Turkey Tours & Cruise Packages 2025, 2026

Non U. S. Citizens are responsible to fulfill appropriate entry requirements of destination. Contact your Consulate office for requirements.

U.S. citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity beyond intended stay for entrance into Turkey. Make two photocopies of your passport. Leave one copy at home and carry the other separately from your original. U.S. citizens currently do not need a visa to enter Turkey but this may change. Please check the Turkey entry requirements 1 month before departure.

Turkish. Kurdish is also spoken by a minority in the southeast. French, German and English are widely spoken in cities.

The currency in Turkey is the Turkey Lira and Euro. Check www.xe.com for the most recent exchange rate.

We suggest that you bring $25 per day in US cash to cover your out of pocket expenses each day. You may also choose to exchange a small amount of currency at a US bank before you leave, however, you may do so upon arrival at the airport. Your escort will be able to show you the best place to exchange money upon your arrival. ATM machines are available in the major cities. However, in smaller towns, ATM cards, traveler’s checks and credit cards may not be accepted. Please be advised that the ATM machines in Turkey dispense TURKEY LIRA and EURO. For major purchases we recommend that you use a major credit card.

Please Note: Due to Turkey being labeled internationally as a high fraud country, ATM withdrawals may be limited to $75.00 per day. Check with your debit/credit carrier for other restrictions or policies specific to your bank.

Please Note: We suggest you call your bank and/or credit card Company before you leave to let them know you will be out of the country and using your ATM card or credit card.

You will need to bring along the necessary converters to operate any 120-volt appliances such as hair dryers, camera and cell phone chargers, etc. Electricity is 220 volts in Turkey.

Turkey is seven hours ahead of EST and two hours ahead of GMT.

Prior to departure, check the 10-day forecast on www.weather.com. The climate in Turkey varies based on your proximity to the ocean, with inland areas being colder. While Turkey has cooler summers than other Mediterranean countries, its summers are on the warm side compared to other oceanic climates. The weather is mostly mild with temperatures that aren’t too cold during the winter or too hot during the summer.

You can visit Turkey or take a tour of Jordan and Israel during any time of the year — but weather is one of several factors to consider. You might want to avoid visiting Turkey during certain months when the weather is exceptionally hot or cold. For ideal weather, you should visit sometime from April -June or from September -October. If you like cooler/moderate temperatures, we recommend visiting in February-March or November.

Keep in mind that Turkey — like many countries — is busier during certain parts of the year. If you want to avoid large crowds, you can book one of our Turkey tours during the offseason.

No matter when you decide to book your tour, we offer tours to Turkey that fit your schedule. You can check out some of our Turkey tour packages to learn more about our tours and save money by booking your tour early.

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