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Questions about Tourism in Turkey

You can find here everything you can think of about Tourism in Turkey.

You should start but determining your options first, and plan your trip program in proportion to the time available to you, so we recommend that you first:

  • Learn about the most important attractions that you should visit online.
  • Choose the list of attractions in the city you want to visit and draw a plan that matches the location.
  • Determine the hotel or hotels that you will stay in during your trip, and if you are not able to do so, seek the help of a reliable party that will choose a hotel for you that matches your budget and your aspirations.
  • Learn about public transportation in Turkey, and its most important lines, to know the appropriate vehicle to use.
  • Choose the airport closest to your place of residence to book your flight to it, as Turkey is rich in civil airports, so do not rush to book your ticket without studying your place of residence.
  • Memorize some key terms, numbers, and words in the Turkish language that will benefit you during your trip.
  • In case you want to join one of the tourism programs organized by one of the tourism companies, we advise you to choose tour groups or reliable travel companies away from brokers.

Depending on your budget allocated for your tourist trip to Turkey, you will find many different options, with varying prices and costs.

Since the cities of Turkey are tourist cities par excellence, during your tourist trip, you will find hundreds of hotels with varying costs of stay. Some of them are luxurious for the maximum degrees, and some are of other lower levels and prices that suit everyone.

This applies of course to hotels, transportation, food, and the choice of tourist places that are economical or have high costs.

In general, it can be said that you can spend a tourist day at an economic cost of up to 40 US dollars as a minimum per person, and this cost includes: hotel accommodation, food, and public transportation, and this amount can exceed hundreds of dollars in its upper limits, depending on the levels of luxury chosen.

Many people think that summer is the only appropriate season for tourism in Turkey, due to its moderate climate in this particular season due to its distinctive location, but we must know some of the characteristics that characterize some seasons of the year or other months, which are considered a distinct opportunity to spend a wonderful tourist trip in Many Turkish cities.

In the spring season, many Turkish cities witness a wedding of the wonderful tulips, which Turks cherish as they are the first to discover this flower, and have taken from it a slogan that you will find clearly in the landmarks of their Ottoman civilization. By the beginning of April, the city of Istanbul is covered in all its gardens and squares with millions of seedlings of these roses. Some squares are dedicated to embracing the rose carpets, decorated in the multi-colored tulips, forming a dazzling painting.

The spring season is also less crowded than the summer months, which Turkish cities crowd with millions of tourists, not to mention the splendor of forests and green areas, who wear their new dress at this time of year.

In the winter months, the most beautiful mountainous areas are covered with snow, attracting lovers of fun winter sports, in a scene that captures hearts and eyes.

In general, Turkey is a country rich in its tourism options in all seasons of the year, so you may even be able to enjoy the winter snow in the heights of Bursa on Uludag Mountain, then move to the beaches of Antalya to enjoy the heat of the sun and the most beautiful moments on its golden sands.

Turkey is known as one of the safest countries in the world, and security men do not leave its public and tourist facilities, in a remarkable and unmistakable effort to maintain the highest possible levels of safety.

Wherever you turn your face on the roads of Istanbul or other important cities, you see observation poles that almost cover large parts of the scene, and even in public transport, the appearance of security is evident by monitoring the roads and public transport from within, so that the security personnel is ready to take the necessary action.

Besides, there are surveillance cameras available in public parks, and various facilities, which can be accessed even from some of the municipality's mobile applications.

Among the most important tips that are useful when traveling for tourism in Turkey:

  • Search for trusted tour groups to join one of their programs.
  • Learn the most important landmarks you want to visit and draw a plan for your travel.
  • Read and memorize the most important terms in the Turkish language.
  • Book a hotel in the nearest place to your vicinity, and do not waste your time by renting a hotel far from your tourist destination.
  • If nothing is linking you to a specific date of your tourist trip; we recommend that you choose a date away from the peak seasons, which is most often during school holidays.
  • Perhaps you may not be able to visit all the wonderful attractions you want to visit, so we recommend that you arrange your priorities in line with the duration of your trip.

Istanbul is undoubtedly at the top of the pyramid of vibrant tourist cities, how not, and it is the largest commercial and cultural center in Turkey, in addition to the elements of its natural beauty, and its wonderful views of the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea that is crossed by the natural Bosphorus canal, separating its Asian and European sides.

Istanbul is considered the historical reservoir of Turkey, and the repository of the Ottoman Empire's civilization, wherever you turn your face you find an important landmark that stands as a witness to its original history, and therefore Istanbul is considered one of Turkey's most important tourist cities at all.

The city of Trabzon is also known for its picturesque scenery, its delicate blue lakes, and its mild summer weather so that it is loved by Arab tourists in particular.

Sakarya the neighboring city of Istanbul, is at the top of the list of important tourist cities in Turkey, and it includes Masukiye, Sapanca, Mount Kartepe, and other green areas of great beauty.

For lovers of golden sandy beaches, and enjoying the sights and coastal activities, the cities of Antalya, Mersin, Alanya, Marmaris, and the amazing Fethiye region are among the richest coastal areas with their natural beauty and the most attractive vital facilities in the world.

Add to that some other cities with special tourist activities, such as Cappadocia, which is famous for its wondrous landmarks and balloon tourism, and Eskisehir, which is known for its entertainment facilities, and other cities famous for their religious historical monuments, such as the city of Urfa and Konya.

The Turkish state took care of breaking the language barrier for the tourists by placing signs in multiple languages and translators in many governmental and private institutions and establishments.
But it would be useful to know some of the most used terms, words, and numbers to make communication easier when needed, which we always recommend. You can also use the help of a tour guide who is fluent in your language and Turkish language to help you.
It is known that the Turkish language contains a large number of Arabic words, and you can easily look for them online.

