{"id":13722,"date":"2022-12-23T15:27:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T13:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides?p=13722"},"modified":"2023-12-20T11:25:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T09:25:59","slug":"best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do with kids on a trip to Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For those wondering if Turkey is a good place to visit with kids, family holidays in this country are an absolute blast. From the culturally rich and fascinating attractions of <strong>Istanbul<\/strong> to the glittering <strong>Aegean<\/strong> coast, there are ample things to see and do on your trip. While older kids will get the best out of the country&#8217;s more adventurous outdoor pursuits and sights, there&#8217;s still plenty to stimulate younger children, too. Here are 12 top things to do in Turkey with kids.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Istanbuls_History\" >Istanbul\u2019s History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Bosphorus_Cruise\" >Bosphorus Cruise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Cappadocia\" >Cappadocia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Beach_Holidays\" >Beach Holidays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Try_Turkish_Food\" >Try Turkish Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Sea_Kayaking\" >Sea Kayaking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Miniaturk\" >Miniaturk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Marmaris_Aqua_Dream_Water_Park\" >Marmaris Aqua Dream Water Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#LEGOLAND\" >LEGOLAND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Bodrum\" >Bodrum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Pamukkale_Hot_Springs\" >Pamukkale Hot Springs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-things-to-do-with-kids-on-a-trip-to-turkey\/#Sazova_Science_Art_and_Culture_Park\" >Sazova Science, Art and Culture Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Istanbuls_History\"><\/span>Istanbul\u2019s History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Istanbul is a dreamland for kids interested in history, with quirks that will ignite imaginations. The best of these is <strong>Basilica Cistern<\/strong>, an underground water system that&#8217;s sufficiently creepy and atmospheric to excite little ones. Located beneath the city itself, the cisterns were built in the Early Roman Age and make a great place for kids to learn about Istanbul&#8217;s varied history. The opulent <strong>Topkapi Palace Museum<\/strong> is another hit with kids, thanks to its well-stocked armoury and glittering jewellery collection. <a href=\"https:\/\/muze.gen.tr\/muze-detay\/topkapi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Children under 6 get in free<\/a> to the palace and gardens, which provide ample space to let off steam.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27893\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27893\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul.webp\" alt=\"Basilica's Cistern\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-cistern-istanbul.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Basilica&#8217;s Cistern<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bosphorus_Cruise\"><\/span>Bosphorus Cruise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Bosphorus Cruise is one of the top things to do in Turkey with a family. With a map in hand, you can tick off the major historical sites of the city, like <strong>Hagia Sophia<\/strong>, as they glisten from the shoreside. The Bosphorus is also an excellent teaching moment as it divides the continental border between Europe and Asia \u2013 and kids get a real kick out of visiting both parts of the world in an instant. Children tend to love the more bumpy, smaller rides of jet boats, but you can also pick from more elaborate cruises with meals and infotainment included.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27899\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27899\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul.webp\" alt=\"Bosphorus Cruise\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-crosses-bosphorus-istanbul.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bosphorus Cruise<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cappadocia\"><\/span>Cappadocia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no landscape in Turkey more magical than <a href=\"https:\/\/gocappadociaturkiye.com\/cappadocia-goturkiye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cappadocia<\/a>, a honey-hued expanse of magical fairy rock chimneys. Everything here is fun for kids, from the <strong>cave hotels<\/strong> carved directly into stone to the local pottery-making activities and meandering archaeological sites. Children will also adore taking a <strong>hot air balloon<\/strong> up to inspect this magical landscape. However, there&#8217;s an age limit of 6 years old and an early start of 4 AM to catch the best conditions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27906\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27906\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul.webp\" alt=\"Love Valley\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-capadocia-istanbul.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Love Valley<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beach_Holidays\"><\/span>Beach Holidays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkey\u2019s exceptional <strong>Aegean<\/strong> and <strong>Mediterranean<\/strong> coastline provides a vast expanse of kid-friendly beaches, water parks and activities. Also lovingly known as the <strong>Turkish Riviera<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find everything from bustling family resorts to quiet fishing towns to explore. <strong>Mu\u011fla<\/strong> and <strong>Antalya<\/strong> are among the top family-friendly regions due to the prevalence of sandy shores and vibrant beach facilities. Another must-visit is <strong>Patara Beach<\/strong>, one of the largest in the country renowned for its pillowy sand. It&#8217;s also home to Roman ruins and sea turtles that nest in the area. Let your kids run wild, build sand castles and paddle in crystalline seas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27912\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27912\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey.webp\" alt=\"Kaputas Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201281%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/family-vacation-antalya-turkey.