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Overview | Check your Midnight Express stereotypes at the door - this is a rapidly modernising country with one foot in Europe and one in the Middle East. It's not all oriental splendour, mystery, intrigue and whirling dervishes but it is a spicy maelstrom of history knocking up against a pacy present. | When To Go | Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, since the climate will be perfect in İstanbul and on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. It will be cool in central Anatolia, but not unpleasantly so. Visiting before mid-June or after August may also help you avoid mosquitoes. The Black Sea coast is best visited between April and September; there will still be rain but not so much of it. With the exception of İstanbul, Turkey doesn't really have a winter tourism season. Places catering to backpackers usually see Anzac Day as the official start of the season; those catering to package holiday-makers get going in early May. Peak season is from July to mid-September, when most Turks take their holidays. The best time to visit eastern Turkey is from late June to September. Don't plan to venture east before May or after mid-October unless you're prepared for snow. Try to avoid travelling during Kurban Bayramı, Turkey's most popular public holiday. | Visas | Citizens from a long list of countries do not require a visa to enter Turkey. This list includes some South American, European, Asian and Middle Eastern countries, so it is worth checking out whether or not you will need a visa. However, travellers from Canada, the UK, the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, and a number of other countries do need a visa to enter Turkey; however, this is just a sticker bought on arrival at the airport or border post rather than at an embassy in advance make sure to join the queue to buy your visa before the queue for immigration. Those from the UK and the USA pay 15.00. All other travellers who require a visa must apply for one before leaving for Turkey. The standard visa is valid for three months and, depending on your nationality, usually allows for multiple entries. | Getting there | There are plenty of ways to get into and out of Turkey by air, sea, rail and bus. There are international airports at İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir and some of the Mediterranean resorts. Turkish Airlines has direct flights from İstanbul to three dozen European cities and New York, as well as the Middle East, North Africa, Bangkok, Karachi, Singapore and Tokyo. Departure tax is about 12.00 but is normally included in the ticket price. By train, the daily Bosfor Ekspresi links Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade and Sofia to İstanbul. Major European cities such as Frankfurt and Vienna are also well serviced by Turkish bus lines. The overnight Dostluk Ekspresi links İstanbul to Thessaloniki and is becoming a popular option with travellers.You can travel by train and bus to Syria and Iran, and by bus to Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Marmara Lines runs car ferries from Çeşme to Ancona and Brindisi from late March to late October. Private ferries run between Turkey's Aegean coast and the Greek islan |
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 |  | Active Turkey Family Holiday For Teenagers | The lively coastal town of Kas has developed a reputation as one of Turkey’s best spots for action and adventure. During your week here there’s plenty of time to make the most of the many optional activities available including a sea kayaking trip to visit a sunken city, SCUBA diving in crystal clear waters – with options for novices and experienced divers, exploring inland by mountain bike or 4WD, or simply relaxing on one of the fine beaches along the coast. |
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|  | | | | Ararat & Kackar Treks | After an exploration of exotic Istanbul’s labyrinthine bazaars and ancient mosques, you will fly to the Kackar Mountains to begin your trek. The Kackar Mountains rise from the shores of the Black Sea. A little-visited area, its mountains have a rugged appearance after years of glacial and water erosion and are the perfect acclimatisation for your Ararat trek. The aim here is the summit of Mt. Kackar at 3937m. |
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| | | | | Turkey Activity Week | Kas - adventure capital of the Med - is your base for the first part of this week of thrills! Begin by paddling sea kayaks over the remains of the sunken city of Kekova, then later dive at one of the best sites in the Med on an exhilarating SCUBA experience. |
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| | | | | Turquoise Coast Family Holiday | Your base for the first couple of nights is at Black Tree Cottages in Karaagac, a rural mountain retreat located close to Fethiye. From here there are various activities to enjoy - including walking and treasure hunts! Next you transfer to Kas - self-styled adventure holiday capital of the Med. Here you’ll take a glass-bottomed boat to discover the sunken city of Kekova and jeeps to explore the countryside and villages surrounding Kas. |
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