Traveler's guide to Turkey
TurkeyForYou web site is an effort to give an introduction to the
beautiful country of Turkey, which has for a long time been a well-hidden treasure of Eastern Medditerrenean. With a
rich history,
sandy beaches, wide variety of
climate and landscapes, and several
activities to do, Turkey is definitely a good option to have a remarkable vacation
without straining your budget. On TurkeyForYou web site, you can also read our
tips for travelling to Turkey or read about
Turkish culture and history, and
important Turkish people. If a backpacking trip in Turkey sounds interesting, read the
guide to backpacking in Turkey by our sponsor HostelBookers.
Turkey lies on the ruins of many civilizations including
Hittites, Trojans,
Greeks, Romans,
Byzantine Empire,
Seljuks and
Ottomans. You can feel this wealth of history everywhere you go in Turkey. Turks have a
great cuisine,
infamous baths, rich traditions associated with
tea and
coffee,
evil eye pendants, high quality
towels and bathrobes, traditional rugs,
whirling dervishes,
nargile (Turkish water pipe) and of course
Turkish delight. You can get engaged in a
variety of activities in Turkey including
river rafting,
skiing, scuba diving, cruising and
hot air ballooning. You can travel thousands of years back in time at the
historical sites, or
enjoy the works of nature.
On this web site, you will find answers to many questions about Turkey, including:
Why should I choose to go to Turkey instead of so many alternatives?How can I get a Visa to Turkey?Is it easy and convenient to fly to Turkey?How would a typical summer vacation be in Turkey?I will need a car to have more freedom during my vacation. How can I rent a car?Is there anything I need to know about shopping in Turkey?What kind of money is used in Turkey? How can I exchange my money?What can I do in Turkey besides tanning at the beaches and visiting places?