Turkey Holiday Packages

Turkish is the official language of Turkey and is spoken by about 90% of the population. Kurdish, Zazaki and Arabic are the other languages spoken in Turkey after Turkish.

Turkey receives around 40 million tourists every year, but unfortunately it is reported that only 1/5th of Turkish population speaks English. Although if luck favours you, you can find some good English speakers in the top tourist hotspots of Istanbul, but elsewhere in the country it will get harder to come by English speakers and hence it really helps if you learn some Turkish to get by on your Turkey trip.

Anytime between 6 - 10 days would be a good time for a Turkey tour, although a week-long itinerary would be the best for travellers to explore Turkey.

An ideal trip to Turkey would be a week long trip, and a 6 nights 7 days Turkey Package, would cost anything between Rs.1.5 lakhs to 1.75 lakhs for two persons.

Turkish Lira is the official currency of Turkey. It is better to take Liras instead of Euros as you get a better exchange rate for Lira especially in markets and souks. However other currencies like Euros and Pounds are also accepted in Turkey.

It generally takes on an average about 9 - 10 hours by flight to reach Antalya, the capital of Turkey from India.

Visiting the architectural beauty of Hagia Sophia, a church turned into a Mosque and then into a museum in Istanbul is an absolute must on your Turkey tour package. Topkapi palace, the principal residence of sultans for almost half a century, contained by four lush green courtyards is yet another must visit in Istanbul. A Bosphorus cruise both through the European and Asian shores that takes you around the city and gives you a good overview is yet another must do on your Turkey trip. Exploring Basilica Cistern, an underground cistern made with Byzantine engineering that once brought drinking water aqueducts from Bulgaria to Istanbul, and lastly Grand Bazaar, a 500 year old bazaar spread across 60 streets with over 5000 shops is the best place to buy carpets, jewellery, ceramics and souvenirs on your Turkey tour.

A sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun, a hat or cap to beat the heat, sunglasses, a scarf as you are required to cover your head before entering a mosque, decent clothes that are deemed appropriate for entering a mosque - clothes that can cover your ankles and that cover your shoulders, comfortable shoes, Universal power adapter, a lightweight backpack for easy access to everything you need and swimsuit if you would like to swim in any of the Turkish beaches are the essentials to pack for your Turkey trip.

From Istanbul, you can take a flight, bus or drive yourself to Cappadocia. Flight would be the most convenient option, provided the flights are booked well in advance so that they work out cheaper. From Istanbul airport you can book to any one of the two airports in Cappadocia - Nevsehir or Kayseri airport. The flight takes about 2 - 2.5 hours. You can also take a bus from Istanbul to Cappadocia, which works out to be the cheapest option if you are looking for <b>cheapest turkey tour packages from india</b>, but it is a long drive which takes about 10 - 12 hours. Self drive from Istanbul to Cappadocia is another option, but it takes 8 hours to get to Cappadocia without any stops.

You can reach out to your package provider, they can book it through their activity supplier and add it to your package price. Or you can reach out to your hotel in Cappadocia and book it offline.

Yes, Turkey typically sees around 5–10 feet of snow each year. Snow usually falls between December and March, of which January and February are the best months to see snowfall in Turkey. Also snowfall is common in mountainous areas such as the Black Sea region, the mountains of central Anatolia, and Mount Olympus.

Turkey is generally safe for women to travel alone. However, it is always important to take precautions and be aware of your surroundings. If you are travelling alone, make sure to visit the well-lit and populated areas and avoid isolated areas. It is also advisable to dress modestly and avoid wearing revealing clothing.

When it comes to shopping in Turkey, there are a few things you definitely don't want to leave without. The place is famous for its Turkish coffee, soft and lightweight Turkish towels, carpets, and rugs. If you love desserts, then you cannot miss the Turkish delight. Turkey is also famous for its wide variety of spices, like paprika, cumin, and sumac, which make great souvenirs to take home.