What's interesting about Turkey Travel Guide 20 17?

The hottest thing in Turkey is definitely a hot air balloon. Imagine, under the blue sky and white clouds, whether you are rising slowly in a hot air balloon or seeing a large hot air balloon rising on the ground, it is beautiful.

Recently, many friends asked me about traveling to Turkey. I'm glad that I can convey my beauty to you on the way to travel. It would be a pity if I didn't become a Turkish wife after such careful publicity. This article is purely a raiders, all dry goods, I hope I can help you.

Prepare a visa before departure: 60 dollars, apply by yourself. Baidu searched for "Turkish e-visa", found the website "www.evisa.gov.tr", and entered the correct information according to the prompt. The visa fee is about 60 dollars. After the application is successful, the e-visa will be sent to the mailbox. The whole process will be completed in a few minutes and needs to be printed out before departure.

Air ticket: round trip 2800, rising to around 5000 in peak season. Direct flights are more expensive, so it's best to book in advance. I am used to buying international air tickets with Taobao Flying Pig, which is cheaper than Ctrip. When buying, I can directly search for a round trip, which is cheaper than buying a one-way round trip. I should always compare the tickets and say hello to the checked baggage amount in advance. When you arrive in Turkey, it is suggested that you don't need to make a reservation in advance to prevent passive travel. By the way, it's cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Qunar.com in Turkey than flying pigs.

Currency exchange: Turkey uses the local currency lira, and the exchange ratio is about 1:2. Hotels and some entertainment projects can also use euros. I withdrew 200 euros in advance in China, and then I opened a Huaxia bank card. Because Huaxia Card is free to withdraw money in the first month, you can withdraw lira cash directly in the local area. If you have a better overseas withdrawal option, you can tell me.

Travel application:

Flying pig (buy international air tickets), where to go (buy domestic air tickets), Taobao (buy airport pick-up, paragliding, hot air balloon, etc. ), Ctrip (hotel booking, not available in Turkey), Cellular (see Raiders Travel Notes), Baidu Translation (no Turkish can be translated into English), Google Maps (always inseparable from free travel) and qq music.

Necessary items: passport, ID card (if used in China), printed version of e-visa, copy of passport (to prevent loss of passport), money, bank card (Huaxia debit card and Visa credit card), European power plug (purchased from Taobao or locally in Turkey), mobile phone charger, charging treasure and cable, headphones, sunglasses, summer clothes, a pair of long-sleeved trousers, sandals and slippers for travel shoes and toiletries (all). Many foreign hotels don't have toiletries, cosmetics, skin care products, masks, sunscreen, medicines (anti-inflammatory drugs, cold medicines, seasickness medicines, etc.). ), soap and two clothes hangers (you can wash clothes if you are diligent), and you can also bring a book and some snacks to prevent boredom on the plane.

The travel route is counterclockwise: Istanbul-Izmir (Arachate+Cesme)-Selcuk (the ancient city of Ephesus)-Cotton Castle-fethiye (paragliding)-Antalya (Mediterranean)-Capadocia (hot air balloon)-Istanbul (return).

(A lazy person draws a picture by hand)

Notes on official travel 1, Istanbul (3 days)

After a transfer of 12 hours, I finally arrived in Istanbul, walked out of the airport to find the bus of Hawass Company, and sat in Taksim Square in the terminal building. Then take a taxi to the hotel. Be careful when taking a taxi, you may be killed. If you don't mind, you can take the light rail.

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Old Palace of Topkapa and Underground Palace are must-see attractions. They are in Europe and have a strong sense of history, which is shocking. It is recommended that the hotel be located nearby. If you have time in the evening, you can take a boat to the Bosphorus. This is necessary. This is my favorite scenic spot. Not far from the Bosphorus is the Grand Bazaar. Because I don't like the noisy feeling of the market and I won't bargain, I took a look when I passed by. People who are interested in local specialties can go, and remember to make a firm counter-offer.

There are many cats and dogs here. They sleep and play freely in the street. It can be seen that Turkey is a very caring country, although it also has the barbaric side of Turks.

In addition, you can eat and shop in Independence Street, as well as Taksim Square and Innocence Museum, which you can visit whenever you have time. Besides, July and August are the tourist season and the hottest season in Turkey, so you should be prepared psychologically.

Istanbul

Istanbul

Topkapa Palace

2. Izmir (2-3 days)

The destination of this stop is the European town of Arachate and Cesme near the Aegean Sea. You need to book a flight with Qunar.com. Search: Istanbul to Izmir, 1 hour arrival, and the fare is 200-300. Taobao booked a bus for 60 yuan to pick it up, which can be delivered directly to the hotel in Alachate.

Alachate is a small town with European style, beautiful and simple, suitable for couples or families. There are few people in China, and many foreigners spend their holidays here for a long time. It is said that the houses here are very expensive.

Influenced by geography class since I was a child, I really wanted to see the Aegean Sea, so I took a minibus to nearby Cessme. It was cloudy that day, and I sat by the sea alone for a long time, very satisfied. However, the sea breeze is too cold to get up at night with a headache. Fortunately, I brought medicine to reduce my fever, and I was fine the next day.

Alashat

Alashat

3. Ephesus (1 day)

Take a bus from Cessme to Alachate bus terminal, then take a bus to Izmir, and then transfer to Selcuk. I always ask for directions, so I must make good use of Baidu translation software. This journey is a bit far, and it takes about seven hours to get to the new hotel.

