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Turkey Holidays, Turkey Holiday
Packages Overview
Linking Europe and the Middle East,
suspended between the new and the long-established, Turkey retains
a disconcerted balance of both east and west, representing a
cultural mix with many discrepancies and contradictions. Modern
city boutiques and exotic bazaars clamour for customers, the weekly
tolling of church bells interrupts the daily call of the muezzin,
and Roman ruins and the beginnings of Christianity compete for
attention with the history of the Ottoman Empire and modern
secularity. The different regions of Turkey
offer an assortment of landscapes, activities and characters, and
whether one is a history or archaeology enthusiast, a
sun-worshipper, sailor, or city-lover keen on shopping, there is
something on offer for everyone. Istanbul, with one part in Europe
and the other in Oriental Asia, is a fascinating city with its
frenzied market places, imperial residences and minarets, and
sporting a lively ambience of contemporary art and musical
entertainment. Cappadocia in Central Turkey offers an astounding
landscape of eroded volcanic rock cones and fairy chimneys,
remarkable subterranean cities and rock-hewn houses that merge
harmoniously with the ochre-coloured landscape; while further south
the 'Turquoise Coast' is a haven for boat cruises. One can enjoy a
variety of water sports, sunbathe on golden sands, or explore the
wonderful ancient cities of Troy and Ephesus on the shores of the
Aegean Sea. Most visitors concentrate on Western
Turkey, with its picturesque seaside resorts along the Aegean and
Mediterranean coasts, scenic and recreational attractions,
well-preserved archaeological sites and fascinating museums that
bring its rich history to life. Wherever one ventures in Turkey
there is certain to be a warm welcome and traditional hospitality,
making this a deeply satisfying corner of the world in which to
travel.
Tourist Offices - Turkish Tourist Office: +90 (0)212 573
4136 (Istanbul) or www.tourismturkey.org
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Entry Requirements
for Turkey Holidays & Turkey Travel
All travellers to Turkey are required to
hold documents for onward or return travel, and sufficient funds
for the period of their stay. Entry may be refused to those of
unkempt appearance.
- For Australians -
Australian passport holders must have a valid
passport. A visa is required, which is valid for up to three
months, and can be obtained from the point of entry.
- New Zealand nationals require a valid passport, but no
visa is necessary for a stay of up to three months.
- US passport holders must have a valid passport. A visa
is required, which is valid for up to three months, and can be
obtained from the point of entry.
- US passport holders must have a valid passport. A visa
is required, which is valid for up to three months, and can be
obtained from the point of entry.
- UK passport holders must have a valid passport.
British citizens may obtain a multiple entry visitor's visa valid
for 90 days at the port of entry, but those with British National
(Overseas) passports must obtain a visa from an overseas Turkish
mission prior to arrival.
Turkey Holidays - Currency of Turkey
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira
(TRY), which was introduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros
were dropped from the TL and the sub-unit New Kuru was created.
Currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices,
airports and ferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest
commissions, but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies.
Banks open mainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in
tourist areas. ATMs are widely available in major cities and
tourist areas. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus and
Plus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular are
Visa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of the
more expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cash
or credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensions
and hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars as
payment.
Turkey
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international country dialling code
for Turkey is +90. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the
relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area
codes are in use, e.g. Istanbul Asya (Asia side) is (0)216 and
Istanbul Avrupa (Europe side) is (0)212. GSM 900 and 1800 networks
cover most of the country. Internet cafes are available in the main
towns and resorts.
Turkey
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Turkey do not have to pay duty on
the following items: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 200g tobacco,
and 200 cigarette papers, or 50g chewing tobacco, or 200g pipe
tobacco, or 200g snuff tobacco. Alcohol allowance includes 1 litre
or 700ml bottle of wine or spirits. Other allowances include 5
bottles perfume up to 120ml each; gifts to the value of EUR255.65;
electronic articles to the value of EUR255.65; tea and coffee for
personal consumption; jewellery and guns for sporting purposes
permitted by foreign travellers. Tape recorders, record players and
transistor radios have to be declared on arrival. Restricted items
include playing cards limited to one pack.
Turkey
Holidays & Packages- Tipping Information
Tipping is a way of life in Turkey and it is
customary to give some small change for most services, or a small
percent of the bill. In bigger hotels and restaurants if a service
charge is not added to the bill, it is customary to tip between 10
and 15%. For taxi fares it is enough to round up the bill.
Attendants at Turkish baths expect to share about 15% of the total
bill if service has been good.
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