The sale and purchase operations on the Turkish territory are conducted in the local currency, according to the country's applicable law.

Exchange shops are available in abundance in every place and street and help tourists to exchange any amount in the local currency at the time they want.

Through amazing tours to the most beautiful regions of Turkey, including luxurious hotel accommodation and special day trips and due to its picturesque nature and its charming areas that contain all the seasons at one time, Turkey is the first destination for brides from various countries of the world. It has several seas and many green rivers and mountains and contains archaeological sites, museums, palaces, markets, and rich historical places in general.

You can rent a car in Turkey with ease, as offices are everywhere, and tourism companies provide a car rental service with a driver in most Turkish tourist cities.

Those who want to stay in Turkey with a tourist visa can rent an apartment, and they are not required to obtain a residence permit to stay in Turkey during this period. However, it is better to contact a reliable tourist office through which to rent the apartment to increase safety.

The development and progress that Turkey is witnessing in the tourism sector have made it an important destination for tourists who want to spend enjoyable times on their annual vacation at the lowest possible costs compared to other European Union countries or even neighboring countries. You can have a tour at the lowest costs, by limiting it to public transportation and by renting hotels with a lower rating.

Turkey is known for its wide geographical area, the extension of its lands, and the diversity of its climate, as its north is somehow cold, and the south has a warm climate mostly, which made it suitable for tourism in all seasons of the year.

One of the warm tourist destinations in the winter is the Fethiye region, as it is located within the state of Mugla on the shore of the Aegean Sea. Marmaris also is a good choice in the winter, and it is located north of Fethiye. The Bodrum region can also be a good choice and it is located on a marine headland overlooking the Aegean Sea, and the region has a warm climate and distinguished by the beauty of its picturesque nature. In winter, Antalya sits on the throne of foreign tourism in Turkey after Istanbul, where it receives more than two million tourists annually.

Yalova city can be also among the cheap tourist destinations in winter. Yalova State is located on the southeastern shore of the Marmara Sea, opposite the beaches of Istanbul, and is famous for its sulfurous water baths, which people visit for tourism in Turkey in winter because of its very hot waters on the coldest days of winter.

Choices in winter are endless in Turkey as we have Sakarya city with its beautiful Sapanca Lake and Mount Kartepe, one of the most popular tourist areas suitable for snow skiing near Istanbul. On the other hand, winter tourism in Istanbul is amazing in all its details, as there are dozens of museums that open their doors to visitors in Istanbul, and it turns into a warm park on winter days.

Furthermore, Bursa is one of the closest states to Istanbul as it is separated by the Sea of Marmara by sea and the state of Gebze and Yalova by land. Bursa is mainly known for its majestic Uludag Mountain and the longest cable car in the world, in addition to resorts dedicated to snow skiing.

We have also the Turkish north in winter and the black sea borders most of the states and cities located in the Turkish north. These states enjoy a pleasant winter that is predominantly cold, and one of the most famous regions of the Turkish north in winter is the state of Trabzon that has a magical atmosphere and warm resorts famous for hot sulfur waters.

You can go to countless tourist attractions on your own in Turkey for exploration and other wonders of tourism in Turkey. The first of which are Istanbul, and Antalya, the land of myths in Turkey, and Patra Beach that is one of the best tourist places in Turkey, as well as Ankara, famous for the new Turkey, Fethiye, the bride of the Mediterranean, the valley of butterflies, Cappadocia, the city of balloons, the historic city of Ephesus, and the city of Pamukkale.

Currency exchange shops (Döviz) are everywhere, but some wish to keep most of their money and spend what they need, as they can get more reasonable prices in the city center and tourist areas, in addition to banks, jewelry stores, and much more of exchange offices located in all states. Also, a credit card can be used in most places where electronic payment is available.

Value-added tax; a tax that is imposed at different rates on spending, according to the Value-Added Tax Law No. 3065 of 1984, and although companies pay this tax according to the sales profits that they achieve, this tax is mainly deducted from the final consumers of the goods, meaning that this tax is deducted in the end from the individual who consumes the goods, and this tax is applied in almost all countries of the world, and it is imposed in Turkey according to the necessity of consumed goods in three percentages, the least of which is 1%

The tax value can be refunded to any foreigner, or any Turkish citizen officially residing outside Turkey, and the price of the product whose tax value is to be restored must exceed 100 Turkish liras.

When purchasing a product, be sure to request a “tax-free” invoice stamped with the electronic invoice logo (e-fatura). If the employee does not give you an invoice with the “e-fatura” logo, you must check with the customs department at the airport to verify the bill, and it is preferable to go early before your plane takes off, look for the "Tax-Free Point" office at the airport, and request a refund of the tax value. The Tax Refund Office also provides its services at several points within cities.

Turkey has countless attractions for hiking, practicing meditation in the open air, and enjoying the beauty of nature, including:

Camlik National Park in Yozgat, like this park, is located within the borders of Yozgat in the heart of Anatolia, and extends on green land surrounded by steppes on every side, and is one of the most famous parks in Turkey, characterized by its rich vegetation and green space, and it contains many types of animals wildlife, as it offers its visitors the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature, and it has places created for camping.

Kartepe-Aslanas Park, is one of the most beautiful parks in Turkey, as it is located within the borders of the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean region, and is distinguished by the rich vegetation cover that is distributed on the banks of the river and lake in it, which gives it charming green magic, and many animals live in its forests wild ones, such as foxes, pigs, rabbits, deer, jackals, and many types of birds, such as partridges.

Sok Su National Park in Ankara; is one of the best parks in Turkey, as this park is located in the Kızılcahamam area, 80 km from the Turkish capital Ankara, and is characterized by a tree covering of coniferous trees.

