Photo Album · 4
Prologue · 12
Note · 18
Turkiye Mission · 20

All About Turkiye Getting to Know Turkiye · 22

Turkiye Q&A 10 Frequently Asked Questions Before Traveling to Turkiye · 24
Try Turkiye Recommended Routes in Turkiye · 27
Plan 1: 6 Nights, 7 Days, Istanbul and Cappadocia · 28
Plan 2: 7 nights, 8 days, 3 key cities (Antalya, Denizli, 1 choice) · 30
Plan 3: 9 Nights, 10 Days, 5 Key Cities · 31
Plan 4: 14 Nights, 15 Days, 6 Key Cities, Enjoy the Mediterranean to Your Heart's Content · 32
Plan 5: A Month-Long Trip to Turkey · 33
Plan 6: A Month in Turkey by Rental Car · 34
Plan 7: Turkey Highlights Tour + Surrounding Countries Optional · 35

Mission in Turkiye

Everything You Need to Do in Turkey · 36
Sightseeing 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey · 38
Sightseeing 2 Viewpoints in Turkey · 42
Culture 1: Turkiye in Film and Drama · 46
Culture 2: Turks and Cats · 48
Culture 3 Must-See Experiences in Turkey · 50
Culture 4: I love it! vs. I can't get used to it! · 54
Food 1 Street Food in Turkey · 56
Food 2 Turkish Bread, Ekmek · 58
Food 3 Turkish Snacks · 60
Food 4 Turkish Meals · 62
Food 5 Drinks? cmek · 70
Food 6 Sweet Desserts, Tatlisıı · 72
Food 7 Turkish Liquor · 76
Shopping 1 Turkiye Supermarket Shopping · 78
Shopping 2 Turkish Souvenirs · 80

Enjoy Turkiye

The Perfect Way to Enjoy Turkey · 84
Marmara Region · 86
1 Istanbul, the Cradle of Eastern and Western Civilizations · 88
★ Sultanahmet Map · 90
★ Taksim Map · 92
★ Metro Transit Map · 94
★ Ferry Traffic Map · 96
Special Tour: The More You Know, the More You Feel! See Hagia Sophia Properly · 109
Special Tour: The More You Know, the More You Feel! See Topkapi Properly · 123
Special Culture: Special Experiences in Istanbul · 154
Special Tour Sunset Restaurant, Pierre Loti · 162
Special Tour: The More You Know, the More You Feel! See Dolmabahçe Properly · 166
Special Tour Bosphorus Tour · 194
Special Tour: Major Buildings to See on the Bosphorus Tour · 196
Special Tour If you have more time, Prince Island · 200
2 The Beginning of the Ottoman Empire Bursa · 208
★ Bursa Map · 210
Special Tour Iznik Day Trip · 225

Central Anatolia Region · 228
1 Cappadocia, the Romance of Turkey's Travels · 230
★ Cappadocia Concept Map · 231
★ Goreme Map · 241
★ Uchisar Map · 257
★ Nevsehir Map · 261
★ Avanos Map · 265
2 Hittite Civilization at a Glance Ankara · 272
★ Ankara Concept Map · 273
★ Ankara Old Town · 274
★ Around Kizilay Square · 275
Special Tour Safranbolu Day Trip · 292
3 Konya, the capital of the Seljuk Empire · 294
★ Konya Concept Map · 295
★ Konya Map · 296
Special Culture Mevlana Jalaleddin Rumi · 304
Special Tour: Konya's Surrounding Villages · 310

Mediterranean region · 316
Antalya, Turkey's best resort city · 318
★ Antalya Concept Map · 319
★ Antalya Map · 320
★ Antalya Transportation Map · 325
Kashi, the town where time stops · 346
★ Kashmir Map · 347
Special Tour Kashi Day Tour · 351

Aegean region · 354
1 Ephesus, the capital of Asia Minor, Selcuk · 356
★ Cell-axis concept map · 357
★ Selcuk Map · 358
Special Tour Ephesus Archaeological Site · 364
Special Tour: Sirinje Village Day Trip · 382
2. The Ancient City of Hierapolis and Pamukkale · 384
★ Pamukkale Concept Map · 385
★ Pamukkale Map · 386
Special Tour: The More You Know, the More You Feel! Hierapolis Details · 392
Fethiye, a paradise of activities · 404
★ Fethiye Transportation Map · 405
★ Fethiye Map · 406

Black Sea Region · 422
1 Trabzon, the Hidden Gem of the Black Sea · 424
★ Trabzon Transportation Map · 425
Special Tour: A Day Trip to Ujun-gyul and Rize · 439

Southeast Anatolia Region · 444
1 Gaziantep, Turkey's Best Culinary City · 446
★ Gaziantep Concept Map · 447
★ Gaziantep Map · 448
2 Göbekli Tepe and the Sacred Fish Lake, Şanlıurfa · 462
★ Shanlıurfa Map · 463
Special Tour: Attractions near Sanlıurfa · 472
3 Mesopotamia, Mardin, the City of Coexistence · 480
★ Mardin Map · 481
Special Tour: One-Day Tour near Mardin · 497

