladdin and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
As a popular family spot, this amusement park has been recognized as a little gem with lots of family fun and photo opportunities. You can enjoy the park's facilities like an Olympic pool, a cafe, a picnic area, playgrounds, and beautiful fountains.
Masal Parkı
14. AKTUR PARK
This popular attraction is the city's favorite family gathering spot with lots of fun activities for families, children, and adults. Aktur Park is lively exist with water activities for kids, ferris wheel, gondola, 6D cinema, airborne, carousel, child bumper auto, and so many more.
Some of the most popular attractions Tripboba recommends you to try are definitely the ferris wheel. and the gondola. They are fun and also challenging at the same time. Laugh and scream are the kind of happiness you get from this place. Totally a must try.
Aktur Park
15. ŞEHİT FETHİBEY PARKI
In Fethiye, you can treat your family with this incredible attraction. It is a popular spot for family outings to enjoy sunset, seeing the playful and colorful fountains, biking, picture taking, sliding, and many other attractions. There are also some unique-looking architecture in the area that's perfect for family picture background.
While the popular monument is worth checking out, the sea view and vibe is just another great treatment from this park.
ŞEHİT FETHİBEY PARKI
16. FETHIYE BAYS
Fethiye's beach life is too precious not to include in this list of best family vacation destinations. It is one of the best family destinations offering incredible white sandy beach, stunning clear water, great for swimming, and gorgeous sunset and sunrise. A family outing with the company of this kind of beach is definitely needed once in a while. The experience will absolutely leave a huge impact on your family trip.
Things you need to try is the boat tour, diving, surfing, kiting, and canoeing. Lots of bars and restaurants are available to choose from. Take a walk on the beach and you'll always find something good to see and do.
Fethiye Bays
17. ISTANBUL AQUARIUM
There are always fun opportunities in Turkey you can try with your family. This big aquarium in Istanbul is one of our best recommendations for your family vacation. It is among the city's top attractions offering around 1,500 species in many large tanks.
You can do many incredible things in this aquarium. Take the photo shooting offer and you'll walk away with the most amazing photos for your family memories. This world's largest thematic aquarium also comes with the idea for diving where visitors can dive with the sharks and other magnificent creatures of the oceans in the tank.
The aquarium also provides gift shop and eateries for good shopping and dining experiences.
Istanbul Aquarium
18. ADALAND
A fun water park like this one is absolutely great for your family vacation. Adaland is a huge water park offering nothing but fun and exciting attractions and activities. From slides, pools, rafting rides, to swimming with dolphins. The more you try its attractions, the more your find yourself in happiness. This spot is such a happy spot for families.
The Aquapark and the Dolphinpark are the highlights of Adaland. These parks offers endless excitement for your family. Spots to try are kiddie pool, activity pool, wave pool lazy river, and even surfing area.
Adaland
19. BODRUM KALESI
Take your family to this popular castle in Bodrum and explore it together. This ocean front castle is a one of Turkey's top attractions that houses a large museum on underwater archeology. The castle was built in the early 1400s and has been a favorite destination for tourism.
While many great artefacts can be seen in this museum, the amazing museum surrounding is something else. It combines stunning beaches, restaurants, and bars together for your enjoyment. The marina life is absolutely perfect to capture while the sunset shines to beautify your photography. The old statues are totally great to look at.
Bodrum Kalesi
20. BUTTERFLY VALLEY
This spot is literally a hidden gem to complete your family vacation. It offers gorgeous white sandy beach, turquoise water, boat riding, and scenic views in the middle of ravine. This area can be reached by boat with many butterflies, bar/restaurant, and many outdoor activities. This is the kind of place that'll make your jaw drop.
The sense of living on an island can literally be felt in this place. It is incredibly beautiful. If you're into camping, you can do it at the nearby areas. Swimming, diving, walking, sunbathing, picnicking, and sunset gazing are other popular activities you can do in the area.
Butterfly Valley
