Every Tripstou guide to Turkey, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Turkey travel guide and the best places to visit in Turkey, then open the Istanbul pages: things to do, where to stay, what to eat and a three-day itinerary. Cappadocia has a guide to the hot air balloon ride. Country pages cover visa requirements and the VAT refund. Below, every Turkey article on the site, newest first.
Turkey travel guideTravel to Turkey: Istanbul Plus One Region per WeekPlanning Turkey? The country guide sets the route: Istanbul as the base, then Cappadocia and the other places worth the travel time.
Istanbul plus one region makes the best first trip to Turkey: Cappadocia for most, Ephesus with Pamukkale for ruins, or one Turquoise Coast base for beaches.
Best Places to Visit in Turkey: Where to Go on a First Trip Read Post »
The Cappadocia hot air balloon is worth it for most first-timers. Book the first morning, stay two or three nights, and pick the basket that fits.
Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon: Worth It, and Which Flight to Book Read Post »
Turkey visa requirements by passport: visa-free, e-Visa or embassy visa, plus the 60-day passport validity rule and how to avoid unofficial e-Visa sites.
Turkey Visa Requirements: Who Needs One and How to Apply Read Post »
What to eat in Istanbul, setting by setting: street food in Eminönü, breakfast spreads, lokanta lunches, meyhane nights and baklava in Karaköy.
What to Eat in Istanbul: The Dishes and Where to Eat Them Read Post »
Istanbul itinerary for 3 days: the old city, Galata and the Bosphorus, then the Asian side, ordered around Topkapı and Dolmabahçe closing days.
Istanbul Itinerary: 3 Days, One Side of the City Per Day Read Post »
Where to stay in Istanbul: Sultanahmet for a short first visit, Karaköy or Galata for three days or more, Kadıköy for longer stays.
Where to Stay in Istanbul: Which Area to Book, by Trip Length Read Post »
Things to do in Istanbul, sorted by area: the Sultanahmet core, both bazaars and the Bosphorus ferry first, then Galata, Balat and the Asian side.
Things to Do in Istanbul: What to See First, Area by Area Read Post »
Travel to Turkey with a clear plan: Istanbul plus Cappadocia or the coast, how many days it takes, when to go and daily costs in euros.
Travel to Turkey: Istanbul Plus One Region per Week Read Post »
Turkey tax-free shopping, step by step: ask at the till, get the form approved by customs before you fly, and expect less than one-sixth of the price back.
Tax-Free Shopping in Turkey: How to Get the VAT Back Read Post »
Start with the Turkey travel guide, then the best places to visit in Turkey to choose your stops. Check the visa requirements page before you book, and open the Istanbul pages for the city itself.
Istanbul has things to do, where to stay, a food guide and a three-day itinerary. Cappadocia has a guide to the hot air balloon ride, and country-level pages cover the best places to visit, visa requirements and the VAT refund.
Yes. The best places to visit in Turkey page compares the destinations beyond the city, and Cappadocia has its own balloon ride guide. Both are linked from the Turkey travel guide.