Step to Turkiye

Quick and Easy Travel Preparation · 500
1. Basic Information You Need to Know Before Traveling to Turkey · 502
2 Turkic History and Culture · 508
3 The Four Seasons, Holidays, and Festivals of Turkey · 514
4. Starting Your Journey: Creating a Passport and Useful Identification Card · 518
5. How to get around Turkey? · 520
6 Where to sleep in Turkey? · 526
7 Turkish Honey Information Collection · 528
8 Money and Time-Saving Currency Exchange Tips in Turkey · 529
9 Turkey-tailored packing tips · 532
10 Must-Have Apps for Your Trip to Turkey · 535
From Incheon Airport Departure to Turkey · 537
12 Types of Incidents and Accidents in Turkey and How to Deal with Them · 541
13 Survival Turkic · 546

Index · 549

Mission in Vietnam
Everything You Must Do in Turkey

A new book, “Turkey Self-Travel,” has been published, covering Turkey, which is familiar to Korean travelers, including Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, and Hierapolis.
"Turkey Self-Travel" is armed with the latest information never before available, thanks to the meticulous research of a Turkey travel writer.
Straddling the Asian and European continents, Turkey is not only an attractive travel destination where you can experience the scenery of both the East and the West, but also a place where you can taste a variety of foods, such as Kaymak and Turkish Delight, desserts that have become very popular in Korea.
Not only can you see various cultural heritage sites and historic sites that still retain traces of history, but you can also find travel trends that can only be found in Turkey, including Cappadocia's 'balloon tour', which is popular with travelers from all over the world.
The mission page tells you about the many attractions that you should not miss in Turkey.
It's packed with tourist attractions and tours, Turkish restaurants that appeal to Korean palates, must-buy souvenirs, and even shopping spots.
If you're planning a trip to Turkey, check out our mission page to outline your itinerary and get a taste of the excitement of your trip!

Enjoy Vietnam
The perfect way to enjoy Turkey

"Turkey Self-Travel" introduces major tourist destinations throughout Turkey along a clockwise route preferred by travelers, starting from the Marmara region including Istanbul, passing through Central Anatolia, the Mediterranean, the Aegean, and the Black Sea regions, and ending in Southeast Anatolia.
You can find tourist attractions, restaurants, shopping spots, and even a list of nearby accommodations at a glance by region. Each spot has a QR code that leads to a Google link where you can check the location and information.
You can also use the QR code to check bus schedules and other information needed to travel to each region by directly accessing the link.
In addition, each region includes a route map that shows the most efficient route to tour the region, allowing you to draw up a travel route before introducing specific spots.


Along this route, you'll visit historic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and the Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, before heading to Cappadocia for a balloon tour and a salt lake tour, and to Konya to witness a Sema performance, a religious ritual for unity with God.
Heading to the Mediterranean region, you can enjoy the wide-open beaches of Mermelli, Konyaalti, and Kaputasi, as well as the well-preserved attractions such as the Kursunlu Waterfall, Düden Waterfall, and Mount Chimera, which has been burning for 3,000 years. Then, travel back in time to the historical sites of Ephesus in the Mediterranean region and Pamukkale and Hierapolis in the Aegean region.
Fethiye, especially in the Aegean region, offers a variety of unique tours, including paragliding, boat tours, and water sports in the canyons. Be sure to check the schedule and availability using the included QR code to make sure you don't miss out.


In the Black Sea region, you can visit the ancient Greek-founded Shmela Monastery and enjoy a day trip to nearby Uzungül and Rize, located 95 km from Trabzon.
A tour of Turkey concludes with a visit to the historic churches and museums of Southeast Anatolia, as well as the bazaars of Turkey.
Turkey has preserved many historical sites and has many stories handed down from before Christ, so more&more has compiled legends and reading materials related to each spot.
Enjoy a richer trip to Turkey by reading about the history and stories surrounding the tourist attractions.

We also included restaurants that are easily accessible from tourist attractions in each region. For Turkish dishes that may be unfamiliar to Koreans but are a must-try, we added descriptions and listed related restaurants below.
Famous restaurants featured on Korean TV programs are listed separately, along with descriptions of restaurant prices that take into account the cost of living, allowing you to plan a trip that suits your tastes.
In addition, we have comprehensive information on unique accommodations that can only be experienced in Turkey, such as stone hotels and cave hotels.
"Turkey Self-Travel" helps travelers travel efficiently by selecting only the information they need, and allows them to enjoy a fulfilling trip without missing anything with just one book.
If you are planning to travel to Turkey, 『Turkey Self-Travel』 will be the best choice.

Step to Turkiye
Quick and easy travel preparation

In the Step section, you can get a quick overview of basic information about Turkey, its history, public holidays and festivals, and culture before embarking on a trip to Turkey.
Accidents? How to prevent and respond to accidents and survival Turkish help you travel safely while also enabling you to travel more freely.
We've carefully selected and included the basic immigration information for overseas travel, so even first-time travelers to Turkey or those new to overseas travel can easily navigate the area by simply following the instructions.
If you prepare in advance with the essential travel apps for Turkey recommended by the author, your travel preparations will be complete.
This year, let's go to Turkey for vacation with the guidebook in my hand, "Turkey Self-Travel."