10 Things You MUST Know Before Traveling to Turkey

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There is so much that goes into planning a trip that goes well beyond what you are going to see and do. Join us in this video as we share 10 things you will need to know before you visit Turkey! From visas, to the local currency, staying connected, what you can expect with regards to language, safety, as well as some cultural customs like what to wear and tipping -- this video is really about those extra steps that will help you feel confident you are prepared for your trip.

Be sure to check out our Full Turkey Playlist if you want some more information on where to stay, things to do, how to get around, great foods to try, etc etc!

Also, here are some links we referenced throughout this video that you might find helpful during your planning efforts!

***NOTE: As of 2024, Turkey has changed the E-Visa requirement for US Citizens. Official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye, but ordinary passport holders are exempt up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

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NOTE: As of 2024, Turkey has changed the E-Visa requirement for US Citizens. Ordinary passport holders are exempt from the visa requirement for up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Official passport holders are required to have visa to enter Türkiye).

[cemdursun]

Here is a pro tip: You can always use "merci" to thank people as every person from any demographic and area will understand it. However learning how to say "tesekkürler = thanks" or "tesekkür ederim = thank you" will go a long way.

[JustinBrehm]

Glad you're back and thanks for another great video that was very informative I hope you both have a great day

[galatianstwenty]

Great video and very nice summary of important info! I'll be going from Athens to Izmir next week. Since it's a very last minute trip, I've been working through the details the last couple of days and completely forgot about the visa. Got it now, thanks to you guys!

[samebrahim]

Amazing video. Thx.

But No more videos from you guys …..???

[angelpadilla]

Great to see another video. Anyone going to Turkey buy their guide. A big help to enjoy the country. Keep up the great work guys.

[hmhm]

So happy I found your channel visiting turkey next week for 8 days. Advice for getting from Haliki to center istanbul. Traveling from bulgaria on the overnight train from sofia

[kusumawardhana]

Thanks for sharing.. I'm coming to Turkiye soon..

[cabushka]

Thank you for great practical information.

[anoudzaki]

Hello, absolutely love you guys. Im coming to 🇹🇷 soon... just wanted to know if you can make a video on arrival, where to exchange ur money and more things to know for an older person with NO traveling experience to avoid being taken advantage of by taxi drivers ect. If I arrive with no turkish currency, should I exchange at the airport for taxi or bus money etc.

[shahenjetha]

So happy to see you back. Is there hammam that you can recommend for both my husband and me.

[tonyslavin]

Hello Jess and Myles, we just discovered you in the last couple of weeks. We are coming to Turkey next week for a one month stay. We will be in Istanbul for one week and then on to the Turquoise Coast; finishing up in Cappadocia. . We have purchased your Comprehensive Turkey Guide and it has been quite instrumental in planning our next month. We retired a few months ago and we are on an 18 month trip through Europe (and the Asian side of Turkey), we have been in Sibiu Romania for the month of August. Oh, thanks for the heads up on the visa, we secured ours this morning. also, I think we might do the food tour you recommend. Keep the videos coming, we have watched a few on food and the transportation system. Any other recommendations on which ones we should watch?

[sirinaktas]

Lovely ! This video made me happy, as a turkish, watching and listening something about my country from you is great. I wish ı met with you… ı live in Diyarbakır. Did you visit here ? Actually mardin is close to Diyarbakır. By the way your pronouncation is so cute in Türkish❤

[philipdouglas]

Never accept the banks conversion rate when using an ATM as it is always more expensive. Most of the major sites in Istanbul price their admission in Euros and in many tourist resorts many things will also be priced in Euros alongside lira.

[benjaminbear]

Jess and Myles, we are planning our first trip to Istanbul for May 2024. Your videos have been very helpful. We are us very excited about this trip and now feel we have a good idea of how to make the most of our time there.
Do you have a video on how to get from the airport, IST, to our hotel? Can transfers be prearranged with the hotel so someone picks us up?
I have downloaded it but have not gone thru your Istanbul travel guide, yet.

[bsingh]

Thank you both for the great videos and information and for your guide book! Do you have any tips for
1. Being partially disabled as a tourist
2. Live rock music venues.

Any specific link you would suggest to buy istanbul E pass and city card online before arrival to turkey?

[Habibi]

How soon do I need to get my visa before leaving

[kwfown]

I paid for my visa in person at IST, for $30, cash though

[lakshmivenkatakrishnaiah]

I bought your Istanbul guide, is there a guide for rest of Turkey?