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Visa: Turkey is not in the EU; most tourists must apply for a Turkish visa. The processing time is 15 days when applying directly at the embassy. If you own a valid European, American or Irish visa, then you can apply for an E-visa with quick and convenient procedures and a 2-hour processing time.

Itinerary: From Hanoi/ HCMC, take an international flight to Istanbul. Fly with Turkish Airlines (the national airline of Turkey) for easy luggage transition. Moreover, Turkish Airlines, is a highquality airline that has ideal flight times from Vietnam to Europe, taking off at night in Vietnam and landing in the morning in Turkey.

Time: The most ideal time to visit Istanbul is between April and June.

Accommodation: There are plenty of hotels and other kinds of accommodations in Istanbul for tourists to choose from.

Cuisine: Make sure to try simit (circular bread), kahvalti (classic Turkish breakfast), dolma and sarma (stuffed dishes), manti (traditional Turkish dumplings), maraş dondurma (mastic ice cream), pide (Turkish pizza), hamsi, raki (anise flavored liquor), and fish sandwiches.

Transportation: Tourists can easily travel anywhere by bus or taxi.

Currency: Turkey uses the Lira. 1 lira is equivalent to approximately 4,000 VND.

Attire: You should wear reserved clothing. Female travelers should carry a scarf to protect themselves from the sun and a pashmina when visiting mosques.

Other notes:

 Spend some time on a cruise on the Bosphorus to see both the shores of Asia and Europe in Istanbul.

 Some great souvenirs in Istanbul include colorful and flavorful Turkish Delight, cashmere scarves, tea/coffee pots and tea/coffee makers, black tea, Turkish coffee, fruit tea, lamps mosaics, carpets...

 The goods in the Grand Bazaar are not all the same; you won’t be able to find these items in other stores. So, if you find any eyecatching item and use the “don’t-care” tactic, be patient in the “bargain fight” to get it at a reasonable price.

 Please take care of your personal belongings to make sure nothing gets stolen.