• ☀ Summer (June - August): Ideal for coastal resorts like Trabzon and Uzungöl.
• ❄ Winter (December - February): Perfect for skiing and Istanbul’s winter charm.

Official currency: Turkish Lira.

Exchange at currency exchange offices, banks, or ATMs.

Turkish is the official language, but English is widely spoken in major tourist cities like Istanbul and Antalya.

• ✈ UAE (Dubai - Istanbul): 4 hours.
• ✈ Egypt (Cairo - Istanbul): 2 hours.
• ✈ Saudi Arabia (Riyadh - Istanbul): 4 hours 30 minutes.
• ✈ Qatar (Doha - Istanbul): 4 hours.

• 🚇 In major cities: Metro, tram, public buses, and taxis.
• 🚖 Ride-hailing apps: Uber and BiTaksi operate in some cities.
• ✈ Between cities: Domestic flights via Turkish Airlines or Pegasus at reasonable prices.

🎟 Entrance fees for major attractions: 100 - 300 Turkish Lira.

Yes, nearly all restaurants serve halal food.

Yes, Turkey is very family-friendly with a variety of activities including beaches, parks, theme parks, historical sites, and malls.

• 🏙 Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace.
• 🌲 Trabzon: Hıdırnebi Highlands, Sera Lake, Atatürk Pavilion.
• 🏞 Uzungöl: Uzungöl Lake, Sultan Murat Plateau, Uzungöl Waterfalls.
• 🌿 Sapanca: Sapanca Lake, Darıca Zoo, Maşukiye Village.
• 🏖 Antalya: Konyaaltı Beaches, Old Town.
• 🏔 Bursa: Uludağ Mountain in winter.

• 🍖 Istanbul: Nusr-Et Steakhouse, Hamdi Restaurant.
• 🥩 Trabzon: Ahmet Usta Restaurant, Mercan Restaurant with a sea view.
• 🍽 Sapanca: Güllüoğlu Restaurant (Turkish breakfast), The Lake Restaurant (seafood).
• 🍛 Antalya: Şirvan Sofrası – Authentic Turkish cuisine.