Our tips for Turkey
In Turkey you can start your day between the minarets and end it in a landscape that looks like it belongs on another planet. Wander through the best neighbourhoods of Istanbul, crawl into a centuries-old cave church with a torch and watch dozens of hot air balloons rise over Cappadocia at sunrise. We spent months travelling around the country in our camper and picked up plenty of tips along the way. From favourite spots in Istanbul to hiking trails and cave hotels in Cappadocia: this is where your trip through Turkey begins.
- Capital
- Ankara
- Population
- 86.1 million
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- High season
- June to August
- Airports
- Istanbul (IST, SAW), Antalya (AYT)
- Time zone
- UTC+3 all year round
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