Fast Facts

• Official Name : Republic of Turkey •

Date of Foundation : 29 October 1923•

Capital : Ankara •

Largest Cities : Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Antalya •

Area : 814.578 sq. kms.•

Coastal Borders : Mediterranean Sea in the south, Aegean Sea in the west and Black Sea in the north

•Language : The official language is Turkish. English is widely spoken in major cities. 

•Currency : TL (Turkish Lira) 1 Euro approximately equals to 2,30 Turkish Liras. 

• Time Zone : GMT+2; CET +1; and EST (US -East) +7•

Business Hours : The workweek in Turkey runs from Monday to Friday. Banks, government offices and majority of corporate offices open at 9 AM and close at 5 PM.

•Public Holidays : Eid (Ramadan): 30 August – 1st September 2011 Greater Eid: 7-9 November 2011  

•Health Services : private inter national and public hospitals with good standards.

•Food :  As with many Mediterranean nations Turkish food is very healthy, fresh and enjoyable.

•Communications : Turkey has three GSM operators, all of them offering 3G services and almost 95% coverage over the country. Internet service is available all around the country. 

•International Dial Code : +90

• National airlines : Turkish Airlines (THY)

• Main airports : Ataturk International Airport & Sahiba Gokcen International Airport

Interesting facts• * Trojan Wars took place in western Turkey

• * One of the seven wonders, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus today only base ruins remained in Bodrum, Mugla

• * One of the seven wonders, The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (today only base ruins remained in Selcuk, Izmir)

• * One of the first most accurate world maps were drawn by the well-known Turkish cartographer and navigator Piri Reis in 16th century.

• * Part of Turkey’s south western shore was a wedding gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra.

• * smallpox vaccination - introduced to England and Europe from Turkey

• * Leonardo da Vinci drew designs for a bridge over the Golden Horn, an inlet at the mouth of the Bosphorus

• * only city in the world located on two continents – Istanbul (been the capital of three great empires for more than 2,000 years)

• * The world’s oldest known settlement is in Catalhoyuk in central Anatolia, Turkey, and dates back to 6,500 BC

• * St Nicolas – the original Santa Claus – was born in Patara in Turkey and has a church dedicated to him in Demre.

General Tourism Statistics About Turkey

Data for Turkish Tourism in 2010

• 28.6 millions of international tourist arrivals

• 20.8 billion $ of tourism receipts

General Statistics About the Tourism Turkey Capacity

• 48 airports with annual 50-million- passenger capacity

• 16 airports open to international flights

• 8 airlines carrying passengers with scheduled and nonscheduled navigations

• Turkish Airlines with 130 planes, one of the youngest fleet in Europe

• 28 Marinas with 8800-yacht capacity

• 9000 Licensed Tourist Guides

• 5600 travel agencies

• An amazing historical heritage of civilisations

• 258 beaches and 13 marinas with blue flag since 2008

• 34 Thermal Tourism Centers in 17 Provinces

• 20 Winter Sports Tourism Centers

• 22 Highland Tourism Centers in 10 Provinces

• 33 official National Parks

• 16 official Natural Parks

• 58 official Nature Monuments

• 35 official Natural Protection Areas

• 14  Clubs and hotels with golf fields

Famous cities of Turkey

Istanbul City

Istanbul· Turkey’s largest city (approx. 12 million population)

· country’s undisputed cultural and financial centre

· European Capital of Culture in 2010

· only city in the world that straddles two continents

· surrounded by the waters of the Bosphorus

· former capital of three great empires, Eastern Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman

· centuries-old palaces, castles, mosques, churches and other monuments are present here

· cutting-edge international film and music festivals, designer shops and chic restaurants and bars

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Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar

• one of the world's largest covered marketplaces

• grew over the ages into a sprawling labyrinth of commerce

• thousands of shops on more than 50 streets

• alongside intermittent fountains, wells, mosques and other similar attractions

• seems to hold the lifeblood of Istanbul

• Timings : Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 19:00

• Istanbul tourist attraction admission: free

Dolmabahce Sarayi

Dolmabahce Sarayi

• built in the 19th century by Adbul Mecit

• Known for bankrupting the Ottoman Empire

• evocative blend of Turkish, European and even Hindu architectural styles, with an equally opulent interior

