Know these things before traveling to Turkey!
Where Europe meets Asia, you’ll find the perfect mix between the two… Turkey. You may know Turkey from the countless images on social media of Cappadocia, its cave homes and a sky full of hot air balloons. However, there is so much more to Turkey than what meets the eye! The versatile landscapes and colorful culture are some of the reasons why Turkey is one of the most traveled to countries in the world. These Insider Tips will help to get a look into what you should definitely know before traveling to the beautiful country of Turkey, so that your trip is smooth sailing!
10. Pick the areas you want to explore in advance
Turkey is a big country and there are lots of beautiful places to visit, so do not set unrealistic expectations for your trip. For example, the beautiful white sedimentary rock pools of Pamukkale are located about an 8-hour drive away from Cappadocia. If you want to make your trip the ultimate Turkey road trip, visiting both of these places is of course possible. Do keep in mind the time you have to spend, though, so that your itinerary doesn’t become too packed.
Areas to visit:
- What to experience in Istanbul & area?
- The Blue Mosque
- Belgrad forest
- Art district Balat
- Local street food scene (try Turkish ice cream!)
- Grand Bazaar
- What to experience on the Turquoise Coast?
- Ruins of Patara
- Lycian Way (hike sections of the trail, or the entire 500km trail, known as one of the best long-distance hiking trails)
- Book a cruise along the Turquoise Coast starting from Demre
- Go for a swim at Duden Waterfalls
- Visit the Pamukkale baths
- What to experience in & around Cappadocia?
- Go on a hot air balloon ride (of course)!
- Walk around Goreme National Park
- See the Cappadocia cave homes
- Visit the Fairy Chimneys
- Take the Red Valley Hike at sunset
The many areas of Turkey each have their unique thing to offer to their visitors, and one area isn’t better than the other. Check out The Most Beautiful Places in Turkey for more ideas on where to visit! If you’re a lover of vibrant culture and street life, Istanbul is where its at! If you love an outdoorsy adventure… hit up the Turquoise Coast. There really are options for every kind of traveler. Make sure you have some like-minded TravelMates to join in on the adventure.
9. You’ll need to cover up when visiting some places
Always carry around a light jacket or something to cover up with if you want to visit the beautiful mosques of Turkey. The famously known Blue Mosque in Istanbul requires for you to cover up your shoulders and knees. In addition