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27912\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kaputas Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Turkish_Food\"><\/span>Try Turkish Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even the fussiest of child eaters will be tempted by Turkish food. From Turkish pizza, or <strong>pide<\/strong>, to moreish meatball-like <strong>k\u00f6fte<\/strong>, your kids may come away with a whole new favourite cuisine. Restaurants in Turkey are always welcoming to children and what child can say no to a <strong>Mara\u015f dondurmas\u0131<\/strong> ice cream, Turkish delight or <strong>lokum<\/strong> in Turkish? Street stalls are a great way to get kids talking about this food, whether picking out fresh <strong>baklava<\/strong> or a sizzling <strong>kebab<\/strong> in a bustling market.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27918\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27918\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27918 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish.webp\" alt=\"Kebab\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271078%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201078%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271078%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-200x112.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-800x449.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-1200x674.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish-1536x862.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kid-kebap-food-turkish.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kebab<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sea_Kayaking\"><\/span>Sea Kayaking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Active kids will adore taking to the sea on a coastal kayaking trip. A firm favourite with families is <strong>Ka\u015f<\/strong>, which is a hub for diving, sea sports and kayaking rentals. One of the most popular routes starts with basic training at the shore before heading to the sunken city of <strong>Dolchiste<\/strong>. Guides are thoughtful, and there&#8217;s always a safety boat to follow. Once you&#8217;re at Dolchiste, you can paddle above the partially submerged ancient ruins, a once bustling <strong>Lycian<\/strong> city for trade and shipping. The whole area provides ample kid-friendly sites to explore when back at shore, including the dusty, medieval <strong>Simena Castle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27924\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27924\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27924 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey.webp\" alt=\"kayak through Kekova\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201281%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kayaking-near-lycia-turkey.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">kayak through Kekova<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miniaturk\"><\/span>Miniaturk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the name suggests, <a href=\"https:\/\/miniaturk.com.tr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Miniaturk<\/a>, at the northeastern shore of Golden Horn in Istanbul, is Turkey in miniature and offers an overview of the country\u2019s history, geography and culture, all in a pleasant park. You can download the app to see the actual location of each model and listen to an audio guide. This gives kids an interactive history lesson and allows adults to see all of Turkey\u2019s attractions in one place. <strong>Miniaturk<\/strong> also has a playground, remote-controlled boat, simulated helicopter tour and a train, labyrinth area and refreshments are available. Ticket prices are 90 TRY and it\u2019s open from 9 AM to 7 PM daily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27930\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27930\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27930 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul.webp\" alt=\"Miniaturk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271440%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201440%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271440%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-200x150.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kids-miniaturk-istanbul.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miniaturk<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marmaris_Aqua_Dream_Water_Park\"><\/span>Marmaris Aqua Dream Water Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kids love splashing around in water, and <a href=\"http:\/\/aquadreammarmaris.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marmaris Aqua Dream Water Park<\/a> on the Mediterranean coast in Marmais\/Mugla offers slides, wave pools, tunnels and a restaurant and bar. Kids can let off steam here while adults relax and enjoy the view of the <strong>Turquoise Coast<\/strong> and surrounding area. It opens at 10 AM each day and entry prices for kids is around 300-400 TRY.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27936\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27936\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27936 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark.webp\" alt=\"Aqua Dream Water Park\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/little-boy-rolls-down-waterpark.