Islam follows the lunar calendar, which is shorter than the Gregorian calendar by 11 days. The result is that Muslim religious holidays fall on different dates each year. The dates for religious holidays listed here are accurate for 2006 and 2007.
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[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
19 Mart 2009 Perşembe
Calendar of Events
The Most Useful Websites
The World Wide Web makes it simple to do additional research before you leave home. These sites provide a range of information, from destination overviews to up-to-date listings on everything from restaurants, hotels, and local events, as well...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
In Two Weeks
Follow the suggestions for the 1-week itinerary for the first week. Then assess how much time and energy you want to put into travel and what your travel goals are. Outdoor activities, historic ruins, and extraordinary natural sites converge along...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Gay and Lesbian Travelers
The fact that homosexuality is legal in Turkey is an interesting result of centuries of segregation of the sexes, veneration of female virtue, and lazy afternoons spent in the hamam (Turkish bath). Nevertheless, we're talking about a fairly co...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Travelers with Disabilities
A disability shouldn't stop anyone from traveling -- but that doesn't mean you should expect wheelchair access to 2,000-year-old rock pits. Although ramps have begun to appear in select Turkish hotels and museums, don't expect the going to be easy. T...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Student Travelers
If you're planning to travel outside the U.S., you'd be wise to arm yourself with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which offers substantial savings on rail passes, plane tickets, and entrance fees. It also provides you with basic...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Things to Bring Home from Your Visit
Carpets & Kilims: No matter how lame your bargaining skills, it's still cheaper than Bloomingdale's -- and boy, do they look good unrolled under (or on) your coffee table. Turkey's tribal carpets and kilims represent a cultural tradition that...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
When to Go
After more than 3 years of crushing silence, Turkey's tourism industry has recovered and is moving at a nice clip, thank you very much. If you're looking for bargains, the window of opportunity has passed. For the inconvenience of traveling on full f...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Beaches
Most of Turkey's best beaches have been snatched up by big hotel chains -- leaving less than stellar public alternatives for the nonpaying riffraff. Hotels sometimes charge a day fee for use of the beach, or maybe just the use of a lounge chair -- as...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Introduction
The magic of Turkey bubbles over in its history, culture, gastronomy, humanity, exotic nature, and commerce. Turkey bills itself, and rightfully so, as the "Cradle of Civilization," boasting more Greek ruins than Greece and more Roman archaeological...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Senior Travelers
Always mention the fact that you're a senior when you first make your travel reservations. For example, many hotels offer seniors' discounts. Don't be shy about asking for discounts, but always carry some kind of identification, such as a driver's li...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Insurance
Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for lost luggage, canceled tickets or medical expenses. The cost of travel insurance varies widely; you can get estimates from...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Suggested Itineraries
This section gives you a rough outline of what you can reasonably see in 1 or 2 weeks in Turkey. Here I make all the tough decisions for you (most of the time; you'll need to choose between Ephesus and Cappadocia). If the idea of letting someone else...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Visitor Information
Everyone's first stop for comprehensive information on Turkey as well as visa requirements should be the Turkish Embassy website specific to your country (www.turkey.org or www.tourismturkey.org in the U.S.). The Embassy also administers a "co...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Women Travelers
Rule number one: Scrupulously avoid contact with anyone using a Westernized name. It's hard to believe, but in the major tourist areas of Turkey, particularly in the streets of Sultanahmet, an entire industry thrives on the acquisition and manipulati...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Frommer's Favorite Experiences
Taking a Hamam: The Turkish bath, rising out of the Islamic requirement of cleanliness, is not just practical, it's a minivacation. A good hamam experience includes the proper traditional ambience and a heavy-handed scrubbing.
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Entry Requirements & Customs
Entry Requirements
An entry visa is required for citizens of the U.S. (US$26 for a single entry for stays up to 3 months, or $87 for multiple entries valid for up to 5 years for stays as long as 3 months at a time), Canada (US$60 or...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
In One Week
Frankly, 1 week isn't enough time to explore very much of anything anywhere, let alone Istanbul, the seat of three former world empires. And that doesn't include the 2 days spent on international travel (assuming you had to cross an ocean to get here...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Small Towns and Villages
Bergama: The soul of this village is the marketplace. Donkeys and their owners are parked next to stalls of fresh produce. Carpets hang from the awnings of old village houses around the Red Basilica to create a bit of shade from the hot sun. A...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Getting There
Partnerships among international airlines have blurred the lines of air travel, and changing market demands force airlines to continually adapt or change their services. Check with your travel agent or with the airlines directly for specific services...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Escorted & Package Tours
With so many options spread out over such large distances, the options for travel to Turkey seem to be limited only by your individual travel style.
