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 of Turkey.3. What to pack:
Clothes in Turkey are both inexpensive and fashionable. Therefore,
pack lightly, as you can buy clothes there. Take along flat shoes for
walking as the sidewalks are often not only uneven, but also broken
with unexpected holes. Take along some shoes for the water as many
beaches are rocky. Most basic supplies are inexpensive in Turkey, but
sunscreen is not - so bring that with you.




4. Dressing in Turkey: When visiting mosques and religious sites you will
need to remove your shoes upon entering. Dress needs to be modest for both
men and women. Women are required to cover their heads with a scarf. In
addition, men and women are required to wear clothes that cover their legs
and shoulders. Silence is required inside the mosques and most mosques are
closed to visits during prayer times.Avoid beachwear while visiting places
other than the beach. While Turkey is a secular culture, in cities it is
important to dress like one dresses in a city in the USA.5. Food in
Turkey: Drink only bottled water while in Turkey. Though tap water can be
drunk, even the Turks drink only bottled water.To experience real Turkish
food, find restaurants off the main tourist areas. Find restaurants where
food and prices are local. Try Raki while eating mezze, small appetizers.
Keep track of what you ordered and notice the prices so you will han no
surprise when you get the bill. Eat in tiny places, fancy restaurants and
huge places - the food is superb!6. Shopping In Turkey: There are no
fixed prices in Turkey. In small shops and in markets, bargaining is part
of Turkish culture. Before you make a purchase, try to get the prices down
as low as possible. In most cases, just leave the shop or vendor and
pretend to walk away. You will probably be invited back to the shop by the
vendor, asking what your best offer is. Then, feel free to declare your
own price. Bargaining margins start at 10% and can easily go up to 60%.7.
Visiting museums and other sights: Most museums are closed at least one
day a week. If you are traveling independently, check the dates and times
of museum openings. Archeological sites can be visited every day of the
week from 9 am to 5pm, in the summer. In the winter, it is a good idea to
check these times as well.




8. Getting Around: An inexpensive transportation system in Turkey is a
dolmus, which is a cross between a bus and a taxi. The dolmus has a
predefined route - you can get on at certain locations, but you can get
off anywhere. It usually will cost about 50 cents and the driver won't
take a tip.9. Tipping: In Turkey it is common to leave a 10% tip for good
service at restaurants, to guides and to taxi drivers.10. Public
restrooms: Finding public restrooms in Turkey can be a problem. Although
hotels have improved standards, small restaurants will sometimes have
"holes' as toilets. On the other hand, all mosques have public restrooms,
or "Tuvalet". In Turkish, "Bay is the word for men and "Bayan" for women.

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