The Marmara Sea region and one of the most important features of this park are that it constitutes a point where the paths of migratory birds from Anatolia to Europe. It also contains Lake Manas Kush, which is a natural source for the fluctuation of the water level during the seasons of the year

Uludag National Park in Bursa, this park extends over an area of 13,042 hectares, within the boundaries of the city of Bursa, and inside it is the Uludag Mountain, which rises 2543 meters, and it is a park rich in coniferous forests, offering its visitors the opportunity to hike, camp, and climb mountains in the summer and spring.

Yedi Guler Park in Bolu, located in the north of Bolu city, and south of Zengal Dak, in the western Mediterranean region. It extends over an area full of evergreen trees and contains seven lakes formed by rock landslides and gathering water, and each of these lakes provides a charming natural painting, offering visitors to the region a great opportunity to enjoy the unlimited beauty of nature, its splendor, and its beautiful colors.

Dilk Peninsula Park, this garden extends over an area of 27,589 hectares, within the borders of the state of Aydin, in the Aegean region, and is one of the best examples of the Mediterranean vegetation cover, which covers a large part of it, as it contains in the northern parts of it vegetation cover, which belongs to the climate Black Sea region.

Mount Sabil National Park in Manisa; as this park is distinguished by the geological richness of its topography, and the diversity of the soils in its lands, as there are many areas for hiking and camping.

Kzeldag National Park in Sparta; characterized by the abundance of Sidr trees in it, and due to the purity of its air, this region is home to those who suffer from respiratory diseases, such as asthma and allergies.

Cycling can also be done in the open air in these places, as well as on the Prince’s Islands in Istanbul.

Outdoor skiing can also be practiced in Turkey’s tourist attractions, especially in Yildiz Mountain, at an altitude of 2252 meters above sea level. It has become one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Turkey and is ready to provide all its services to ski enthusiasts from tourists from Turkey and all over the world. Yildiz Mountain has located approximately 58 km from the city center of Sivas, which is located in central Turkey, as well as "Ulu Dag Mountain" in Bursa, and the state of Erzurum.

You can get the free internet for Turkish municipalities, especially in the Istanbul municipality, at the main Metrobus stations, or when you are near the municipalities, and it is known as IPP Wi-Fi in Istanbul, and you can also get it on your mobile, by registering in the network and requesting to send the password on your number, then keep it and open the internet every time you need it. You can also ask in any Turkish state in which you reside about this type of internet when you have to. Thus, you can also request to get free internet service from restaurants, cafes, or hotels when you are there.

Tourists can take pictures in all places in Turkey, especially in tourist areas.

Beaches in Antalya are the first place in the world in the classification of the International Authority for the Blue Flag Beaches for the year 2020 AD, in terms of the number of tourist beaches that carry that flag, which reached 206 beaches. The Spanish city of Valencia came second with 134 beaches, and the city of Ocetani in France ranked third with 109 beaches. Locally, after the beaches of Antalya in Turkey, Mugla came in second place with 102 beaches, and Izmir ranked third with 49 beaches, and Aydin was ranked fourth with 30 blue beaches.

Common questions about Turkey

Common questions and answers about Turkey and its tourism, the most important tourist, economic and industrial cities, the capital of Turkey, the official language used in Turkey, and the currency of Turkey.

This matter differs between citizens of one country and another, as citizens of some countries can obtain a visa directly from the airport.

As for the rest, to obtain a visa, some steps must be followed, and they are:

  • Reserve your line at the visa office of the consulate or the Turkish embassy in your country, and this is often done through the website and for free, as a day is set for the interview to present the papers.
  • Prepare your necessary and required papers for your tourist trip, which consists of:
  • A copy of the passport translated into English or Turkish, with a certification of the translation from a notary.
  • Two recent personal photos.
  • Criminal record statement document (not sentenced).
  • A bank account statement for the last three months.
  • A copy of the plane ticket reservation.
  • A photo of the hotel reservation.
  • Visa application form.
  • A certified and translated copy of the family document if there is a person under the legal age of 18 among the applicants, and the consent of the guardian who did not apply for the visa must be attached, stating his approval of the visa application, travel, residence, and immigration, certified by a notary.
  • Supporting Financial Documents:
  • Bank account statement (with account movement for the last three months).
  • A statement from the employer or the company in which the applicant works (containing the applicant's name, surname, passport number, job role, and salary) or proof of ownership of a company certified by a notary.
  • A travel health insurance policy (with coverage of 30,000 € of illness, injury, or death), and this document is sold at insurance offices for approximately $ 25.
  • Other documents that may improve the status of your visa application:
  • If the applicant has traveled to Turkey before, it is preferable to attach the relevant passport pages.
  • Ownership documents of any property in Turkey, if any.

The transportation networks and roads in Turkey are built on a modern style comparable to the most developed countries, in terms of tunnels, bridges, and highways.

However, there is no doubt that the metro remains the fastest way to move between areas in the same city, and fast trains that connect Turkish cities provide the most beautiful and fastest tourist trips.

Turkey has also supported air transportation between its cities through its discounted and affordable daily flight programs, so hardly any Turkish city has an internal airport that serves the needs of each state.

One of the most successful means of transportation in Istanbul is the Metrobus lines providing a high-speed means of transportation between the two parts of the city (the European and Asian sides).

In addition to that, you can find shipping lines, high-end buses, airport buses, and other means.

All means of transportation in Istanbul are used through one smart electronic card.

Yes, a private credit card can be used in Turkey, and the value is calculated according to the bank exchange rate.

