BEFORE TRAVELLING Turkey FAQ Documents The passport must be valid for the remaining six months of the date of return. Certain countries can enter with the ID card and no visa. Visa Fo those who requires a visa, an e-Viza (electronic visa) can be obtained submitting an online application. Touristic visa validity will not exceed 90 days. Visa fees From 15 to 20 USD - payment on line only by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) We strongly suggest you to check with the Embassy in your own country and you can also visit www.evisa.gov.tr Currency The currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Cents are called Kurus. 1, - - TRY = € 0,35 or 1, - - TRY = $ 0,45 All major credit cards are accepted and ATM machines are available. A small amount of local currency should be always be with you, as little shops do not accept other currencies. Your satisfaction our Electricity 220 V . Sockets are with 2 pin European type. UK/States adapters are necessarily. only compromise Time + 2 hours winter and summer than Greenwich time. Telephone code +90 - city code (without 0) - number Climate Ankara - continental climate: cold winters with snow and ice - temperatures of up to -10 degrees, hot and dry summers- temperatures around 30-40 degrees. Istanbul: wet and rainy winters - hot and humid summers Izmir and Antalya - Mediterranean climate: mild winters and very hot summers. Black Sea is always rainy South-east area- temperatures high from June until October. Health There are no required vaccines. It is advisable to consume foods and vegetables well cooked and drink bottled water and soft drinks without adding ice. What to pack Wearing comfortable clothes and sports shoes will make you feel more comfortable HEAD OFFICE if you are planning to participate in cultural tours during your stay in Turkey. 12, Moaez Al Dawla While visiting cities and religious sites you will be asked to wear convenient cloth Makram Ebeid and/or avoid low-cut dresses and skirts above the knee out of respect for local cus- toms. We recommend a wool sweater for the nights in the mountains. Nasr City, Cairo — Egypt If you travel on your own especially in the interior regions it is advisable to make use [email protected] of a GPS device and road map and to keep an eye on the road signs at all times. www.goldenniletravel.com As well as it is advisable to keep a Turkish dictionary with you at all times. Finding people who speaks foreigner languages may not be possible at all times. Tel: +202 22731915 Photography Fax: +202 22731960 Please respect "No Photography" signs.