Is there a train between cities in Turkey?

TCDD (Turkish Republic State Railways) operates passenger trains all over the country. The train is the comfortable way to travel between cities like Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir.

How do tourists get around Turkey?

Virtually the whole of Turkey is well covered by public transport, including long-distance buses, domestic flights, minibuses and ferries. The aged train network is being overhauled, with new high-speed lines linking the capital Ankara with Ä°stanbul, Konya and Sivas.

Is it easy to get around Turkey?

It’s easy getting around Turkey. If you’re on a super budget but have lots of time on your hands you can take buses which are about $10-$20 each way. HOWEVER, if you book ahead of time you can book flights for $20-$60 each way within Turkey. This is likely the best way to travel because you’ll save time and energy.

Is Ankara worth visiting?

From opera to ballet, if you’re a fan of the performing arts, Ankara is worth visiting. The city is buzzing with cultural venues showcasing the best of the country’s talent in music, dance, theatre, and more.

Is it worth visiting Konya?

While there’s really only about a day’s worth of sites to be visited in Konya, it’s certainly a worthy city to visit while traveling in Turkey.

Do & don’ts in Turkey?

Do wear modest loose fitting clothing, meaning no shorts for males or females. Do cover your head and no bare shoulders if you are female. Don’t visit a mosque on a Friday, the Muslim day for worship. Don’t talk or laugh loudly in a mosque.

Are trains in Turkey Good?

Turkish State Railways (TCDD, DDY) trains can be useful during your Turkey trip. The high-speed trains between Istanbul, EskiĹźehir and Ankara; EskiĹźehir and Konya; and Ankara and Konya are particularly useful.

Can I wear leggings in Turkey?

You can totally wear anything you want in Istanbul. Leggings, mini skirts, tank tops, anything. You are likely to be in either the city center and touristy areas and I’m sure you’ll see Turkish women dressed far more provocatively than you.

What you Cannot do in Turkey?

Do Not Wear Revealing Clothes

Both women and men must forget about wearing shorts in Turkey and especially the women must cover their heads, as Muslim women do when visiting a mosque.

Should I cover my hair in Turkey?

What is this? Visiting mosques and places of religious importance in Turkey is the only time that it is necessary to take extra care to cover up. For instance, when visiting the blue mosque in Istanbul, both men and women should ensure that their shoulders and knees are covered and women should cover their hair.

Can unmarried couples stay together in Turkey?

The short answer to this question for Turkey is yes, unmarried couples can stay in hotels in Turkey. There is no specific regulation in Turkish law regarding this issue. However, in some cases, hotels may not accept unmarried couples to avoid being seen as inconvenient hotels.

Are Turkish people friendly?

Yes! Turkish people are incredibly friendly, love to help, and are very inquisitive. They often ask questions such as “How old are you?” or “How much money do you earn?” that can feel invasive, and staring is common.

What is the best month to go to Turkey?

The best time to visit Turkey is between April and May and September and October. The weather in Turkey is rather mild during these months, so you will be able to explore the cities, and the outdoor ruins without worrying about the heat. This is shoulder season, so there will be fewer crowds.

How many days are enough in Turkey?

How much time should I spend in Turkey? Although there’s plenty to do in Turkey to fill an entire month or more, we suggest Turkey itineraries that are between five to ten days, with a week-long holiday being the best for most travelers.

What do Turkish guys like in a girl?

The thing that Turkish men most admire in a woman(any woman)is high self respect and if your girls behave with plenty of that then they’ll win many friends. As I say the problem isn’t really so bad but it seems worse because women don’t understand the correct way to behave is this different culture.

Are Turkish Arabs?

Turkish people are not Arabs. Turks and Arabs are not the same race. Turkish people are descendants of Central Asian Turkic people and indigenous people of Anatolia. Arabs are Semitic people of the Middle East.

Do you need visa for Turkey?

Ordinary and service/official passport holders are required to have visa to enter TĂĽrkiye. Holders of such passports may get their 90-day multiple-entry visas from Turkish missions abroad or obtain their 30-day single-entry e-visas via the website www.evisa.gov.tr.

Can a foreigner marry a Turkish?

According to Turkish Marriage regulations, a Turkish national and a foreigner or two foreigners with different nationalities can be married by Turkish authorities. Two foreigners of the same nationality can be married either by the offices of their own Country’s Embassy or Consulate or by the Turkish authorities.

What is a Turkish wedding like?

Pinning gifts on the bride and groom

Gold and money are the main wedding gifts in TĂĽrkiye, and there’s typically even a ceremony after the official marriage is complete. The bride and groom don sashes and guests come up one by one to take pictures with them and pin gold or money onto the sashes.

How do you express love in Turkish?

Let’s start with the Turkish word for love: “Love” – AĹźk / Sevgi.

Can you have two wives in Turkey?

Turkey is a predominantly Muslim nation that has abolished polygamy, which was officially criminalized with the adoption of the Turkish Civil Code in 1926, a milestone in AtatĂĽrk’s secularist reforms. Penalties for illegal polygamy are up to 2 years imprisonment.