It is indicated that the culture of buying with credit cards is widespread in all stores, shops, and restaurants in Turkey, so you will not find any difficulty in purchasing with your credit card, and this will not force you to carry more cash in your wallet.

The capital of Turkey is Ankara, the second-largest crowded city after Istanbul, and is close to the various states, and a large part of it is located within the Central Anatolia region, surrounded by several states, including Cankri, Karakkale, Aksaray, and Konya.

The mountain on which Noah's Ark is anchored in Turkey is Jabal al-Judi, a landmark located in southeastern Turkey, in the state of Sirnak, along the Syrian-Iraqi border.

The Turkish lira is the currency of the Turkish Republic. In 1927, the Turkish lira replaced the Ottoman lira, and the Turkish Central Bank undertook the task of issuing the banknotes, the denominations of which ranged from one to two hundred liras, and the coins, with the denominations ranging from one penny to one lira.

The first article of the Turkish Constitution stipulates that the state of Turkey is one of the republican countries, which means that the people elect a new president at the end of each specified period, and the Turkish constitution has set this period to five years.

Applications for entry visas for tourism or commercial purposes for citizens of several countries are submitted through the official online platform of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, available in nine languages, including Arabic and English, within minutes.

Snow in Turkey happens usually in the months of December and January, but some areas preserve it more due to the lively nature. The most beautiful areas of snow in eastern Anatolia are Cappadocia in the state of Nevsehir, and Lake Abant, an hour and a half away from Istanbul, and Cameli Himcin in Rize, and Mount Agri, the highest mountain in Turkey, as well as the foothills and between the folds of Trabzon forests.

Anatolia or Asia Minor includes most of the Turkish territory, except for the eastern part known historically as the Armenia Plateau. It is surrounded by the Aegean Sea, Marmara, the Black Sea in the north, and Syria in the south, and many civilizations have been found there, including the Hittin civilization who launched the word (Ashwa) on this region, and it turned to Asia in Greek, and from which the name of the continent of Asia descended. The term first appeared in the fourth century AD by one of the Byzantine rulers.

Turkey was named by this name in relation to the word Türk, meaning Turkish, and its origin goes back to the word (tu-kin), which is the name given by the Chinese in 177 BC to the inhabitants of the Altai Mountains in Central Asia, and it is a specific ethnicity of the Asian people who inhabited Central Asia and reached Anatolia and settled until it acquired the lands known today as the Turkish Republic.

The current Turkish President is Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The river that originates in Lebanon and empties into Turkey is the Orontes River and enters Antakya from Syrian lands.

The Turkish War of Independence took place between the nineteenth of May 1919 and the twenty-fourth of July 1923, and then the Turkish Grand National Assembly decided to establish a republic in Turkey, which was announced on October 29, 1923.

Turkey is located in the Anatolia region between Asia and Europe, and the largest part of it is located in Asia and only 3% in Europe. Bordered by the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas from the west and southwest, and the northwest by Greece and Bulgaria.

Turkey contains different weather patterns, as the coastal areas along the Mediterranean and the Aegean have a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by a cold, wet winter and hot and dry summer. The steppes, meaning that there is a difference in temperature between day and night, and little rainfall compared to the snowfall, and the western part of the Anatolian Plateau in addition to the southern coast is distinguished by its moderate Mediterranean climate.

Official holidays in Turkey vary between religious, national, and social occasions, as there is a New Year holiday, on the 23rd of April the Children's Day holiday, on the first of May the Labor Day holiday, on the nineteenth of May the Youth and Sports Day holiday, and on the fifteenth of July The holiday for Democracy and Solidarity Day, on August 30 is the Victory Day holiday, and on October 29 is the Republic Day holiday, in addition to the Eid al-Fitr holiday and the Eid al-Adha holiday.

The Turkish constitution guarantees freedom of belief and religion for everyone, and the majority of Turkey's population practice Islam. According to statistics, this constitutes 99% of the country's population, while research centers state that the percentage of Muslims in Turkey ranges from 97% to 98% of the population.

Many tourists, students, or Arab arrivals to Turkey notice that the Turkish society does not know the English language for the most part, and this problem dates back to the date of the founding of the Turkish Republic. Due to internal issues, people’s attempt to preserve the Turkish identity.

Contact the concerned authority whose competence relates to the emergency order, and the numbers of emergency cases in Turkey: fires 110, ambulance 112, phone problems 121, medical services and natural disasters 113, municipal police 153, traffic police 154, rescue forces 155, gendarmerie forces 156, coast guard 158, Post office 169, Tourist Information 170, Blood Bank 173, Forest Fires 177, Psychological Consulting 182, Health Advice 184, Water Corporation 185, Electricity Corporation 186, Gas Corporation 187.

Turkey is located in the eastern Mediterranean region, and it is surrounded on three sides by temperate seas, as it has a diverse climate, and includes a wide range of popular tourist attractions, which suit the tastes of tourists, including exciting adventures, tourist medical resorts, recreational parks, and sacred religious places. It is also characterized by an Islamic character in its social system, which made it a great popular destination.

Turkey is one of the richest countries in the world culturally, historically, and geographically, which makes it ranked sixth among the best tourist destinations in the world, and its tourist places are unmatched globally. Turkey has more than eighty thousand mosques, and UNESCO World Heritage sites include five Ten heritage sites, which is the largest number of sites among the countries of the whole world. Besides, the Turkish coast consists of three hundred and eighty beaches and more than twenty marinas, according to global environmental standards, and Turkey is one of the largest centers of biological diversity in the world; It is home to about ten thousand species of plants, as well as the largest variety of birds, and it contains more than nine thousand species of flowers, and there is no desert found in Turkey.

