Going for a trip to Turkey is one of the best things that people recommend, because Turkey not only has naturally beautiful places but also has attractive ancient sites. Most of the tourists say that the Europe tour is incomplete without the Turkey tour. In Turkey, you will see lots of outstanding places to visit, and I am sure you will never be a little bored on your tour. According to research, around 46 million tourists visited Turkey from 2022 until today, generating around $36 billion in revenue.

I always try to write most of the articles on Turkey. Besides, I also see that many of the people make mistakes on their trip to Turkey. So, in this article, we will discuss the top mistakes that people make on their trip to Turkey.

1. Budgeting Too Little for Their Trip to Turkey

2. Going to Istanbul for the Beach and Sea

3. Failure to Provide Gratuities

4. Not making advance reservations for lodging

5. Not Renting a Car

6. Study the Turkish Language

7. Not Visiting Many of the Places, Except for Cappadocia and Istanbul

8. Preferring apartments and hotels over guest houses

1.  Budgeting Too Little For Their Trip to Turkey

Turkey is one of the cheapest and most affordable countries in Europe, but during the summer or peak tourist season, the prices of many needed items go up. Tourists are the main source of income for most people who own businesses and work in the Mediterranean region. Consequently, hotels and transportation will be expensive. In addition, if your Turkey travel budget is not high, it is recommended that you go to Turkey in the off-season.

2.  Going To Istanbul for the Beach and Sea

If you want to visit the beach in Turkey, the beaches of Istanbul are not as beautiful. For a great beach holiday in Turkey, you should visit the beaches in the west or south. The famous beaches in Turkey are spread out in different cities in the country, including Patara Beach, Kaputa Beach, Kirali Beach, Butterfly Valley, Cesme Peninsula, Cleopatra Beach, Oludeniz Beach, and so on. However, you can also visit the beautiful lakes in Turkey.

3.  Not Giving Tips

It is also important to integrate yourself into a modernized culture of tipping. In Turkey, giving tips to waiters is not recognized as being as necessary as it is in the USA. But in Turkey, giving tips also depends on the quality of the services and restaurants. However, the waiters or servers in Turkey expect you to leave a tip for them. Furthermore, waiters in Turkey do not earn as much, and their salaries are relatively low. Giving them tips will make a good impression, and they will already try to provide you with the best service possible.

4.  Not Making Advance Reservations for Lodging

There are many options for where to stay in Turkey, such as private cottages, apartments, guesthouses, hotels, tree houses, hostels, and campsites. However, during peak tourist season, many of them get booked up quickly. Many people visit Turkey during the summer, and they usually book their rooms a few days ahead of time to get a good deal and their preferred rooms. Also, if you’re going to the Mediterranean or Aegean coasts, you should book your accommodations at least a month in advance.

5.  Not Renting a Car

Many people don’t realize that renting a car and exploring new places while driving will provide an unforgettable road trip experience. Many people are content to explore the country’s outskirts by taking public transportation or their tour package’s transportation. However, Turkey is also considered the best European country for road trips. We will recommend that you travel and explore the country’s sites by renting a car and self-driving.

6.  Learn Turkish Language

In many places in Turkey, you will find that many people can speak English, and you can communicate with many people easily in English. In fact, you will notice that if you learn some basic Turkish and talk to people in Turkish, they will treat you better and treat you as a citizen of their country.

7.  Not Visiting Many of the Places Except For Cappadocia and Istanbul

No doubt, Cappadocia and Istanbul are the best places to visit in Turkey, as there you can see many beautiful places, historical sites, and natural wonders. As well, these cities are the famous cities of Turkey. However, we will recommend that you explore other regions and rural areas of Turkey. There, you can also visit Turkey’s famous mountain regions, forests, wonderful villages, the world’s most beautiful lakes, etc.

In addition, during the winter, you can see snow-capped mountains and participate in skiing competitions. You can also try paragliding at Turkey’s most beautiful location, the Oludeniz resort village, as well as at the amazing Butterfly Valley. You can also experience a boat ride from Butterfly Valley to Istanbul. We recommend that anyone planning a trip to Turkey not only visit the major cities but also the country’s various beautiful regions.

8.  Preferring Apartments and Hotels over Guest Houses

Accommodation in Turkey is also great. Besides, the hotels near the coastlines of Turkey are mostly attractive and have Ottoman-style house shapes. However, guest houses in Turkey are mostly located in rural areas close to the sea and are the most popular source of accommodation for tourists. If you spend the night at a guest house, you are spending the night at someone’s home, where you will get fresh juices to drink instead of artificial drinks. As well, you will eat mostly homemade, hygienic meals. Best of all, it costs less to choose a guest house, and the host family will give you advice on future plans while you travel.

Conclusion

The conclusion is that Turkey is one of the best places to visit and one of the most beautiful countries to explore. There are countless things to do and discover, from luxurious rooms or gourmet restaurants to stunning locations such as oceans, lakes, mountains, and more. However, many people make mistakes while on a Turkey tour, for example, by budgeting too little for their trip to Turkey, not giving tips, not renting a car, going to Istanbul for the beach and sea, preferring apartments and hotels over guest houses, not visiting many of the places except for Cappadocia and Istanbul, and not making reservations for lodging.