What is good about Turkey in winter, and why it is better to book New Year's dates now
Many of our compatriots are going to Turkey for the New Year. Yes, it's not the season and it's already cold to swim. But many hotels continue to work, it is sunny and quite warm on the coast, and the prices for accommodation are simply pleasant. Therefore, this is definitely not the worst option…
And then, you need to choose. For example, go to Istanbul, the capital of great empires. Such a trip allows you to combine an extensive excursion program and gastronomic tourism. This is an opportunity to celebrate the New Year in a very unusual environment. The only" but " in this scenario is the weather. At the end of December — beginning of January in Istanbul it is quite damp, windy and it often rains. But the abundance of impressions from walking around the city will brighten up the discomfort.
At this time of year in Istanbul, you can stay in almost any hotel in the Sultanahmet or Sirkeci area, and for the New Year itself, book a boat trip along the Bosphorus with a festive program or book a table in one of the restaurants in the Taksim district. At the same time, do not forget that New Year's events are organized here mainly for tourists. In local traditions, this holiday does not exist and has never been.
A mandatory event is to make a New Year's wish in the Yerebotan Cisterns by turning your finger 180 degrees in one of the 300 columns that adorn this underground palace. And then, going outside, drink the strongest Turkish tea from a traditional cup and eat a fragrant simit-a bagel with sesame seeds.
All ski resorts are open for fans of alpine skiing during the New Year holidays: Palandoken, Kartalkaya, Uludag and a resort in the Cappadocia region.
There is also a place for lovers of a relaxing holiday — this is, of course, sunny Antalya. Of course, the weather in winter is not the same as in summer, but it is still warm and sunny here. A large selection of hotels is offered by tour operators in their winter programs. While the prices are even pleasant to the eye, they are several times lower than in high season.
The hotels of the average price category are worthy of attention — these are Kaya Belek 5*, IC Green Palace 5*, Bellis Deluxe 5*.
Among the hotels of the "de lux" category, we will highlight Maxx Royal Belek, Regnum Carya, Titanic Mardan Palace, Rixos Premium. All hotels have indoor heated swimming pools, all have SPA centers with hamams, saunas, SPA treatments. All hotels prepare New Year's programs, which begin with a festive dinner and end with discos, fireworks with champagne. Dinner is usually not included in the package and is paid separately.
Due to the lack of visa formalities, tourists often leave" for later " booking a holiday in Antalya and remember about it at the very last moment. But to go to a specific recommended hotel, you should not delay the purchase and wait for "burning" tours. It will certainly not be cheaper, rather, on the contrary. Transportation is significantly reduced for the winter period, and at the last moment there may simply be no seats in the selected hotel and tickets for the desired dates.
And then, you need to choose. For example, go to Istanbul, the capital of great empires. Such a trip allows you to combine an extensive excursion program and gastronomic tourism. This is an opportunity to celebrate the New Year in a very unusual environment. The only" but " in this scenario is the weather. At the end of December — beginning of January in Istanbul it is quite damp, windy and it often rains. But the abundance of impressions from walking around the city will brighten up the discomfort.
At this time of year in Istanbul, you can stay in almost any hotel in the Sultanahmet or Sirkeci area, and for the New Year itself, book a boat trip along the Bosphorus with a festive program or book a table in one of the restaurants in the Taksim district. At the same time, do not forget that New Year's events are organized here mainly for tourists. In local traditions, this holiday does not exist and has never been.
A mandatory event is to make a New Year's wish in the Yerebotan Cisterns by turning your finger 180 degrees in one of the 300 columns that adorn this underground palace. And then, going outside, drink the strongest Turkish tea from a traditional cup and eat a fragrant simit-a bagel with sesame seeds.
All ski resorts are open for fans of alpine skiing during the New Year holidays: Palandoken, Kartalkaya, Uludag and a resort in the Cappadocia region.
There is also a place for lovers of a relaxing holiday — this is, of course, sunny Antalya. Of course, the weather in winter is not the same as in summer, but it is still warm and sunny here. A large selection of hotels is offered by tour operators in their winter programs. While the prices are even pleasant to the eye, they are several times lower than in high season.
The hotels of the average price category are worthy of attention — these are Kaya Belek 5*, IC Green Palace 5*, Bellis Deluxe 5*.
Among the hotels of the "de lux" category, we will highlight Maxx Royal Belek, Regnum Carya, Titanic Mardan Palace, Rixos Premium. All hotels have indoor heated swimming pools, all have SPA centers with hamams, saunas, SPA treatments. All hotels prepare New Year's programs, which begin with a festive dinner and end with discos, fireworks with champagne. Dinner is usually not included in the package and is paid separately.
Due to the lack of visa formalities, tourists often leave" for later " booking a holiday in Antalya and remember about it at the very last moment. But to go to a specific recommended hotel, you should not delay the purchase and wait for "burning" tours. It will certainly not be cheaper, rather, on the contrary. Transportation is significantly reduced for the winter period, and at the last moment there may simply be no seats in the selected hotel and tickets for the desired dates.
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