Turkey is one of the countries with an important strategic location in the region, as it is located between the continent of Asia and the continent of Europe, in a location characterized by its charming nature, and the seas that surround the site from several sides. In the north, it is bordered by the Black Sea and in the south by the Mediterranean Sea, it overlooks the Aegean Sea from the west, while it is bordered by the Sea of ​​Marmara from the northwest; Therefore, it is characterized by favorable weather for tourism in most of them, but the city of Antalya is among the best cities in terms of weather, and there is the city of Mugla, which is in a distinctive place and has the Fethiye region famous for its beauty and tourist fame, as well as Trabzon, Uzungol, the city of Bursa, Cappadocia, Izmir, and others.

Turkey is one of the modern industrialized countries in the world, and it has the nineteenth rank of nominal GDP in the world, and the thirteenth in GDP according to purchasing power parity, and is among the world's leading producers of agricultural products, textiles, cars, transportation equipment, building materials, consumer electronics and devices, household appliances, as well as to be ranked in advanced positions in the world in the field of tourism and commercial financial imports.

Turkey is a vast country and the weather is varied according to the different locations. The Mediterranean region has winter rains of 200 millimeters per month, and in the Aegean region the average precipitation is about 100 millimeters per month, and in the Black Sea region, you can see rain all year round. And in central Anatolia, the rainfall is moderate during the spring season.

The coldest city in Turkey is Erzurum, as when hot water is thrown into the air, it freezes directly.

Kofta is called “Çig köfte” and it is considered one of the popular foods, as well as “simit” and “borek” pastries and is eaten for breakfast, and Iskender kebab is one of the Turkish dishes that are beloved by the Turks and is eaten for lunch, as well as various grills, shish Tavuk, the meal known to many Arabs, and meat with dough (Lahmajoun) and sold in grill shops, and beans are one of the most popular meals for Turks.

Most Turkish markets are characterized by cheap shopping compared to European countries, so tourists can buy whatever they want at prices that suit them, as well as various gifts.

Questions about Istanbul

Istanbul City extends over a large area and is located on two continents, and thus has a diversity of attractions and tourist places. All you need to know about Istanbul and important frequently asked questions can be found here.

The city of Istanbul extends over a large area and is located on two continents, and therefore has a diversity of climates. In general, its climate is the Mediterranean region's climate, the summer is hot, and the winter is moderate and rainy, but sometimes the temperatures drop to below zero, and snowfalls, especially in January and February.

In general, Turkey is on the madhab of the Hanafis, who believe that the Sunnah in the Fajr prayer is to pray at the time of travel, which is the beginning of the daylight before sunrise, unlike the majority who see that the Sunnah is to pray at the time of the sunset, which is the darkness at the end of the night when it is mixed with the morning light.

The distance between Antalya and Istanbul by car takes about nine hours, as it is approximately seven hundred kilometers from Istanbul.

The distance between Sapanca and Istanbul is about one hundred forty kilometers. The car needs to reach a distance of about two hours.

The distance between Istanbul and Trabzon by car is about twelve hours, as it is approximately one thousand fifty kilometers from Trabzon.

Istanbul is located in the Marmara region in northwestern Turkey and is bordered on the north by the Black Sea, on the south by the Sea of Marmara, on the west by Tekirdag province, and the east by the governorates of Sakarya and Kocaeli.

The Fatih district is located on the European side of Istanbul, and the surface area of Fatih is seventeen square kilometers.

 

The distance from Istanbul to Bursa by road is approximately one hundred and fifty-three kilometers, and it can be reached in four different ways, which are: private car, taxi, public buses, and ferry.

Bursa is two hours away from Istanbul by private car and is two hours away from Istanbul by ferry as well.

Trabzon is more than a thousand kilometers away from Istanbul, and you can reach it from Istanbul or reach Istanbul from Trabzon by car in more than twelve hours.

The new Istanbul International Airport is the third airport in Turkey that was recently opened, and it is located in Arnavutkoy on the European side of Istanbul. It provides all kind of services related to people with special needs.

The snowfall is less in Istanbul and it usually occurs in January and February.

The distance between Cappadocia and Istanbul is about seven hundred and thirty kilometers, and you can travel to it from Istanbul by renting a car on a trip that takes about nine hours, while by bus, the trip takes between ten hours to twelve hours, and there is a train from Istanbul to Konya, and from Konya, a tourist takes a bus on a four-hour trip to Cappadocia.

It means the only city in the Roman language, and the word Istanbul is derived from the Byzantine Greek word Estnbolin, which means in the city or to the city. In 1453, the Ottomans conquered the city under the leadership of Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror, who made it the capital of the state and changed its name to Islambol, meaning the city of Islam then it turned to Istanbul.

Historically known as Byzantium, Constantinople, and Islambol, it is the only city in the world that resides on two continents (Europe and Asia)

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is the second international airport that serves the people of Istanbul, and it is smaller than Istanbul Airport and was named after Sabiha Gökçen, the first Turkish woman to pilot a warplane. Located in the Pendik area, on the Asian side of Istanbul, and is about Thirty-five kilometers from the center of Istanbul.

The fastest option to move between the European and Asian side of Istanbul is via Marmaray Metro, which connects Ayrılık Çeşmesi and üsküdar stations with the European side, and Marmaray also connects to metro line 1 in Yenikapı.

You should deal reliably with tourism companies in Istanbul, and if you find a tourism company, you can communicate with them to get your reservations based on your desire or based on their suggestion when you request it.

It is the Istanbul People Park, which is known for its picturesque nature that extends over vast areas. Belgrade forests are located in Bahçelievler in the Sariyer area on the European side of Istanbul, however, Belgrade Istanbul Forest can be reached from Taksim Square by taking the 42T bus and getting off at the kemerburgaz Yolu station - Sarıyer and walk to the forest for two minutes.

