Turkey
Istanbul between two continents – Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and the Bosphorus – plus Cappadocia's balloons and Pamukkale's white terraces.
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Know before you go
Best time to visit: April to June and September to October
Spring and autumn are ideal for sightseeing; summer suits the coast.
- Currency
- Turkish Lira (TRY)
- Time
- 2 hours 30 minutes behind India
- Power plugs
- Type C, F – carry a universal adaptor
- Language
- Turkish
- Visa for Indian passports
- We can arrange it from ₹5,599 – see the visa details
Where to go in Turkey
Top things to do in Turkey
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CultureInstant bookingTopkapı Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets and Guided Tour, Istanbul
Skip the line into Topkapı Palace, home of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years: the Imperial Treasury, the sacred relics, the courtyards over the Bosphorus and, with a guide, the Har…
CultureInstant bookingBasilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets, Istanbul
Walk among 336 lit marble columns in the Basilica Cistern, Emperor Justinian's 6th-century underground reservoir, to the two Medusa heads – with or without a guide.
SightseeingInstant bookingGalata Tower Tickets, Istanbul
Climb (or take the lift up) Galata Tower, the medieval stone tower above the Golden Horn, for 360° views over the old city, the Bosphorus and the bridges of Istanbul.
CultureInstant bookingDolmabahçe Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets, Istanbul
Skip the line into Dolmabahçe Palace, the dazzling 19th-century home of the last Ottoman sultans on the Bosphorus – the Ceremonial Hall, the crystal staircase and the Harem – with…
CruiseInstant bookingBosphorus Sightseeing Cruise, Istanbul
Cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia, past Ottoman palaces, wooden waterside mansions, fortresses and the great bridges – with an optional audio guide.
NatureInstant bookingPamukkale and Hierapolis Entry Tickets
Entry to Pamukkale's white calcium terraces and the Roman spa city of Hierapolis above them – the theatre, the necropolis and Cleopatra's Pool – with an audio guide.
CultureInstant bookingHagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Tour
A guided tour of Istanbul's Old City, covering the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia and the Ottoman Blue Mosque.
CruiseInstant bookingBosphorus Dinner Cruise
An evening cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with dinner and live entertainment, passing between Istanbul's European and Asian shores.
Combo tickets – two attractions, one lower price
Booking famous sights together usually costs less than buying each ticket on its own.
CultureInstant bookingTopkapı Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Combo
Istanbul's three great historic sights in Sultanahmet, with skip-the-line entry.
CultureInstant bookingTopkapı Palace + Basilica Cistern Combo
The sultans' palace and the vast underground Basilica Cistern, with audio guides.
CruiseInstant bookingBasilica Cistern + Bosphorus Cruise Combo
The Basilica Cistern and a cruise on the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia.
CruiseInstant bookingTopkapı Palace + Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Combo
Topkapı Palace by day and a four-course dinner cruise on the Bosphorus with a show.
Turkey holiday packages
Turkey: questions travellers ask
+What is the best time to visit Turkey?
The main season is April to June and September to October. Spring and autumn are ideal for sightseeing; summer suits the coast.
+What are the top things to do in Turkey?
Popular choices are Topkapı Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets and Guided Tour, Istanbul; Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets, Istanbul; Galata Tower Tickets, Istanbul; Dolmabahçe Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets, Istanbul; Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise, Istanbul. We list 14 experiences across Istanbul, Pamukkale, Cappadocia.
+What is the time difference between India and Turkey?
Turkey is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India.
+Which currency and plug type does Turkey use?
The currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Sockets are type C, F, so carry a universal adaptor. You pay Plantenium in Indian rupees.
+Do Indians need a visa for Turkey?
See our Turkey Visa page for the current entry rules for Indian passport holders – we can arrange it from ₹5,599 per person.
+Can I book Turkey tickets in rupees?
Yes. Prices on Plantenium are in Indian rupees with taxes included, and your e-ticket or voucher comes by email and WhatsApp.