Ephesus is an ancient city, full of ruins and vicissitudes. If you like historical sites, this is the best place. Remember to keep out the sun. There are many tourists in China, and many tour groups come here.

Ancient city of Ephesus

Ancient city of Ephesus

Ancient city of Ephesus

4. Cotton Castle (1 day)

Take a bus to Cotton Castle, go to Denzili first, and then take a minibus. Bread bread is a terraced field formed by limestone crystallization, which is white and full of hot springs. The photos are very nice. This small town can be visited in half a day. If you don't want to be too tired, you choose to stay for one night, which is very quiet.

pamukkale

pamukkale

pamukkale

5.fethiye(2 days)

You must be a paraglider when you come to Fisher. It is close to the Dead Sea, and the scenery is beautiful from the air. In addition, you can take an island-jumping tour and snorkel for a day. Very hi. Recommended Taobao sellers: Turkish cats are fatter than me, and Shanghai Erlian tourist franchise stores are both very good, with many services, including playing, picking up planes, bus tickets, mobile phone cards and so on.

The rest of the time, you can stay at the seaside and bask in the sun. You can sit in a coffee shop and enjoy it. I like the sea in Turkey very much. It is deep in You Lan, and I think it is more attractive than the sea in Southeast Asia.

Fichier

Fichier

Fichier

6. Antalya (2 days)

You need to take a bus from fethiye to Antalya. You can ask the hotel owner how to buy tickets, or ask Taobao for advice. Antalya is near the Mediterranean Sea and located in southern Turkey. This is a very comfortable town, without the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and the political atmosphere of Ankara, the capital. If you want to be in a daze quietly, stay here.

Antalya

Antalya

Antalya

7. Capadocia (2 days)

It takes about 10 hour to get from Antalya to Capadocia by night bus. It's a bit difficult, but it's good to try it once in a while. The hotel is located in the small town of Gorem. The buildings are all cave-style, including hotels, which look strange.

Hot air balloons and all-terrain vehicles in Capadocia are must-see items. One-day tours of the Red Line and the Green Line are not recommended, because they are caves with abundant sunshine. Of course, if you are particularly interested in historical sites, please join them. Taobao can book these items in advance, and hotels can also book them. It should be noted that the hot air balloon was picked up at the hotel at 3: 50 in the morning. If the weather is bad, it will be delayed by one day, so you need to keep in touch with the merchants at any time.

cappadocia

cappadocia

cappadocia

cappadocia

8. Istanbul (1 day)

Suggest flying from Capadocia to Istanbul, where to go? Online search: Drive from Cherry Airport to Istanbul Airport.

On the last day, you can buy it in buy buy. Souvenirs: Turkish black tea, Turkish coffee, soft candy, refrigerator, rose water, spices, carpets, blue eyes, plates, etc. Brands: Bulgari, Pandora, local clothing brands mavi, Arrow bag.

On the return trip, Istanbul has Asian and European airports. It depends on which airport it is. If you need a tax refund, please take Hawass bus and arrive early.

Hotel accommodation in Istanbul:

Albo bodik

Hotel, good location, close to the blue mosque, cost-effective. This one was booked with the reservation software before the departure of China, and the others were temporarily booked in Turkey, which was recommended by five stars.

Sevendreamshotel next to the Blue Mosque is conveniently located and recommended by five-star hotels.

Arakat:

Arachateaux family hotel, cost-effective, good environment and good location, but the boss can only speak dialect, communication is inconvenient, recommended by four stars.

Cesme:

I found one at random, and the environment is average. I don't recommend it. You can compare it with Ctrip.

Ephesus:

Rebetikahotel, not far from the station, not far from the ancient city of Ephesus. The hotel environment is good and clean, and the breakfast is great. The boss is enthusiastic and recommended by five stars.

Cotton Castle:

Ozbayhotel, the hotel where Sister Hua recorded the program, is very good. The environment is good, the boss is very kind, take me to the scenic spot by motorcycle, get up early in the morning and take me to the station, highly recommended!

Fischer:

KilimHotel, with very good environment and high cost performance, but remote location, recommended by Samsung.

Antalya:

Citrus Garden Accommodation and Breakfast Hotel, a villa owned by an old couple, is very clean and full of atmosphere. There are two cats in the garden. Breakfast is delicious. Highly recommended!

Antalya

Food is spread all over the city, such as ice cream, sesame dessert (baklava is recommended), barbecue, baked potato with cheese (delicious! ), roasted corn, Turkish coffee, Turkish black tea (suitable for everyone), Turkish breakfast (plentiful)

Expenses: transportation 4000, accommodation 3500, eating and drinking 1500, having fun 2500, shopping 5000, * * * 16500. When I went in June, hotel air tickets were very cheap, such as July, August and September. This is the latest peak season and it will definitely be much more expensive.

Finally, I want to say that Turkey is my favorite country at present, and I will definitely go there again. Next time, I will only choose to live in Istanbul for a while, so as to get to know and feel this great city more deeply.

During the trip, there are many unknown and unexpected situations, such as the food is not used to it, and the scenic spots are not as beautiful as expected. For example, you accidentally caught a cold, for example, you were cheated by the local people ... But I hope you can enjoy the process anyway. Isn't it the most meaningful trip to find the purest and quietest self, broaden one's horizons and mind, discover more beauty and make oneself more gentle, loving and tolerant?

May we all go out bravely and don't forget your initial heart.