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New Year’s Eve in Turkey 2023/2024, prices and traditions

Thinking of a New Year’s Eve trip somewhere and pondering where you could go? Why not Turkey? New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular and richly celebrated holidays in Turkey. Traditions around this holiday include the standard family dinner, a national lottery and a midnight countdown. We’ll go over how much a New Year’s Eve costs in Turkey, what the weather will be like, what are some of the traditions associated with it and how Turkey celebrates the new year.

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17 best things to do and see in and around Istanbul

Are you planning a trip to Istanbul and struggling to figure out what to see? That’s perfectly understandable, as Istanbul is massive, with nearly 16 mln residents. So massive, in fact, that it doesn’t fit on one continent alone, stretches out across both Europe and Asia. As such, we completely understand that this might be a bit overwhelming. To help you with that, we dedicated today’s post to going over some of the best things you can do during your trip to Istanbul.

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Should you go to Istanbul in autumn? Weather in September, October and November

Wondering where to go in autumn? Maybe you were already considering Istanbul, but you’re not sure whether autumn is a good time? The short answer? Certainly! In our opinion September, October and November are the best months to visit this city. Today’s post is dedicated to going over some of the reasons why you should visit Istanbul in autumn. We’ll also go over the temperatures for each month to give you an idea of what you should expect and pack.

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Should you visit Istanbul in winter? Weather in December, January and February

Istanbul is an intercontinental city of many cultures with nearly 16 million inhabitants. Can we count on high temperatures in Istanbul in winter? No, but many believe that December, January and February are still the best months to visit this city. Why should you visit the former Constantinople in winter? What is the weather like in Istanbul in December, January and February? We dedicate today’s post to answering both of those questions.

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Guide to Cappadocia hot air balloon rides in Turkey

It’s hard to find an image from Cappadocia without the magnificent balloon fleet flying over. It’s a fantastic tourist attraction in Turkey and today’s post will go over the pragmatics of it. We’ll go over when you can find balloon rides, where you can go, whether you need to book one in advance and how much such rides in Cappadocia cost. Here is a broad guide to Cappadocia balloons in Turkey.

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How warm is the sea water in Antalya?

Antalya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey, visited by thousands upon thousands each year. Are you thinking of joining the crowd but you’re worried that maybe the water won’t be warm enough there for long, relaxing swims? Then today’s post will answer all of your questions, as we’ll go over the sea temperatures in Antalya season by season.

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