Turkey

Turkey Holidays from Travelwasp

Snap up a bargain on one of our cheap Turkey Holidays before the savvy masses beat you to it.

Why opt for a holiday in Turkey …

Sunny beaches, water sports-a-plenty and limitless cocktails, what more could you want from a holiday in Turkey? How about unbelievable value? At Travelwasp we've got a fantastic selections on all inclusive holidays to Turkey and with our bargain-basement prices never been a better reason to book yourself in for some serious fun in the sun.

Throw in the cultural factor - from belly-dancing beauties to bustling bazaars - and there is plenty for you to see and do in this historic destination. With our budget busting breaks your whole family can enjoy a Turkey package holiday without having to dip into your savings.

Travelwasp has an abundance of all inclusive holidays to Turkey at prices that simply have to be seen to be believed. We have over 25 years experience in putting together Turkey holidays, and so whether youâ€™re after a flight-only break, or a cheap holiday to Turkey at the best price on the net, we would be more than happy to help arrange it for you.

Our all inclusive holidays in Turkey feature 5* resorts at 3* star prices, meaning that there has never been a better time to book yourself in for a cheap holiday in Turkey. With no hidden costs and a friendly UK based call centre, our knowledgeable staff will put you at ease through every part of the booking process.

Travelwasp covers all the main tourist areas, from Bodrum to Marmaris, to Icmeler and Hisaronu. Browse through our Turkey holidays online and youâ€™ll see that we have fantastic accommodation all over the country.

So, whether youâ€™re after the crystal clear lagoon of Olu Deniz, or the turquoise coast of Antalya, phone us now on 0800 298 5167 and let us arrange a Turkey package holiday to suit you.

Useful information on Turkey …

Money
The official currency is the New Turkish Lira (TRY), which wasintroduced on 1 January 2005, whereby six zeros were dropped fromthe TL and the sub-unit New Kurush was created. Currency can beexchanged at banks, exchange booths, post offices, airports andferry ports; banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies. Banks openmainly Monday to Friday, but some are open daily in tourist areas.ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, butTurkish ATM keypads usually do not have letters of the alphabet ontheir keys. Most bank branches have ATMs which accept Cirrus andPlus. Major credit cards are widely accepted; the most popular areVisa or MasterCard, but American Express is accepted in many of themore expensive places. Travellers cheques can be exchanged at somebanks and currency exchange offices, but are not as welcome as cashor credit cards. US dollars or Euros are preferred. Some pensionsand hotels in the most popular destinations accept US dollars aspayment.

Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Language
Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood in the main tourist areas.

Weather
A holiday in Turkey offers the kind of spectacular weather you'd expect from the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Very hot and drysummers, and wet, mild winters when the coastal towns more or lessshut down between October and April. Winter in Istanbul andCappadocia can be very cold with a dusting of snow. The peaktourist season is during high summer, roughly between July andSeptember. From June the mosquitoes can be a problem. Spring andautumn are the best times to visit, as the climate is still hot,but not unbearable. Eastern Turkey should be visited during summeras roads and mountain passes may close due to winter ice andsnow.