Decouvre Turkey

Pourquoi visiter

• Istanbul alone is worth the trip: majestic mosques, vibrant bazaars, an enchanting Bosphorus.
• Cappadocia and its lunar landscapes topped with hot-air balloons at sunrise.
• A wildly generous cuisine blending Mediterranean and Eastern flavors.
• Excellent value for a country of immense historical richness.

Quand partir

April to June and September–October for mild weather. Summer is scorching in the southeast.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Hot-air balloon flight over Cappadocia
2. 2Explore Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
3. 3Bathe in the pools of Pamukkale
4. 4Sail along the Lycian coast
5. 5Get lost in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
6. 6Discover the ruins of Ephesus

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Cheap domestic flights, comfortable long-distance buses, dolmus (minibuses), ferries across the Bosphorus.

Gastronomie

• Kebab – grilled meat in every form
• Pide – boat-shaped Turkish pizza
• Baklava – syrup and pistachio pastry
• Menemen – scrambled eggs with tomatoes and peppers
• Çay – black tea served in a tulip-shaped glass

Securite

Safe in tourist areas. Avoid the border regions in the southeast. Standard caution in cities.