- By plane to Turkey: choosing wings
- Hotel or apartment
- Transport subtleties
- Food in Turkey
- Useful details
- Perfect travel to Turkey
It would seem, what else does a Russian tourist not know about Turkey? They began to actively relax here in the last century, and many travelers are familiar with the beaches of Antalya much better than their own suburban surroundings.
But a trip to Turkey is not only about excellent tanning, animation programs by the pool and the coveted all-inclusive, thanks to which a few extra pounds invariably come with you from your long-awaited vacation. Turkey is a country with an ancient rich culture, and a trip here can be the perfect combination of lazy relaxation and active educational recreation, the program of which includes the best excursions to the popular attractions of Asia Minor.
By plane to Turkey: choosing wings
Charter flights to Turkish resorts, along with a standard travel package, are usually offered by agencies, and independent travelers only have tickets for regular flights on free sale:
- Direct flight Moscow - Antalya is operated by several air carriers, including Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Travel time will be a little more than 3.5 hours: but the ticket prices for passengers are unlikely to please. They start at $ 350, so you should pay attention to connecting flights.
- Pegasus Airlines will take passengers to the beaches of Antalya with a transfer in Istanbul for $ 250. The price can be even lower if you start monitoring tickets in advance. Turkish Airlines also has great deals.
Besides Antalya, tourists are usually interested in Istanbul. Aeroflot flies there in 3, 5 hours and $ 200. Turkish carriers have about the same prices.
Hotel or apartment
Hotels in Turkey are as diverse as they do not meet the accepted criteria for stardom. Moreover, the same number of awards does not guarantee equal conditions and a similar level of service. Choosing a hotel for traveling to Turkey should be based on the reviews of previous guests, taking into account absolutely all factors and recommendations.
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The quality of rest often depends on the successful choice of the hotel. It is better to take care of this in advance and choose the best accommodation option in terms of comfort, proximity to the beaches and price.
Locals also offer their apartments and houses as apartments for foreign tourists. Prices for accommodation in them are significantly lower and such options are especially beneficial for a large family or a group of friends who would need several rooms in the hotel. The price of a separate apartment in Antalya with two bedrooms and even a swimming pool and a gym in a residential complex starts from $ 50 per day.
Transport subtleties
The Turks propose to travel long distances around the country with the help of local airlines. Turkish carriers usually keep their airfare very reasonable.
Bus connections are ideally organized between the cities. The cars carrying passengers are very comfortable, air-conditioned, equipped with toilets and TVs. If you want to save money or get to a completely remote province, buy a ticket for small buses such as Russian minibuses.
Food in Turkey
Turkish cuisine is one of the most diverse in the region. There is a great variety of cafes and restaurants here, and therefore every tourist during a trip to Turkey will be able to have lunch or dinner in full accordance with the planned budget line.
Expensive restaurants can offer exquisite service and high quality European dishes, but the price tag in such places will be appropriate. Small Turkish restaurants with national dishes look much cheaper and prettier, where the average check per person for a full dinner with beer or wine will not exceed $ 30.
Top 10 dishes to try in Turkey
Useful details
- A Russian citizen will not need a visa to stay in Turkey.
- Docking in Istanbul does not always mean a transfer within the walls of the same airport. Keep in mind that it will take about an hour and a half to get from Ataturk to Sabiha Gokcen via Istanbul traffic jams.
- If the connection takes place only within the walls of Ataturk Airport and your carrier is Turkish Airlines, take advantage of the free opportunity to explore the city. Sightseeing tours at a special Turkish Airlines counter are offered to all passengers with a long connection.
- Turkish ski resorts are gaining more and more popularity every year and acquire a civilized European look. When planning your winter holidays, take a closer look at Palandoken or Uludaga. You will be able to skate your ski program much cheaper, but with no less pleasure. Read more about the ski resorts in Turkey.
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Perfect travel to Turkey
The season on the beaches of Antalya and other Mediterranean resorts begins at the end of April, but the air and water reach the most comfortable temperatures by the first weeks of May. You can swim in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas until late autumn, and therefore tourists stay on the beaches until the end of October.
In winter, the constellation of Turkish ski resorts opens the season. A stable snow cover appears on the slopes of Palandoken closer to the New Year and remains until the last days of March.
The Kangal health resort is available at any time of the year, but the most pleasant season for recreation here is early spring, when the air temperature does not exceed + 23 ° C, and precipitation is unlikely.
The cherished Turkish adventure - a hot air balloon flight over the natural beauty of the Cappadocia area is available to everyone all year round. But experts recommend the period from April to October, when there are no strong winds in this area.
The best prices for a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia can be obtained directly from the sky tour company. Most of them are located at the entrance to the village of Goreme, where guests of Cappadocia usually stay for the night. It is important to book a discounted flight the evening before the event.
