What are the top Destinations of Turkey? Turkey’s top destinations for first-time visitors are Istanbul, Cappadocia, the Ephesus area south of Izmir on the Aegean coast including Pamukkale, and the western Mediterranean coast, including Antalya. You can visit the top destinations in as little as 8 days on a tour, or on your own. Of course, 9 days or 10 days excursions are better, and 2 weeks is comfortable. …