Turkey Walks & Tours

Turkey offers ancient civilisations, dramatic mountain landscapes and Mediterranean coastlines, with the best regions to explore including Cappadocia, the Lycian Coast, Mount Ararat, Istanbul and eastern Anatolia.

Cappadocia: Cappadocia’s surreal rock formations and cave dwellings create remarkable landscapes explored on walking routes through valleys and historic villages.

Lycian Coast: The Lycian Way follows Turkey’s spectacular Mediterranean coastline where walking trails pass ancient ruins and turquoise bays.

Mount Ararat: Mount Ararat rises above eastern Turkey offering challenging trekking to the summit of the country’s highest peak.

Istanbul & the Bosphorus: Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia where travellers explore historic mosques, markets and cultural landmarks.

Eastern Anatolia: Eastern Anatolia reveals rugged mountains, remote landscapes and important cultural heritage sites.

The best time to travel to Turkey for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally during spring and autumn, Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct, when temperatures are mild and landscapes are vibrant.

Turkey has a varied temperate climate with warm summers and cooler winters. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 30°C (41°F–86°F) depending on the region.

Summer often brings long daylight hours and green countryside, while winter can offer crisp air and quieter destinations for travellers exploring natural and cultural landscapes.

Turkey is +3 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

The majority of the population speaks Turkish—Turkey’s official language—as their primary language

Kurdish, a west Iranian language, is spoken by the Kurds, Turkey’s largest minority group

Arabic and many different European and Central Asian languages are spoken by small minorities

English is widely spoken in Istanbul and tourist areas, but is less common in rural areas

Turkish Lire

The most widely accepted currencies are USD and Euro.

ATM machines are widely available throughout Turkey and exchange rates are usually better.

Most large purchases can be paid for on credit card.

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Electricity in Turkey is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

The following passport holders do not currently require a visa for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period:

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

New Zealand

Australia

Most European countries

Visa policies may change without notice. We strongly recommend checking the official eVisa portal before you travel to confirm current requirements: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/

If your nationality isn’t listed above, or you're unsure of your visa status, please consult your nearest Turkish embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice.

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We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.