🇹🇷 Turkey

Where Continents Collide

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Essential Travel Info for Turkey

Health & Safety

Vaccines:Hep A, Typhoid

Water:Do NOT drink tap water.

“Good private healthcare.”

Visa Requirements

EU Citizens:Visa-free (90 days).

Others:E-Visa or Visa-free depending on nationality.

Internet & SIM

Quality:Good in cities/resorts.

Action:Turkcell or Vodafone (register Passport).

Money & Tipping

Cash vs Card:Cards in cities. Cash (Lira) for bazaars.

Tipping:5-10% expected.

Getting Around

Apps:BiTaksi, Uber

Drive:Drive on the RIGHT.

Istanbul has Ferries/Metro/Tram. Long distance buses are luxury.

Safety: Safe

Generally safe. Scams in Sultanahmet (shoe shine, drink clip).

SOS:112

Climate & Weather

Day

30°C (Summer)

Night

20°C

Sunny Hours:11 hours/day

Water Temp:24°C

Mediterranean coast hot. Istanbul humid. Cappadocia cold winters.

Electricity

230V • Type F (two round pins)

Local Etiquette

•Remove shoes in mosques/homes.
•Tea (Çay) is a gesture of hospitality.
•Haggle in bazaars.