We can say that travel to Turkey has undergone a change in the past ten years. This tourist country par excellence is no longer a cheap destination as it was before, and this news may be unpleasant for travelers who are forced to a certain budget, especially when comparing travel prices in Turkey with other countries.
To bypass this fact, we have chosen to provide you with a set of tips that will make traveling to Turkey at a lower cost,
1. Foods
Istanbul is famous for its delicious street foods, which are in great demand, and if you want to enjoy delicious meals at a not exorbitant cost, you have to use food trucks that will provide you with a quick meal at a lower cost and will be an ideal alternative to those restaurants that are expensive in the prices of their meals.
2. Public transportation in Turkey
Public transportation in Istanbul is safe and efficient. To really benefit from public transportation in Istanbul, buy Akpel or Istanbulkart that offer important discounts on buses, trams and ferries. You can buy these cards at kiosks or vending machines at many public transportation stations.
Another useful way to save money in terms of transportation and explore the tourist situation is to take one of the Bosphorus ferries, this is how the locals travel and you will get an enchanting look at the area and beautiful photo opportunities on a cruise without having to pay an exorbitant price.
3. Currency exchange
Do not exchange currency at the airport or in your country because you will get a decrease in money, and instead exchange currency in Turkey, especially since most shops will not take a commission from you for that.
4. Avoid bank fees
Before traveling to Turkey, do not forget to contact the bank of your credit card, and this is due to the fact that some banks impose some fees on withdrawing money from ATMs outside the country.
5. Some free things to see and enjoy
There is a lot to enjoy in Turkey, especially in Istanbul, where most of the tourist attractions and activities listed are located:
Watch the sunset from the Galata Bridge.
Look at the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar.
You can visit beautiful mosques such as the Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque and Rustem Pasha Mosque.
Take a walk in Gulhane Park in Sultanahmet or Yildiz Park in Besiktas.
On Thursdays when there is free admission, visit the Istanbul Modern Museum in Tophane.
Walk from Taksim Square to Sultanahmet and enjoy the sights along the way.
Walk by the Bosphorus from Ortakoy village to Rumeli Castle, you will pass on interesting neighborhoods such as Korosism, Arnavutkoy and Bebek. The walk will take about an hour, and there will be plenty of cafes along the way to rest your feet.
6. Souvenir gifts
If you have many friends and need to buy some souvenirs, in the bazaars of Istanbul, you’ll be able to find beautiful bags, accessories and cheap key lanyards that are only 1 Turkish lira.
7. Enjoy inexpensive sports adventures
Many think of Turkey as a place of culture and history or as a cheap place to relax on the beach for a week or two, but it is also the premiere destination for adventure sports of all kinds; Like diving in the Mediterranean, the nice thing is that the prices are about half what you would pay in southern Europe or on the islands of the Caribbean.
The area around Kas is particularly popular for week-long excursions, where a different activity is scheduled for each day. There are excellent tours, kayaking, mountain biking, and paragliding, all at affordable prices.
8. Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is important in cases of medical emergencies and must be available, but in simple cases there is no need to use it, and instead it is recommended to go to a local hospital, and in Turkey there are many of them in neighborhoods and there are highly qualified doctors and frameworks, and most importantly, the cost is low and will be on the service you need.
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