Turkey has a good healthcare system — especially in major cities and tourist regions. Private clinics often have a higher standard than public hospitals. Public Hospitals (Devlet Hastanesi): More affordable, but longer wait times. EU citizens are treated in public facilities with EHIC (reciprocal a

Embassies & Consulates

German Embassy Ankara: Atatürk Bulvarı 114, Kavaklıdere, Tel: +90 312 455 5100 German Consulate General Istanbul: İnönü Caddesi 10, Gümüşsuyu/Beyoğlu, Tel: +90 212 334 6100 German Consulate Antalya: Konserve Yolu Üzeri 13, Tel: +90 242 314 1101 German Consulate Izmir: Akdeniz Mah., Halit Ziya Bulva

German, Austrian, and Swiss citizens require a visa to enter Turkey. e-Visa (recommended) Online at evisa.gov.tr — the only official site (beware of fake sites!) Cost: about 50 US$ (approx. 47 €) for German citizens Validity: 180 days from the date of issue, max. 90 days stay Processing time: Immed

The national currency is the Turkish Lira (₺ / TRY). The exchange rate fluctuates greatly — check the current rate before traveling. Reference Rates (as of early 2026) 1 € ≈ 35–38 ₺ (fluctuating). 1 CHF ≈ 38–41 ₺. Withdrawing Money ATMs (Bankamatik): Available everywhere — at airports, in cities, a

WLAN is almost universally available for free in hotels, restaurants, and cafes — even in cheaper accommodations. The quality varies. Mobile Internet EU roaming does NOT apply in Turkey (not an EU member). Your German mobile data package is extremely expensive in Turkey (often 5–15 €/MB!). Turkish

Turkey is generally a safe travel destination for tourists. Millions of Germans travel there without problems every year. As everywhere, common sense and a few regional peculiarities apply. General Petty crime: Pickpocketing in Istanbul (Taksim, Sultanahmet, Grand Bazaar), overpriced bills in touri

National Holidays DateHolidaySignificance January 1YılbaşıNew Year April 23Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk BayramıNational Sovereignty and Children's Day May 1Emek ve Dayanışma GünüLabor Day May 19Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor BayramıCommemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day July 15Demokrasi ve M

Shopping & Bargaining

Bargaining is as much a part of shopping in Turkey as tea is to conversation — but only in certain places: Where to Bargain? Bazaars and markets (Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, weekly markets) Carpet dealers, jewelry and leather goods stores Souvenir shops Taxi rides WITHOUT a meter (agree on the pric

Turkish uses the Latin alphabet (since 1928, thanks to Atatürk) with some special letters: LetterPronunciationExample Ç / çlike "ch"Çay = Chai (tea) Ş / şlike "sh"Şeker = Sheker (sugar) Ğ / ğsilent (lengthens the previous vowel)Dağ = Daa (mountain) I / ımuffled "ö" (without a dot!)Sıcak = Söjak (h

GermanTurkishPronunciation HelloMerhabaMer-ha-ba Good morningGünaydınGün-ai-dön Good eveningİyi akşamlarI-ji ak-scham-lar ByeHoşça kalHosch-tscha kal GoodbyeGüle güleGü-le gü-le (said by the one staying) YesEvetE-wet NoHayırHa-jör PleaseLütfenLüt-fen Thank youTeşekkür ederimTe-schek-kür e-de-rim T

GermanTurkish The menu, pleaseMenü, lütfen I would like to orderSipariş vermek istiyorum WaterSu BreadEkmek The bill, pleaseHesap, lütfen It was very deliciousÇok güzeldi Cheers!Şerefe! Enjoy your mealAfiyet olsun I am a vegetarianVejetaryenim Without meatEtsiz SpicyAcı / Baharatlı Not spicy, plea

GermanTurkish How much does this cost?Bu ne kadar? Too expensive!Çok pahalı! Is there a discount?İndirim var mı? I'll take itAlıyorum I don't want it, thank youİstemiyorum, teşekkürler Numbers NumberTurkishNumberTurkish 1Bir10On 2İki20Yirmi 3Üç30Otuz 4Dört40Kırk 5Beş50Elli 6Altı100Yüz 7Yedi20

GermanTurkish Where is…?…nerede? Bus stationOtogar AirportHavalimanı HotelOtel BeachPlaj / Sahil MosqueCami ToiletTuvalet LeftSol RightSağ Straight aheadDüz / Doğru I want to get off! (Dolmuş)İnecek var! StopDurak

GermanTurkish Help!İmdat! PolicePolis HospitalHastane DoctorDoktor PharmacyEczane I am sickHastayım I need helpYardıma ihtiyacım var Fire!Yangın!

GermanTurkish My name is…Benim adım… I am from GermanyAlmanya'dan geliyorum Turkey is beautiful!Türkiye çok güzel! The food is deliciousYemek çok lezzetli Very nice!Çok güzel! No problemSorun yok / Problem yok Inshallah (God willing)İnşallah Maşallah (Expression of admiration)Maşallah Welcome!Hoş

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Travel Guide Turkey

Your complete travel guide for the country between East and West

Capital:Ankara

Language:Turkish

Currency:Turkish Lira (₺)

Entry:e-Visa / Visa on Arrival

Best Travel Time:April – October

Flight Duration:2.5 – 3.5 hours

Last updated: 10 March 2026 · 15 Chapters · 101 Sections

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Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Turkey

7 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

6 Sections

Regions· 6 Chapters

Chapter 3

Istanbul

11 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 4

Aegean Coast

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Chapter 5

Turkish Riviera

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Chapter 6

Cappadocia

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Chapter 7

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Chapter 8

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Understanding· 5 Chapters

Chapter 9

History of Turkey

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Chapter 10

Society & Culture

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Chapter 11

Food & Drink

5 Sections

Chapter 12

Nature & Landscape

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Chapter 13

Art & Craft

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Practical· 2 Chapters

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Istanbul

The megacity on the Bosporus: 2,700 years of history, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and one of the most exciting culinary scenes in the world.

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Aegean Coast

Ancient high culture meets Mediterranean lifestyle: Ephesus, Bodrum, Pamukkale, and the windsurfing mecca Alaçatı.

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Turkish Riviera

Dream beaches, ancient theaters, and 300 days of sunshine: Antalya, Side, Alanya, and the perfect theater of Aspendos.

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Antalya Side Alanya

Cappadocia

Surreal lunar landscape with fairy chimneys, cave hotels, underground cities, and hot air balloon rides at sunrise.

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Kappadokien

Lycian Coast

The wildest and most beautiful coast of Turkey: Ölüdeniz, Kaş, Dalyan, and the legendary Lycian Way.

ÖlüdenizKaşDalyanKekova+1

Fethiye Kas

Black Sea Coast

The green secret of Turkey: Sumela Monastery, tea plantations, high pastures, and authentic food off the beaten tourist path.

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