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A trip to Turkey – Exploring Turkey
Turkey, the land where Europe and Asia meet is an exotic region from all accounts. Though we have not had the opportunity to wake up in Turkey as yet, it has remained in our bucket list, so much so we have spent quite some time actually looking at itineraries, places to see and things to do, and of course the process for getting a visa to travel to the exotic country, that is Turkey. We learnt that one needs to apply for Turkey visa well in advance before planning a trip to Turkey. For a hassle-free Turkey vacation, one can also opt for Turkey vacation packages.
Turkey eVisa – A simple process to follow before a trip to Turkey
The process of getting an eVisa for a trip to Turkey is quite simple and consists of three basic steps.
Apply
In the first step, you are required to apply online for the eVisa by filling up all required information as available on your passport.
Pay
The second step is to make the payment of the requisite fees through your card. Cards including Mastercard, Visa card and Union Pay cards are accepted for payment.
Download & Print
In the third and final step, you just need to download and print the eVisa that is emailed to you after the payment and due verification and process.
Good To Know Information About Turkey eVisa
- The eVisa for Turkey is valid for tourism and trade only
- The validity of the Turkey eVisa is for different from the period of stay and one must enter Turkey within the validity period
- The fees for the Turkey eVisa also varies based upon your home country
- Single entry and multiple entry eVisas are provided which again depends on your home country
- Visitors need to have a passport which has an expiration date of at least 60 days beyond the duration of stay as per the eVisa
- Even if you are traveling as a family separate eVisas need to be taken for each member including infants
We hope this information helps you in filing your tourist visa application form for Turkey and are ready to experience the delights that the country has to offer.
Places To See And Experiences To Look Forward To In Turkey
Turkey is in many ways an indulgence for the senses. The beauty of its natural landscapes, the intriguing culture, the tempting cuisine casts a spell on visitors and enchants them. Here are some of the places and experiences that one can look forward to when in Turkey. Do check out some amazing tour experiences that are sure to make your Turkey vacation an unforgettable experience.
Luxuriate In The Hot Water Springs of Pamukkale
One of the most enduring images that come to mind when you think of Turkey is that of the surreal white terraces with mineral-rich water flowing tantalizingly. A great place to relax and rejuvenate and simply pamper the senses. Pamukkale is one of the unique phenomena of the world that needs to be experienced at least once.
Fly High In Cappadocia
A trip to Turkey is incomplete without visiting Cappadocia. One of our dreams is to float high up in the skies in a hot-air balloon over the mesmerizing landscapes of Cappadocia. The fairy chimneys of Cappadocia which are magical on the ground assume a supernatural avatar from the sky. Cappadocia is an invitation to enter a world that is extraordinary and something that seems to be far removed even from the realms of imagination and fantasy.
Admire The Blue Mosque In Istanbul
A structure that is iconic and synonymous with Turkey, as well as Istanbul, is the Blue Mosque. The architecture of the mosque is exquisite and it is considered as the last great mosque of the classical period. The mosque never fails to amaze with its beauty as its minarets rise to the sky in harmony. The building is a place to spend some moments of hypnosis.
Get Lost In The Grand Bazaar Of Istanbul
For us, Istanbul is a name that seems to evoke an aura of the Arabian Nights, and nowhere else is this probably more apparent than the Grand Bazaar. This is said to be the largest covered market in the entire world and stretches over 61 streets and encompasses over 4,000 shops. The color and vibrancy of the place is something that beckons visitors alluringly.
Yield To The Temptation Of Turkish Cuisine
If Turkey is the confluence of continents, it is also a fine synthesis of multiple cuisines. It is the place where the cuisines from Central Asia, Middle East, East Europe, and the Balkans fuse together into a delectable range of food offerings to tickle and tantalize the palate. Turkish Coffee and the aroma and flavors of Turkey’s diverse cuisine beckon.
Turkey is indeed a land of wonder. If you wake up in Turkey, you will be forgiven if you thought that you had woken up to a dream, such is the dreamy and exotic quality of Turkey.
As we think and dream of Turkey, we hope that we shall land there at the earliest and see our dreams blossom into surreal reality in a land that seems to have emerged from the pages of a fairy tale. Have you been on a trip to Turkey? If yes, do share your favorite places in Turkey and your experiences in the comment section below.
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Hot springs are a great way to experience anywhere. This would be one of the first places we’d visit in Turkey – perfect for relaxing after a long journey.
Would you recommend a visit to the ancient ruins of Catal Huyuk?
Thank you for the tips on getting a VISA to visit Turkey. I have wanted to go there for a while too! I figure when you constantly research a place, you need to get there!!! You have listed many places that I would love to visit also. Best of luck making your dreams come true.
Turkey looks like a very interesting place to visit. I appreciate how you gave detailed instructions for the eVisa. Very helpful. I’d love to see the balloons in Cappadocia someday.
Still hoping to do my first visit to Turkey later this year, admist most of it will be beach holiday but really hopign to make the trip to Istanbul and get a balloon ride as well in Cappadocia. Fingers crossed 🙂
We’ve only been to Bodrum and its surrounding area (including Pamukkale and several archaeological sites), but still need to visit Cappadocia! Thanks for sharing this!
The cuisine in Turkey looks absolutely delicious. I also agree that one can’t miss visiting Cappadocia. I’m afraid of heights and may never get into one of those balloons, but I wouldn’t mind watching from afar 🙂
This is a great post and it sounds like there is so much to do and discover in Turkey. Cappadocia does indeed just look so impressive. I think I’d have to do that first!
Solid tips on visiting Turkey. Just read another post on Cappadocia and that sits at the top of our “must visit soon” bucket list.” Just the images of all those balloons over the landscape at dawn are mind blowing.
Turkey is one of my favorite places, Alacati specifically but of course you can’t rule out the magnificent Cappadocia or the beautiful springs at Pamukkale. Thank you for taking me back to an amazing place.
I’ve always wanted to visit Turkey! I’m glad you went through the visa application process. That’s super helpful. Cappadocia looks amazing.
I am from Turkey and Cappadocia is one my favourite destinations. Each season it is beatiful. Thanks for passing by