Turkey - Turkki

Turkey located in part In Europe, in part In Asia. The country is especially known as a beach holiday country; Turkey has 1,500 kilometers of sandy beaches and in some places the sun shines 300 days a year. For the traveler, the country offers sun, white shimmering sandy beaches, turquoise blue sea, fascinating culture and memorable experiences.

Cities

• Istanbul - 12 573 836
• Harsh - 3 203 362, Capital
• Izmir - 2 232 265
• Bursa - 1 194 687
• Adana - 1 130 710
• Gaziantep - 853 513
• Konya - 742 690
• Antalya - 603 190
• Alanya
• Marmaris
• Cappadocia
• Sinop
• Diyarbakir

Other items

• Kale (Alanya)
• Manavgat - known for its waterfalls
• Located at the foot of Kemer -Taurus Mountain, a peaceful beach resort known for its family holiday, consisting of a large number of villas, next to Antalya. Also popular with Turks engaged in domestic tourism. Also known for its greenery and a center with lots of parks. Located at the foot of Mount Taurus. Unlike other destinations in Turkey, there are a lot of All-included hotels.

Understand

Come

A passport is sufficient for a Finnish citizen as a travel document if the duration of the trip is less than 90 days. You do not necessarily need a passport to move inland, for example by plane. A photo ID or Finnish driving license is sufficient at inland airports.

By plane

Turkish airlines [1] fly directly from Helsinki To Istanbul, but if you want to fly to another city you need to change planes. Also Finnair [2] flies regularly from Helsinki to Istanbul. There are also charter flights to Turkey. Flight prices vary from € 200 to € 1,000 depending on the company and time.

By train

There is no direct train connection from Finland, but connections can already be found through Sweden. Instead, direct connections to Istanbul are available from Germany and Hungary, for example.

By road

The use of your own (rental) car can only be recommended for experienced cars abroad. Turkey’s roads are narrow and winding, and the country’s traffic culture is fast-paced and careless.

By bus

Turkey's internal bus network is good and affordable. Most of the buses are modern, air-conditioned and well-equipped (eg toilets, videos, catering).

By boat

To Istanbul and other west coast towns have ferry connections as well mainland Greece and the Greek islands, the Turkish part of Cyprus, in summer and RussianSochi to the east of the country Trabzonin.

Move

By plane

There are several good airlines within the country (e.g. Pegasus) whose tickets are relatively cheap even when purchased on the same day. If you manage to book a flight weeks before departure, flying is usually cheaper than, for example, bus travel, which is also quite cheap.

By train

For inland transport, trains are an affordable but somewhat slow option.

By road

The use of your own (rental) car can only be recommended for experienced cars abroad. Turkey’s roads are narrow and winding, and the country’s traffic culture is fast-paced and careless.

By bus

Turkey's internal bus network is good and affordable. Most of the buses are modern, air-conditioned and well-equipped (eg toilets, videos, catering).

In the Dolmus

The Dolmus are smaller buses that run within cities and to suburban areas. The Dolmus can be reached cheaply (approx. 1-2 TL / person) for short distances from one place to another.

By boat

Talk

There is talk in Turkey Turkey. Resorts mostly speak English. Many Turks have also lived in the countryside for a couple of years In Germany as guest workers so they understand German.

Buy

Leather, carpets, spices and jewelry. Shops are open (especially in tourist areas) almost every day from morning to night.

Price level

Turkey is an affordable country. Fixed prices are displayed in normal stores, but in markets, markets, bazaars, and smaller stores, bargaining is still successful (and is part of trading). One of the principles of bargaining is that if a price is agreed, the product must also be purchased. So don't compromise for fun unless you're planning to buy!

Eat

Turkish cuisine is varied and tasty. Of course, kebabs are familiar, but various soups, vegetarian dishes and appetizers (meze) are also worth tasting. Tea (Cay) is often enjoyed. Baklava is a popular Turkish dessert.

Juo

Tap water should not be drunk due to its limescale and / or dirt content. Buy your water cheaply at a store.

Sleep

Study

Work

Stay safe

The general emergency number is 112. The police number is 155.

Stay healthy

Respect

Although there is a rather relaxed mood in tourist areas, it should be remembered that in mosques and public places you should wear more opaque, for example long trousers and a college shirt. The veil ban imposed in the 1980s is still in force, except it does not apply to mosques.

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