Travel In Turkey

Travel In Turkey

Reviewed by Kathleen Peddicord

Kathleen is the Live and Invest Overseas Founding Publisher. She has more than 30 years of hands-on experience traveling, living, and buying property around the world.


Ephesus Ancient City. Travel in Turkey
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Nearly 40 million people trek into Turkey annually.

In 2023, 36.7 million tourists visited major cities and historic sites throughout Turkey—making it the sixth most visited place in the world.

Putting it in perspective, Turkey comes in just behind Italy, which placed fifth on the census and ahead of countries like Germany (seventh) and the U.K. (eighth place).

Most importantly, Turkish authorities have tighten security and develop tourism-related infrastructure to ensure safety and maintain growth in tourism numbers.

Instanbul’s Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque are must-see attractions. This city alone welcomes nearly 12 million visitors each year.

When traveling in Turkey, make sure to try Gaziantep Cuisine, which comes from the southeastern Turkish province of the same name. It is included in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Air infrastructure is well-developed throughout Turkey, with over 100 airports (about 20 of them are international). So, Istanbul’s three major airports receive most of the country’s air traffic.

We recommend to plan your visit for a time of year that you enjoy being outside… if you’re uncomfortable with the outdoor temperatures, you’ll be constantly looking for indoor retreats, whether for heat or to cool off, and that’s sure to up your costs.

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Medical Tourism In Turkey

In short, Turkey has made major improvements to its health care provisions over the past few decades, and the country’s life expectancy has gone up. Infant mortality has declined as a result.

Life expectancy in Turkey is now 78.6 years. That’s three places ahead of the United States.

Also, Turkey provides universal public health care since 2003, financed through Social Security. It comes in at number 70 on the WHO’s rankings.

However, the reason this country is one of the world’s top medical tourism destinations isn’t because of its public health care system.

People travel in Turkey seeking cosmetic surgery, dentistry, and fertility treatments. It offers high-quality, immediate access to these services at affordable rates—50% to 70% less than the cost of comparable treatments in the United States.

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Turkey - FAQs

Do I Need A Visa To Travel To Turkey?

Ordinary passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey. A one-month multiple entry e-Visas is available online. Also there are three-month period multi entry visas.

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