The cost of renting a car in Istanbul varies according to the type of car and the rental company, and you must have a valid international driving license, and if it is not available, you can rent a car with a driver, and it is important to ensure the safety of the car and all its equipment. Also, you must know the policy of the company that deals with it in terms of fuel, duration, and more.

One of the most important means of transportation in Istanbul is the metro and tramway, which connect the city, and with them, it is possible to reach most of the tourist areas. Hence, the metro and tram lines also provide their services in the centers of Istanbul city areas.

The Turkish police forces are deployed throughout the country to maintain security and stability and spread tranquility in the hearts of the locals and foreigners, and there are eleven types of police spread in cities, especially the tourist and crowded. Therefore, it is safe to hang out, but it is preferable to do that during the day to see the beauty of the city.

Most Turks speak Turkish as their mother tongue, and few among them speak English.

Istanbul is one of the largest tourist cities in Turkey, and due to its many tourist places, historical monuments, and green spaces, it became unique city of its kind.

It is an exceptional tourist city that attracts tourists from different parts of the world, and is famous for its most beautiful tourist places, including the Sultanahmet area, Ortakoy district, the Bosphorus Bridge, the Maiden Tower, the Prince’s Islands, the Aquarium of Istanbul Florya, the Bosphorus Strait, the Galata Tower, the Basilica Cistern, and the Rumeli Castle Siege, Taksim Street - Istiklal Street in Taksim, Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Bridge, Eminonu Port, and many more.

Many things can be brought from Istanbul, such as coffee and tea. Since Turkey is an Eastern country, it is worth paying attention to oriental goods, and amazing Turkish sweets can be a wonderful gift, in addition to coffee beans, natural cosmetics, copper engravings, spices, Turkish carpets, oriental decorations, Turkish textiles, antiques, dried fruits, Fur and leather.

Food varies in Istanbul, and many restaurants cater to different tastes, given that Istanbul is an important tourist center that attracts different nationalities from various countries of the world, and most restaurants offer lists with prices, which are inexpensive menus at all.

Questions about Antalya

Antalya recently has turned into an important tourist destination in the world, as its striking beauty has become famous in the east and west of the earth. Below, we answer the most common questions about Antalya.

Antalya is located in southwestern Turkey, on the Mediterranean coast, about five hundred kilometers from the capital, Ankara, and seven hundred kilometers from the state of Istanbul. The state is bordered on the east by Mersin and Kerman, on the northeast by the state of Konya, on the north by Sparta and Boudro, to the west by the state of Mugla, and by the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

The distance between Antalya and Cappadocia takes about seven hours to eight hours, as it is about six hundred kilometers from Cappadocia.

Antalya International Airport is one of the most famous and modern airports in Turkey and is thirteen kilometers from the city center, and it is the main airport for cities in southern Turkey. Thus, it was designed to accommodate more than thirty-five thousand passengers as it receives about eleven million passengers annually. Besides, it has two international gates, and a local one and the airport bears the AYT code, and it provides easy access to many southern areas.

A frequently asked question when someone decides to have a tour in Antalya, and the answer relates to the number of places that the tourist wants to visit, and the hotels he or she intends to stay in, in addition to the calculation of some other expenses from renting a car and the wages of restaurants and cafes that the tourist prefers to enjoy.

The distance between Antalya and Istanbul by car takes about nine hours, as it is approximately seven hundred kilometers from Istanbul.

The distance between Antalya and Trabzon by car takes about fifteen hours, as it is approximately one thousand two hundred kilometers from Antalya and is an hour and forty minutes away from Trabzon by plane.

The distance between Antalya and Istanbul by plane is an hour and ten minutes.

The distance between Antalya and Istanbul by car is about nine hours.

The various tourist places in the city of Antalya allow you to have a family trip that suits different desires of members of the family, as there are various places suitable for family tourism in this city, from zoos, recreational cities, natural waterfalls, ports, coasts, and natural resorts, and many festivals, events, and activities are organized to attend families of all ages. Some of the places that families can visit in Antalya are Antalya Aquarium, Zoo, Clock Tower, Duden Waterfalls, and other places.

Many people mistake these two names, as Antakya is a state, and Antalya is another. Antakya is called the Hatay state, and it is located on the Syrian-Turkish border, unlike Antalya, which is famous for its tourism programs, which are approximately seven hundred kilometers from Istanbul.

Antalya is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, southwest of Turkey and its terrain consists of plain lands that connect the sea to the Taurus Mountains protecting it from the cold northern winds, and it enjoys a hot, dry Mediterranean climate in summer and warm and rainy winter. However, the temperature ranges between 15 and 28 degrees Celsius, but it rises annually, reaching 40 degrees in July and August.

Antalya gained great fame in the horizons, and its breathtaking beauty until it turned into an important tourist destination in the world, and among the most important places that tourist go to in Antalya are:

  • Duden Waterfalls, Antalya
  • Lara Falls, Antalya
  • Manavgat waterfalls, Antalya
  • Old City
  • Cuprollo Valley

Each city has its peculiarities in beauty and places, so it is a question like which of your eyes is more beautiful, and this is a fact that everyone who visited these two tourist cities knows, as Marmaris is one of the best places for tourism in Turkey, given its stunning views, attractive sites, charming places, clean beaches, unique markets, hotels Luxurious coastal city located near Mugla region.

As for Antalya, it is one of the most enjoyable Turkish and international cities for tourists, as this city has all the tourist elements that visitors desire, including historical and archaeological places, recreational areas, natural waterfalls, lakes, rivers, and seas of great beauty.

