Holidays in Turkey

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Turkey covers two continents, Europe and Asia, and bordering the volatile Middle East, this means that Turkey has an unrivalled history stretching back thousands of years. From the ancient Hittites to the Ottomans, dozens of civilizations have made Turkey their home, leaving behind them a dazzling historical and archaeological heritage.

Along with its ancient background Turkey is a rapidly developing modern counrty. Born from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire in 1923, the country was transformed by its far-sighted and ambitious first leader Kemal Ataturk. Since his death, the republic has maintained its Western orientation and European aspirations, despite the often-strong counter-current of traditionalism and Islam.

Today Turkeys archaeological and cultural wonders, plus the sun sea and sand, make it an ideal place for tourists, attracting millions of European holidaymakers each year.

The market for cheap flights to Turkey is very different in Germany, which has a large Turkish population. Regular direct flights to both Istanbul and the capital Ankara are available from several German cities, with some budget minded travellers choosing to make their own connections through Germany to get to Turkey.

GENERAL VISA INFORMATION FOR BRITISH PASSPORT HOLDERS

British and Irish passport holders travelling to Turkey require a visa. Visas can be obtained at the port of entry in Turkey or from the Turkish Consulate General in London or Turkish Diplomatic Missions in other countries.

Sticker type visas are issued at the port of entry and allow staying in Turkey for up to 90 days. It costs £10 for UK and €10 for Irish passport holders. If there is more than one person travelling on the same passport, each individual is liable to pay the visa fee. This type of visa does not permit to engage in paid or unpaid employment.