Have you begun picturing your next holiday? The next big break for all of us happens to be around March during Eid al Fitr. If you’re picturing colourful bazaars, historic locations and food being celebrated everywhere - then Turkey is the place to be. Turkey combines all the best sensory experiences making it more than just a simple destination for visitors from the UAE.

Once you decide to go with Turkey for your next holiday there are 2 simple things that you need to then look out for: Turkey tourist visa and picking the perfect Turkey holiday package. There are going to be a big mix of Turkey holiday packages, and this guide aims to take you through some of the country’s best features before you zero in on a specific Turkey holiday package.

So, is it going to be a lazy afternoon of Turkish coffee or a happy hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia? Read on to find out!

First Stop: Turkey Tourist Visa the Complete Guide

First things first: if you’re a UAE resident then obtaining a Turkey tourist visa is not going to be difficult at all. Major nationalities including those with UAE passports can enter the country with a simple e-Visa. This essentially means that you will not need to go to an embassy or a consulate to apply or submit your application.

The procedure itself is simplicity itself:

1. Web-based application: You can visit the Republic of Turkey’s official e-Visa website. Basic passport details, travel details and contact details will go here. Make sure that you verify each detail more than once, as even a minor error can result in a few days of delay.

2. Document Preparation: Generally, a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date of entrance is required. Although the system will direct you, it's a good idea to have a digital copy of your passport's bio page on hand.

3. Preparing your documents: You will require a passport with 6 months of validity after the date of entrance. Keep a digital copy of your passport’s bio page handy while getting your documents ready.

4. Paying and approvals: The approval process usually takes about 24-48 hours after which you will receive a PDF on your registered email ID. Keep a digital and a physical copy of this with you.

Here’s a useful tip: always make sure that you apply only through the government portal. The process is quite straightforward although if you feel like the paperwork is too much, you can always employ the services of a reputed travel company. Most of these travel companies offer Turkey holiday packages as well as visa assistance for your Turkey tourist visa.

The Perfect Turkey Holiday Package

Once your e-visa is sorted, that’s when the real fun of planning starts. Discovering the right Turkey holiday packages is a journey. A fun and enjoyable journey because the more you read up about Turkey, the more hotspots and hidden gems become known to you. Are you a turquoise beach person or a hot air balloon person?

A well-rounded Turkey holiday package asks you all of this and takes care of it all for you. Imagine the joys of walking through a deeply historic location followed by an Eid dinner overlooking the Bosphorus! It is for occasions such as these that Turkey holiday packages come to your aid. Typically a 6 day turkey holiday package would look like this:

●      Exploring the magnificent Hagia Sophia, marvelling at the grandeur of the Gran Bazaar, a ride down the Bosphorus river - these experiences would be a given.

●      A visit to the Göreme open-air museum in Cappadocia, a night away in a cave hotel that’s right in the centre of the area and of course a hot air balloon ride

●      Seamless connectivity through and through; you would be given multiple options for return flights from Dubai within a well-rounded Turkey holiday package along with great hotel rooms and daily breakfasts.

So, why a Turkey holiday package and Why Now?

Turkey takes you in from the moment you land there. From the call to prayer to every meal - life is a celebration in Turkey. Your main obstacle to a proper Turkey holiday experience would be the Turkey tourist visa. Once that is sorted then a well-rounded Turkey holiday package takes care of the rest.

Additionally, a Turkey holiday package takes care of all your logistical challenges. You go in with a set schedule, complete with the freedom to enjoy time at your leisure.

So, be it history, food, culture, nature or thrilling experiences - a Turkey tourist visa and a Turkey holiday package will have you covered. Get booking today because there is a table by the Bosphorus with your name on it!