Right now, we all have time to daydream. Our wings are clipped, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start to plan future escapes and cruising adventures.

Those who have visited Türkiye will already know it’s a magical place. It’s a country that allows you to soak up the sun and gorgeous natural coastline during the day, and as night falls, tempts you ashore for drinks and the chance to catch the most spectacular sunsets.

Türkiye is unique. It’s a vast country blessed with a culture, history, language and landscape like no other.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, well maybe these videos taken from the Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism YouTube channel will be worth a million.

Still need some convincing that Türkiye should be on your next cruising itinerary? Grab yourself a coffee and take a look at these.

Turquoise Timelapse – A week along the Turkish coast

Sit back and take in the beauty of Türkiye. This short film made by Türkiye Home and Matador Network covers many of the highlights of the Turkish coast; paragliding over Oludeniz, cruising along the coastline, the hustle and bustle of harbour towns, and the peace and serenity of the turquoise bays. Warning: you may be convinced to come to Türkiye on the back of this video alone!

Türkiye – Home of Poetry

The words of some of Türkiye’s most famous poets are brought to life in this short movie by Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Beautiful words and imagery.

The Watchtower of Türkiye

This captivating short film was directed by Leonardo Dalessandri and is a hypnotic overview of Turkish places and traditions. It gives a little insight into many aspects of Turkish life and culture – it’s simply a joy to watch!

History – The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Türkiye

If you’re a history buff, then Türkiye is the destination for you! There are 16 cultural sites in Türkiye on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and 83 other sites on the tentative list. Discover many of these sites in the video, and if you fancy exploring any while cruising the coast, speak to us as excursions and short breaks can be arranged.

Turkish Cuisine – The tastes of a splendid heritage

Here’s a Türkiye travel video for the chefs among us. Turkish cuisine is one of the best in the world, with many Anatolian dishes steeped in tradition and the recipes passed down through generations. This video showcases some of the best traditional ingredients and cuisine – the kebabs, seafood, local cheeses and bread. CONTACT US for provisioning assistance or ideas on the best seasonal ingredients available in Türkiye.