Want to go to romantic Türkiye
Preliminary preparations
Visa: Apply for a Turkish visa in advance. You can apply online through the Turkish e-visa application system.
Currency: Türkiye's currency is the lira. It is recommended to pay attention to the real-time exchange rate before traveling. There are no specific restrictions on entering Türkiye with foreign currency, but it is prohibited to bring in or take out Turkish currency equivalent to more than US$5,000. Foreign currency can be exchanged at airports, hotels and markets. Airport exchange requires a higher handling fee, so you can consider exchanging it directly in the market or at a hotel.
Language: Turkish is the official language, and English is commonly used in hotels, tourist attractions, shopping streets, markets, etc.
Clothing: Prepare clothes according to the season. In summer, you can prepare multiple summer clothes, at least one set of long clothes and long pants, a swimsuit, a swimming cap, etc.; in spring and autumn, long clothes and long pants are the main clothes, and you can also prepare a swimsuit and a swimming cap; in winter, you need to prepare warm winter clothes, such as down jackets, etc. Women are advised to wear low-heeled, comfortable shoes.
Sun protection products: prepare high-factor sunscreen, hats, umbrellas, scarves, sunglasses, etc. It is recommended to carry them regardless of the season.
Commonly used medicines: prepare personal medicines such as antidiarrhea medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, topical medicine, as well as mosquito repellent, etc.
Electronic devices: Bring mobile phones, cameras, chargers, conversion plugs, etc. The power supply in Türkiye is 220 volts and 50 hertz, and the plug is a European standard two-hole round plug.
Transportation Guide
External transportation: You can take a plane to Bodrum Airport, and then take a taxi or airport bus to the city.
Internal transportation: You can take taxis and buses in the city, or you can rent a car and drive yourself to visit surrounding attractions.
Accommodation Recommendations
Bodrum has a wide range of accommodation options, from luxurious resorts to affordable hotels. It is recommended to choose suitable accommodation according to your budget and needs.
Food recommendations
Turkish kebab: including roast lamb, roast beef, etc., the meat is tender and juicy, served with bread and vegetables.
Turkish ice cream: rich in taste, elastic, and the production process is spectacular.
Grape leaf rice: Wrap rice and other ingredients in grape leaves for a unique taste.
Baklava: A sweet pastry filled with nuts and syrup, it is a famous local dessert.
Recommended attractions
Bodrum Castle: Built in the 15th century, it is a prominent landmark of the city. You can admire the castle architecture, historical relics, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Aegean Sea from a high vantage point. There is an underwater archaeology museum in the castle.
Mineral hot spring bath: Take a half-hour boat ride to Karaada, where you can take a mineral hot spring bath in the cave, which is said to have beauty effects.
Bay: The bay has rippling blue waves and is suitable for water activities such as diving. The masts, white mountaintop villas and rows of palm trees in the harbor form a unique landscape full of Greek style.
Tour route planning
Day 1: After arriving in Bodrum, check in at the hotel. After a short rest, you can walk around the city to feel the local atmosphere. In the evening, you can have dinner at a seaside restaurant and enjoy the beautiful sea view.
Day 2: Visit Bodrum Castle in the morning to learn about its history and culture. Have lunch at a restaurant near the castle. In the afternoon, you can go to the bay for water activities such as diving and swimming. In the evening, you can go to the night market to buy some special souvenirs.
Day 3: Take a boat to Karaada, experience the mineral hot spring bath, enjoy a leisurely time, have lunch at the restaurant on the island, return to Bodrum city in the afternoon, continue to play in the city, and go to a bar or cafe in the evening to experience the local nightlife.
Day 4: Prepare to return or head to the next destination according to your own itinerary.
Notes
When playing at the beach or castle, please pay attention to safety, stay in designated areas, and follow the instructions of professionals when performing water activities.
Respect local religious and cultural customs, such as paying attention to dress requirements when entering a mosque.
Pay attention to the safety of your personal belongings and keep your valuables safe in crowded places.
Turkey is a country where tipping is accepted. When dining in a restaurant, you can give a tip of about 10%-15% of the meal fee, depending on the service. Hotel porters and other service personnel can be given an appropriate tip of a few lira.