Independent travelers tend to prefer package tours that, while not necessarily spontaneous,...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Ruins
Pergamum: Pergamum was once one of the most influential societies in the ancient world. Only traces of its greatness remain -- but high atop the hillside, the acropolis still sings the songs of the wind through its broken pillars. The theater...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Health & Safety
Staying Healthy
There are no severe health risks in travel to Turkey, nor are vaccinations required. It's still a good idea to use common sense in traveling to less developed areas. Food poisoning and diarrhea are probably the...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
16 Mart 2009 Pazartesi
The Best Beaches
Most of Turkey's best beaches have been snatched up by big hotel chains -- leaving less than stellar public alternatives for the nonpaying riffraff. Hotels sometimes charge a day fee for use of the beach, or maybe just the use of a lounge chair -- as...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Small Towns and Villages
Bergama: The soul of this village is the marketplace. Donkeys and their owners are parked next to stalls of fresh produce. Carpets hang from the awnings of old village houses around the Red Basilica to create a bit of shade from the hot sun. A...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Student Travelers
If you're planning to travel outside the U.S., you'd be wise to arm yourself with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which offers substantial savings on rail passes, plane tickets, and entrance fees. It also provides you with basic...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Gay and Lesbian Travelers
The fact that homosexuality is legal in Turkey is an interesting result of centuries of segregation of the sexes, veneration of female virtue, and lazy afternoons spent in the hamam (Turkish bath). Nevertheless, we're talking about a fairly co...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Escorted & Package Tours
With so many options spread out over such large distances, the options for travel to Turkey seem to be limited only by your individual travel style.
Independent travelers tend to prefer package tours that, while not necessarily spontaneous,...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
In Two Weeks
Follow the suggestions for the 1-week itinerary for the first week. Then assess how much time and energy you want to put into travel and what your travel goals are. Outdoor activities, historic ruins, and extraordinary natural sites converge along...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
In One Week
Frankly, 1 week isn't enough time to explore very much of anything anywhere, let alone Istanbul, the seat of three former world empires. And that doesn't include the 2 days spent on international travel (assuming you had to cross an ocean to get here...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Senior Travelers
Always mention the fact that you're a senior when you first make your travel reservations. For example, many hotels offer seniors' discounts. Don't be shy about asking for discounts, but always carry some kind of identification, such as a driver's li...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Frommer's Favorite Experiences
Taking a Hamam: The Turkish bath, rising out of the Islamic requirement of cleanliness, is not just practical, it's a minivacation. A good hamam experience includes the proper traditional ambience and a heavy-handed scrubbing.
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Ruins
Pergamum: Pergamum was once one of the most influential societies in the ancient world. Only traces of its greatness remain -- but high atop the hillside, the acropolis still sings the songs of the wind through its broken pillars. The theater...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Suggested Itineraries
This section gives you a rough outline of what you can reasonably see in 1 or 2 weeks in Turkey. Here I make all the tough decisions for you (most of the time; you'll need to choose between Ephesus and Cappadocia). If the idea of letting someone else...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Most Useful Websites
The World Wide Web makes it simple to do additional research before you leave home. These sites provide a range of information, from destination overviews to up-to-date listings on everything from restaurants, hotels, and local events, as well...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
1 Mart 2009 Pazar
Tips for Gay and Lesbian Travelers
The fact that homosexuality is legal in Turkey is an interesting result of centuries of segregation of the sexes, veneration of female virtue, and lazy afternoons spent in the hamam (Turkish bath). Nevertheless, we're talking about a fairly co...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
In Two Weeks
Follow the suggestions for the 1-week itinerary for the first week. Then assess how much time and energy you want to put into travel and what your travel goals are. Outdoor activities, historic ruins, and extraordinary natural sites converge along...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Travelers with Disabilities
A disability shouldn't stop anyone from traveling -- but that doesn't mean you should expect wheelchair access to 2,000-year-old rock pits. Although ramps have begun to appear in select Turkish hotels and museums, don't expect the going to be easy. T...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Things to Bring Home from Your Visit
Carpets & Kilims: No matter how lame your bargaining skills, it's still cheaper than Bloomingdale's -- and boy, do they look good unrolled under (or on) your coffee table. Turkey's tribal carpets and kilims represent a cultural tradition that...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Visitor Information