Antalya is a masterpiece of dazzling beauty located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, in which beauty meets in its most wonderful forms, and in its environs, the magnificent creation of Allah Almighty is evident, until it became the bride of the Turkish states, and the flower of tourist cities. While the state of Trabzon was the capital of the glamorous natural beauty on the Black Sea, Antalya is its undisputed counterpart on the warm coasts of the Mediterranean.

The climate of the Mediterranean is characterized by being hot and dry in summer and warm and rainy in winter, and the Taurus mountain range stands like a dam between the Antalya region and the cold north winds. Antalya enjoys nearly 300 sunny days all year round, and in the winter, it snows on the snowy heights of Antalya.

Antalya is famous for its clean pure beaches that are compatible with international standards, most of its beaches have a blue flag sign indicating cleanliness and safety, the presence of a shark is rare, and if any - presumably - it is monitored from a large distance directly. However, not a single case has been recorded of tourists scared by the presence of the shark.

Antalya is known as the bride of the Turkish beach, and the most beautiful tourist destination, as seas, rivers, waterfalls, and natural parks located all over the city and other tourist attractions from archaeological and historical places, and amusement parks make Antalya a paradise worth visiting.

Turkish Antalya is one of the most beautiful and safe tourist places that people travel to from inside and outside Turkey; It is known for its beauty, tranquility, charm, cleanliness of beaches, warmth, the luxury of its hotels, the abundance of monuments and museums, and due to the enormous components of this city for tourism dating back to ancient times, and for its safety. Antalya has turned into a tourist destination par excellence.

Antalya enjoys a nice atmosphere, and charming nature, whether in summer or winter, in addition to its richness in tourist resorts and services, and all the tourist elements that visitors desire are available in this city, from historical and archaeological places, and regions. Entertainment, natural waterfalls, lakes, rivers, and seas of great beauty, all of this made it very popular, and according to the data of the Directorate of Culture and Tourism in Antalya, the state received nearly five million tourists from one hundred and eighty countries this year.

Antalya is famous for many things, including charming waterfalls and attractive beaches, as it has many waterfalls rich in its water and the charming nature around it, and there is a large group of beaches that are located in the city of Antalya providing high-level services to tourists and is one of the cleanest beaches at the level The world. There are also many historical and archaeological monuments, hotels, and luxury resorts.

With the aim of tourism, Antalya resorts and hotels are filled with millions of tourists in the warm summer months with a magical atmosphere, especially during the holiday period, but Antalya is distinguished by its visits every day of the year. Let us determine the best times for tourism in Antalya through the temperatures that suit you, in the first and second month, it is from 5-16 degrees, in the third and fourth months from 7 to 21 degrees, in the quarter and fifth months from 16-30 degrees, in the seventh and eighth months from 23-33 degrees, and in the ninth and tenth months from 19-26 degrees, and in the eleventh and twelfth month, from 11-18 degrees Celsius. The month of July is considered one of the warm months recommended for tourism in Antalya, also the most enjoyable time of tourism in Antalya is in February.

December is the rainiest month in Antalya, so lovers of rain and romance tend to head to it at this time of the year.

Questions about Trabzon

Tourists can find many options to spend the most beautiful time in life due to the multiplicity of tourist places in Trabzon. Here, we answer the most common questions about Trabzon.

Talking about Trabzon is almost endless, as the magic of beauty infiltrates all its features and regions, so a tourist needs a few days to wander through it.

When we talk about picturesque nature, fresh air, beautiful forests, green spaces, and clear springs, then we are talking about charming Trabzon, with its wonderful sea views of the Black Sea, and Trabzon is dubbed the pearl of the Black Sea as it is one of the most beautiful places in Turkey.

Trabzon is approximately 100 km from Uzungöl, and the road is one of the most beautiful roads in Turkey; It includes wonderful landscapes.

The distance between Trabzon and Uzungöl is approximately 100 km.

Ayder is approximately one hundred and eighty kilometers from Trabzon.

The distance between Trabzon and Ayder is approximately one hundred and eighty kilometers.

The distance between Trabzon and Antalya takes about one thousand two hundred kilometers, and Trabzon is an hour and forty minutes away from Antalya by plane.

There are many tourist places in Trabzon, where the tourist can find many options to spend the time that can be considered the most beautiful in life, and among the best tourist places in Trabzon are:

  • Uzungol lake
  • Trabzon Square
  • Sumela Monastery
  • Trabzon castle
  • Ataturk Palace in Trabzon
  • Cave of Cal
  • Sultan Murat Heights

Questions about Fethiye

Fethiye combines the beauty of the Mediterranean on the one hand and includes beaches of the Aegean on the other hand painting a very beautiful natural painting.

Fethiye is located in the city of Mugla, which occupies a special place in the Mediterranean region, on the southwestern side of Turkey. Despite this, its coasts extend towards the Aegean Sea. Fethiye combines the beauty of the Mediterranean on one side and includes in its flanks the beaches of the Aegean on the other hand.

We can estimate the distance between Istanbul and Fethiye at more than seven hundred and fifty kilometers, and the journey on the road takes approximately nine hours, but by plane, the distance is about an hour.

The distance between Antalya and Fethiye is a hundred and ninety-five kilometers with an estimated time between three and two and a half hours.

The distance between Bodrum and Fethiye is two hundred and thirty kilometers with an estimated time between three and three and a half hours.

The distance between Antalya and Fethiye is a hundred and ninety kilometers with an estimated time of between three and two and a half hours.

The weather in Fethiye is characterized by its mixed temperature with humidity in the summer, and this is accompanied by the blowing of the fresh wind breezes giving the city an atmosphere of natural beauty during the summer season. Fethiye in the winter is wonderful, where most days are bright and beautiful and may be associated with light rain on some days, as the temperature is between sixteen and twenty degrees Celsius.

