Istanbul is busy no matter the month, but the country’s rest tends to be quieter during winter. That means you can explore without feeling hot and sticky and picking your way through the crowds.
Outside of the summer months, you’ll find that prices in most of Turkey are far lower, including airfares and hotels. This means you can see plenty, have a great time, and save cash simultaneously.
I’m not going to lie and say that Turkey doesn’t have cold winters because, in some places, it really does; however, for the most part, it’s far milder and drier than much of Europe.
Let’s get down to the good stuff now. What can you see and do during the winter in Türkiye? It’s impossible to give you an exhaustive list, so let’s pick out some definite highlights.
There is more history in Istanbul than most entire countries can boast. Formerly known as Constantinople, Istanbul has fantastically preserved mosques, churches, palaces, and stately buildings that will take your breath away.
Dolmabahce Palace is a must-do, along with the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. If you want to do a spot of Christmas or souvenir shopping while you’re away, you won’t struggle to spend your cash in Istanbul!