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aqua Dream Water Park<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LEGOLAND\"><\/span>LEGOLAND<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For kids who enjoy rides and theme parks, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com\/istanbul\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LEGOLAND Discovery Centre<\/a> on the European side of Istanbul inside the <strong>Forum Shopping Centre<\/strong> at Bayrampasa. <strong>LEGOLAND<\/strong> offers models galore, a 4D cinema, Kingdom Quest, a creative workshop, a Merlin\u2019s Apprentice ride, LEGO Racers build and test, a shop and a coffee shop. There are various offers for tickets on the official website, with a single visit at around 300 TRY. LEGOLAND is open from 10 AM to 8 PM daily.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27942\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27942\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey.webp\" alt=\"LEGOLAND Discovery Center Istanbul\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/legoland-turkey.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LEGOLAND Discovery Center Istanbul<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bodrum\"><\/span>Bodrum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bodrum is one of the best cities to visit in Turkey with kids, magically combining history, beaches and lively cafes. The area boasts an astonishing 70 Blue Flag beaches, consisting of captivating coves and soft, pillowy sand. The town itself is well worth a day trip, thanks to the imposing <strong>Bodrum Castle<\/strong>. Budding knights can explore the castle&#8217;s medieval walls and look out from its sea-view keeps. Other highlights include the <strong>Mausoleum<\/strong>, one of the ancient wonders of the world, and the <strong>Halicarnassus Theatre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27948\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27948\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle.webp\" alt=\"Bodrum\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1291\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271291%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201291%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271291%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-200x134.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-400x269.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-600x403.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-768x516.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-800x538.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-1024x689.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-1200x807.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle-1536x1033.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kizilhisarli-mustafa-pasa-mosque-bodrum-castle.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bodrum<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pamukkale_Hot_Springs\"><\/span>Pamukkale Hot Springs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The hot springs of Pamukkale are a picture-postcard sight, consisting of alluring cotton-white travertines filled with glittering, mineral-rich water. The whole area was once a major Roman spa city, and you can bathe in the spot where <strong>Cleopatra<\/strong> once favoured. Traces of this history can be found at the alluring <strong>Hierapolis<\/strong>, home to ancient amphitheatres, temples, Roman baths and a well-preserved necropolis. For a fun, history-rich day trip with the advantage of a spa dip, a family adventure in Pamukkale is a must.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27954\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27954\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27954 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey.webp\" alt=\"Pamukkale\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271279%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201279%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271279%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-1200x799.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/boy-enjoy-pamukale-turkey.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pamukkale<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sazova_Science_Art_and_Culture_Park\"><\/span>Sazova Science, Art and Culture Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your kids get tired of the dusty ruins, Sazova Science, Art and Culture Park is a fine antidote. Located in the attractive city of <strong>Eski\u015fehir<\/strong> with its Venice-like canals, this cultural complex combines a theme park with a science centre. A Disney-like castle containing a pirate ship, aquarium and science museum is found at the centre of a park, where kids can enjoy a wide range of hands-on exhibits. Eski\u015fehir itself has a lively and friendly spirit, with quirky attractions like <strong>Y\u0131lmaz B\u00fcy\u00fcker\u015fen Wax Sculptures Museum<\/strong>, Turkey&#8217;s answer to Madame Tussauds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27960\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27960\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-27960 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science.webp\" alt=\"Sazova Science, Art and Culture Park\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1404\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271404%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201404%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271404%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-200x146.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-400x293.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-600x439.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-768x562.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-800x585.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-1024x749.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-1200x878.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science-1536x1123.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fairytale-castle-sazova-park-science.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sazova Science, Art and Culture Park<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those wondering if Turkey is a good place to visit with kids, family holidays in this country are an absolute blast. 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