• Timings : Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday to Sunday - 09:00 to 16:00

• Istanbul tourist attraction admission: charge

Princes' Islands

Princes' Islands

• Located off Istanbul's Asian shore

• collection of nine islands

• Residents of Istanbul tend to refer to the nearby Princes' Islands as simply the 'Adalar', which translates as 'The Islands‘

• over 20 km / 12 miles to the south-east and lying within the Sea of Marmara

• offer a long and interesting history, with attractions such as Victorian villages and hilltop chapels

• Regular ferry trips connect the main resorts of the Princes' Islands, such as Bostanci, Burgazada, Eminonu, Heybeliada and Kinaliada

• Buyukada (Great Island) is the biggest of all the islands

• peace, quiet and tranquility offered around almost every corner

• locals regularly retreat to these islands for picnics, beach-side attractions and general respite

• Cosy rental homes, along with a number of historic buildings

• transportation consists of horse-drawn carriages and bicycles

• Automobiles are prohibited

• Opens daily

• Istanbul tourist attraction admission: free

Ankara

Ankara

· Turkey’s capital and second-largest city (pop. 4.5 million)

· seat of government and diplomacy

· a university town with a large student population

· Built up largely after it became the capital in 1923

· the city boasts modern architecture and infrastructure, museums and concert halls

· Many attractions in the city gives visitors an excellent background for understanding the many layers of Turkey’s history.

Tourist attractions in AnkaraAquapark Club Watercity

• Watercity is ideal for families

• collection of water slides and indoor and outdoor children's pools

• park also comes with a good range of sports facilities and related attractions

• has a good restaurant and a café

• The Aquapark is just outside Ankara in Gölbasi

• accessible by dolmus (shared taxi)

• Timings : daily - 10:00 to 19:00

• Ankara tourist attraction admission: charge, discount for children

Roman Baths

Roman Baths• Situated on Cankiri Caddesi

• the Roman Baths date back to the 3rd century AD

• well maintained

• You can clearly see the heating system for the baths, as well as the dressing room (apoditerium), the hot room (caldarium), the warm room (tepidarium), and the cold room (frigidarium)

• Beneath the baths are 7th century BC remains from the Phrygian period

• Timings : daily - 08:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:30

• Ankara tourist attraction admission: charge

Temple of Augustus and Rome

Temple of Augustus and Rome

• closed to the public due to its state of disrepair

• built in 10 AD by the Galatians

• retains the best-preserved copy of the Deeds of Deified Augustus (Res Gestae Divi Augusti), which detail the Roman Empire

• The Romans revamped the temple in the 2nd century

• 2,000 years of weather and seismic activity have taken their toll on this rather ancient attraction

• Plans to restore the temple are underway

• opens daily

• Ankara tourist attraction admission: view from exterior only

IZMIR

Izmir

• Turkey’s third-largest city

• second most important port

• attractively tumbling down the hillside to its idyllic bay full of fish restaurants

• A convenient base for visits to ancient Ephesus and Pergamum

• also a busy commercial centre that enjoys a year-round temperate climate

• palm-lined promenades and avenues follow the shoreline

• cosmopolitan and lively atmosphere all year round

• Izmir bursts with an added vibrancy during the International Arts Festival and the International Fairs.

Izmir’s tourist attractonsIzmir Bird's Paradise / Bird National Park

• The Izmir Bird's Paradise in the Cigli district is close to the area of Karsiyaka

• a bird watcher's haven

• boasts more than 200 different species of birds, which are both native and migratory

• The park itself covers around 19,770 acres / 8,000 hectares

• has remained a protected nature reserve since the early 1990s

• Many walking trails are on hand and provide the best vantage points available

• opens daily - seasonal attractions

• Izmir tourist attraction admission: charge

Teleferic (Teleferik)

Teleferic (Teleferik)

• Very famous cable cars

• In operation since the late seventies

• the Teleferic transports literally hundreds of passengers each day

• climbs to a height of more than 420 metres / 1,380 feet

• At the hilltop, a selection of attractions await, including eateries and shops selling all kinds of Turkish souvenirs

