Exploring Turkey With Flight From Mexico City

Between May and October is the best time to visit Istanbul, as well as the entire coastline facing the Mediterranean Sea. Consider the months of July and August because it can be very hot.

In Turkey, summers are hot, humid, dry and clear and winters are long, cold, windy and partly cloudy. During the course of the year, the temperature generally varies from 4 °C to 29 °C.

The experience begins at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City. Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport (IST) you will be met at gate 9, where you will be met by your guide who will take you to your hotel.

Turkey does not require any type of vaccination to enter the country, however it is advisable to have routine vaccinations, including tetanus, typhoid, chicken pox, hepatitis A and B.

During your experience it is essential to notify your guide as soon as possible of any discomfort or eventuality that occurs, so that they can attend to you and give you the necessary support. In very serious cases medical attention will be arranged.

The currency used in Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TRY). We recommend that you change to the local currency before arriving in the country. It is also possible to exchange at some exchange offices, airport and ATMs upon arrival in the country. Not all stores accept international credit and debit cards, so it is recommended to have some cash on hand. ###In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Mexican pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=TRY&To=MXN ###CO In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Colombian pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=TRY&To=COP Note: The exchange rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house where it is processed.

The experience does not include travel insurance, personal expenses, meals, drinks and transfers not mentioned. As for extra expenses, we recommend bringing a daily allowance of approximately $40 usd.

The groups are usually from 2 to 40 people approximately.

Once the day's activities are over, it is possible to have free time to enjoy at your own pace, the guide will inform you.

During your free time you can get to know the city better, visit a restaurant, walk the streets, some recommendations: Istanbul: Visit the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, take a boat ride on the Bosphorus strait, visit the palaces, the Galata tower, and more. Cappadocia: This region is ideal for a hot air balloon ride, visit the safari, take a vtv ride and see its subway cities. Check with your guide for more information about the places you can visit. Activities and visits during free time are not included.

This experience includes 07 breakfasts and 03 dinners. The dishes are varied, the breakfasts are buffet style, served at the hotel, they include bread, jams, fruit, eggs, coffee, fruit juices and more. Meals do not include beverages.

Meal prices vary according to the dish and location, you can find well served meals at $7.5 usd and dinners at $6.5 usd, drinks such as bottled water, soft drinks (sodas) and juices at $2.5 usd, while tea and coffee at $1.5 and $2 usd.

The accommodations during the experience are in comfortable 4 star hotels, located in central areas. Istanbul: Arena Hotel or similar like Occidental Hotel - Private double room. Cappadocia: Hotel Dinler or similar - Private double room. Ankara: Hotel Bera (3 star) or similar - Double room. Rooms are private double or triple rooms, depending on the number of people traveling together in the same reservation. NOTE: Hotels are subject to change without prior notice upon arrival at your destination, you can request more information or confirmation by Chat directly to your guide 1 week prior to your arrival.

Of course you can travel alone, but you must add a mandatory single supplement. With this supplement, you guarantee a private room just for you. In the "extras" section you can find more information.

The minimum age recommended for this experience is 3 years old, minors must be accompanied at all times by two responsible adults (18+ years old) and share a room. See the "Extras" section to learn more about rates for minors. Children under 2 years old can take this experience, however it is not recommended. Children under 12 years of age at the time of travel are charged at the regular rate. The maximum recommended age for this experience is 60 years old and in good physical condition.

The experience begins and ends in Istanbul. If you wish to take additional nights in this city, you can consult our extras section or with your guide through the traveler chat within your session, to find out which are the best options.

Wifi is available in each of the hotels where you stay, as for coverage you can buy a chip to keep you connected.

Yes, you will be able to charge your electronic devices in the hotels provided.

The voltage in Turkey is 230 V with a frequency of 50 Hz. The plugs have two round pins, type F. Colombian and Mexican travelers need an adapter.

On the first day you should arrive at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City at least 3 hours before the departure time of your flight to Istanbul. The guide will meet you upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport (IST). It is important to share your flight schedule with the guide through your booking chat. Hotel check-in is available from 2:00 pm.

The last day is exclusively for the return to your home city. You must share with the guide through your booking chat your flight schedule for the transfer from the hotel to Istanbul International Airport (IST). The experience ends with your arrival at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City (MEX), the time will depend on your flight itinerary.

During the experience you have some activities that require a little physical effort, such as short distance walking, however it is recommended to have a good physical condition since you will be active and you will visit different places.

To visit Turkey it is necessary to have travel insurance to cover any eventuality such as delayed or cancelled flights, as well as major medical insurance for any type of emergency.

Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, coat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat or cap. During visits to mosques, necklines should be avoided as well as bare shoulders and legs, which applies to both men and women.

It is recommended to carry a light backpack or suitcase of maximum 20 kilos and to carry only what is necessary.

It is necessary to check directly with your country's embassy to confirm if there are any visa requirements to visit Turkey. This will depend on your nationality. It is also important that your passport has at least six months validity from the date of your return. Consult the following link for visa requirements according to your country: https://localadventures.mx/visas-and-restrictions ###MX Travelers with Mexican passports require an electronic visa (ETa), processed digitally. ###CO Travelers with Colombian passports do NOT need a visa to enter Turkey as long as the visit does not exceed 90 days. Note: It is the traveler's responsibility to have the corresponding requirements to leave the country and to access the destination; in case of denial, LocalAdventures is not responsible for any charges derived from such situation.

Yes, the experience includes round international flight from Mexico City to Istanbul in economy class. Flights include one checked bag of maximum 20 kilos.

You will know the route, date and time of your flights no later than 7 days before the beginning of your experience. It is important to take into account that you may need a day before or after your experience to be able to take the flight. The flight itinerary does not include stopovers in the USA so it is not necessary to have an American visa.

The flight can be operated by Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Aeromexico, AirFrance, and others.

Airline tickets will be sent by the Local Adventures team to each traveler no later than 1 week before your departure. Please check your email.