Turkey Vacation Packages

I’m sure most folks are waiting for the winter season to finally clear its cold spell so they can come out and have some few days of vacation. Just a little bit of travel planning would do, considering there are many travel deals and vacation packages being offered these days.

So, Turkey holidays, anyone? Turkey is one of my dream destinations and I’m pretty sure a lot of travel bugs agree with me as well. Istanbul, the capital city is such a well known tourist destination and one can visit the country’s places of interests such as the Topkapi Palace, Turquoise Coast, Fethiye and Sanliurfa. Turkey offers a rich and interesting culture to be explored by its visitors.

Turkey Flight Deals

There are so many airfare discounts and flight deals that one can avail of these days, such as KLM’s low airline fares from Asia to Europe. For instance, a Manila-Amsterdam-Istanbul-Amsterdam-Manila roundtrip ticket for a one week vacation in the middle of March would only cost $1,302.46 and this already includes taxes, surcharges and booking fee. Tempting, isn’t it?

Turkey Vacation Packages

While there are many airline and hotel offers for cheap holidays in Turkey, it is best to gain the advantage of Turkey vacation packages which already includes everything from airfare, to accommodation, day tours and other extras. Such travel option is more economical and you can compare different offers from travel agents and decide on the best deal on package rates, trip itinerary and other perks.

Top 5 Things to do in Turkey

1. Visit the historic Topkapi Palace which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
2. Visiting the ancient Roman-era graves in the Turquoise Coast
3. Going on a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait
4. Explore the ancient underground cities in Cappadocia
5. See the Mevlevi or Whirling Dervishes in their long white dresses as they whirl ecstatically during the Rumi ceremonies in Konya

There are actually many historic and beautiful places to visit in Turkey, planning a good trip itinerary depends on which sites you prioritize.

Tourists can indulge in a taste of Turkey’s famous local delicacies and cuisines while the shopaholics can enjoy going around the bazaars for handicrafts especially painted ceramics and bargains, or indulge in high profile shopping in classy shops and boutiques. Major events in Turkey attract a lot of visitors such as the exotic Selcuk Camel Wrestling Festival where decorated camels wrestle to entertain the audience and this year’s Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix on May at the Istanbul Park.

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