• opens daily

• Izmir tourist attraction admission: charge

Culture Park and Zoo (Kultur Park Alani / Kulturpark)

• Culture Park is best known locally as Kultur Park

• provides a very important green space in the city, next to Kahramaniar and Mimarsinan

• offers plenty of respite and family related attractions

• you will discover Turkey's most historic zoo, which encompasses just under 5 acres / 2 hectares in total

• filled with exotic creatures from around the world, with some 90 species on display

• enjoys high annual visitor numbers, which are rapidly approaching half a million

• includes two prominent art galleries, the Museum of Art and History and also the Museum of Arts and Sculpture

• opens daily - seasonal variations

• Izmir tourist attraction admission: free, charge for zoo

Ephesus

• The city of Ephesus is virtually dotted with historical spots, which you must see during your visit. Apart from the ruins there are fountains, libraries, and pools all over the city.

Church of Virgin Mary

Church of Virgin Mary

• This is the first church, which was dedicated to Virgin Mary who had spent the twilight years of her life in Ephesus

• It housed the 3rd Ecumenical council

• had remained an important seat of Christianity since then

• During Emperor Justinian`s rule, the church underwent some reconstruction

• a centrally planned chapel was included in the existing structure. 

Temple of Artemis

Temple of Artemis

• The temple of Artemis (Diana) was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world

• temple of the virgin God of Nature• 115m long• housed 127 columns of which 36

façade columns were decorated with relics. 

Basilica

Basilica

• constructed during the reign of Augustus

• served as an Exchange and was thus devoted to commerce

• It is a typical Roman structure

• 165m in length

• contains columns with 1st century A.D. bulls` heads. 

Visa requirements

Tourist

• Passport valid at least six months• 1 Visa from• 1 photograph with white background• Covering Letter for stating purpose of visit• Return confirm ticket• Hotel Confirmation • Foreign Exchange or International Credit card copy• bank statements last six months• Tax returns last three years• If Employed Letter from employer stating No Objection for

Travel, salary slips last three months

Business

• Passport valid at least six months• 1 Visa from• 1 photographs with white background• Covering Letter for stating purpose of visit from company• Business invitation letter from Turkey• Indian Company Registration Certificate• Return confirm ticket• Hotel Confirmation • Foreign Exchange or International Credit card copy• bank statements last six months Personal and Company both• Tax returns last three years Personal and Company both• If Employed Letter from employer stating No Objection for Travel,

salary slips last three months

Transit• Visa documents same as tourist

Visa Fee• Tourist Rs. 2700.00 (Single Entry)

Rs. 8550.00 (Multiple Entry)

• Business Rs. 2700.00 (Single Entry)

Rs. 8550.00 (Multiple Entry)

• Transit Rs. 3500.00 (Single Entry)                             

Rs. 5300.00 (Double Entry ) Rs. 8550.00 (Multiple Entry)

Processing Time• Tourist : 02-03 Working Days                 • Business : 02-03 Working

Days                                      • Transit : 02-03 Working Days 

Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for their travels to Turkey up to 90 days

Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey

Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders with a valid Schengen, UK or US visas may get their one month single entry visas at the Turkish border gates upon their arrival

Turkish Cuisine

Turkish Cuisine

• Turkish breakfast - bread, beyaz peynir (white cheese, similar to feta), butter, honey or jam and Turkish tea

• also often include boiled eggs or menemen (omelette), olives, tomato & cucumber salad and sliced beef sausages

• lunch or dinner - soup or meze

• hummus and dolma to kalamar and aubergine dips.

Fast Food• Börek - filled fried or baked filo pastry• simit - bread ring• poğagça (buns) are popular snacks

Alcoholic Drinks• Rakı - a clear, strong aniseed based

spirit, sometimes known as “lion’s milk”; turning cloudy when water, ice or soda is added.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

• vişne (sour cherry juice)• şeftali (peach) • ayran - a salted yoghurt drink• çay (tea) is flavoursome and aromatic

when freshly brewed.

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