Turkey DMC

Turkish Lira is the local currency of the Republic of Turkey. Visitors can exchange their cash money for Turkish Lira at exchange offices and banks.

Foreigners may drive in Turkey provided that they keep their passport, international driver's license and the vehicle license with them all the time. Turkey drives on the right side of the road and the advanced highway network allows easy access to different corners of the land.

The time zone in Turkey situated at the connecting point of Asia and Europe is GMT +2.

You can get good Indian vegetarian food in Istanbul and Cappadoccia only. In rest of the places you will get Turkish vegetarian food which is also very good in taste.

The risk of terrorist attack is very low and Turkey has not been affected by the recent events of the Arab uprisings. Turkey is a very large country and the current problems on its borders for example Syria and Iraq no not affect your travel is Istanbul and the rest of Turkey.

Wi fi is generally available free of charge at nearly all hotels in Turkey (check that there is no cost before you use it). Passwords are usually available at reception on check in. Larger cafes will have wifi available and there are still some internet cafes around for those who need them.

Any time is a good time to visit Turkey! Istanbul is great to visit any time of the year although the most pleasant months are from April through to October. July and August can be particularly hot and humid. It can snow for short periods over the winter months which adds to the mysteriousness of the old city. For best months for the sapphire coast is from May to October and ancient sites are open all year around.

Turkish is a language like no other – other than perhaps Korean or Finnish! Most people in tourism sector in the Old City speak some English and in other areas it is sometimes difficult to find anyone who speak English. Regardless people will always try to help you.