Everyone's first stop for comprehensive information on Turkey as well as visa requirements should be the Turkish Embassy website specific to your country (www.turkey.org or www.tourismturkey.org in the U.S.). The Embassy also administers a "co...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
When to Go
After more than 3 years of crushing silence, Turkey's tourism industry has recovered and is moving at a nice clip, thank you very much. If you're looking for bargains, the window of opportunity has passed. For the inconvenience of traveling on full f...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Senior Travelers
Always mention the fact that you're a senior when you first make your travel reservations. For example, many hotels offer seniors' discounts. Don't be shy about asking for discounts, but always carry some kind of identification, such as a driver's li...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Introduction
The magic of Turkey bubbles over in its history, culture, gastronomy, humanity, exotic nature, and commerce. Turkey bills itself, and rightfully so, as the "Cradle of Civilization," boasting more Greek ruins than Greece and more Roman archaeological...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Suggested Itineraries
This section gives you a rough outline of what you can reasonably see in 1 or 2 weeks in Turkey. Here I make all the tough decisions for you (most of the time; you'll need to choose between Ephesus and Cappadocia). If the idea of letting someone else...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Insurance
Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for lost luggage, canceled tickets or medical expenses. The cost of travel insurance varies widely; you can get estimates from...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
In One Week
Frankly, 1 week isn't enough time to explore very much of anything anywhere, let alone Istanbul, the seat of three former world empires. And that doesn't include the 2 days spent on international travel (assuming you had to cross an ocean to get here...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Frommer's Favorite Experiences
Taking a Hamam: The Turkish bath, rising out of the Islamic requirement of cleanliness, is not just practical, it's a minivacation. A good hamam experience includes the proper traditional ambience and a heavy-handed scrubbing.
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Entry Requirements & Customs
Entry Requirements
An entry visa is required for citizens of the U.S. (US$26 for a single entry for stays up to 3 months, or $87 for multiple entries valid for up to 5 years for stays as long as 3 months at a time), Canada (US$60 or...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Escorted & Package Tours
With so many options spread out over such large distances, the options for travel to Turkey seem to be limited only by your individual travel style.
Independent travelers tend to prefer package tours that, while not necessarily spontaneous,...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Small Towns and Villages
Bergama: The soul of this village is the marketplace. Donkeys and their owners are parked next to stalls of fresh produce. Carpets hang from the awnings of old village houses around the Red Basilica to create a bit of shade from the hot sun. A...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Health & Safety
Staying Healthy
There are no severe health risks in travel to Turkey, nor are vaccinations required. It's still a good idea to use common sense in traveling to less developed areas. Food poisoning and diarrhea are probably the...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Student Travelers
If you're planning to travel outside the U.S., you'd be wise to arm yourself with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which offers substantial savings on rail passes, plane tickets, and entrance fees. It also provides you with basic...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Ruins
Pergamum: Pergamum was once one of the most influential societies in the ancient world. Only traces of its greatness remain -- but high atop the hillside, the acropolis still sings the songs of the wind through its broken pillars. The theater...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Best Beaches
Most of Turkey's best beaches have been snatched up by big hotel chains -- leaving less than stellar public alternatives for the nonpaying riffraff. Hotels sometimes charge a day fee for use of the beach, or maybe just the use of a lounge chair -- as...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Tips for Women Travelers
Rule number one: Scrupulously avoid contact with anyone using a Westernized name. It's hard to believe, but in the major tourist areas of Turkey, particularly in the streets of Sultanahmet, an entire industry thrives on the acquisition and manipulati...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
Getting There
Partnerships among international airlines have blurred the lines of air travel, and changing market demands force airlines to continually adapt or change their services. Check with your travel agent or with the airlines directly for specific services...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
The Most Useful Websites
The World Wide Web makes it simple to do additional research before you leave home. These sites provide a range of information, from destination overviews to up-to-date listings on everything from restaurants, hotels, and local events, as well...
Read More...
[Source: Turkey Travel Blogs on RealTravel]
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