Questions about Bursa

Bursa is Turkey's fourth most populous city and one of the most important Turkish industrial cities. Located in a very important location, between the cities of Ankara and Istanbul. All you need to know about Bursa and the most frequently asked questions can be found here.

Bursa is located northwest of Turkey and is located in a very important location, between the cities of Ankara and Istanbul. The Marmara Sea separates it from Istanbul, as it overlooks the Marmara Sea to the north, and is bordered on the south side by the famous Ulu Dag Mountain. Bursa is Turkey's fourth most populous city and one of the most important industrial cities in Turkey.

The distance from Istanbul to Bursa by road is approximately one hundred and fifty-three kilometers, and it can be reached in four different ways, which are: private car, taxi, public buses, and ferry.

The distance from Sapanca to Bursa by road is approximately one hundred and sixty-five kilometers, and it can be reached by private car within two hours.

The distance from Yalova to Bursa by road is approximately seventy kilometers, and it can be reached by private car within an hour and a quarter.

The distance between Bursa and Sapanca by road is approximately one hundred and sixty-five kilometers, and it can be reached by private car within two hours.

The distance between Bolu and Bursa by road is approximately 300 kilometers and can be reached within three hours by a private car.

The distance between Bursa and Izmir by road is approximately three hundred and fifty kilometers, and a private car can be reached within four hours.

Bursa is two hours away from Istanbul by private car.

Bursa is two hours away from Istanbul by ferry, so the distance between Istanbul and Bursa by ferry does not take long.

Questions about Bodrum

Questions about Bodrum

Bodrum has a privileged location in southwestern Turkey making it possible to reach it through any means, as it is distinguished by its proximity to the rest of the distinctive tourist areas.

The distance between Bodrum and Istanbul takes about seven to eight hours, as it is approximately seven hundred kilometers from Istanbul.

It depends on the number of places that the tourist wants to visit and the hotels that he or she intends to stay in. Besides, there are some other expenses such as renting a car and the wages of restaurants and cafes that the tourist prefers to enjoy.

The various tourist places in Bodrum allow having a family trip that suits different desires of members of the family, as there are various places suitable for family tourism in this city, such as the village of Gumusluk, Bodrum Amphitheater, and Mendos Gate. There are also many beaches suitable for families, and tourists and visitors can enjoy through tours of its ancient alleys and landmarks, and then staying in one of its hotels.

The distance between Bodrum and Istanbul by plane takes about an hour and a quarter of an hour.

Questions about Sapanca

The city of Sapanca is known as the city of dreams. Here, we answer the most common questions about this wonderful city.

Sapanca is one of the most beautiful places of tourism in Turkey, located in an area close to Istanbul, specifically on the Asian side of Istanbul, and sixty kilometers from Sabiha International Airport.

The city of Sapanca known as the City of Dreams, is one of the most important tourist cities in Turkey, as is located in the state of Sakarya in the Marmara Sea region, and the Asian side of Istanbul.

The distance between Sapanca and Bursa by road is approximately one hundred and sixty-five kilometers, and it can be reached by private car within two hours.

The distance between Sapanca and Trabzon by road is approximately nine hundred and fifty kilometers, and it can be reached by private car within ten hours.

You need several days to enjoy its beauty, contemplate its nature, and move between its attractions. Thus, if the tourist loves quick visits, two days are sufficient.

Sapanca is one of the most beautiful places for tourism in Turkey. Given those features and regions in terms of location and beauty, we see that it is located in an important strategic location in Turkey, in terms of the wonderful picturesque nature that captures minds before hearts, as it is one of the closest resorts near Istanbul for enjoying relaxation, especially for Arab tourists.

Masukiye is close to Sapanca, which is located in the state of Sakarya in the Marmara Sea region, and about twenty kilometers away. Masukiye is located near it, in a mountain village in the north of Sapanca Lake, an hour and a half away from Istanbul by car.

Questions about Cappadocia

Important information about the city of Cappadocia in Turkey. Where is it located, how to reach it, and what are the tourist places in it.

Cappadocia is located in central Turkey, specifically in the state of Nevsehir on the eastern side of the Anatolian Plateau.

Cappadocia is famous for its balloons, which is one of the most beautiful and interesting activities in the city, and tourists still come to the region to enjoy this wonderful experience within nature, as they fly over the mountains and picturesque landscapes to enjoy all the moments of this wonderful experience. However, the price of riding the balloon in Cappadocia is about one hundred and seventy to two hundred Turkish liras.

The distance between Cappadocia and Istanbul is about seven hundred and thirty kilometers. You can travel to it from Istanbul by renting a car for a trip that takes about nine hours, and by bus, the trip takes between ten hours to twelve hours.

The distance between Trabzon and Cappadocia is approximately six hundred and fifty kilometers, and it is possible to travel to it from Trabzon by renting a car on a trip that takes approximately ten hours, and by bus, the trip takes approximately thirteen hours. Also, a tourist can take a plane from Trabzon to Cappadocia.

The distance between Cappadocia and Antalya is approximately five hundred and fifty kilometers, and you can travel to it from Antalya by renting a car for a trip that takes about seven hours.

Safir Agents Program

A special reservation system for international travel and tourism agencies and travel professionals, allowing them to benefit from the reservation for their clients and earn money in cooperation with Safaraq Travel Company.

Currently, you can take advantage of the professional services provided by Safaraq Travel Company, for example, reservations systems for hotels and cars, and make profits by promoting these services.

You can do this by filling in the simple information in the designated fields within the Safir Program for Agents page on Safaraq Travel website.

  1. A copy of the license of the tourist facility that you own.
  2. A copy of the identity card of the facility owner.

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