How to Spend the International Mother’s Day in Türkiye
Mother's Day is celebrated in Türkiye on the second Sunday of May. In celebration of Mother’s Day 2021, we have decided to make a list of reasons to be thankful for our mothers. We’ve coupled every one of these reasons with a personalized idea on how to spend the International Mother’s Day in Türkiye. From traditional, handcrafted souvenirs to places to make lifelong memories, the list is sure to make this Mother’s Day the best one yet. So, make sure to browse through this list before settling on your Mother’s Day presents for the one woman in your life who deserves to be spoiled with love 24/7, 365.
1. Thank your mother for getting incredibly enthusiastic for the smallest things.
We have decided to make you a list of places where you can purchase for your mother small, crafted souvenirs as well as the names of the souvenirs to go for. This list is intended as proof that mothers can be made happy even with the smallest gifts – that no one appreciates sweet sentiment quite like your mother. So, here are some budget-friendly Mother’s Day ideas on what you could get from Türkiye to put a smile on your mother’s face.
2. Thank your mother for making you feel like an heir/heiress all your life.
3. Thank your mother for allowing you to make your own mistakes.
4. Thank your mother for always listening.
It’s your turn to give your mother an opportunity to finally listen to herself. With its turquoise-infused landscapes and wide pine forests, nothing says "Seas the day!" better than the Turquoise Coast of Türkiye. It's time already that you made your reservation and created a lifelong memory for your mother.
5. Thank your mother for inspiring you to become the person you have.
Now, you provide some inspiration for them! There are many places in Türkiye that can simply heal your mother and help her become a better version of herself. We have chosen for you two of these: the world-famous Pamukkale Travertines and the Salt Lake. These places are sure to be inspirational for you and your family. So, make sure to ring ahead to book.
6. Thank your mother for giving you space to grow into who you need to be.
Türkiye is divided into seven regions, each of which has a certain geographical or climatic feature making it incomparable to any other place in the world. This diversity and abundance allow the country to offer the warmest welcome to the lovers of outdoor activities. We advise you to ring ahead to book a flight already and start to enjoy Türkiye’s oases with plenty of unspoiled nature, with your mother by your side. Here, you can show her the person you’ve truly become and give them an adrenaline boost.
7. Thank your mother for all the home-cooked meals.
Every region of Türkiye has a cuisine of its own, and all of these has a dish that can be cited as a must-try. Depending on where in Türkiye you will choose to stay in, a list of dishes can be suggested. Instead of choosing one dish over the other, we wanted to channel you to GoGastro Türkiye and let you choose. It is always your mother who takes you on a gastro tour in the corridors of the house. So, it’s your turn to plan for them a gastro tour in one of the richest cuisines of the world.
8. Thank your mother for all the answers and for teaching you to keep asking questions.

A country with a history of thousands of years, Türkiye has been home to many cultures and religions. All these cultures and religions have essentially left behind something for domestic and international visitors to learn from. It was always your mother who has enriched and enlarged your knowledge. So, here’s a chance to enlarge theirs and let them ask the questions. Visit UNESCO Türkiye to create an itinerary for your visit to Türkiye.
9. Thank your mother for the laughter.
