Top 10 Tips for Travel to Turkey
Knowing how to plan for your trip and what to expect makes for more
anticipation and less anxiety. Before you go, below are some useful
tips for traveling in Turkey:1. Before you go: Before traveling to
Turkey, make sure your passport is valid for a minimum of six months
beyond your stay. A visa is required for US citizens, which can be
obtained on arrival at the airport or border post for a fee. This
tourist visa allows a stay for up to three months in Turkey. The fee
must be paid for in hard currency cash; euros, Japanese yen, UK
pounds, or US dollars are acceptable.2. When to go: The best months
to visit Turkey are between May - October. If you are visiting in July
or August, it is wise to bring a sun hat and sunscreen to protect
against the blazing sun. Sunscreen is expensive in Turkey, so it is a
good idea t o bring it along. If you are visiting in the winter, you
will need warm clothes as the temperatures may go as low as 5F
especially in the central eastern parts ...