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Is bargaining common only in bazaars, or also in shops?
Haggling is expected in Grand Bazaar, spice markets and souvenir stalls. Fixed-price labels in malls and supermarkets are non-negotiable. Start at 50 % of the first offer for carpets or lamps and settle near 65 %. Always smile—aggressive tactics fail.
What is the average cost of hotels and entertainment in popular resorts?
Alanya 3★ half-board €60, 5★ Belek AI €160 summer peak. Sunset boat cruise €25, hammam package €30, beer €3.50. Early-May or late-October packages cut prices by 30 % while sea remains 23 °C.
How is tourist clothing viewed: are there places where shoulders and knees must be covered?
Beachwear is fine in resorts, but entering mosques, bazaars and conservative towns (Konya, Şanlıurfa) requires covered shoulders, knees and no cleavage. Mosques lend headscarves. Men should avoid sleeveless shirts in rural areas.
Are scams common in bazaars, taxis, etc., and how can travellers prepare?
Common tricks: swapped carpet labels, “shoe-shine spill,” and taxi meter not reset. Use BiTaksi or Uber app, weigh carpets independently before paying, and ignore unsolicited bar invites. Police tourist desk (dial 155) speaks English.
What’s the climate across Turkey (Mediterranean, Aegean, Black Sea, central plateau)?
Mediterranean/Aegean coasts: hot dry summers 30-34 °C, mild 10-16 °C winters. Black Sea: humid 25 °C summers, rainy mild winters. Central Anatolia: hot days, cool nights, snowy Dec–Feb. Eastern mountains freeze −15 °C in January.
When are tourist crowds smaller yet the weather still warm?
Late September and early October offer 27 °C sea, cheaper flights and half-empty beaches. Mid-May is similar but water only 21 °C. Ramadan (Jan 1-30 2025) sees fewer foreign tourists and quieter nightlife, though some cafés close until sunset.
Do Lithuanian citizens need a Turkish e-visa, or is visa on arrival enough?
Lithuanians are visa-exempt for tourism up to 90 days within 180; no e-visa or airport fee. Just show a passport or EU ID valid for the whole stay.
Is a passport valid for at least six months after travel required?
Turkey asks that your passport (if used) be valid at least 150 days (≈5 months) beyond entry. If you travel on an EU ID card, validity simply must cover your stay. Renew documents before booking flights to avoid airline check-in issues.
Which Turkish dishes (kebabs, baklava) best showcase culinary variety?
Beyond döner, try Adana spicy kebab, testi clay-pot stew in Cappadocia, Black Sea anchovy hamsi, and Gaziantep pistachio baklava. Sample meze plates of haydari yogurt, eggplant imam bayıldı and spicy ezme salad.
Is local street food (simit, lahmacun) widespread and where best to try it?
Absolutely. Buy sesame simit rings from red carts at ferry piers, lahmacun “Turkish pizza” in Gaziantep alleys, midye stuffed mussels on Izmir’s Kordon or skewered kokoreç near Istanbul Taksim at 02:00. Each snack costs €1–2.
What’s the climate across Turkey (Mediterranean, Aegean, Black Sea, central plateau)?
Mediterranean/Aegean coasts: hot dry summers 30-34 °C, mild 10-16 °C winters. Black Sea: humid 25 °C summers, rainy mild winters. Central Anatolia: hot days, cool nights, snowy Dec–Feb. Eastern mountains freeze −15 °C in January.
When are tourist crowds smaller yet the weather still warm?
Late September and early October offer 27 °C sea, cheaper flights and half-empty beaches. Mid-May is similar but water only 21 °C. Ramadan (Jan 1-30 2025) sees fewer foreign tourists and quieter nightlife, though some cafés close until sunset.
Where is best for families with children: Alanya, Side, Belek or other regions?
Alanya and Side give shallow sandy beaches and budget hotels; Belek offers upscale resorts with aquaparks and babysitting. Çeşme is windy but has calm Alaçatı Bay for toddlers. All have short transfer times from nearby airports.
Do most Turkish hotels offer mini-discos, animators and babysitting?
Large 4- and 5-star resorts along Antalya coast feature daily kids’ clubs (ages 4-12), evening mini-disco and multilingual animation included. Babysitting averages €10/h; book 24 h ahead. Smaller boutique hotels rarely provide such services.
Which transport is best for travelling between cities: intercity buses, planes or trains?
Modern “otogar” buses (Kamil Koç, Pamukkale) run hourly, reclining seats, snacks, €10 per 300 km. Pegasus and AnadoluJet flights beat 8-h bus rides—€30 if booked early. High-speed YHT trains connect Istanbul–Ankara–Konya in half the bus time and cost €20.
Are holiday packages with hotels offering water parks common?
Yes. Resorts in Belek, Lara, and Kuşadası bundle unlimited water-park entry, buffet and kids’ clubs under one package price. Tour operators from Vilnius sell 7-night AI deals from €650 per adult in May.
Do Lithuanian citizens need a Turkish e-visa, or is visa on arrival enough?
Lithuanians are visa-exempt for tourism up to 90 days within 180; no e-visa or airport fee. Just show a passport or EU ID valid for the whole stay.
Is a passport valid for at least six months after travel required?
Turkey asks that your passport (if used) be valid at least 150 days (≈5 months) beyond entry. If you travel on an EU ID card, validity simply must cover your stay. Renew documents before booking flights to avoid airline check-in issues.